Southeast

There’s something brewing in the Southeast—literally. As 2025’s coffee scene fades, a wave of new shops is reshaping how we sip, socialize, and savor the region’s evolving coffee culture. From repurposed breweries to retro-futuristic themes, these spots aren’t just serving coffee—they’re crafting experiences. Here’s how the Southeast’s coffee game is heating up. Belleair Coffee Co. in Largo, Florida, turned a former beer brewery into a sunlit haven of velvet chairs and café tables, proving that space can be reimagined. Meanwhile, Applied Arts Coffee in New Orleans fused Scandinavian brunch with specialty roasts, turning an industrial space into a cozy Nordic…