the seed. Coffee + Juice Bar — Restaurant in Lighthouse Point

After some significant time spent commuting to The Seed over the past few months I can honestly say it’s one of the best local cafes in South Florida. The experience starts way before you get your beverages or meal options. Its starts with the staff, they are the Gold Standard of the customer service ethics that are almost long gone in today’s culture. No amount of convenience nor automation can replace the pleasure of good and genuine human connection and its here in spades. The atmosphere is pleasant bright but not over stimulating, it creates an environment where the customers inherently know that if they want to unwind and have a quiet moment , chat or work the space naturally caters to those desires intrinsically. The quality in the coffee is apparent at the first sip, whether is a tea, a latte or a cold brew, the viscosity of the drinks are velvety and smooth, the flavors show complexity and variation in notes which is a direct reflection of the experience of the baristas behind the counter (Johnny) and the pairings with the food items are as timeless as the combinations are as large. Quiche, Empanadas, Sliders* (though small in volume are very satiating) are fresh daily. I seriously can’t say enough great things about this place. All I ask is that you treat the staff and customers alike with respect in an effort to persevere all that is great makes this business a place worth...

I was torn on writing this review because I actually at one point in time loved this place but with today’s service I was highly disappointed yet again with the quality of food and drinks. I ordered a lucky charms latte on ice and a croissant egg sandwich and not only was the egg dry on the outside; the inside was both cold and soggy. Now I get it, it isn’t freshly made food, it’s previously made frozen sandwiches but at least warm it up enough to present it as such. I watched someone reach in the bottom refrigerator in a cardboard box with some tongs ( no gloves) and shove it in the warmer and it still was semi frozen on the inside when they handed it to me. I think the battle I’m having in my mind is that the price point of $12.95 for a croissant made with what looks like boxed eggs most definitely does NOT match the quality. They present you with photos of their lattes that don’t look like what they portray. Is inflation affecting lucky charms marshmallows as well oR? I’m not understanding the sparsity and hold off on the condiments that make the drink special. I was truly disappointed today at the quality of service but I hope they step it up because they have so much potential and I know the workers are competent to do so. I don’t expect perfection at all, but at least quality, something that is both presentable and edible. Sigh, maybe it was just an...

I recently had the pleasure of checking out the newest location of The Seed in Lighthouse Point, and it was a delight! This cute coffee shop is located in the Gateway Centre plaza which is just east of the intersection of Sample Road and US1, on the south side of Sample Road. The Seed has a great selection of coffee beverages, teas, seasonal drinks, smoothies, bowls, and baked goods (pastries, empanadas and quiches). They also have some other beverage options and FROPRO nut butter bars in the open-air cooler. I love what they did with the interiors, it has an industrial design with nautical vibes, that surely fits the laid-back lifestyle of South Florida. The Seed serves Counter Culture coffee, and while I was there I tried one of their seasonal drinks, the S’mores latte, it was delish! I also enjoyed trying an apple fritter and one of the empanadas to go along with it, very tasty. This is a great location for a coffee shop and they have a good amount of inside and outside seating. The service at other Seed locations has been fast and friendly in my experience, and this one was no different, I will definitely stop by when I’m in the area again, or if I need to meet up with a friend on this part of town. I wish The Seed the best success, and hope that the LHP locals find their way over to this new...