Cool Beans A.M.I.

the cold brew here is worth planning your morning around. anna maria island moves at its own pace, and cool beans a.m.i. fits that rhythm without making a point of it. you're on south bay boulevard, a short walk from the water, which means the cafe draws a mix of locals running errands and visitors who've figured out that the chain options on the bridge aren't worth the detour. the shop has built a real following on the island, the kind that shows up consistently rather than seasonally. specialty coffee in a beach town can go either way, but this one takes the coffee seriously. if you're there in the morning, the cold brew is the move.