Old Florida Coffee Co
A 19th-century building. A 21st-century roastery.
Old Florida Coffee Co. lives inside Fort Pierce’s oldest building—the PP Cobb Building. We roast coffee on-site daily and serve it with the Southern hospitality this place was built on.
The building that made a town
- 1882: The Hogg family erects a trading post on Avenue A at the Indian River.
- 1887: New Haven investors open a canning operation locals nicknamed “Cantown.”
- 1897: Manager Peter P. Cobb buys the property and turns it into an iconic general store—a true community hub.
- 1930s–1980s: Later becomes Pitts Furniture & Gas, then is restored by David Cleveland.
- Today: Owned by the Adams family, still serving locals—now as home to Old Florida Coffee Co.
A family coffee company
In 2021 the Pennell family lovingly refurbished the space and fired up a micro-roastery. We roast in small batches every day and bag premium coffee—whole bean or ground to order. You’ll also find nostalgia candy and glass-bottle sodas that nod to the store’s past.
A gathering place, then and now
Step inside to live-edge black walnut tables, a cherry wood bar, and high-back leather chairs framed by a wall of antique front windows. Sit a spell on the front porch, greet neighbors, and enjoy the easy sea breeze—the same slower pace Fort Pierce has loved for 150+ years.
What we stand for
- Tradition: Southern Comfort, Charm, and Hospitality.
- Craft: Fresh-roasted coffee, done right and served simply.
- Community: A welcoming place to meet, talk, and belong.
- Heritage: Honoring the PP Cobb Building’s role as a trading post and general store.
Old Florida Coffee Co — where a historic trading post still brings people together, one fresh roast at a time.
