Jesse Sproles was born 

and raised in Baldwin 
County, Alabama and 
has lived in Pensacola for 
12 years. During college 
Jesse had an opportunity 
to pursue a career in the 
marine industry working 
offshore on a tugboat. This 
allowed Jesse to begin his 
love for the culinary arts 
because the easiest way 
to keep a crew happy is 
to feed them well. After a 
few years, Jesse decided 
to leave this career path to pursue his love of food and worked in 
restaurants in Orange Beach and New England for a few years where 
he honed his culinary knowledge.

Jesse’s love for Gulf Coast cuisine brought him to Pensacola where 

he has worked and raised his family ever since. He got his start in 
Pensacola at Crème Coffee and Baking Company and then moved 
on to Portofi no Island Resort where he quickly ascended to Chef de 
Cuisine under the guidance of mentor and friend Rob Theriot, who 
is now very involved in the booming restaurant scene in Washington, 
DC. Since leaving Portofi no he has worked at many area golf courses 
as the Executive Chef including Tiger Point and The Club at Hidden 
Creek and now is the Executive Chef at Scenic Hills Country Club. 
Jesse describes his culinary style as very straightforward and rooted 
in ingredients and dishes found all along the coastal Southeast with 
classic French techniques.

The Coffee Cup Restaurant has been serving amazing breakfast 

and lunch since 1945. David Hambrick, owner of Jaco’s Bayfront 
Bar & Grille, purchased the Coffee Cup with General Manager, 
Jon Coffey, in March 2018, but the tradition is here to stay. They 
have worked together for fi ve years and both know the importance 
of great customer service, hard work, and genuine smiles. They 
also know they have the opportunity to keep history going with this 
Pensacola landmark restaurant. The original cast iron table bases, 
solid nickel bar stools, griddle grills, and Americanwear coffee urns 
are still what are used at the Coffee Cup today. With all seating in 
one room, you have the opportunity to interact with everyone and 
really get a sense of who and what Pensacola has to offer. Come in 
and enjoy Southern comfort food, diner favorites, and the Coffee 
Cup’s famous grits! 

520 E Cervantes Street, Pensacola

(850) 432-7060

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8891 Burning Tree Road, Pensacola

(850) 476-0380

www.ScenicHills.com

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