The Best Tampa Coffee Shops

Tampa Coffee Shops to Try

As a devoted coffee lover, I’ve had a great time trying out all of the smaller coffee shops Tampa has to offer since moving to the area a few years ago. There are plenty of cute spots to choose from, with each of best Tampa coffee shops offering a mix of fantastic coffees, teas, and snacks. Here, I’ll be sharing the best Tampa coffee shops as I try them, and sharing the best coffee Tampa has to offer:

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The Best Tampa Coffee Shops

Blind Tiger

One of the larger local coffee shop options, Blind Tiger has seven locations ranging from Ybor (their original store, just a few blocks from one of my favorite breweries!) to Brandon, Florida. This coffee shop was designed to have a speakeasy feel, and named as such, the term “Blind Tiger” being another name for a speakeasy.

Serving exceptional coffee in a comfortable, community-focused environment, Blind Tiger is a great spot to work from. I quite like the South Howard location; it’s comfortable to work from, and there’s usually good parking during the day (although you do have to pay for parking).

Visiting Blind Tiger

Address: various – check here for locations
Useful Links: Website | Menu | Instagram

Blooming Floral Cafe

For the perfect mix of tea party whimsy and delicious coffee, be sure to check out Blooming Floral Cafe in Seminole Heights! I met a dear friend of mine there for coffee and we spent a whole afternoon catching up and picking out which parts of the decor we wanted to recreate in our own places.

Blooming Floral Cafe is part florist, part cafe. You can make your own bouquets or pick up a ready made display, or just enjoy the floral vibes over a cup of coffee or a colorful tea. They offer all the classic types of cafe drinks, along with some creative options I definitely want to go back and try. I opted for the creme brûlée iced latte, which was absolutely delicious!

The cafe has a variety of pastries to snack on, if you are hungry, and regularly updates their menu with seasonal drinks. There is also plenty of parking, which is always a nice surprise. Definitely a great spot to spend an afternoon, whether that’s with a friend or a good book!

Visiting Blooming Floral cafe

Address: 4408 N Florida Avenue Tampa, Florida 33603
Useful Links: Website | Instagram

P.S. if you’re in the area, check out two more of my favorite spots: The Independent Bar and Cafe and Common Dialect Brewery!

Buddy Brew

Not to play favorites, but Buddy Brew has a special place in my heart as my first favorite Tampa find. I love the coffees they roast, and I oftentimes brew them at home. Brewing some of the highest quality coffee in the world, Tampa’s Buddy Brew Coffee is a beacon in the coffee community.

Like Blind Tiger, Buddy Brew has a number of locations, many in my favorite spots of town, including one of my favorite South Tampa coffee shops. Popular locations for this Tampa coffee shop include Armature Works and Hyde Park Village. The Buddy Brew Bay to Bay location is also right next to my favorite ice cream shop in town, Chill Bros, so do with that information what you will. Furthermore, Buddy Brew is now available in all The Fresh Market grocery stores, both in and outside Florida, so you don’t have to live in Tampa to enjoy!

Read my full review of Buddy Brew Coffee here!

Visiting Buddy Brew

Address: various – check here for locations
Useful Links: Menu (Kennedy Location) | Instagram

Caffeine Roasters

A newer coffee shop find for me, Caffeine Roasters is a cute local coffee shop group that even offers a drive thru! I’ve been to the Kennedy location and found the atmosphere to be quite enjoyable. While there were a bunch of people working or studying, it was active enough to feel comfortable chatting with friends.

Besides smooth and strong coffee, Caffeine Roasters offers food at their Kennedy location, and they have a robust menu of sandwiches and pastries. I split the Vegetarian Pesto Mozzarella Baguette with a friend and quite enjoyed it. We also shared a guava pastry that was the perfect way to top off the light lunch.

Visiting Caffeine Roasters

Address: 2420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609; 212 E Cass Street, Tampa, FL 33602; and 407 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
Useful Links: Website | Menu | Instagram

Casa Azul

A new-to-me coffee shop in South Tampa, Casa Azul came highly recommended and it certainly lived up to the hype! With delicious coffee and delightful churros, this specialty coffee spot embraces old family recipes and the spirit of Mexico City in their robust menu. They have seasonal drinks, as well as an impressive regular menu of coffee drinks. Can’t wait to make my way through the list!

Please note that Casa Azul is closed on Mondays. Be sure to check their Instagram or website for hours (and mouthwatering photos of their treats!). 

Visiting Casa azul

Address: Check Casa Azul’s Instagram to find out where their coffee trucks will be!
Useful Links: Website | Menu | Instagram

Kahwa Coffee Roasters

With 14 coffee shops around the Tampa and St. Petersburg area, Kahwa Coffee Roasters is a big name in local Tampa coffee. Started in 2006 by Sarah and Raphael Perrier, Kahwa is the largest independent coffee roaster in the state of Florida, brewing 100% Arabica beans that are roasted on demand for quality and freshness.

Brewing a mild but flavorful coffee, Kahwa’s cafes are comfortable meeting places with great snacks. These are some of the best coffee shops in Tampa to study or work remotely. They also offer order ahead options, and drive thru stores, to make getting your coffee even easier! I enjoyed their iced cappuccino on my first visit, and their dirty chai more recently. With great seasonal drink options, there’s plenty to choose from, from the traditional to the eclectic.

Visiting Kahwa Coffee Roasters

Address: 2420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa FL 33609 and 212 E Cass Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Useful Links: Website | Menu | Instagram

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*This post was originally published on April 11, 2022. It was most recently updated on May 13, 2026.