What a great little coffee shop! Man, do looks deceive. At first you wouldnt think it was a coffee shop but thanks to Yelp, I realize it is a hidden gem.Came in on a Sunday and was surprised to see it empty only to find out they were closing shop an hour early due to the holiday (New Years) - oops !!! Even though we didnt realize it until our drinks were being made, the guys were super chill and not bothered that we were their last customers. With that being said, the guy at the counter was very chill and very informative on the coffee and product.I decided to get the Ethiopian Honey brewed coffee and Ethiopian coffee is very tasteful and strong. The way he brewed it was very like the starbucks clover machine and it was perfect so that one can get the full taste of the coffee bean and aroma. If you love coffee, for sure, you will love to try the different types of exotic coffee this cafe has to offer.If you come with a spouse, family and friend whom dont drink coffee, no worries, theres different options to chose from. My spouse got the sunshine smoothie and it was super fresh and delicious! I definitely recommend it.I want to go back to have some Ethiopian Banana bread coffee and enjoy it at the actual location during opening hours lol.
Im coming back to the try the single origin coffees. Today we had fresh fruit juice and the most amazing green smoothie. Deliciousness overload. Loved it!
Consistently amazing, a go-to when I’m Clermont. My favorite is the bee sting, however you can’t go wrong!
This is a third wave coffee shop - meaning the focus is on quality coffee at every level from origin, to the roast process, and finally the critical elements going into the espresso shot itself (grind size, timing etc). I wasn’t really worried about anything else like setting, WiFi, etc. The shot Alex pulled was exceptional, not that I am very articulate about the taste but a few things are critical to me - not bitter, some complexity, no harsh aftertaste. All bases covered here, in fact one of the best shots I’ve ever had, grateful for that!
Certainly a nice upscale location for the athletes in the area to enjoy some community time with other athletes on break or even shopping for whats right fro the road. Other than the location, the staff was chill and friendly until the manager over heard me speaking with someone about 360 photography and he interrupted and was not entirely rude about it but def not polite or understand of how to ask a visitor not to upload photos, so as a review from a potential customer and client that is a large part of the clermont business community i will contribute my 2 cents and will not allow such a small thing change my mind about such a nice and convenient location and business that I can only hope helps Clermont thrive upward.
This was the outright worst coffee I’ve ever had. The iced coffee reaked of old coffee and bad milk. This place should not even have energy I’m their name because after this cup of coffee my energy has been sucked away. Instead this place should be called a lab but a lab where you try to see if dog food tastes good to humans in addition no class by the servers here. Disgusting.
No sign on the door about not being open for 4th of July. No voice-mail message about it. Sad I drove over here bc internet said it was open ☹
Best (and maybe only?) coffee shop in the surrounding area!! Their coffees are really strong (if you ask for it) and they have cold brewed coffee... hard to find on most coffee shops...Although it’s part and adjacent to a nice bicycle shop... you do not have to be a cyclist or related to the sport in any way... the day I was there most patrons were not riding bikes...Highly recommended
Some of the best, and most unique coffee concoctions Ive ever had! Ive gotten a rosewater latte (on special at the time) and an espresso/ ginger beer/ cherry drink. Both were flavor combinations Ive never tried or would have thought of, but they were so good! I dont remember the gentlemans name that made our coffee but he said they were his original recipes... He was so friendly and helpful! I highly recommend this place for great coffee and friendly conversation :)
Wanted to try somewhere new in the Downtown Clermont area and really enjoyed this little café! Smoothies are amazing and the staff is super friendly. There’s a really nice outdoor seating area overlooking the heart of Clermont. Excited to go back(:
Hip place to hang out and get a coffee. The barista was super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. You could tell he was passionate about coffee. He was doing all kinds of weird coffee magic and the result was a really tasty cup of coffee. I got the vanilla something or other and it was damn good. It had hints of ginger which was amazing. The coffee was smooth with zero bitterness. The Cafe is on the smaller side but there is a decent amount of seating. 4 couches and 3 tables. There is also a good amount of outdoor seating. The only complaint is maybe the a/c could be cranked up a little. I saw some pastries and didnt see any signs about not using electronics.
Had a nice Smokey cup of coffee that hit like a hammer! Minus a star because the female barista was not friendly at all and need a lesson in customer service to all people (read between the lines). The male barista was pretty cool. Other than that, I liked the selection and will definitely be back.
One of the best cups of coffee Ive had. Must try their unique Steampunk brew system. Barista was very good. Nice patio and deck with lake views. Large bicycle and equipment store attached. Not far from the Minneola trail. Great spot to stop for a cup when out riding.
Ummm...a coffee shop without pubic wifi. I mean, do you need an invitation to the 21st century?
Great spot for fresh juice after a long ride on the trail.
Energy Kick Juice is DELICIOUS!!! my friend ordered a acai smoothie and loved it, too. Lovely place near the lake! Really enjoyed it!
Clean and excellent service
Good coffee but they dont have sugar because “their coffee dont need sugar”. Bring your sugar if you want have coffee here but beware that the owner will be unhappy lol
Perfect spot along the riding trails or just to stop in for and energy shot, smoothie or cup of tea. Large outdoor seating and inside if you really need a cool down. Plus you can do a little shopping as well.
Wanted to try it and drove 45 mins to just be told as I walked in by the girl that SHE decided to close early. It was 4:30pm and randomly closes early? Completely inconsiderate for customers. If the time says you close at 6. You close at 6. Simple.
Legitimately the best place I’ve ever been to for coffee! The espresso is so much better than any I’ve ever tried and the manager truly cares about the drinks and the customer experience. Can’t recommend this place enough
Was looking for a certain blend of juice for my husband when he wasnt feeling well and found this place. They dont let you add or take away from the mixes and that was my only thing. Their variety is a little limited too but they are a small shop. The juice was great according to him though so that is a plus!
Went in looking for recumbent bikes. Very fancy, upscale store with food bar. Nice sales attendant. Didnt have what we needed though. In beautiful part of Clermont.
Great coffee! Very cute unique coffee place. Very knowledgeable about everything that goes into making the perfect cup. They also have juices and smoothies.
Coffee Area: The admosphera is awesome, coffee and muffins are delicious and healthy. The guy on the coffee bar is NOT friendly his attention was not pleasant nor delicate with respect to my wifeBicycle shop: is very nice, they got everything for bicycles. Every one is a PRO, they explain every detail easy for beginners like me. I believe is the right place to buy, repairs, tune-up and more... Prices are acceptable
Great place to stop have coffee and look threw bike store
Great spot to have a coffee and enjoy the lake life. We come by boat when we can. (They are not waterfront just very close)
First time there, not very pleased. I went to the bike shop to buy a bike, the guy that was there barely acknowledged my presence there, I stayed for almost 10 minutes looking at different bikes, not once he asked if I needed any help. He wasnt even busy, I was the only customer at the shop. I wont expend my money in places like this.
What an incredible cafe. First, it is peaceful and beautiful inside with wonderful comfortable seats. The coffee is absolutely incredible....the best weve had since Italy. I had a cappuccino (almond milk available) and my husband an espresso. Its a great place to relax and enjoy. Next time well try their smoothies. A great variety with healthy, fresh ingredients. This is a fabulous place. Thanks Sara for making our day.
Love love and appreciate that they are organic!!!!! Not only are they organic, but they are delicious!! I feel great after having one of their smoothies and super food brownies. Their smoothies arent watered down and you can taste the quality and pride they put into their products. Aj was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We could use more places like this! Love. You should go! You wont be disappointed. Happy camper. :)
Great place to go, the staff are knowledgeable and know everything there is to know about coffee and its origin. It has a craft beer like ambiance with their specialty drinks, without the loud/drunk crowd at the end of the night.
We really enjoy their fresh juices. The tox is one of our favorites. The smoothies are delicious too. We have not tried any of the teas yet. But plan to return to try a few more of their tasty items. The view from inside is really nice.Tried some of their hot teas...really delicious.Would of been 4 stars - but there is no available WiFi for the customers to use.
This coffee wasn’t even just normal coffee, it was a bunch of flavors. So many flavors.10/10 recommend
Epic coffee is what you find when visiting The Energy Lab and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. This is a great place to go if you appreciate good coffee and a relaxed environment. The steam punk brew is my favorite!
First time in and customer service was horrible I left my mom there w my newborn son while I got my car and they wouldn’t serve her scared we didn’t have money to pay, when I came back to order, they skipped us for someone who just walked in proceeded to tell them about their loyalty program which they told us nothing about. They didn’t act like they cared for our business at all. Sad because I thought I found the place where I would be buying my juices but will be going somewhere more welcoming
AJ and Luke are a tag-team duo of coffee experts. Beautiful foam and pleasantly balanced. You can tell simply by speaking to them that they enjoy the craft and care about making every cup, the best cup. If I lived in Clermont, Id be here every day.
If you like the taste of black coffee, then check this place out! Excellent coffee and great service!
The location and quality of coffee is great. Not a lot of flavor options for coffee espresso beverages in general but other options for non-coffee drinkers included. Like the vibe and the view.
Cool cafe with cold brew coffee and fresh squeezed veggie juice inside the nicest bike shop Ive ever seen. All overlooking a lake. Great patio too
Barista needs to work on customer service. Very rude and unprofessional. My latte tasted like milk and he said that’s how it’s suppose to taste but then offered me 1 shot of espresso for $3 he said if I wanted a stronger drink I should’ve ordered something else. Very dissatisfied. The vibe is just bad. Beautiful place though I will say that.
Always our pit stop and turn around point when bicycling the West Orange to South Lake Trail
Best coffee in town thanks to AJ! But dont bring your dog. You will get screamed at by cyclists. Good coffee shop... just not for everyone.
Coffee was amazing! So smooth. They use the Alpha Dominche steampunk process, which is very rare. So glad I live near here. Will definitely be back. They definitely seem to have their crazy expensive machines dialed in.
AJ makes the place! Terrific knowledge of products! Wonderful tea and coffee! Will definitely go back!
Extremely unique place to grab coffee or some kind of healthy shake, the iced latte was very good and smooth(coffee tastes somewhat like axums coffee) the server seems to know what he is doing and made it pretty fast, the inside is really nice with comfortable chairs and overall just a really unique experience, great little shop. EDIT, I am lowering my overall rating because i have noticed along with my friends that one of the servers, the owner im pretty sure, can be very rude and just overall can be very unpleasant.
Connected to a great bike shop. Great views of the lake and outdoor seating. These people are coffee chemists. Best tea and coffee I have ever had.
Great location, drink menu is unique, and the prices are fair. Most importantly- friendly staff.Also they have a couple keto treats
AJ and the crew are always welcoming. The coffee is a science and delicious
They focus on the craft of fine coffee. Their roasts tend to be more bright and tangy. Each cup is custom brewed on the spot by a well-trained barista. Next time u want to try their teas.
Interesting and unusual drinks with a huge menu! Staff was super nice!
Super neat spot
WOW! What an awesome cup of coffee and I didnt need any creamer as they suggested. I love coffee shops and the Energy Lab Cafe is now my favorite in Central Florida. They also have some awesome baked goods, I had a Superfood Brownie and it was fabulous. Great location overlooking the lake in Clermont. Cant wait to try their other offerings. Highly recommend.
Their coffee is really good!
Fantastic coffee and baristas with a deep knowledge of their craft.
They do coffee right, perfect cup every time
Always love coming here. Great coffees, smoothies, and juices. Just a short walk from downtown, waterfront park, and Lake Hiawatha park
Cute little coffee shop attached to a bike store. Has a nice view.
The Steam Punk Columbian was a perfect example of a proper coffee. AJ, the coffee expert extraordinaire was amazing, to say the least! The environment is comfy and modern. Its connected to Epic Cycles, a fantastic place as well. You must visit!
Very knowledgeable staff and tasty blends!! It also has an mazing view of the lake plus its connected to a cycle shop.
Love this place. Coffee is amazing and I love the prices. Pure quality.
The most amazing decaf blueberry tea i’ve ever tasted.
AJ was awesome! Very clean, beautiful views and great environment. The only complaint, there is no wifi. I will absolutely be back!
They refused to give me cream and sugar for my espresso. Blueberry muffin tasted like yesterday.
One of the best cups of coffee Ive had. Barista was was great too.
Fun spot, good coffee and welcoming staff. Nice to have in town -
I frequent this cafe often. Great stop after running the trail. A lot of healthy choices.
Amazing coffee and fresh smoothies. Best place in town and the next.
I did not expect such a good coffee place in clermont. A lot of bikers frequent this place ( it is attached to a bike shop ) but a fun place to socialize.
Truly excellent coffee and friendly, knowledgeable service
Nice selection of specialty coffees and teas. Brewed especially for you
Great place! Delicious smoothies and fig bars.
Best coffee you can have in this area, I guarantee you that
Great place. Friendly people. . Take time to stop in..
Great pleace, the price is worth it, everything is extremely clean, employees are very friendly.
Cant wait to come back
Clean! Great set up, kind staff, yummy smoothies. Ill be back👍👍
Friendly staff and the business is growing close to 5 stars.
Didn’t care for this place will definitely stick with Foxtail and Starbucks.
Nice place, coffee way over priced.
The guy was a coffee scientist! Great place!
Great potential, as yet unrealized. Its tucked away next to a bike shop near the lake. The laser-tag feeling entrance outside belies the genuine coffee shop interior. Theyve got a great setup and a good marketing identity. *But* they dont have wifi, which doesnt make much sense for such a good seating arrangement. Ive been told its intentional in order to encourage conversation, that it is what is trending in Brooklyn now. While thats some great intention, this is Clermont. Its a different place with different culture and needs. Other coffee shops in the area are great meeting places *and* have wifi for those working away from home. Seems like a missed opportunity for both customer and owner.Its clear they want to be known for quality coffee. They are halfway there. Unfortunately their primary brewing method, while high tech and pretty cool conceptually, takes way too much of the oils/flavors out of the bean during extraction. The resulting cup presents as a little weak and ill-defined. Fine for some, but the lack of alternative brewing methods (e.g. Chemex, straight pourover, Aeropress, French Press, or even regular drip) severely limits their customer offerings. They offer only two bean regions at a time, which is fine, I guess, if not limited. Their bean storage (pre-preportioned *clear* glass vials) seems undermine their commitment to quality a little.They boast a Slayer espresso machine (amazing), which says theyre serious about espresso. Ive not yet tried any of those offerings and so cant speak to it. It seems they are working hard to dial it in, though, which is great.Theres one guy who works there who is obviously well acquainted with coffee and has a passion for a good cup. Others however clearly dont seem to really care, which is a little disappointing.Overall, a great little shop. Lots of promise.
Very nice space, delicious margaritas, and engaging staff. A MUST visit.
Good people, good coffee, good place highly recommended.
Amazing coffee and keto donuts!!!
Great service! The young man was Luke!
Delightful staff and outstanding customer service their coffee was spectacular and I really can speak higly enough about the service it was above amazing.
Great coffee and nice place to go
Best coffee and espresso around by far.
Small little place attached to a bike shop. The Coffee is amazing, the price is a bit high.
The best smoothies in town
Cute place with good coffee.