This Tampa-born coffee classic first opened its doors in 2010, serving $2 self-service bottomless cups of coffee to locals. Now, Buddy Brew boasts eight locations across the Tampa area and offers specialty craft coffee roasts. Caffeine aficionados can stop in for everything from cold brew to espresso to affogato and beyond. As an added bonus, they’re Brew Good. Do Good. mission is what drives them to encourage local change through positive interactions, generosity, and hospitality.

If you’ve ever wanted to combine a coffee shop with a speakeasy, Blind Tiger is for you. Created to offer quality and original roasts on Florida’s coast, this cafe now features seven locations and an extensive menu of original coffee flavors. A fan favorite is the Dirty Thaiger, which includes espresso, Thai tea, milk, ice, and a cinnamon topping. Locals practically worship their relationship with Blind Tiger’s subscription model, which allows them to enjoy Blind Tiger coffee beans at home.

As their name suggests, The Lab is always cooking up new ideas for caffeine lovers in Tampa. Driven by the desire to help visitors find their new favorite coffee drink, the team at The Lab aspires to create a welcoming atmosphere for coffee newbies and experts alike. They partner with local roasters – including The Blind Tiger Cafe – to offer a constantly rotating menu of delicious coffees and sweet treats in a modern garage-style space.

This popular hangout spot welcomes locals and visitors in and invites them to kick back while they enjoy fresh roasts and an enticing menu of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options – including Cuban toast. Sip on create lattes that put a spin on breakfast cereal classics like the Cocoa Puffs Latte or Honey Nut Cheerios Latte. They also offer a variety of teas, from chai to the cozy Lavender London Fog.

Open seven days a week until 3 pm, Cafe Hey has proudly served Tampa Heights since 2007. Featuring a relaxed environment and sometimes even live music, you’ll be sure to find enjoyment while you’re there. Plus, Cafe Hey offers an incredible vegan brunch menu that locals swear by – order the Peaches ‘N Cream French Toast, the vegan whipped cream is delicious.

Touting itself as a “destination experience,” 22nd Street Coffee is primarily influenced by Cuban culture and history. Using old-world techniques and modern technology, this coffee shop is dedicated to brewing the perfect cup. Their roastery originated in the back of a warehouse in Ybor City in 1968, and they’ve carried on coffee-related traditions ever since.

Located in Tampa's Channelside District, this shop is known for serving up Nitro Cold Brew and roasts imported from all over the world. Whether it's fruity blends from Africa or beans from Asia with dark chocolate notes, Ginger Beard knows how to brew a seriously good cup of joe.