Drowsy Poet at Foley Station Coffee Shop offers a great coffee and tea menu in a super cute coffee shop.
The Drowsy Poet Coffee Company
The Drowsy Poet at Foley Station is located in a converted 1950s service station right in historic Downtown Foley, Alabama.
This Foley Coffee Shop is super cute and offers indoor and outdoor seating, a great coffee and tea menu, and grab-and-go meal items.
This bustling coffee shop is so worth stopping to visit. Everything we have tried has been truly amazing.
From the perfect level of foam on our drinks to the excellent service we have received.
Indoor Seating
There is a few different options for indoor seating. Tables and chairs with arms, bar height stools, and a couple of lower soft chairs.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor seating has tables with chairs with arms and a couple of rattan chairs. The outdoor seating is under what was the service station cover so you don't have to worry about the weather too much.
Drowsy Poet Menu
The Drowsy Poet Menu includes classic coffee drinks, chai tea, Italian sodas, and smoothies.
They also have baked goods near the register and a refrigerator with ready to enjoy breakfast sandwiches and quiches.
They roast specialty Arabica beans to produce the best coffee flavors. The master roasters pay careful attention to bean selection to create a complex cup of coffee that tastes amazing.
Menu Highlights -
Available in 12 oz. 16 oz. and 20 oz. sizes
- Shakespeare (Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, hazelnut, topped with whipped cream)
- Poe (Espresso, steamed milk, dark chocolate, raspberry, topped with whipped cream)
- Milton (Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, caramel, topped with whipped cream)
- Byron – chai latte (Organic tea, special blend of spices, steamed milk)
- Keats – Mate latte (Organic yerba mate with a touch of cardamom, vanilla, clove, and steamed milk)
- Longfellow – 12 oz and 16 oz only (Hot teas, 1 or 2 bags)
- Browning (Hot chocolate)
They also have espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, caramel macchiato, vanilla latte, mochas, white chocolate mocha.
Poetchinos - Frozen blended coffee drinks topped with whipped cream.
Smoothies - four berry blend, strawberry, pineapple paradise, strawberry banana
Italian sodas
Brewed coffee - drip coffee, cafe au lait, cold brew nitro coffee
Kids Menu
Little Bo Peep - blended vanilla frozen drink with whipped cream.
Little boy blue - blue raspberry slush and whipped cream.
Wynken, Blynken, & Nod - Hot chocolate, whipped cream, and caramel
Gluten-Free - Check with the coffee shop to see what is available during your visit.
Vegan - Check with the coffee shop to see what is available during your visit.
Vegetarian - They have a spinach feta and or sweet basil & tomato quiche, bagels, muffins, banana bread, and more that are vegetarian.
Why you will love The Drowsy Poet
- One of the best chai teas in the area
- Cute Instagram-worthy coffee shop
- Drive-thru available
- Relaxed comfortable atmosphere
- Available for takeout, dine in, or drive thru
Things to know when planning a visit to The Drowsy Poet Foley Station
Address - 218 S McKenzie St. Foley, Alabama
There are also multiple Drowsy Poet Coffee Shop locations in Pensacola, Florida.
The main location is at 86 Brent Lane in Pensacola, FL
Phone - 251-952-1000
Hours - Monday through Saturday 6 am to 6 pm
Sunday 8 am to 3 p
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a large step up into the coffee shop at the main entrance.
Plus Size Seating - The lower seats all have arms on them which depending on size may be uncomfortable.
They do have bar-height stools and a few other chair options spread throughout the coffee shop.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the coffee shop. They do have water dishes outside for pets.
Parking - There is parking both in front of the coffee shop and to the side.
Forms of Payment - Cash or credit cards
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Lamberts Cafe - Home of the thrown rolls and southern comfort food.
Gelato Joe's Italian and Tiki Bar - Truly some of the best pasta I have had anywhere in the world!
What's New in Foley, AL - Check out the new restaurants, attractions, things to do, events, and more in town
Bagel Boy Foley - Just down the road, you can find epic hand-rolled bagels and schmear.
Holmes Medical Museum - Visit a historic hospital and see how it was set up.
Things to do in Foley, AL - Epic things to do near the Drowsy Poet including museums, parks, art center, and more.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
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Foley Hotels and Lodging options
Currently, there is a Marriott Townplace Suite onsite at OWA. They are also opening a new hotel, the tropical-resort-themed Tropic Falls Hotel, in 2025.
Tropic Hideaway RV Park has 190 luxury RV sites near the park. This RV resort features pickleball courts, a pool and clubhouse, a dog park, a fitness center, laundry, golf cart rentals, and more.
The Hotel Magnolia - Nestled in proximity to the Foley Sportsplex, Tanger Outlet Center, and The Park at OWA, The Hotel Magnolia offers a guesthouse experience featuring a terrace, and gorgeous rooms.
Grand Hotel and Golf Resort - Experience the utmost in upscale, family-friendly relaxation at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, situated near Mobile Bay. Here, you can make the most of 36 holes of golf, unwind at the poolside bar, and take in the stunning bay views from a terrace.
Before moving to Gulf Shores, Alabama, we stayed at a few different hotels and vacation rentals in the area, including:
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf it is an excellent location off of the beach. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Located on the beach in Gulf State Park this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
This map will show you the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area.
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