One Panama City Beach restaurant made Yelp's 'Top 100 Florida Restaurants' 2023 list

PANAMA CITY BEACH − A coffee shop on the Beach is getting some major attention after being recognized by one of world's most popular review websites.

In a recent article, Yelp ranked its Top 100 best places to eat in Florida this year, and The Pour in Panama City Beach claimed the 58th spot. Yelp notes the restaurants were ranked "using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023."

Here's what we know about the local establishment, which sits at 12902 Front Beach Road.

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What makes The Pour special?

Though The Pour might at first glace appear to be a traditional coffee shop, it doubles as a nonprofit organization that Panama City Beach Ministries uses to raise money for The Ark, a transitional-housing shelter located on the same property.

"A lot of people who come into the coffee shop don't event know that it's also a nonprofit that funds transitional housing to locals in Bay County," said Kia Bennett, head manager of The Pour. "To a lot, it's just a cool, cozy coffee shop, but it's so much more than that."

Bennett noted The Ark currently houses about 120 people, many of whom were either recently released from jail or are recovering from addiction.

What food, drinks is The Pour known for?

Apart from its coffee, Bennett said The Pour is most known for its cinnamon rolls, which she described as being "out of this world."

The shop also offers a "secret latte" dubbed "the Teddy Roosevelt," which boasts honey, vanilla and cinnamon flavors.

"It was a special a few years ago, and we still always get people coming in just kind of hearing about it," Bennett said. "Obviously, it pairs wonderful with our cinnamon rolls."

What are Bennett's thoughts on The Pour making Yelp's list?

While Bennett did not know until talking with the News Herald that The Pour made Yelp's list, she hoped the publicity would help more people learn about the coffee shop and it's mission.

"I'm amazed, and I'm shocked," she said. "I think it's such a cool blessing. It's kind of blowing my mind a bit. I think that's very, very cool, and I just think it's well deserved because this spot is very, very special, and I don't think it's just the coffee that makes it great.

"I know we serve good coffee, good baked goods and we always have smiling faces, but it's seriously so much more than that."

This article originally appeared on The News Herald: The Pour in Panama City Beach ranks 58th on Yelp's Florida rankings