Year: 2019

Barbados may be known for its crystal-clear blue waters, its gorgeous beaches, and its luxury properties. However, what many people are not aware of is that Barbados also has some of the finest coffee that can be found anywhere in the Caribbean. Here at BarbadosExpatHomes.com, we have compiled a list of our favorite coffee shops on the island. These shops are beloved by expats and native citizens alike. 

Here are the top 6 coffee shops in Barbados: 

Novelteas Bistro & Teahouse

If you love tea in addition to coffee, then Novelteas Bistro & Teahouse is a great place for you to go and stop in for warm beverages, smoothies too!. There are hundreds of different coffee and tea options at this fantastic coffee shop. Novelteas Bistro & Teahouse is a great place to sit down, relax, and have an amazing coffee or tea. Enjoy the awesome sushi, wraps, pastas, salads and much more.  

The Coffee Bean

The Coffee Bean is a fantastic coffee shop that has five locations throughout Barbados including the primary store in Christ Church. This quaint coffee shop offers hundreds of menu items that range from delicious coffees from Africa, Brazil, to fresh salads, and tasty pastas. Stop into any of the five locations for a pleasant coffee experience.

Bliss Café

Bliss Café is located in Dover just east of St. Lawrence Gap. In addition to serving some of the best coffee on the island of Barbados, Bliss Café is also known for having outstanding paninis, fresh waffles, natural juices, and all-day English breakfasts. If you will be in the St. Lawrence Gap area, then you should strongly consider stopping at Bliss Café. 

Pastry Box

The Pastry Box is a great little coffee shop located at the Limegrove Shopping Center in Holetown, Barbados. This coffee shop is a fantastic place to shop in and have a freshly brewed, delicious coffee. In addition to coffee, you can also get great tasting cakes, and ice cream at this nice little place. 

Italia Coffee House

The Italia Coffee House is another fantastic coffee shop on the island. This shop has seven locations spread across the country. So, no matter which part of the island you are on, there is a good chance that there is an Italia Coffee House within close proximity to you. At any of the Italia Coffee House Locations, you can find White Chocolate Mochas, Macchiatos, Vanilla Lattes, and many more delicious coffees on the menu. 

Cafe 195 & Bistro 

Café 195 & Bistro is located in Warrens, St. Michael. This store is not your average coffee shop. There are countless menu items to choose from and you can even order wine, beer, liquor, and dairy-free smoothies at this shop. If you are looking for the widest selection of beverages, then this is an excellent shop for you to check out. Café 195 & Bistro also has special seasonal coffees which change depending on the season. In addition to having a wide selection of beverages, this coffee shop also has full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. So, if you are hungry, there is no shortage of great food choices as well. 

Junior Sparks is the first recipient of the George Ramsay Memorial Award. The Barbados Estate Agents and Valuers Association created a new award in 2018 called the George Ramsay Memorial Award. This award is given to the real estate agent in Barbados who most represents the values set forth by the late George Ramsay, a legendary figure in the Barbados real estate community.

Ramsay was known for his incredible real estate skill, his integrity, his honesty, and his hard work. He ran his company, Ramsay Real Estate for many years and grew it into one of the best real estate businesses on the island. George Ramsay was a fine example for real estate professionals all across Barbados to follow.

The First Recipient: Junior Sparks

Junior Sparks received the award due to his incredible work in the Barbados real estate market in 2018. Junior Sparks is a fifteen-year veteran of the Barbados real estate industry and has been an absolute professional the entire time.

Junior has hundreds of satisfied clients. His clientele consists both of locals and expats who located to the island. The reason why Junior Sparks was selected by the Barbados Estate Agents and Valuers Association to receive this award is because he was the agent in 2018 who most displayed the character traits of integrity, honesty, and hard work. George Ramsay himself would have been proud of the work that Junior did this year.

Junior is very happy to have won the award and has stated that it is a tremendous honor for him. Being recognized by the Barbados Estate Agents and Valuers Association for his quality as an agent and his morality is something that Junior will long be proud of. It is a major achievement for the young real estate professional.

What’s Next for Junior?

Junior is incredibly passionate about Barbados real estate, and he plans to continue working in the industry for the foreseeable future. He loves to help people find properties that are absolutely perfect for them. Junior knows all of the key neighborhoods and properties on the island and enjoys connecting both locals and expats with their dream properties.

Junior is very proud of his career up to this point. However, he hopes to have many more years working on the island as a real estate agent. He believes that his career can continue to become better and better and he looks forward to the challenges and the opportunities that he will face in the rest of his time working as a real estate agent on the island. In his spare time, Junior loves to travel, to lift weights, and to play golf and tennis. He plans to continue to get to enjoy these activities as well in the coming years.

If you are in need of real estate on the island of Barbados and if you are looking for a great agent for mid to high-end properties, then Junior Sparks is an excellent agent for you. Feel free to get in touch with him by contacting Global Estate Agency.