Let’s face it: not all drink shops are built the same. Many serve strong, rich coffees with creative twists and specialty flavors. Others offer flavor packed and perfectly balanced teas. But some wouldn’t know a London fog from an Earl Grey.
As a lover of all things coffee and tea, I’ve been on the hunt for the best drink places in St. George. The criteria for this ranking were based on taste, variety, price and location (convenience, parking, vibes), and you’ll find it hard to argue with the winner.
4. Perks! Coffee, Espressos, & Smoothies
At No. 4, Perks! Coffee, Espressos, & Smoothies just missed the mark. For this ranking, I visited their shop located on St. George Blvd., which is open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, and decided to try their iced German chocolate with oat milk — a coffee with chocolate, coconut and caramel.
- Taste: 3/5. This drink was complex, flavorful and overall very enjoyable. However, it has an unmistakable syrup aftertaste that I don’t enjoy. As a lover of anything German chocolate, I did still like the drink, but I won’t be ordering it again.
- Variety: 3/5. Although arguably decent, I wasn’t impressed. There are no food or snack options (a must-have for any drink place), and their drinks felt basic. Sure, there were a few specialty drinks, like the one I tried, but nothing I haven’t seen elsewhere.
- Price: 4/5. Ranging anywhere from $2 to $6.75 for the smallest sizes, this place is inexpensive, but there are better places to spend your money.
- Location: 4/5. Though this location doesn’t have indoor or outdoor seating, the drive-thru location is easy to find. At least there’s no parking to worry about.
3. FS Coffee Company
FS Coffee Company is located on Tabernacle St. and open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. I tried their iced dirty chai with oat milk and a classic croissant.
- Taste: 3/5. Although definitely a chai and still enjoyable, this drink was lacking spices and felt very one-note. The coffee definitely came through, almost too much for me, but I did enjoy the flavor. The croissant, though, was absolutely magical. It was buttery, flaky and perfectly constructed; the perfect partner for any caffeinated drink.
- Variety: 4/5. They serve coffees, teas, smoothies, refreshers and offer tons of customization to each order, including cold foams and syrups. However, they lack the food and snack options to earn a full 5/5.
- Price: 4/5. At the smallest size, these drinks can cost anywhere from $3 to $9; their snacks are in the same price range. They’re pretty reasonable given the location, and their other drinks are worth that price.
- Location: 4/5. This shop is very close to the Utah Tech University campus, which makes it easy to visit, but the parking in that area can be a challenge. The vibes inside and outside are nice and would make a perfect spot to study or work on your next screenplay.
2. Gaia’s Garden Cafe
Gaia’s Garden Cafe is an adorable plant-based cafe located at 695 100 W. St., open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. I decided to try their iced venus ruled — a mocha, hazelnut and coconut latte — with oat milk and a breakfast sammy.
- Taste: 5/5. The drink was complex, rich, flavorful and extremely well-thought out. Every component fit together perfectly. The sandwich was also amazing and left nothing to be desired. If you’ve never had vegan cuisine, this is just the place to start. I will absolutely be ordering these items again.
- Variety: 4/5. Although their menu is smaller, their drinks were more creative than other places. They also offer a variety of baked goods and dishes in-house that I don’t often see vegan recreations of, so they earn extra points.
- Price: 4/5. Their smallest drinks range from $2 to $7, while meals and snacks range from $4 to $15. Although the price of a meal can definitely add up here, there’s no shortage of combinations that will have you spending less than $10 per meal.
- Location: 4/5. The place is gorgeous, under 10 minutes from the Utah Tech campus and has great views, but parking is a bit strange. There’s a good amount of street parking in the neighborhood, but not much for on-property parking. However, the outside seating makes up for the odd parking situation; it’s like a secret garden in the middle of the city.
1. Cafe Feellove
Coming in at No. 1, the Cafe Feellove located on St. George Blvd. takes the cake. I’ve been here a number of times and can confidently say there’s something here for everyone. This visit, I had their iced chai latte with oat milk and a vegan cowboy bowl.
- Taste: 5/5. I’m a sucker for a good chai, and this one surpassed every expectation. It was warm and inviting, spiced like a good simmer pot and tasted like autumn. The vegan cowboy bowl was also amazing. Paired with a house-made salsa and avocado, this meal was flavorful, filling and satisfying. I strongly recommend trying both.
- Variety: 5/5. This location has one of the most extensive menus I’ve ever seen at a cafe, including everything from teas to coffees, to protein shakes and lemonades. You can even request a tea party, which I have been dying to try. They also serve plenty of baked goods, pre-packed snacks and meals; anyone would be able to find something worth trying.
- Price: 4/5. The smallest drinks at this location can range from $4.90 to $5.90, not including some specialty items, while snacks and meals can range from $2.95 to $15.90. These prices can quickly add up, but there are several combinations possible to stay under $10, and this place is worth the price.
- Location: 4/5. The only reason this location doesn’t have 5/5 is because of the parking situation. Admittedly, the parking is better than some other locations on this list, but at some hours, finding reasonable parking is a challenge. As of recently, the parking lot has started charging people for parking longer than three hours during the day, which can put a wrench in plans to hang out at the cafe all day to cram for a test. Despite this, the cafe itself is gorgeous and offers so many places to sit, varying from couches to barstools. This is easily one of my favorite places in the area.
Every location on this list was a pleasure to visit and I would suggest you try them for yourself, but if you can only stop at one place, make it Cafe Feellove. Incredible drinks, fantastic food and the homeliest location in the area; that’s what makes Cafe Feellove the best drink shop in St. George.
