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Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay
El Molino Gourmet Coffee Shop is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

1. El Molino Gourmet Coffee Shop

2012 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Historic Ybor · 10 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: What's not to like? Fernandez family has owned this shop for generations. Heavenly coffee factory smell. Nice people. Try a cafe con leche.

Buddy Brew Coffee is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

2. Buddy Brew Coffee

9.2
2020 W Kennedy Blvd (at Albany Ave), Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Southwest Tampa · 71 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Stoner: My Tampa visits have always left the coffee geek in me unfulfilled, until now. Craft coffee has arrived! Excellent beans roasted on site, properly executed espresso drinks, including microfoam lattes

3. Felicitous Coffee & Tea House

8.9
11706 N 51st St (Fowler Avenue), Temple Terrace, FL
Coffee Shop · 37 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Amazing place, throwback to my college days in the 1970s, but better coffee :) Support independent coffee shops!

The Witch's Brew is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

4. The Witch's Brew

1219 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Great New Age feel. Friendly. Includes lovely outdoor seating. Open mike Friday, live performers Saturday.

Old Town Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

5. Old Town Cafe

1019 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Lindsey D.Lindsey Dill: Our favourite little breakfast place :)

Kahwa Coffee is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

6. Kahwa Coffee

8.6
475 2nd St N (5th Ave North), Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · North Downtown · 40 tips and reviews

Sharon S.Sharon Simms: Their lattes are great - look for the designs on top, even in their to go cups. Aaron is especially artistic. Read more.

Eco-Bean Organic Coffee House is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

7. Eco-Bean Organic Coffee House

501 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL
Coffee Shop · 19 tips and reviews

NikkiNikki: Lena (Sp?) makes the best veggie smoothie :) love this place

Frida's Cafe & Bakery is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

8. Frida's Cafe & Bakery

9.0
9700 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL
Bakery · 73 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: This is truly an exceptional bakery. They make a lot of special holiday items. Try the Mardi Gras King Cake, traditional treat, tasty and fun.

Sophie's French Bakery & Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

9. Sophie's French Bakery & Cafe

1633 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL
Bakery · Historic Hyde Park North · 9 tips and reviews

Damion B.Damion Boyce: Be sure to try a Twice Baked Chocolate Croissant - simply amazing

Tre Amici @ The Bunker is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

10. Tre Amici @ The Bunker

8.1
1907 N 19th St, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Historic Ybor · 53 tips and reviews

Kelly H.Kelly Hickman: Best coffeehouse in Tampa! Coffee, wine, food, art, music, Scrabble, book shelf, free wifi, large flatscreen TV and outdoor patio. Open 7 days a week!!

Steam Coffee House is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

11. Steam Coffee House

7410 Gulf Blvd (75th ave), St. Pete Beach, FL
Café · Corey Ave · 27 tips and reviews

Ruthie B.Ruthie Buxbaum: Great coffee & espresso drinks. Fruit & protein smoothies. Awesome breakfasts & panini's! Wonderful chill out atmosphere!

Kahwa South is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

12. Kahwa South

8.7
204 2nd Ave S (btw 2nd & 3rd St S), Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · University Park - South Downtown · 45 tips and reviews

Okera V.Okera V: when sbux is just a little too crowded, there is always room for you here..and you can actually concentrate

Mojo Books & Music is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

13. Mojo Books & Music

8.6
2558 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
Bookstore · Village of Tampa · 29 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Cool place, besides great coffee, used books and records.

Ohana Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

14. Ohana Cafe

306 Orange St (Mississippi Ave), Dunedin, FL
Hawaiian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Such a friendly place. The owner Teresa greeted us with a hug and great advice. Healthful delicious food and craft beer!

Cafe Hey is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

15. Cafe Hey

8.0
1540 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Tampa Heights · 46 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Take in eclectic works by local artists while you sip organic, fair trade coffee. We like the Black Hole with two shots of espresso! (The Short List: Top 5 coffeehouses.) Read more.

Sacred Grounds Coffee House is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

16. Sacred Grounds Coffee House

4819 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL
Rock Club · Temple Crest · 26 tips and reviews

Amber K.Amber Koski: Best local late night spot in town

Indigo Coffee is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

17. Indigo Coffee

716 S Village Cir (at S Dakota Ave.), Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Hyde Park · 12 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Levy: The hyde park team is amazing! Always so friendly and helpful. A+!!!

The Library Coffeehouse is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

18. The Library Coffeehouse

3201 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Southwest Tampa · 11 tips and reviews

Meg M.Meg Martin: Cute little coffee shop with friendly service. Different baked goods and specials daily. Good for breakfast on the go.

Banyan Coffee & Tea is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

19. Banyan Coffee & Tea

8.1
689 Dr. MLK St N (7th Ave N.), Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · 31 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Hutty: Scones. The true Breakfast of champions.

Datz is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

20. Datz

2616 S Macdill Ave (at Barcelona St), Tampa, FL
Gastropub · Palma Ceia · 257 tips and reviews

David V.David Velez: Here for breakfast? Try the Red Velvet Pancakes!

Indian Shores Coffee Co. is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

21. Indian Shores Coffee Co.

8.4
19221 Gulf Blvd (193rd & 192nd Ave), Indian Shores, FL
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Tai B.Tai Beckensal - Destin: Great Coffee... Great Wine, Great Food... who needs Starbucks!!!

Coffee Mill is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

22. Coffee Mill

7.3
12199 Indian Rocks Rd (Anona Heights Dr), Largo, FL
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

It's meIt's me: awesome find by the beach! non-flavored coffee is roasted on site!

Rocket Coffee is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

23. Rocket Coffee

Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · Historic Old Northeast · 4 tips and reviews

Thaddeus R.Thaddeus Root: Bypass the self serve and ask Nathan for some delicious Rocket Brew!

Elizabeth's Gourmet Delights. Bakery & Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

24. Elizabeth's Gourmet Delights. Bakery & Cafe

8.1
2454 N McMullen Booth Rd (Enterprise across Einstein Bagel), Clearwater, FL
French Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Great new bakery in the site of the former Cake City. Fine baked goods, including some gluten free items. Friendly people too!

Cafe Mozart is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

25. Cafe Mozart

7.5
6754 4th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Bakery · Fossil Park · 12 tips and reviews

Mary L.Mary Long: So delicious!

Oxford Exchange is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

26. Oxford Exchange

9.3
420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 120 tips and reviews

TheArtofBeerTheArtofBeer: Nicest coffee space I have ever been to. Food and Coffee is exceptional. Only downside is no wifi. I get that they don't want people living there but as an out of towner, it was inconvenient for me

Buddy Brew Coffee is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

27. Buddy Brew Coffee

420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Southwest Tampa · 14 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Martens: Get an iced caramello and sit in the big chairs against the stairs and read a book.

Brew D Licious is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

28. Brew D Licious

7.3
667 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · University Park - South Downtown · 14 tips and reviews

Lynn M.Lynn Margaret: Fantastic coffee. So so yummy, I drink it black now. Never used to. So. Good.

No Name Java is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

29. No Name Java

8.0
2060 Central Ave (at 21st St.), Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · 11 tips and reviews

Heather S.Heather Stockdale: Best coffee in town!!! You will never go ne where else..

Karen Carr is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

30. Karen Carr

7.7
302 E Kennedy Blvd (Kennedy & Franklin), Tampa, FL
Café · 37 tips and reviews

Lisa M.Lisa Marotta: The best coffee !!!

Kahwa Espresso Bar at Element is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

31. Kahwa Espresso Bar at Element

8.8
808 N Franklin St (btwn Polk St & Tampa St), Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

Flavia N.Flavia Nardon: Great atmosphere and coffee!

Zeal Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

32. Zeal Coffee Roasters

1930 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Sara D.Sara DLC: A nice variety of coffees made just the way you like.

SteamHeat Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

33. SteamHeat Cafe

6.8
1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Casey P.Casey Platt: Buddy brew coffee served here! Great stuff!

34. Indigo

3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Macdill & MLK), Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · St. Joseph's Hospital · 1 tip

michele b.michele belush: hard to find at first but it's right around the corner of the entrance!

Jet City Espresso is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

35. Jet City Espresso

8.2
318 S Edison Ave, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Hyde Park North · 13 tips and reviews

Lisa R.Lisa Reeves: Come for coffee an stay for the fun! This is the best Hyde Park neighborhood coffee shop. It's a hidden gem.

Hatties Coffee And Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

36. Hatties Coffee And Cafe

8.4
17695 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Van Dyke Rd), Lutz, FL
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ray: Having lived in Costa Rica, the Tipico Tico breakfast is the up there with the best gallo pinto I have ever had!

37. Victory Coffee & Tea Bar

8.0
101 N 12th St #101 (Whiting Street), Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Channel District · 20 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Martens: They serve almond milk for your coffee and coffee drinks! They have great food too.

Caffé Nove is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

38. Caffé Nove

7.2
14515 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL
Café · 3 tips and reviews

Patti M.Patti McDonald: Great for kicking back and relaxing. Staff is so friendly and drinks are to die for.

The Grind is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

39. The Grind

7.8
Westchase, FL
Café · 15 tips and reviews

Ashley L.Ashley Lawrence: Awesome new mom-and-pop style coffee shop! Great service, drinks and food. Much more of an at-home feel than Starbucks.

Coffee Culture Cafe is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

40. Coffee Culture Cafe

454 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL
Café · 9 tips and reviews

Holly A.Holly A: Really cute place. Get breakfast all day or lunch. Plus a bakery display including pies, muffins and cookies.

Jet City Espresso is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

41. Jet City Espresso

5803 N Florida Ave (North Of Hillsborough Ave.), Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Seminole Heights · 17 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Minton: This cute coffee cafe has the warmth and feel of Seattle. If your looking for yummy caffeine beverages, homemade scones and other gluten free items, then you'll love it. Try the Iced Cafe Borgia.

The Blind Tiger Cafe - Ybor City is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

42. The Blind Tiger Cafe - Ybor City

8.5
1823 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
Coffee Shop · Historic Ybor · 15 tips and reviews

Christina G.Christina Gomez: Part coffee shop, retail store, and coworking space, it's got a great vibe. Can't go wrong with the cafe bombon, a latte made with sweetened condensed milk. 😍

Coffee EVI is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

43. Coffee EVI

7.5
4020 W Kennedy Blvd (S. Hale Av), Tampa, FL
Breakfast Spot · Swann Estates · 19 tips and reviews
Bandit Coffee Co. is one of Independent Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay.

44. Bandit Coffee Co.

9.0
2662 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews