Lord-Higel's
Coffee and conversation in Venice's oldest house. Grab a rocking chair. Stay awhile.
Est. 1896 · Venice, Florida
Our Happy Place
This old house has been around since 1896. Joseph Lord built it. George Higel—one of Venice's founding fathers—lived here. It almost got torn down in 1950, but the Higel family saved it.
Now it's a coffee house. We serve Black Gold coffee (roasted right here in Venice), fresh pastries, breakfast, and light bites. Friday and Saturday nights, we pour wine and local beer until 9.
The porch is the best part—string lights, ceiling fans, rocking chairs. Grab a seat, grab the paper, grab a friend. We don't rush anyone.
Come See Us
409 Granada Ave, Venice
Right behind City Hall. Free parking.
Monday – Thursday: 7am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday: 7am – 9pm
Sunday: 7am – 1pm
🍷 Wine & beer Fri–Sat evenings
Get directions →What We Make
Coffee — Black Gold beans, roasted at our sister shop on E. Venice Ave. Espresso, drip, cold brew, all the usual suspects.
Food — Croissants, muffins, scones in the morning. Flatbreads, paninis, charcuterie boards later on. Nothing fancy, just good.
Drinks — Local craft beer and wine by the glass on Friday and Saturday nights.
The house has stories to tell.
From citrus groves to near-demolition to coffee house—this place has seen 130 years of Venice history. We keep rotating displays from the city archives. George Higel's newspaper columns are on the wall. There's a rare photo of Joseph Lord himself.
Read the full story →Like the coffee?
Black Gold ships beans nationwide.