Inside the new Address Coffee/Bar Citra space in St. Augustine, Florida. All images courtesy of Address Coffee.
A new cafe and bar concept is making a permanent home in St. Augustine, Florida, with a multiroaster coffee program under the name Address Coffee leading the way by day.
Guest seating can be found throughout a covered patio and garden area, as well as inside at various tables, counters, couches and custom aluminum bar stools.
At the bar, a two-group Slayer Steam LP espresso machine powers espresso-based drinks heading into Loveramics cups. Manual pourover brews come through a NextLevel Pulsar brewer and are served in Neat Artisan glassware, while lattes, cappuccinos, and batch brews are served in Rak Porcelain, with each presentation intended to elevate the overall experience.
“Our coffee program is built around three core principles: quality; hospitality; and continuous improvement. We want every cup to give guests a chance to pause and truly enjoy their surroundings,” Address Coffee co-founders Andrew Curry and Déborah Kimie Waki jointly told Daily Coffee News via email. “By working with multiple roasters, we’re able to explore coffees from a variety of regions and producers. Every step, from sourcing to brewing, is guided by kaizen — continuous improvement — and omotenashi, ensuring a thoughtful, memorable experience for our guests.”
The Japanese influence runs strong with the founders, as Curry started his coffee career in 2013 with Blue Bottle Coffee in San Francisco, then went on to join the launch team for Blue Bottle’s first cafés in Tokyo. He later helped Stumptown Coffee Roasters open its cafe at the Ace Hotel in Kyoto.
Waki, born and raised in Brazil, moved to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage as an adult, eventually working in the technology sector.
“[Waki’s] approach to Address Coffee is heavily influenced by the Japanese philosophy of selfless hospitality, making her a driving force behind our mission to create meaningful connections with our guests,” the couple told DCN.
Coffees thus far have come from an international roster of quality-focused roasters, including names such as Subtext Coffee (Toronto) and Passenger Coffee (Lancaster, Pennsylvania). Cold brew is made from beans browned by Leatherback Roasters just a couple hours south outside of Orlando, in Longwood.
“We carefully select coffees that reflect our philosophy of showcasing each bean’s natural qualities,” the partners told DCN. “Our goal is always to offer fresh, exciting options that are selected with care.”
Inside the cafe, natural light floods the interior through expansive windows, creating a bright and open feel. At night, dimmed overhead lights and candlelit tables shift the tone as the space transitions into Bar Citra, a wine bar led by Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming.
Gant and Deming own the entire mixed-use 1950s-era building that houses the coffee and cocktail bars, as well as four renovated studio apartments, a salon and a retail shop — all under the Citra name.
Baked goods made on site range from the shop’s sourdough bread to pastries such as Swedish cardamom buns and pumpkin sesame muffins. Brunch options include polenta bowls, Spanish tortilla and focaccia sandwiches.
“As we continue to grow, we’re excited to take the next steps, including launching our own roasting program and building even deeper connections with our community,” Address told DCN. “We’re always exploring new coffee offerings and refining the guest experience, guided by a foundation of innovation and quality. The next chapter is all about expanding our reach and continuing to share what we love with more people.”
Address Coffee is located with Bar Citra at 3676 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine. Comments? Questions? News to share? Contact DCN’s editors here. For all the latest coffee industry news, subscribe to the DCN newsletter.
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Howard Bryman
Howard Bryman is the associate editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. He is based in Portland, Oregon.
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