We need it, we crave it, we love it – it's coffee. If there’s one thing you and your date can agree on, it’s that you need a daily dose of delicious java.
Let coffee bring you and your significant other together next time you’re in St. Pete! With so much to see and do in the area, you’re bound to need a caffeine kick to keep the day going.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Keep reading for recommendations on which St. Pete coffee shop is best for which occasions. Each one has a unique atmosphere and approach to coffee.
St. Pete Coffee Shops
- Bandit Coffee Company
- Black Crow Coffee Shop
- Southside Coffee Brew Bar
- Paradeco
- Craft Kafe
- Gypsy Souls Coffeehouse St Pete
- Flatbread & Butter
- Grove Surf & Coffee
- The Blend Coffee & Wine
- Patrona Coastal Cafe
- Intermezzo
Bandit Coffee Company
- Location: 2662 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
- Best for: Authentic coffee with a modern twist
For coffee that will steal your heart, go to bandit coffee! With an excellent location and plenty of room for you to hang out with your significant other, this is the perfect place for a coffee break (the vanilla latte is a personal favorite, plus the seasonal specialty lattes are always amazing).
Bandit uses special coffee beans for their medium and dark roast coffees to provide drinkers with zero bitter aftertaste!
Make sure to pick up a bag so you can bring home quality coffee.
Black Crow Coffee
- Locations: Grand Central District, 2161 1st Ave. S, and Historic Old Northeast, 722 2nd St. N
- Best for: an environmentally friendly approach
For a good ole fashioned cup of brew, black crow coffee is the best. This spot features single origin organic coffee in the form of pour overs, cold brew, bulletproof coffee and café dolces.
The focus on the local community and the environment makes this a special place for St. Pete coffee.
The Grand Central District location on 1st Avenue is truly special with a cozy courtyard and a fantastic bookstore right next door. The best part is you’re supporting a local business by choosing this as your next coffee date.
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Southside Coffee Brew Bar
- Location: 3921 6th St S, St. Petersburg
- Best for: Location inside a historic building in Coquina Key
For yummy coffee and some delectable accompaniments, Southside is a great little spot in Tampa Bay.
Although Southside offers more than coffee, there’s a definite emphasis on providing the best cup of joe. This spot offers the finest coffee from around the world that’s freshly roasted in state of the art equipment.
If you're ready to try something different, consider a Kombucha, Kratom and a selection of hand-crafted organic tea too. Stop by and experience something special!
Paradeco
- Location: 111 2nd Avenue NE Suite 101, St. Petersburg
- Best for: the CUTEST vibes!!
Steps from the St. Pete Pier, you'll find the extremely Instagrammable Paradeco Coffee Roasters.
Grab a coffee, tea, or smoothie from the baristas to go with a local pastry, toast, or bowl. Paradeco is not just a great coffee shop; they're also focused on working with women-owned coffee farms and their new zero-emission coffee bean roastery.
Craft Kafe
- Location: 6653 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
- Best for: organic and gluten free
This organic, gluten-free spot gives you the option of getting good treats and eats without sacrificing taste in the heart of downtown St. Pete!
Craft Kafe St. Pete is perfect for the gluten-free couple and uses fresh and clean ingredients for quality sandwiches, salads, pastries, and more!
Gypsy Souls Coffeehouse St Pete
- Location: 515 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N, Saint Petersburg
- Best for: no frills, just great coffee from exotic sources
Sometimes you just need a good cup of coffee without a fancy or imposing setting.
Gypsy Souls Coffeehouse in St. Pete is the place to go for a casual date or to meet up with friends for lattes, without any sort of pretentious vibes. The coffeeshop's sandwiches are a hidden gem too, so feel free to take your time and make it a long breakfast or lunch together.
More Coffee Shops in St. Pete
Keep reading for even more ways to get your St. Pete coffee fix…
Flatbread & Butter
- Location: 497 7th Ave. N, St. Pete
Situated in historic uptown in St. Pete, Flatbread & Butter quickly became a local favorite among coffee connoisseurs for its signature coffees and featured food items such as the acai bowl and build your own breakfast sandwich.
Grove Surf & Coffee
- Location: 7370 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
Finding good coffee by the beach got easier thanks to Grove Surf & Coffee (formerly, Arvo).
Part retail surf shop, part coffee bar, Grove Surf & Coffee has all your caffeinated favorites from matcha lattes to cold brew and a classic espresso.
The Blend Coffee & Wine
Locations: multiple locations
The Blend has four locations in St. Pete and brews up their own signature mix of beans from Peru, Nicaragua, and Brazil.
Whether you love cold brew or prefer a fancier drink like a white espresso caramel macchiato, The Blend has you covered. You can even enjoy a coffee flight featuring four of their signature brews.
Patrona Coastal Cafe
- Location: 13090 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Pete
Aside from the amazing freshly roasted coffees, one of the best reasons to visit Patrona Coastal Cafe is for the views.
The relaxing waterfront setting gives you an escape from the everyday. In addition to their cold brews and hot coffee drinks, their food menu also boasts delicious bites such as the Coastal Croissant, Acai Bowl, Coconut French Toast Casserole, and more.
Patróna is also dog-friendly, so you can have your furry friend in tow.
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
- Location: 1111 Central Ave., St. Pete
Part coffee shop, part cocktail bar, Intermezzo has a little something for everyone.
This specialty coffee shop and craft cocktail bar combines with a warm and inviting space (and a cute patio) make Intermezzo a great date spot.
Try their Japanese slow-drip iced coffee or a coffee-infused cocktail like the Branca Brew—bourbon, cold brew, and fernet menta.
