Coffee and Breakfast
Beyond the Starbucks in the hotel lobby...
Caffeine (Good coffee house with free wifi and a study-friendly atmosphere. Serves Florida-roasted beans and offers a diverse selection of espresso drinks including cortados and flat whites. Open 7am-8pm)
www.caffeineusa.com/ 212 E. Cass Street, Tampa, FL 33602 |
First Watch (a local brunch and breakfast chain specializing in healthy, fresh dishes; many vegetarian options, some vegan and gluten-free. Open 7:30-2:30 pm)
www.firstwatch.com/menu/breakfastbrunch/the-healthier-side/ 520 Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Kahwa Coffee & Espresso Bar (standalone coffee house, part of the local Tampa Bay chain. Great study atmosphere, free wifi. Coffee and pastries only. Open 6am-6pm)
www.kahwacoffee.com/ 808 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Kahwa Coffee (local coffee chain, located in the first floor of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Lunchtime sandwich specials are an excellent value. Open 7am-5pm)
www.kahwacoffee.com/ 400 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Oxford Exchange (coffee, tea, restaurant, bookstore. Coffee bar serves locally-brewed beans and excellent croissants. Elegant setting with marble-top counters and leather couches. No wifi. Open 7:30-5:00)
oxfordexchange.com/pages/the-restaurant 420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602 |
International Cafe (Casual cafe serving espresso drinks & smoothies along with internationally inspired sandwiches. Open 7am-4pm)
icafeonline.net/ 501 N Morgan St, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Samaria Cafe (family-owned American diner with all-day breakfast & Greek items. Open 6am-4pm)
www.facebook.com/Samaria-Cafe-136486016372056/ 502 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Cafe Perera (Weekday-only breakfast & lunch cafe providing a mix of simple Cuban & American food, plus coffee. Open 6am-3pm)
cafepereratampa.com/ 601 N Morgan St, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Moxie's Cafe (Airy, laid-back go-to for breakfast, sandwiches, smoothies & coffee open Mon-Fri only. Open 6:30am-4pm)
www.moxiesdowntown.com/ 514 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Yolk, White & Associates (highly rated breakfast truck serving omlettes, fritattas, and egg sandwiches. Open 7am-11am) Order online
yolkwhiteassociates.net/ 158-198 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 |
Cuban Coffee
Tampa is known for its cafe con leche & pan (Cuban coffee with steamed milk and cuban toast) and Cuban sandwiches. To get to the best Cuban coffee, you will have to travel about 20 minutes away from downtown to "West Tampa" an area of the city just northwest of downtown. Ybor City has La Segunda, a take out bakery (Tourists shouldn't walk to La Segunda). Also in Ybor, the Columbia and Columbia Cafe have authentic Cuban coffee, but they do not open until 11am and they do not have the quaint feel of the West Tampa shops where everyone speaks Spanish and everyone knows everyone. Ybor City
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