Amavida Coffee Roasters - St. Andrews — Restaurant in Panama City

My husband and I were walking downtown a week ago. We popped in to this coffee shop where their were mask signs everywhere, but not a single patron wearing one. There was no one in line to get coffee and not a single employee in sight. We waited for a few minutes and then a tall man came from behind the counter from the back room. His first words were to offer us a mask to wear, from behind his adequate plexiglass barrier and his own mask, while we stood away from the counter/bar. I, who can not wear a mask due to health reasons, politely declined and stated that I could not use his mask and would not take it from his hand either. He engaged in a small argument about “must wear a mask” and “he didn’t care that I couldn’t wear a mask” in this establishment. Again, the other patrons who were playing games at their well spaced out tables, visiting with their table guests and more were NOT wearing masks. He refused to serve us without a mask and we declined to further the conversation as we were 1. Irritated that he would put a person at risk without any medical knowledge of why a person would decline based on medical needs. 2. Irritated that we felt singled out in this instance where the “policy” was being enforced on us, who did not intend to stay, but just order coffee and leave. 3. That we were spoken to rudely for not complying to begin with. I am a principal person, and I would have been willing to ask my husband to order for me while I waited outside, but the mishandling of the entire situation was unnecessary. We wanted to support local, and it is unfortunate that we couldn’t. Customer...

I ride past this coffee shop while on my bicycle and today I decided to try it. Well I won't make that mistake again. I went in early, there were 4 customers in the place. 3 had their orders already one was waiting for his order which had three or four drinks. There was one employee working the counter. I saw another peek out from a rear room but he or she didn't offer to help. After waiting several minutes I asked the employee working the counter if I could pay with my phone she said I could so I told her I would wait for her to complete the order. After which she was talking to one of the customer's who had already ordered. It seems he needed a charger for one of his electronic devices and rather than take my order she set off to find him a charger. It appeared clear to me that customer service for new business was less important than finding chargers. I left without getting to order as I grew tired of waiting. They may have good coffee however I won't be...

Descent coffee shop.

Interior is okay. Exterior has a few tables and chairs.

I did appreciate that there wasn't music dominating the air.

Staff is friendly. Prices are steap. Ordered a Frozen Java Chip, similar to a Starbucks Frappuccino, and cost $7 and some change.

It was topped with whip cream, which was good. Asked for chocolate syrup and cinnamon, which they had and were glad to dress with the drink. A fair warning, if you like the mellow non-dominating coffee taste of Frappuccinos from Starbucks, then you may not like Amavida Coffee's Frozen blends. I found it too bitter and strong for my taste.

But overall, I'd go back. My coworker had a muffin and said it tasted fresh and delicious. She also had a drink, can't tell you what, but...