A local, three-location cafe for Latin-inspired breakfast and brunch, specialty lattes and coffee it roasts itself
Vanessa's Coffee Shop is at 9474 Narcoossee Road in the Nona Park center at Narcoossee and Dowden Road. It is a local business with three cafes: Lake Nona, St. Cloud and Kissimmee. The menu covers breakfast and brunch with Puerto Rican and Latin touches, including specialty pancakes, açaí bowls, empanadas and Cuban and tripleta sandwiches. Vanessa's has roasted its own coffee since 2024 and sells bags of beans, alongside specialty lattes and smoothies. It offers dine-in and online ordering for pickup and delivery, and has a kids menu.
Vanessa's is a brunch-and-coffee spot on the north end of Lake Nona: a local cafe with over-the-top pancakes, Latin breakfast plates and lattes flavored like coquito.
It started roasting its own beans in 2024. Here is what to order and how it compares with Lake Nona's other cafes.
Where is Vanessa's Coffee Shop in Lake Nona?
Vanessa's is at 9474 Narcoossee Road in Nona Park, at the southwest corner of Narcoossee and Dowden Road.
Nona Park also holds Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar, Tsuki Sushi & Grill and Bacio Ice Cream.
What does Vanessa's serve?
Vanessa's serves breakfast and brunch with Puerto Rican and Latin touches: specialty pancakes, breakfast plates, avocado toast, açaí bowls and breakfast tacos.
Pancakes are the showpiece, in versions such as birthday and cinnamon roll. Empanadas and pastries cover a quick bite, and the sandwich list includes the tripleta, Cubano, medianoche and a mallorca.
The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
What coffee does Vanessa's serve?
Vanessa's has roasted its own coffee since 2024 and serves espresso drinks and specialty lattes, including seasonal flavors such as coquito cold foam.
You can buy bags of its beans to take home. Frozen smoothies, labeled vegan-friendly and no sugar added, cover non-coffee drinkers, and there is a kids menu.
Is Vanessa's a local business?
Yes. Vanessa's Coffee Shop has three cafes, in Lake Nona, St. Cloud and Kissimmee.
It runs a rewards program and takes online orders for pickup and delivery. Check Vanessa's website for hours.
How does Vanessa's compare with Lake Nona's other cafes?
Vanessa's is the brunch-forward Latin cafe on the north end; 407 Cafe is the crepe-and-gelato cafe nearby; Foxtail is the specialty-coffee shop in Town Center.
407 Cafe at nearby LaVina Marketplace leans sweet with crepes and gelato. Foxtail Coffee is the espresso stop in Town Center, and CFS Coffee brings Colombian coffee to the south end.
Choose Vanessa's for a full brunch with a latte on the north end of Lake Nona.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Latin-inspired breakfast and brunch
- House-roasted coffee and specialty lattes
- Local, with three cafes
- Pickup, delivery and a kids menu
Cons
- No beer, wine or mimosas
- Gluten-free items not labeled
- On the north end, a drive from the south-end neighborhoods
- Strip-center setting with shared parking
Our Take
Vanessa's is a strong brunch pick on the north end. Order a specialty pancake or a breakfast plate, add a coquito latte, and take home a bag of its beans.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of Northlake Park, Water's Edge, Nona Preserve and La Vina live closest to Nona Park.
The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vanessa's Coffee Shop in Lake Nona?
Vanessa's Coffee Shop is at 9474 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827, in the Nona Park center.
Does Vanessa's roast its own coffee?
Yes. Vanessa's has roasted its own coffee since 2024 and sells bags of beans.
Does Vanessa's serve brunch?
Yes. Breakfast and brunch are the focus, including specialty pancakes and Latin breakfast plates.
Does Vanessa's deliver?
Yes. Vanessa's takes online orders for pickup and delivery.
How many Vanessa's Coffee Shops are there?
Three: Lake Nona, St. Cloud and Kissimmee.
