The Seed Coffee + Juice {Photos by Han Okcuoglu}
The Seed has been growing across South Florida since opening its first location in Boca Raton in 2014.
What started as a combination of specialty coffee and fresh-pressed juice has expanded into a multi-location business with shops throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Boca Raton, Lighthouse Point, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Fort Lauderdale and now Coconut Creek.
The concept goes beyond coffee. The menu includes smoothies, açai bowls, salads, empanadas and a selection of baked goods, including their signature Bagel Bombs. They also rotate seasonal food and drink specials, which is always a good reason to stop by and see what they have going on.
We visited the Coconut Creek location to try a few things, and one item immediately made the entire trip worthwhile.
The Bagel Bomb of the Month ($7) is absolutely incredible. Go and don’t get anything else. I don’t care. You have to get it.
Bagel bomb of the Month.
October’s version is the Pralines & Cream Bagel Bomb, filled with sweet, caramelized pecans, rich caramel ribbons and smooth vanilla-caramel cream cheese. It is essentially a dessert disguised as a breakfast item, and I mean that in the best possible way. The nuts add a little crunch, the caramel brings buttery sweetness, and the cream cheese gives it a rich, creamy center.
Calling this a bagel is almost misleading. The exterior is fluffy and tender, with a buttery texture that puts it halfway between a traditional bagel and a croissant. It is indulgent without feeling like you’re just eating a ball of cream cheese wrapped in bread. The combination of textures and flavors is ridiculously good, and if this is what The Seed can do with its monthly specials, I would happily work my way through every single one.
Beef and Spinach and Cheese Empanadas.
We also tried one Spinach & Cheese Empanada and one Argentinean Beef Empanada ($5.55 each). The spinach version left a lot to be desired. It was fine, but it didn’t have enough flavor to be memorable.
The beef empanada, on the other hand, was outstanding. The filling was hearty, aromatic and almost reminiscent of a good picadillo, with the kind of savory seasoning that makes you want another bite before you’ve even finished the first. It was easily the better of the two.
Both came with the option to add their proprietary Paradise Honey Chipotle Sauce, and this stuff deserves attention of its own. It has a light chipotle smokiness, a touch of sweetness, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. It doesn’t overpower the filling, but it adds a little extra dimension to every bite. I became an immediate fan and ended up slathering it on practically everything we ate.
The Pesto Burrito ($8) is one of the better bang-for-your-buck items you’ll find at a coffee shop. The ingredients are simple: pesto, mozzarella, spinach and eggs. That’s it.
Pesto Burrito
There is nothing complicated about it, but the portion is gigantic, so those few ingredients need to do their job. Fortunately, the pesto brings a subtle, herbaceous flavor that works beautifully with the creamy mozzarella and leafy spinach, while the eggs make it a substantial breakfast. The same Paradise sauce comes on the side, and although it works well, I actually preferred eating the burrito without it. The pesto is delicate enough that you don’t want to drown it out with something as assertive as the chipotle sauce.
Blueberry Scone.
The Blueberry Scone ($5.25) was good, but not great. I was hoping for a little more moisture and a softer texture. It was drier than expected, and the blueberries didn’t deliver that burst of ripe, concentrated sweetness you want when you bite into a blueberry pastry. It wasn’t bad, but compared with the Bagel Bomb, it was a fairly forgettable baked good.
Now we have to talk about the interior.
The first thing we noticed was just how cold it was inside. I understand keeping a coffee shop comfortable in South Florida, but this felt like we had walked into a refrigerated room. The lighting also didn’t do the space any favors. It was harsh and clinical, closer to interrogation-room lighting than the warm, inviting atmosphere you’d hope for when sitting down with a coffee and something to eat.
An L-shaped row of couch seating runs along the wall, which should be a comfortable place to settle in for a while. Unfortunately, the cushions we saw were stained and looked rather dirty. Hopefully, that was a one-time issue left behind by a previous customer, because it detracted from the experience.
Thankfully, there are some redeeming features. A long row of artificial greenery, warm colors and outdoor seating help soften the space and give it a more relaxed feel. The overall design has potential, but the lighting, temperature and condition of the seating could use some attention.
Ultimately, The Seed is a place where the food can make a stronger impression than the atmosphere. The Pralines & Cream Bagel Bomb alone is worth seeking out; the beef empanada is excellent, and the Pesto Burrito delivers a generous breakfast at a very reasonable price. The Paradise sauce is another small detail that makes the food more memorable.
The experience inside wasn’t perfect, but there is enough to like on the menu that I would return. Just do yourself a favor and check out the monthly Bagel Bomb before it disappears. If October’s version is any indication, these seasonal creations may be the best reason to keep coming back.
The Seed Coffee + Juice
6742 N State Road 7, Suite 103
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(754) 212-2114
Website: https://seedcoffeehouse.com/
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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