Citrus Coffee Company: A Clermont Coffee Stop With History Upstairs

Citrus Coffee Company gives a Clermont coffee outing an unusually local setting: the ground floor of the Citrus Tower, with a landmark observation deck overhead. Orange-themed drinks connect the menu to the building's name, and the published schedule stretches from early morning into the evening. For residents showing a visitor around, or anyone who has driven past the tower without stopping, the café offers a straightforward starting point for exploring a piece of the city's history.

Find the café at the Citrus Tower

The coffee shop's contact page places it on the tower's lower, first floor and lists 141 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711. There is a small but useful navigation wrinkle: the tower's own contact page prints 141 North Hwy 27. Both identify the same landmark and give 352-394-4061. Search for Citrus Tower or Citrus Coffee Company by name, and check that the map pin lands at the tower before setting off.

For a meet-up, tell your companions you are meeting at the ground-floor coffee shop. That keeps the arrival point clear if some people want only a drink and others are considering a ride upstairs. The café and the observation-deck outing can fit into the same visit, with the tower admission handled separately.

Start with the citrus side of the menu

The official menu makes the Orange Creme Latte a natural first drink to consider: it combines orange and vanilla flavors with an orange-flavored cream topping and sprinkles. The citrus idea carries through to tea and smaller visitors' choices. Peachy Citrus Tea combines white tea with tangerine and peach, while Citrus Twist is orange-flavored milk finished with cream and sprinkles. A cranberry-and-orange muffin offers a baked accompaniment.

For a less elaborate coffee order, the same menu lists espresso, cappuccino, an Americano and pour-over. Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso provides another flavored option, and the Snickerdoodle Latte is described as using oat milk. Coconut, oat and almond appear among the milk add-ons. Anyone avoiding particular ingredients should confirm the complete recipe and preparation with the staff; a listed milk alternative does not establish that every component of a drink meets a dietary requirement.

That range gives a mixed group several ways to order together. Check the current menu for availability and substitutions.

Ask about the coffee behind your order

The tower's website describes two coffee options: a light-roasted house bean and a darker premium bean sourced from a single farm in Honduras and roasted in Colorado. This is a useful distinction for a customer interested in the coffee itself. Ask which bean is being used for your chosen preparation that day and whether there is a choice. The published description gives a starting point for that conversation without assuming that every drink is available with either bean.

The café also identifies the La Marzocco KB90 as part of its espresso equipment. For an espresso enthusiast, that adds a specific detail to explore at the counter. The machine's presence is background about the shop's setup; the most useful order still begins with your preferred roast, preparation and amount of milk.

Put the landmark into Clermont context

The City of Clermont's visitor guide dates the tower to 1956 and gives its height as 226 feet, approximately 22 stories. It describes a glass-enclosed observation deck overlooking the area's hills and lakes. That landscape is a substantial part of the attraction: a coffee stop here can also become an introduction to the ridge-country setting that makes Clermont distinctive.

The operator's history records the opening on July 14, 1956, making 2026 the tower's seventieth anniversary year. It also describes the orange groves that once surrounded the landmark and the planting of new orange trees on the property. Read the name on the coffee cup in that context, and the café's orange theme feels tied to its address. Visitors can connect a present-day business with the agricultural story behind the tower, rather than treating the building simply as a tall roadside marker.

Plan the optional ride upstairs

The official admission page directs visitors to buy tower day passes at the Citrus Coffee Shop counter. It currently lists adult admission at $11, senior admission at $10 and children's admission at $7. The café and tower pages disagree about the child-age bands, so families should ask the counter which category applies before budgeting the visit. A drink purchase should be budgeted separately from admission.

For frequent visitors, the same page lists a $150 annual membership covering tower rides for the member and two guests, plus a coffee-shop discount and a monthly pastry. It excludes access during private-event closures. If you are considering repeated visits, ask about the current membership terms and any planned closures; if you are bringing a guest once, the day pass is the simpler option to investigate. Check deck access before ordering specifically for an upstairs visit.

Choose an early coffee or an evening stop

The café's published hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. That broad schedule gives the shop a role beyond breakfast, including an after-dinner coffee meet-up. Call ahead for a visit close to closing time, and ask separately about the last available tower ride.

For a quicker stop, the café's website links to online indoor or curbside pickup ordering. Use the available pickup choices and instructions shown when ordering. For a leisurely first visit, the strongest combination is simple: choose a drink that interests you, learn a little about the tower and decide whether to add the view. Citrus Coffee's appeal is the chance to fit all three into one distinctly Clermont stop.

Published-source guide checked October 14, 2026. This article is researched rather than a firsthand tasting review. Menu items, prices, operating hours and admission terms can change.