Causeway Coffee — Restaurant in Miramar Beach

UPDATE: I’ve read Causeway’s response and want to clarify a few things.

First, the idea that I had some malicious or defamatory intent is simply not true. I’m just a visitor from Wisconsin, here on my honeymoon. I stopped in because the business promoted itself as a nonprofit, and I was genuinely interested in supporting that kind of mission. Out of curiosity, I looked up their nonprofit registration — I wanted to see their charter to see their mission statements and what not — and couldn’t find any record with either the IRS or the Florida Department of State. That’s how I discovered the discrepancy.

The owners replied with a long list of their own personal charitable donations. In my original review, I even acknowledged that their intentions might be good. I have no issue with any personal or charitable acts the owner claims to have done. My concern is strictly about the business misrepresenting itself as a nonprofit. Your own personal donations don't excuse misrepresentation of causeway coffee as a nonprofit.

What’s notable is that their reply still doesn’t confirm that they were ever officially registered as a nonprofit during the time they were promoting that identity. Instead, they now vaguely claim to be “in the process” of becoming one while quietly removing "nonprofit" from their Instagram bio. What was done was a significant problem. You cannot advertise yourself as a nonprofit when you aren't. At best, you can say you are pending approval, and even that requires transparency. So saying you were supposedly pending approval still isn't an excuse.

Also worth noting: Causeway Coffee remains registered as an active LLC, meaning it is still legally recognized as a for-profit business. If they have since formed a nonprofit foundation, this could all be cleared up very simply by providing the name under which it is registered and linking to their public IRS filings or Florida charter. These are public records for a reason.

Frankly, what concerns me even more now is that a business claiming to operate on integrity and charity is threatening legal action over a public review that’s based on verifiable public information. That feels less like a defense of truth, and more like an attempt to silence legitimate criticism.---------

I came to Causeway Coffee excited to support what I believed was a nonprofit business, especially since they promote that identity across multiple platforms (Instagram, news sources, and even in response to a negative Google review). However, after digging into the details, I found no record of them being registered as a nonprofit with either the IRS or the Florida Department of State. That’s not a minor oversight, it’s a serious issue. Especially considering the owner has multiple businesses and should know better.

I sometimes look up a non profit’s charter for transparency and to get an idea about their organization, which is not only a best practice, but a legal requirement for legitimate nonprofits. Causeway Coffee has no public charter or nonprofit filings. So despite their frequent claims of “donating all proceeds,” there’s no way to verify where the money is going, how it’s being used, or whether it aligns with any true charitable purpose. Not only that, but non profit organizations are more than just a business donating all their profits. They must provide community services and support, like job training or youth mentoring. As far as I can tell causeway coffee doesn't do that.

I understand that their intentions might be good, but intention doesn’t excuse misrepresentation. Claiming to be a nonprofit when you're not is misleading to customers and potentially illegal. If they want to operate ethically, they need to either stop making these claims or formally register and operate transparently like any real nonprofit.

This kind of behavior erodes public trust in small charitable businesses that are doing things by the book. It’s disappointing, and unless they take steps to correct it, I can't recommend supporting them in...

A little Oasis just off 98. I love my little cafes and this one tops the lot on our jaunt down in Florida. Modern decor and intricate interior design - a wonderful mood for brunch.

We had ordered a Loaded Lox, and the Southwest Breakfast Croissant. Both were delicious in their own right. The southwest croissant had a spicy sauce that complimented the crispy bake, the ham and the avocado very well. The loaded lox was partnered with a delightfully soft bagel, topped with capers and pickled onions that cuts through the buttery salmon with the gentlest of ease.

The chai latte I had, as an avid tea/tea latte connoisseur (or some would say SNOB), was spiced to perfection - complete with a star anise and cinnamon powder. I have high standards with my chai and other tea drinks and this one has exceeded my expectations, in the country where tea is sometimes an afterthought (they did throw tea in the harbour =( )

My partner had a Mexican Mocha (a drink special). A tad spicy for the ones who enjoy spice, and coffee with chocolate. She definitely enjoyed the blend of flavours.

Would return if I ever get back to the 30A area! Lovely hosts, lovely spot.

P.S. it is upstairs and they have a spiral staircase/elevator as access. Yay for accessibility. =)

P.P.S the attention to detail with the interior design cannot be understated. Go to the loo here if you don’t...

I thoroughly enjoyed the products, but I have mixed feelings about the cashier giving my husband options as topics and not me. Wondering if it’s because I didn’t look like everyone else, or she felt that my lighter skinned husband would be more lenient. I’m not one to jump to conclusions, but very odd indeed that he was given options verbally and I wasn’t. (And we got the same thing). Maybe there was a misunderstanding.

Reply: in response to the reply below. Thank you for clarifying this. It does make me feel better about it. I did state that because I did not know there were options to top it with (the name of it listed Plain in front of the pastry). I was only reading from the menu as I often do. Maybe for the future, giving the option might prove to be a good option, and an upsell. Handling a toddler while trying to order tends to be a breeding ground for missing things lol. Just something to think about. I did that when I worked in fast food, I always gave the options for sides, and many were shocked about the many options, and often took a more expensive route because it sounded good. I retract my view of things based off of...