Pour Bear Coffee

I had really high hopes for this cafe. Pour Bear has potential with its location and decor, but there was a lot about it that was just not it. #1: There was no gluten free and allergen friendly item on the menu from what I was told. Why have tons of gluten free options, but not even one included that is egg and dairy free? It just doesn't make sense in terms of accessibility #2: When I was asking about the gluten free options there was no offer to inquire about the ingredients in them. I just received and "I don't know they probably do." I understand that things were busy, but it kind of came off as 'that sucks for you.' Even if it was not the intention, it rubbed me the wrong way. I think it is super important to have and ingredient list of some point for when others have inquiries, especially in regards to allergies #3: The latte I received was very syrupy? I don't know how to explain it. It wasn't too sweet but it was just really thick? I was trying to support the business in some type of way after the reason I came here for (the gluten free pastries) turned out to be a dud. Anyway, I could not finish it and I spent the whole day on the toilet basically...(I got oat milk but there seemed to be a cross containment issue of some sort. Had to also take Benadryl) Super disappointed #4: If you are in a wheelchair, the bathroom is hard to get into with the rug they had. Not impossible just hard to roll over. Recommendations for Pour Bear: Get LED covers for the harsh, bright industrial lighting. Ask your baker if they have any allergen friendly goods, there our a lot in lakeland that do. Remove or replace the rug in front of the bathroom. Get an allergy ingredients list that the baristas can reference real quick, or create a menu with ingredient list. Final thoughts: If you don't have allergies or in a wheelchair, check it out. It's pretty nice for the most part, which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1. I personally won't be coming back because of my needs and values. I prefer inclusive menus and spaces. But feel free to form your own opinion

Delicious and unique coffee choices. The seating is comfortable and eclectic. I especially love the house made granola bar, bonus that it's gluten free. It's the perfect little neighborhood coffee shop!