The best cafes in Tampa Bay
13 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Felicitous (on 51st)
CafesFelicitous (on 51st) roasts its own FÜMI beans and pours them in a cozy converted home where regulars read, write, and actually finish…
Felicitous (on 51st)
CafesBuddy Brew Coffee
CafesBuddy Brew Coffee keeps Tampa Bay caffeinated with specialty roasts sourced through direct, equitable relationships with farmers... the…
Buddy Brew Coffee
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesNeed a mellow reset that still feels social? Kava House Brand - HWY 19 pours premium kava, botanical teas, smooth adaptogenic elixirs, and…
Muddy Water Kava
CafesNeed a breather between beach traffic and inbox chaos? Muddy Water Kava is all about authentic kava, locally roasted organic coffee and…
Muddy Water Kava
CafesAtomic Cat Cafe
CafesAtomic Cat Cafe is now open, delivering a cozy, 70s-inspired hangout from a family with vintage roots, built by locals for locals. Slide in…
Atomic Cat Cafe
CafesCali Cafe
CafesWhether you need a buttery croissant to power through inbox chaos or a smooth pick-me-up that tastes like a small victory, Cali Cafe is all…
Cali Cafe
CafesCity's Bistro
CafesCity’s Bistro roasts turkey, roast beef and corned beef in-house daily, then stacks them on twice-baked, hand-sliced breads for sandwiches…
City's Bistro
CafesRoasted!
CafesModern, welcoming space featuring a wide variety of chocolates, nuts and Turkish delights for sampling and purchase.
Roasted!
CafesCats and Caffeine
CafesNeed a midweek mood lift? Cats and Caffeine is Tampa’s first cat café, pairing good coffee and sweet snacks with hang time in a kitten…
Cats and Caffeine
CafesSassy Cat Club Cafe
CafesSassy Cat Club Cafe is where you sip something warm, unwind with friendly adoptable cats, and maybe meet your new roommate. Your hangout…
Sassy Cat Club Cafe
CafesLatte Vino
CafesWith over 100 latte flavors, coffee and wine flights, locally sourced baked goods and fresh Vito Rose bagels, Latte Vino is the kind of…
Latte Vino
CafesIf you’ve been craving real-deal seasonal cooking, Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery brings the farm-to-fork vibe to your plate with…
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