To be blunt, there are way too many places serving great coffee in this town to have to resort to chains. So, here are some of our favorite coffee hubs in the metro Orlando area that should definitely perk your interest.

Stardust Video & Coffee 1842 E. Winter Park Road, 407-623-3393 Now one of Orlando’s best hangouts, Stardust Video and Coffee started out as a video store renting out bulky VHS tapes. It has grown since then into an eclectic mix of young and old, where hipsters and nerds put aside their differences to discuss old books and foreign movies over a cup of joe. Photo via the_tori_story Instagram
Lineage Coffee Roasting 3201 Corrine Drive, 407-205-8096 Lineage Coffee Roasting, tucked away in a little corner of the East End Market, takes its coffee very seriously. The shop roasts and grinds its own beans for the perfect rich cup, but the house-bottled cold-brew coffee – black or mixed with milk and honey – chills out hot Orlandoans as well. Photo via marialane Instagram
Austin’s Coffee 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-975-3364 This Orlando mainstay set the trend for aspiring artists looking to catch a break in their neighborhood coffee shop. While you’re sipping your micro-roasted coffee on an eclectic mix of furniture, enjoy the open mic night offerings, which range from local bands to poetry readings. Photo via austinscoffee Instagram
Axum Coffee 146 W. Plant St. #110, Winter Garden, 407-654-7900 Axum Coffee was named after a city in Ethiopia and that name carries with it the shop’s mission to change the world, one cup of coffee at a time. All the profits made at Axum go toward charities helping impoverished countries around the world, which makes a sip of that chai tea latte that much sweeter. Photo via whitehysteria Instagram
Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen 118 S Park Ave, Winter Park, 407-629-0042 While you might find Barnie’s coffee on the shelves of your local grocery store, nothing beats the atmosphere you’ll find when you head to its locations in Winter Park. Plus, its coffee is organic, fair trade and certified by the Rainforest Alliance, so you can feel good about skipping the lines at Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. Photo via _idaliz_ Instagram
Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar 444 N. Bumby Ave., 407-893-4994 They aren’t monkeying around with their coffee over at the Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar. The house speciality is the Mojo Jojo, a cinnamon-spiked coffee-and-condensed milk hybrid that will put your Coolatta to shame. Plus there’s a drive-through for those who are too busy to stop in on their way to the office. Photo via zvierk0 Instagram
Vespr Coffeebar 626 N. Alafaya Trail #105, 407-476-3093 This popular study locale is filled with college students cramming for exams. But, if you can get past the regulars, the shop’s relaxed vibe and unique menu items, like the rose-lavender latte, are sure to mellow you out. When it opened, it was one of the only places in town serving vacuum-brewed coffee. Photo via iobeysin Instagram
Downtown Credo 706 W. Smith St., 407-371-2925 This nonprofit coffee shop is making a difference in more ways than one. Not only does the relaxing, comfortable atmosphere have locals ditching their morning Starbucks run, but the donation-based pricing allows guests to give back to the philanthropic programs the shop champions in the Orlando community. (Plus they’ve added satellite locations at the Florida hospital and downtown in the Church Street Exchange.) Photo via jamesfarnell Instagram
Benjamin French Bakery and Cafe 716 E. Washington St., 407-797-2253 If you’re looking for a taste of France in Florida, Benjamin’s has got you covered. Enjoy a flaky croissant or a colorful macaron while you sip your cappuccino and stare smugly in a classic French style at passers-by who dare to walk past your bistro table. Photo via bagofarms Instagram
Dandelion Communitea Cafe 618 N. Thornton Ave., 407-362-1864 You won’t find any preservatives at this local, organic, vegan hot spot. Start the day off right with a cup of French-press coffee, or if you’re settling in for a little while, grab a pot. With Dandelion’s living room environment, we can’t recommend chillin’ out here enough. Photo via arounddowntownorlando Instagram
Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux 3022 Corrine Drive, 407-427-1440 This cozy neighborhood cafe is a haven for urban bikers and health nuts. It offers a wide variety of choices on its menu, from lattes and waffles to craft beer and sandwiches, but don’t miss some of the cyclists’ favorites, like the Tour de Force espresso. Photo via fbcorlando Instagram
House Blend Cafe 10730 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, 407-656-7676 Customers have raved about the House Blend Cafe’s above-average cafe fare and super friendly service, but the best thing about this coffee joint is its mission: It gives 100 percent of its net profit back to the local community. Eating good and doing good – it’s a win-win for everyone. Photo via stefwifnf Instagram
Cafe 906 4932 New Broad St., 407-960-5906 One of the better French bakeries in town, Cafe 906 offers guests an experience on par with a Parisian cafe by the Seine with a wide variety of light, flaky pastries and a charming outdoor patio overlooking Lake Baldwin. While the coffee is a big hit among patrons, it is the almond croissant that really draws in crowds. Photo via tastecooksip Instagram
Cozee Cafe 1145 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary, 407-804-0066 Lake Mary might not be the first place you think of for great coffee, but Cozee Cafe’s dirty chai is worth the trip. Complement your steaming cup of joe with a succulent caprese flatbread and you’ve got yourself a relaxing afternoon in the ‘burbs. Photo via Cozee Cafe Facebook
Boston Coffeehouse 12789 Waterford Lakes Parkway #1, 407-277-2220 If you prefer your caffeine underneath a mountain of whipped cream and in a cup so big you could jump in and take a swim, then you might want to try Boston Coffeehouse over in Waterford Lakes. It’s the perfect place for UCF students to take a break or drown their financial sorrows after a long day of shopping and splurging. Photo via bostoncoffeehouse Instagram
Le Cafe de Paris 5170 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-293-2326 Say bonjour to the most authentic French cafe in Orlando. Le Cafe de Paris was opened back in 2007 by two French coffee-shop owners from Metz, France. They created a special blend specifically for their Orlando customers, and it has become a favorite among locals looking for that particular French flavor. Photo via Le Cafe De Paris Facebook
Natura Coffee and Tea 12708 Collegiate Way, 407-482-8599 This UCF hotspot owns its “hippie” vibe. Students often find solace in the shop’s chilled-out atmosphere, where hookah and beers are house specialties, but guests of all ages can enjoy a relaxing latte or Americano. Photo via ginnic Instagram
Rabbitfoot Records & Coffee Lounge 307 E. 2nd St., Sanford, 321-926-3154 If your neighborhood Starbucks is just too mainstream, check out Rabbitfoot Records. Enjoy its grungy, hipster vibe as you flip through its modest vinyl collection and sip a Jackrabbit latte, a local favorite. Photo via rominshahpo Instagram