Coffee Cup

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The Coffee Cup
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Cuisine Southern breakfast and lunch
Location 520 East Cervantes Street
Established 1945
Owner Roy Cooley
Slogan "No grits, no glory"

The Coffee Cup is a greasy spoon-style diner located on Cervantes Street, between Davis Street and 6th Avenue. The restaurant is owned by Roy Cooley.

The Coffee Cup is a local landmark and has been a breakfast staple for Pensacolians since its opening in 1945. The restaurant is particularly renowned for its grits, especially its "Nassau" variety, which is a dish of grits, bacon, ham, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and seasonings. Popular cook Creola Rutledge singlehandedly works the grill.

The Coffee Cup can be reached via telephone at (850) 432-7060.

Hours of operation[edit]

Monday–Saturday: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM

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