Crucial Coffee Cafe

Looks cool but didn’t deliver. I asked for a flat white and was told it comes in an espresso cup with a little milk on top. Interesting. That’s not a flat white. If you like coffee, and to get what you order, I recommend going to the Kookaburra down the road instead. Not only did they have great coffee but service was lovely too.

Great little place with good Joe, at $2.75 for a small cup maybe a little pricey.

I love this place really nice place to come and drink you favorite coffee or you favorite drink is very nice and the place is beautiful 100% good please don’t ever miss this place is the best coffee in town. Ok

I love coffee...espresso really. When I do get a cup, I avoid the chains as much as possible because I want real coffee - and this is one of a few places around town I will frequent. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the coffee is more than just coffee - it is 'ritualistic'.

My husband, daughter, and I visited St. Augustine for the first time the last weekend in June. Our first day there we walked past this neat looking coffee shop and decided to go there for breakfast the following morning. We ordered 3 muffins and my husband got a coffee. All 3 muffins had mold on them! So I took them back up to the counter and the girl working was very nice and apologetic and refunded me for the muffins as well as the coffee. She asked if she could get us anything else that she promised wouldn't have mold but I said no thanks and we went somewhere else. I'm giving this place 2 stars because my husband said the coffee was good, the girl working was very nice, and it's a cute little place. I just wouldn't recommend ordering food from here.

Cute place, unique, small which can be a problem if it gets super busy there, but everything else from the presentation to the coffee was great! It felt homey, open door like place, I would say these prices somewhat match to Starbucks but the quality is there, this is a place you should check out if your in the area for sure!

We waited 20 minutes for a frozen snickers coffee frappuccino and we ended up getting cold coffee with cream in it. This was the worse frozen coffee drink I have ever had.

My family and I visit Saint Augustine every year; this time, rather than simply remarking on the fun style of the building and continuing on our walk we decided to pop in on a Sunday night. Really it was because of the awesome energy that the barista Kyle was putting out that that drew us in! He was friendly, playful and made really mindful, yummy drinks! It was really nice to go somewhere downtown and not be made to feel like “one of the many” tourists. Yay to awesome customer service!☕️💪🏼🤩

This is one of our must stops when we are in St. Augustine. Just a neat place with great drinks. Kyle was funny and made a fantastic latte. Even offered non dairy options when I forgot to!

Here’s the five stars I promised you. Best chai latte In Florida.

I love the look of the cafe. My coffee was nicely crafted and it was delicious.

Kyle is super helpful and super friendly. We really enjoyed talking to him while getting our coffee. He made my wife’s iced latte exactly the way she likes it! Thanks Kyle.

This place was so adorable and lovely. I normally get super bad social anxiety, especially in new situations, and with so many options I became easily overwhelmed. There was a worker named Kyle who put me immediately at ease and helped me navigate the menu kindly and efficiently. Would highly recommend. Great little spot. 🤗

Crucial Coffee has been one of the original coffee shops to visit. Despite every storm, this little wooden shack still stands downtown. It's a small shop, but it has a comfortable, hometown feel with ample seating outside in the garden.They sell coffee beans as well.

The coffee was good. The bubble tea tasted watered down and the smoothie not what a "fresh" fruit smoothie should be. I've worked in a few different coffee shops and I wouldn't have served what was given. The place is cute and it is a nice to sit and have a cup of coffee. I just wouldn't do the rest of it.

Came here for brunch. The food was very fresh and the perfect balance of healthy and delicious. Very bohemian, awesome music, really lovely ambiance.

This is a nice place to stop for coffee if you are visiting downtown St. Augustine. The coffee is very good and the prices are comparable to other coffee shops. They have a good selection of coffee, teas, hot chocolate, ice cream and dessert. The service can be a bit slow but is generally friendly. The atmosphere is interesting. It is cozy with an eclectic decor. The garden area next door is nice and relaxing.

Cute little coffee shop open earlier than most. If you're looking for a good cup of coffee to start your day this would be a great place to try out. I love the historic charm of the place. They also have some small souvenirs and nic nacks for sale inside the shop

Was given a completely different drink than what I ordered. I ordered a frozen Augustine Mud but was given basically a hot latte. Then, I was charged over 9 dollars for it!!! I was assured it was the right drink, so I just gave up and payed for it. Have heard employees give themselves tips when you pay via credit card. I should have asked for a refund. Feel scammed :( Do not go here.

Very cute little place with a huge selection of beverages and very good coffee, which is not always that easy to find in this area. It's situated in a very old building and displays all sorts of interesting objects. Great place to take a break from seeing all the historical sights and reload on some caffeine.

Best coffee ever. Jason did an excellent job making the perfect drink for me. I simply requested something with chocolate and coffee and cold. He nailed it on the head. It was so perfect that I finished it before my wife received hers. Usually, it would last a little while, but not today. He was so sweet, when I asked for a refill, he offered me the leftover from the blender for free. The decor is so inviting, that when you leave, you want to take a souvenir of the shop with you. They offer a wide range of drinks, from coffee to shakes to smoothies to shaved ice, they even offer pastries and special sweet treats. We brought our whole family and they all got something. My brother's drink did not taste how he wanted and Jason went the extra mile to make sure he liked it before leaving. Must stop if you are within a 30 minute drive.

The shop is quaint and the outside seating area would be nice when the weather is good. But inside seating is very limited. They have a wide selection of latte flavors. The coffees were average, but my wife was not very happy with her ginger tea. Also there was only one employee and as a result, the wait was pretty long.

Connected to Crucial is a similar sized shack that has small but amazing plates of breakfast/lunch/brunch food. The outdoor seating is beautiful in the early morning before it gets too hot. If you’re in a rush for food, you may want to go somewhere else since it’s farm to table here it’s a little longer wait...but well worth it. Be sure and hittup this gem.

Great coffee and great food. Really nice vibe. Loved the outdoor seating area!

I just can’t even with how precious and unique this place is. And the coffee is fantastic.

Excellent service. And now they are open until 5 and serving beer in the pandemic. Shelley and Cameron are good people, so come see them. Nice courtyard to relax in even if St Auggy is dead. Come here for excellence.

The place is looks cute and small. The lady who was working there seemed pretty nice. However, the bubble tea could use a lot of improvement. It seemed watered down and the flavoring was not really prominent. But, it is a really nice place and makes you feel comfortable.

Kyle was awesome, helpful and so friendly! We will be back for more coffee!

Kyle did such a great job! Talked me thru the tastes and my likes. I must recommend the rhino liqueur! I was nervous the alcohol would be strong but this brew is so smooth and the flavors are so great together! My husband and I will be back soon!

Coffee shop with good bkfast/lunch and ample outdoor seating. The vibe is chilled and seating is in a garden. The omlettes were good and fresh. Alas, the coffee (Americano) was average with bland flavor and aroma. Very polite and nice staff.

They said they were closed, but the boss was super generous!! He helped us out and got us amazing lattes.

Kyle and Nick hooked us up with the South African Rhino which is a MUST TRY. My personal favorite in downtown SA.