Your Big Picture Cafe

C0ming from Gainesville, FL where kindness, creative venues, and great coffee are part of the culture, I have fallen in love with this café. I recommend it to anyone!!!

Love this place! So warm and welcoming! They have teas and coffee and it’s a great place to read a book, study, or do some work.

What a great place! I wish I knew about it before! It was a bit hard to find if you’re trying to find it with GPS (Waze) it seems like they had another location, and relocated… so just a quick note for those of you trying to find this place.
High quality coffee drinks served with a small fine tasty piece of dark chocolate. Your Big Picture Café is a clean, organized store from front to the back and even the restrooms too! The employees are extremely nice, warm, and welcoming. I informed them this was my first time at the shop, and I was willing to try something strong and that I was feeling adventurous! It’s hard not to once you step inside this really nice shop which has tons of decorations everywhere and great tables/​seats. When you do order your drink you’ll have a lot of options either ordering cold/​hot, sugar/​no sugar, type of milk, just about anything you can think of they’ll ask you just to make sure you get the perfect cup of coffee. First I got the Spiced Mocha Chai which had a nice small kick to it, if you’re into that… I really recommend it! Later on I got an espresso double shot with sugar and it was perfect!
If you happen to be in the area I definitely recommend checking this place out. It’s a great spot to hang out and relax, read, or even get some work done. There is WiFi provided, and plenty of outlets.

Love this place! Delicious snacks, decadent lattes and nice, relaxing environment ! Highly recommend :)

The servers here are so nice and kind. It almost feels like I am on a different planet of «niceness». Stopped by here again to order green tea and found all these other tea selections. I will be hanging out here more often. Nice acoustic music and not top 10 so it has a nice atmosphere.

Nice place to relax. No hustle and bustle. Enjoy coffees and teas in a tranquil environment. They have a calendar full of events from yoga to open mic. I had a green matcha latte with matcha shortbread cookies. Both were delicious. I love quiet spaces and this café gives me that. Such a special place. Check it out

If you ever wondered what happened to the love generation they’re hanging out at the Big Picture Café!!!
Organic teas and coffees. So much more. Come you won’t be disappointed.

Must see the new layout! Totally stoked!
I was always a fan of ‘Your Big Picture’; even in its past location. I was brought there with a friend a couple of years ago. I loved the intimate setting. After they moved it was a bit to get used to the space.
Then, a month ago, in April 2016 I stepped in to find the layout had changed! I went with my buddy Sylvia and we sat in the back on the couch and felt like we could relax, have our lunch and talk in private while the patrons at the tables did their business.

I love this place! It has such an amazing atmosphere. I would even go as far as to say it’s better than starbucks. I saw a friends picture of this place and it totally drew me in. As I parked my car I enjoyed the large space for parking. Then as I walked into the store I enjoyed the decorations and tables. They have a bunch of herbal and natural coffee and spice products for purchase. The music was also subtle so if you wanted to study it’s not a distraction. Since it was my first time I asked the barista for a coffee drinm thats sweet. She suggested an iced caramel latte and it was simply delicious! They brought the coffee to you and the employees were really nice!
The bathrooms were also very clean and conveniently located. There is also a party hall in case anyone is interested in an event. Overall I would definitely recommend this place and will be back soon! :)

Your Big Picture Café is a very hipsterish café with lots of personality. Lots of herbal products lined up for sale, gluten free cupcakes and trink its. The teas and coffees are very good and there is a lot to choose from. The raspberry white chocolate latte is tasty and I do not usually like overly sweet coffees however the syrup that they used did not taste very artificial which I really liked. I have also had the ice tea which is freshly brewed.
The service is always very friendly and if you sign up for their mailing list you get a free cupcake on your birthday ;)
Every time I come in here there is always plenty of space so it’s a perfect place for focused studying or reading. I wish it was a little closer to me so that I could stop by more often.

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Great ambiance. Was there for 3 hours. Darn good coffee products — had a cappuccino & expresso. Excellent.

Going back for a try @ yoga. Why not?

Last week was my 1^st time going to this café and I was truly surprised. As soon as I opened the door there was an aura of calmness. I could actually hear myself think. I ordered a latte and turkey sandwich and to tell the truth I thought the prices were a bit high. But I was hungry and did not want to walk back into that scorching sun. I was there for about 1.5 hrs but in that little amount of time, I was able to get so much work done.
The ladies were wonderful and the place was clean but not that kind of hospital clean that turns you off. By the time I was ready to leave I was totally relaxed. And as far as the prices — I just figured «you do have to pay for quality and I would rather support something local than one of those big chains (I won’t name names). ;)

My new favorite Café in Davie/​Cooper.
My hazelnut mocha was made with delicious almond milk, the gluten free pastries were great and the sitting area is super comfy. This place has such a great vibe and the girls at the counter are are the best. I’m happy I found this place through Unilocal

Stopped in for a quick coffee and a chance to feed the baby. This place is beautiful and warm. I came in when they first opened and it was empty except for a few people, a nice difference from the long drive through lines at 8:30 am at Starbucks! I ordered the dirty Chai and it’s amazing. It was by some standards, expensive 4 $ and change but not anymore so than Starbucks. Looking forward to coming back some day!

Overall I enjoyed this café. The only beef I had were with of the pricings.
Walking in I definitely wasn’t expecting what I saw. The environment is very mellow and calm. There is enough space for plenty of people. The staff is welcoming.
Having been a first timer I’m sure I’ll end up reviewing again. There’s free wifi and you don’t get that typical chain coffee shop feel. The seating arrangements vary from tables with couches to chairs and booths. I ordered a peony white tea iced and it tasted fabulous however I paid 4 dollars for 16oz I believe, which I think is very very pricey for tea.
I look forward to coming back and trying some other things.

I really thought YBPC was going to do greater things in their new location. The new location has limited outlets which it seems they do on purpose and they have cut out student discounts because «they are no longer in a position to be giving discounts.» I understand but I sign up for the weekly emails and they could have disclosed that there instead it’s always about how overwhelmed the owner is and some words of encouragement with a list of their classes which I’ve gone to a few and it’s basically classes to offer you sales for other services or products. They have done away with the made to order food. I really loved their customizable tea and I wish that was something they marketed more cause it’s very unique to any other coffee shops. The new location can get pretty loud from both associates and customers. I will take my business elsewhere.

First, this is not a chain, for a change! Almost everything out there is some sort of big cheap old corporate chain, so it’s such a novelty to come across a place like this one.
Second, their coffees, teas, etc. are quite good.
Third, that’s it, that’s all you need.

This place would fit right in inside of a Whole Foods. They’ve got all the milks, good coffee, fair-​trade everything and a hippie bath section. The hipster vibe is there but they’ve got the goods to back it up. Great lattes, large space to spread out and use wifi and if you’re interested in taking some classes they host those too. I think I saw a flier for yoga and maybe a New Year’s party? Worth a stop.
It was pretty hard to find though. Google Maps led me near Home Depot I think. It’s left of that if you’re facing the plaza next to Chabad.

Lovely little new agey café. Very nice interior and a large selection of organic and healthy drinks from fair trade coffee to organic tea and beer. The food is only available limited hours. I have found the food choices limited and some nights I’ve eaten at other places and come back for tea. They have healthy products and it’s a great place for working or a quiet meeting. They do need to improve the wifi it is not very good considering that many people count on this place for working.

Always good coffee and i frequent their Reiki circle on Thursdays. Perfect for prepping for a Friday of work

«I love the atmosphere here, very eclectic and great for working remotely for an hour or two» –C

If you’re in need of a coffee shop with personality, great drinks and a strong wi-​fi signal, Your Big Picture Café is the place to go. They moved about a mile or two away from their original location and I prefer the new location over the old one. Much more spacious with ample seating areas to setup your workstation solo or have a group study with 6 – 8 people. There are so many outlets that it would be impossible not to charge your device if needed.
The drinks are fantastic, which goes without saying. Each drink is served with a miniature dark chocolate to satisfy that sweet tooth that usually comes when drinking coffee. They recently added craft beer from Hollywood Brewing to their lineup of offerings. They usually have 3 – 4 beers on tap so you’re sure to find something you love. They also offer sandwiches & salads in case you’re feeling peckish while you’re there.
It would get 5 stars from me if they had a space where larger groups can head into to study or collaborate without having to pay for the room. If a large group from Nova or other universities come by for a study group, it can get a little loud making it hard to concentrate on your work. I’ve had to leave on one or two occasions because of it. They should also implement a rewards program where you get a free drink with every 6 – 7 drinks purchased. That would really seal the deal for me.

Your Big Picture Café is the quintessential indie coffee shop you’ve been looking for. When you walk in, you face a counter lined with organic, gluten free goodies and a row of cute seats and tables. Usually soft, slow music is playing, and you order your usual (iced vanilla latte with almond milk) and seat yourself. The usual crowd is super relaxed, unlike other coffee shops in the area. Each coffee comes with a small piece of chocolate, and everything is made with a conscious. Definitely check out this cozy comfort spot.
Note: I haven’t personally attended the events, but they seem to offer an apt amount of diverse classes and gatherings.

I didn’t like the food, even though I was sooooo hungry and that usually makes food taste better. I had the lime chickpea wrap and chilli, wrap had almonds that made it taste even more bland, chilli lacked a chilli taste. The coffee was ok, I’ll give it another try, had the vanilla cinnamon latte nonfat milk, needed some Agave to sweeten, that’s prob why it was lacking, next time I’ll sweeten it up a bit.
The atmosphere is awesome, it reminds me of a spa, def smells like one, serene live music playing, I could sit there all day. I look forward to trying the teas, wide selection. The staff is really nice, very enjoyable. I’d recommend the place.

Definitely a fan of Your Big Picture Café because as of lately I’ve been obsessing over their toasties. There’s the monkey and the avocado which are personal faves along with an extensive selection of organic coffees and teas that are served with a little choco on the side for a nice touch. I love that the saucers, plates and coffee cups are all mismatched and funky, I love when coffees and teas are not served in disposables unless it’s to go– and I love the service. Toasty obsession and stellar service are definitely enough to keep me coming in.
So this location is much larger than the previous and boasts large meeting rooms that are often rented out for health seminars, yoga, music and even open mic nights. The one large meeting space has quite an impressive mural which IMO should be extended outside of the room to add to the café’s eclectic flair but more importantly it’d be a great selfie food/​drink wall… Unilocalies are always thinking photo-​ops and with so many emerging artists it’d be a great place to add character to. Often times I sit there doing virtual makeovers in my head, but whatever… for now the lighting is way bright for a coffee shop but on that very bright note, they’ve got good WIFI, good toasties and great service, so if the lights annoy you like they do me; wear your sunglasses.

Stopped by this café because it came across me on Unilocal!I pass by here every day and never noticed this hidden gem! Walked in and there was such a great vibe people actually talking not consumed by their laptops or phones. I ordered a mocha latte and turkey croissant it was delicious. Did have to wait a bit for the croissant but coffee came right out!
They have a lot of herbs and natural remedies and a great selection of teas as well as aroma therapy.
Also a party room I think they were going to have mommy and me classes because saw a couple of mommies walk in with their babies. Going to look into it see if I sign up with my baby!

I loved the open faced beet half sand which with cream cheese, sprouts, balsamic and multigrain bread. The coffee was a bit too sweet with not enough caffeine for me… It seemed more like a chocolate milk. My boyfriend thought the same about his latte. The staff was friendly and nice but they are not big dog fans even if you do sit outside.

If you’ve been around Davie the last year or so you might remember YBPC was a little more north on University. They’ve moved to a new location, but still have the same great coffee.
I popped in here for a quick meeting — and admittedly to check out the new digs. It’s a different setup than the last one. I feel it’s a little larger — and they have a larger special events room — but I could be mistaken. They have a nice «booth running down the side of the wall with various tables and chairs on the other side of the tables.
I got my go to — Raspberry White Chocolate Latte (iced). The coffees come with a mini dark chocolate — always appreciate that nice little touch. Service is super friendly.
They also have a nice selection of teas and various nick-​nacks, cards and sprays to help with stress/​sleep.
Great place to have a meeting, get some «me» time, bring a date, get a pick me up and/​or get some work done on the laptop. It’s a really nice peaceful vibe in here.
Oh and the WiFi is free and the signal is strong. BOOM!

This café is like my mother ship: organic coffee, offering reiki classes, yoga, full moon drum circles, meditation, and more (in which I already registered for 2 of them on their website); great assortment of aromatherapy oils and oils from plants to injest, anywhere from aiding w/​anxiety to headaches, impressive array of organic dried herbs and plants to make tea, with a book available to pin-​point your problem areas and what tea correlates to it.
The customer service was prompt, punctual, and eluded positive energy.
First had the dark choc haze latte over ice and that was just a dream. Not too heavy on the chocolate, and you can choose between half & half, coconut milk (regular or vanilla), almond milk, soy milk, or skim.
I opted for the caprese sandwich, but I asked to have it on a croissant. That was absolutely delicious. They perfected the ratio of mozzarella cheese to tomato and pesto, in which all looked and tasted fresh, with the croissant flakey and soft! They didn’t upcharge me for changing it to croissant.
I then ordered an iced latte with coconut milk. The lady, in which I think was the manager, gave me the total, but then said «sorry, the iced latte can only be 16oz» (since I asked for the smallest which I think was the 12oz). I had no problem since the 1^st coffee was so damn good, but she felt bad, so she gave me a student discount! I thought that was sweet and not necessary, but I’ll take it :)
I mostly wanted to keep this review short but I really enjoyed my experience here. I can’t wait to return!

Been enjoying their tea since they first opened. Love their new location.
Always greeted with a very sincere upbeat & happy smile! They will offer up fantastic suggestions if you are unsure of what to get.
What I LOVE: almond, coconut or whatever milk your preference is: they have it at no extra charge! Who does that?!
Plating & presentation is adorable & comes with a small organic fair trade piece of chocolate! Chocolate always makes my daughter so happy! Bonus!
Be sure to get the monthly flyer since they host a HUGE variety of classes, demonstrations & so much more! Some are free while others come with a small but fair fee.
Store has dried herbs by the ounce (every kind you can imagine), essential oils, books, just head on over and see for yourself!
Spin carrousel near the door with flyers for supporting local businesses

Cute, quaint, and just all around awesome!
A couple of years ago, in a RARE change of pace, I decided to head here instead of my usual Starbucks (at the old location). If you know me, you know this was odd!
I had an hour to kill and it was perfect. Walked up and got quickly familiarized with the menu. I chose the peppermint mocha with soy milk as my first order. Skim, whole, almond, or even coconut milk were also options. They serve all organic, fair trade products. The coffee was prepared and served in a wonderful oversized mug. On the side, they placed a small organic piece of dark chocolate. A very nice touch.
I sat in one of their homey chairs by the bookshelves and enjoyed my coffee. The ambiance was wonderful. When done, I browsed the shelves and found a lot of great products I wanted to come back and buy/​try. They obviously focus on mostly natural goods. YBPC has some gluten/​casein free baked goods by the counter (although you have got to try their amazing croissants!), vitamins, probiotics, supplements, various snacks, books and some items in bulk too. They also offer yoga classes (check schedule online). Weekend nights include some singers and varied workshops.
Since that first visit I have been back countless times. They have since moved to this new and improved location. Although it’s in a different location, the effect is just the same. This is your home away from home.
Know that everything is made to order and they are not set up to rush you in and out. Come here to take that much needed deep breath and escape.
Give this place some love Browardites!

I have a big thing for checking out coffee shops and now that I’ve moved closer to the Fort Lauderdale/​Hollywood area, I jumped at the chance to try this out.
First things first, the environment is pretty cool. It feels very natural/​hippie/​vegan/​healthy but not uncomfortable for non-​hipsters. A slew of people were sitting on multi-​colored cushions on what seemed liked pews on their laptops. It seems like a great environment to study and smells kind of like handmade soap (smell reminded me of LUSH when I walked in).
So yes, there is wi-​fi and there is also a good amount of seating. The size is bigger than it looks and there are cool things to look at, especially if you’re very body/​health conscious. It seemed like there were a lot of all-​natural remedies for colds, headaches, etc and also some books. It was tidy and nice.
The service was awesome. I usually am not a fan of mailing lists, especially the first time I go somewhere but she asked and I thought, «Why not?» She was extremely friendly and attentive. She also gave me a student discount. Woo-​hoo! Unfortunately, I do not recall her name at all :(Ugh, I know I’m the worst at that. But she had darker hair and glasses and was very outgoing.
Only problem was the organization. It was okay but they weren’t really sure what coffee went where at times. It took twice until I got my actual order (Dark Haze Iced Latte). They originally only brought out my espresso shot and then brought out a Caramel Iced Latte. When I told her I got Dark Haze, she said, «Oh, I meant to say that, sorry, this is yours.» (Different woman than the one who took my order). And then she also mentioned there was almond milk, but I didn’t get almond milk so I’m 100% sure it was not my order. I apologized and said I did not ask for almond milk and I think they had to remake my order. I don’t mind at all, but I think they should just try to make it a little more organized.
When it did come out, it tasted great! I would definitely recommend it. My brother had the salted caramel latte but said he would not recommend it cold. My brother is lactose intolerant so he ordered soy milk and his girlfriend ordered almond. They have a BUNCH of different options. It’s like the Chipotle of coffee shops.
There is also a smaller room for events, which is cool and I saw some posters say there is yoga and open mic on other days. It’s still too soon to tell if I’m in love, but for now, I am a fan and will be returning. Great environment for students, especially considering the fast wi-​fi and student discount. I will come back and update if anything changes.

Love the new YBPC: D
Every so often you have to get out of the library and see other faces. I am such a sucker for their salted caramel latte, and I almost never drink anything other than black coffee. That’s how good it is. I love how they give you that tiny piece of dark chocolate with your drink as well. I like to put it in the bottom of the coffee once it’s gotten a little lukewarm…
This place has always given me a little bit of a Central Perk vibe, with the pillows, the live music every so often, and the slight hippie vibe. The real coffee cups are always appreciated as well instead of more paper ones that burn your hand and the Barista spells your name wrong on.
I love that this place is far less crowded than your typical Starbucks-​which is one of the reasons I like to come here to study. But I’m also not a jerk and I won’t do that every day (one, because I can’t spend that kind of money on coffee) and two because I won’t be that person taking up a table for hours on end for days on end. The owners are okay with you pulling out a laptop and doing some work, meanwhile at Starbucks it’s EVERYONE and they sit there all day and there’s no turnover.
Once I’m not cramming for a board exam anymore, maybe I’ll come listen to some of the musicians here for once.

I’ve been to their previous location which I thought was pretty interesting. This new location has everything from the old one with even more floor space and seats. This is great since I like to come here and study. I know they also offer different services such as yoga classes and open mic nights but can’t say much about them since I’ve never attended any.
The menu is very focused on organic drinks and pretty much anything good for your health. Everything is made fresh and isn’t overwhelmingly sweet. The staff is very helpful if you’re ever indecisive about what you want. They have a variety of drinks (both caffeinated and decaf) to choose from with a few treats to compliment them. The only thing I haven’t seen in this new location are a few of the snacks that I used to enjoy at their old location such as their multicolored nachos n cheese. I guess it just wasn’t healthy enough for their new menu. Overall I like the setup of the new location, the only negative might be the aesthetics of surrounding businesses.

Update: Checked out the new location and I love it. More spacious and have the tables along the wall with outlets. Peaceful and now there’s more food options :)
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I’m always a mission to find the best study spots because I can never concentrate at home. Moving to south Florida, it’s been a little more difficult but nevertheless, I managed to discover this place through Unilocal.
Big Picture Café is a great place to get some work done and enjoy a cup of their delicious coffee. Relaxed, low indie music always plays in the background. Outlets and tables are available. They have a lot of unique teas here too. They’re a very healthy place and offer organic fair trade products. They even offer different types of milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and almond milk, as well as different types of sweeteners like agave.
What’s unique about this place is that they even have a room for activities such as meditation, yoga, and tai chi that they offer throughout the week. They’re all about feeling healthy– inside and out :)