Coffee is a universal love language shared by just about every working adult or stressed-out college kid. Whether hot or iced, caffeinated or decaf, black or sugary sweet, coffee is a deliciously versatile pick-me-up!
The Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater areas are flooded with small, independently owned coffee shops with specialty coffees to warm your heart
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Because of the enormous number of shops, it would be impossible to list all, so we’re listing the best of the best coffee shops in Tampa and the Bay aAea!
Coffee Shops in Tampa
Cats and Caffeine
- Location: 4033 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Head down to South Tampa to check out one of the cutest coffee places Tampa has to offer. At Cats and Caffeine, guests can sip on coffee from Blind Tiger and snack on some sweet treats, all while hanging out with adoptable cats and kittens.
Those who want some cozy kitty cuddles can book 25- or 50-minute cat experiences where they can spend time with cats and kittens from Cat Lovers, Inc., who are looking for their forever homes.
Keep an eye out for cat-themed events such as Cat Yoga, Cats & Wine Night, Cats & Movie Night, and more.
Feature image from Cats and Caffeine
LADY & THE MUG
- Location: 510 W Grand Central Ave, Tampa
- Hours: Hours vary
Tucked away off the cobblestone street across from The University of Tampa, Lady & The Mug is an enchanting little coffee shop. The cafe features a butterfly bench and two floral swings. The whimsical space gives off a relaxing vibe filled with flowers and greenery.
In addition to their regular and specialty brews, they also feature a Drink of The Month. Indulge in fancy concoctions like the Red Velvet Latte, Cocoloco Cold Brew, and the Mermaid Latte (and yes, it's blue!). They also feature light bites and sweets.
Buddy Brew Coffee
- Location: Multiple locations throughout Tampa
- Hours: Vary by location
Buddy Brew Coffee is a coffee staple in the Tampa area with its own deliciously made brews, awesome atmospheres, and fair prices. This popular spot is a chain; however, it is local to Florida, with shops only (for now) in Tampa and Sarasota.
Buddy Brew takes pride in their specially roasted coffees with carefully crafted blends to ensure your coffee is nothing short of perfect.
Jet City Espresso Hyde Park
- Location: 318 S Edison Ave, Tampa
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jet City Espresso is located in Hyde Park. Nestled inside a historic home, it serves up organic fair-trade coffees and delicious special drinks like the Milky Way, Almond Joy, Ferrero Rocher, and more! Everything is served to-go at the shop with other delicious coffee options, smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches, and more.
While you’re there consider sitting a spell on their front porch and indulge in your delicious Macchiato or Cappuccino.
The Blind Tiger Café
- Locations: Multiple Locations in and around Tampa
- Hours: Hours vary by location
The Blind Tiger Café is another local staple when it comes to specialty coffee and tea. With locations in Ybor, Seminole, Westchase, SOHO, and more, the Blind Tiger Café takes pride in its speakeasy-style and delicious coffee. They’re so confident in their delicious coffees that they consider themselves to be the Best Coffee in Tampa!
Check out their coffee collection, which features iced coffees, nitro, kombucha, flat white, café con leche, and more. The list is rather long with all of its delicious coffee counterparts.
The Portico Coffee
- Location: 1001 N Florida Ave, Tampa
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Portico Coffee is located on Florida Avenue in Tampa with a truly incredible mission. The mission of Portico is to “enhance the social, artistic, and spiritual fabric of Tampa through The Portico Café, Homeless Initiatives, Art, and Silent Meditation” (theportico.org).
The Portico offers breakfast and lunch with delicious options such as the Portico Cuban Sandwich or the Breakfast Burrito, Harvest Salad, and more.
Their drinks menu is extensive offering coffees, teas, and smoothies for your pleasure. Stop in the next time you’re on Florida Ave and experience a truly mission-filled space!
Café Hey
- Location: 1540 N Franklin St, Tampa
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Café Hey is a fantastically inconspicuous coffee shop located right under 275 heading towards Tampa Heights.
It’s an eclectic shop with coffee, tea, baked goods, sandwiches, soups, and even some vegan options. They offer both dine-in and carryout options as well as weekly events to keep you coming back for more.
They also offer Brunch on occasion, which is available until sold out. This really is a great place to get away from the aesthetic-obsessed and to just enjoy the atmosphere, the coffee, and the people sitting beside you.
DI Coffee Bar
- Locations: 214 E Davis Blvd, Tampa and 6114 N Central Ave., Tampa
- Hours: Hours vary by location
DI Coffee Bar has one location on Davis Island and in Seminole Heights featuring Panther Coffee, a specialty coffee-based out of Miami, Florida!
They’re a roaster, retailer, and wholesaler creating small-batch coffee beans for the best tasting coffee, and DI Coffee Bar uses their beans—yum! Enjoy espressos, macchiatos, americanos, and more when you stop into DI Coffee Bar and be sure to check out Panther Coffee for more information on their small-batch beans.
The Lab Coffee
- Location: 1703 W State St., Tampa and 4303 N Florida Ave., Tampa
- Hours: Hours vary by location
The Lab Coffee is an ever-changing coffee shop located off of W. State Street in Tampa and at 4303 N Florida Ave. The Lab encourages conversation as its coffee changes frequently.
They are there to help create your perfect drink time and time again, and will even help you explore other avenues that you may not have considered. They also offer delicious fresh-baked bagels, Tortillas, Empanadas, and other pastries!
EMOTO Café
- Location: 1054 Water St., Tampa
- Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Step inside EMOTO, a flagship store for e-bikes, apparel, and accessories, where you'll find EMOTO Café with amazing vibes, good caffeinated drinks, and more!
Kahwa Coffee Roasting
- Locations: Multiple locations in the Tampa Bay Area
- Hours: Hours vary by location
Kahwa Coffee is perhaps the kingpin of coffee in Tampa, Florida. Since opening in St. Pete in 2006, Kahwa has roasted all of its coffee right here in Tampa with over 15 years of experience to bring to the table.
All of their baristas go through high-intensity training so that every cup of coffee that you enjoy is the best cup ever.
Kahwa is great because they support local nonprofits where they donate both their time and products to events towards local organizations across Tampa Bay.
Spaddy’s Coffee Co.
- Location: 5206 N Florida Ave, Tampa
- Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Spaddy’s Coffee Co. started off as a mobile coffee shop and has since grown to brick-and-mortar locations that also serve light bites, tea, Cuban Toast, and Breakfast Burritos!
Ginger Beard Coffee
- Location: 1208 E Kennedy Blvd #112, Tampa
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pop into Ginger Beard Coffee the next time you’re craving nitro-infused cold brew; that’s the specialty coffee!
Ginger Beard can be found all across the bay with Ginger Beard Coffee and Pour House on Kennedy as well as Daily Eats and Brunchies of both Tampa and Lutz, with Ginger Beard on tap.
Be sure to check out what makes Ginger Beard so great. We’re sure you’ll be coming back for more!
Coffee Shops in St. Pete
Below you'll find a few of our picks for coffee in St. Pete, but even more options await in our guide on places to Reconnect and Take a St. Pete Coffee Break.
Bandit Coffee Co.
- Location: 2662 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
- Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bandit Coffee is a great shop located on Central Avenue in St. Pete. After a day of shopping, art, and yummy food, pop into Bandit for the ‘minimalist’s choice’ for local coffee!
The coffee at Bandit is ever-changing with fresh new offerings for a totally different coffee experience with every visit. They also serve breakfast sandwiches, toast, burritos, yogurt bowls, and plenty of seasonal goodies!
PARADECO
- Location: 111 2nd Ave NE Suite 101, St. Petersburg
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Steps from the St. Pete Pier, you'll find the extremely Instagrammable Paradeco Coffee Roasters! Grab a coffee, tea, or smoothie to go with a local treat like the Avocado Toast, French Toast, bowls, and more!
Paradeco is not just beautiful, they're also focused on working with women-owned coffee farms and their zero-emission coffee bean roaster.
CRAFT KAFE
- Locations: 6653 Central Ave, St. Petersburg and 200 Central Ave., Ste 170, St. Pete
- Hours: Vary by location
This organic and gluten-free spot gives you the option of getting good treats and eats without sacrificing taste!
Craft Kafe St. Pete is perfect for the gluten-free couple and uses fresh and clean ingredients for quality products. Their menu consists of salads, sandwiches, toast, and more, along with specialty coffees and traditional drinks.
Black Crow Coffee Shop
- Locations: 2157 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg and 722 2nd St N, St. Petersburg
- Hours: daily, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Head over to Black Crow Coffee located in both Grand Central District as well as Historic Old Northeast St. Pete, where they offer coffee, treats, and more.
Enjoy pour-overs, cold brew, brewed coffee, and more to jumpstart your day, afternoon, or evening! They offer a variety of baked goods such as cookies, muffins, croissants, and more. They even offer a vegan menu with delicious, sweet treats!
Patrona Coastal Cafe
- Location: 13090 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 everyday.
In addition to their cold brews and hot coffee drinks, their menu also boasts delicious bites such as the Cabana Chicken Salad Sandwich, Coastal Croissant, Coconut French Toast Casserole, and more!
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
- Location: 1111 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
- Hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday 8 a.m.-12 a.m.
Enjoy delicious specialty coffee at Intermezzo, and also consider ordering a craft cocktail while you’re at it! You won’t only love the coffee at Intermezzo, but also the space, atmosphere, aesthetic, and people that walk through the door.
This is truly the perfect spot to congregate with friends, loved ones, or work people for a bottle of wine or a warm cup of Joe. Intermezzo brings out flavors from the 50’s and 60’s blends of European and American style cafes. This will definitely become one of your favorite coffee shops in the ‘burg.
Lots more coffee shops in St. Pete await to be explored…
Discover more places to Reconnect and Take a St. Pete Coffee Break
Coffee Shops in Clearwater and Dunedin
Dunedin Coffee Company & Bakery
- Location: 730 Broadway #3, Dunedin
- Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Dunedin Coffee Company and Bakery is the cutest coffee shop located on Broadway in Downtown Dunedin!
Enjoy coffee cakes, scones, muffins, overnight oats, danishes, coffee, and so much more, all made in the shop! Starting at noon, they also offer Gelato available in cups or pints! Be sure to pop in for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon!
Southie Coffee
- Location: 1500 S Missouri Ave., Clearwater and 13045 Park Blvd., Seminole
- Hours: hours vary by location
Southie Coffee is another great coffee shop locally sourced in Florida with two locations, one in Clearwater and one in Seminole.
The shop offers organic espresso and coffee, vegan and gluten-free options, and so much more. Their coffee is top-notch quality, as well as their nitro coffee and lattes. They also offer mouthwatering sandwiches, breakfast tacos, toast, Empanadas, and the sweetest pastries around town!
Sandpiper Coffee Roaster Café
- Location: 833 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
This one is a must-do for cozy vibes. Sandpiper Coffee is another great spot in Dunedin, serving up great coffee, food, and sweets since 2015 in a quaint little bungalow.
All of their custom coffee is blended and roasted on-site for optimal flavor. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating on the porch with a super cute gift shop inside the café!
With so many coffee shops in Tampa, it’s hard to list all of them. However, all of these spots are super great, delicious, affordable, and worth trying. They are definitely among our picks for the best coffee places in Tampa!