Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Right down the road - great place to pop in for a quick coffee to go or sit for a while to get some work done.
42 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida Ave Right down the road - great place to pop in for a quick coffee to go or sit for a while to get some work done.
Cute outdoor coffee shop with lots of covered seating and fans so you stay cool. Check out their calendar because they have pop up markets and live music sometimes.
63 locals recommend
Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida Ave Cute outdoor coffee shop with lots of covered seating and fans so you stay cool. Check out their calendar because they have pop up markets and live music sometimes.
Authentic Cuban Bakery. Walk up to the counter and order a loaf of fresh cuban bread. You can even watch it being made. Cash only!
22 locals recommend
Mauricio Faedo's Bakery
5150 N Florida AveAuthentic Cuban Bakery. Walk up to the counter and order a loaf of fresh cuban bread. You can even watch it being made. Cash only!
Right across the street! They have lunch, dinner and a sushi bar.
24 locals recommend
Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N Nebraska Ave Right across the street! They have lunch, dinner and a sushi bar.
Live music, full bar and great comfort food! Indoor and outdoor seating. There can be a bit of a wait but it's always worth it. They are known for their Soul Food Sunday Brunch. Get there early so you can choose from the full menu because they run out of the really good stuff quick. Order the Bloody Mary :)
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave Live music, full bar and great comfort food! Indoor and outdoor seating. There can be a bit of a wait but it's always worth it. They are known for their Soul Food Sunday Brunch. Get there early so you can choose from the full menu because they run out of the really good stuff quick. Order the Bloody Mary :)
Ebisu Sushi Shack
5116 N Nebraska Ave Walkable and located in a really cute bungalow.
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida Ave Super popular ramen spot. Open late!
Rustic, New American restaurant with a focus on local ingredients. Very creative menu of small plates perfect for a foodie wanting a special night out.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveRustic, New American restaurant with a focus on local ingredients. Very creative menu of small plates perfect for a foodie wanting a special night out.
This place is a hidden gem. Call ahead for a reservation because they only have a few tables. The Pasta Carbonara is incredible. Bring your own wine and make sure to order the Tiramisu.
14 locals recommend
Piccola Italia Bistro
2140 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis place is a hidden gem. Call ahead for a reservation because they only have a few tables. The Pasta Carbonara is incredible. Bring your own wine and make sure to order the Tiramisu.
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida Ave Classic, American style diner open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Ave Family friendly pizza place. Cash only!
Open all day! The cafe' is perfect for breakfast and coffee in the morning. Simple but delicious bar menu and amazing selection of beer and wine. Indoor and outdoor seating. Check out their calendar for live music!
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveOpen all day! The cafe' is perfect for breakfast and coffee in the morning. Simple but delicious bar menu and amazing selection of beer and wine. Indoor and outdoor seating. Check out their calendar for live music!
Fresh smoothies and juice made to order. Cuban style coffee and lunch/dinner menu. Our favorite is the Market salad with Lechon!
41 locals recommend
Bodega Seminole Heights
1180 Central AvenueFresh smoothies and juice made to order. Cuban style coffee and lunch/dinner menu. Our favorite is the Market salad with Lechon!
Whatever Pops and Bowls
5127 N Florida Ave Homemade gelato. Do we need to say more?
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida Ave Build your own noodle bowls and unique burgers
Amazing food and great cocktails. Get the charbroiled oysters. Try to get a reservation because the wait can be long. Really incredible views of the river and downtown and a great spot to watch the sunset while you eat dinner.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland Ave Amazing food and great cocktails. Get the charbroiled oysters. Try to get a reservation because the wait can be long. Really incredible views of the river and downtown and a great spot to watch the sunset while you eat dinner.
Expertly made coffee with really nice indoor seating as well as a beautiful outdoor patio. On your way to downtown!
24 locals recommend
Foundation Coffee Co.
1907 N Franklin St Expertly made coffee with really nice indoor seating as well as a beautiful outdoor patio. On your way to downtown!
Also called the Heights Public Market. Indoor and outdoor space right on the river with views of downtown. So many options so there is something for everyone! We love getting a coffee at Union and walking the Riverwalk. Check out their calendar on Facebook - they have events like outdoor yoga, movies on the lawn, run clubs and the Indie Flea market all the time.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveAlso called the Heights Public Market. Indoor and outdoor space right on the river with views of downtown. So many options so there is something for everyone! We love getting a coffee at Union and walking the Riverwalk. Check out their calendar on Facebook - they have events like outdoor yoga, movies on the lawn, run clubs and the Indie Flea market all the time.
Upscale European-style dining hall with multiple concepts in one space. Open all day with options ranging from coffee and breakfast, desserts, lunch, dinner and drinks.
64 locals recommend
The Hall on Franklin
1701 N Franklin StUpscale European-style dining hall with multiple concepts in one space. Open all day with options ranging from coffee and breakfast, desserts, lunch, dinner and drinks.
Our favorite tacos in town! They are a food truck and post up at different locations so make sure to find out where they'll be. Usually at a bar or brewery.
20 locals recommend
Xtreme Tacos
5609 N Nebraska AveOur favorite tacos in town! They are a food truck and post up at different locations so make sure to find out where they'll be. Usually at a bar or brewery.
Our go to spot for Indian food. They've got a great lunch buffet and they are also available on Uber Eats for delivery.
7 locals recommend
Rasoi Indian Cuisine
1701 E 8th AveOur go to spot for Indian food. They've got a great lunch buffet and they are also available on Uber Eats for delivery.
Awesome spot for pizza and wings with indoor and outdoor seatings. They also have a package license so you can buy a six-pack of craft beer to take with you!
52 locals recommend
Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central AveAwesome spot for pizza and wings with indoor and outdoor seatings. They also have a package license so you can buy a six-pack of craft beer to take with you!
This one is a must if you want to experience a special part of Tampa's History. Open for over 110 years! You've got to try the "1905" salad and the sangria.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveThis one is a must if you want to experience a special part of Tampa's History. Open for over 110 years! You've got to try the "1905" salad and the sangria.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska AveMermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveRed Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveMandarin Heights
5901 N Florida Avec.1949
6905 N Orleans Ave7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska AveSouthern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska AveAngry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveCoppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveHidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin StGreat neighborhood brewery with food but most importantly, it's the hub for the Brew Bus Tour! Start here and take a tour around the city toTampa's best local breweries without having to drive all over!
71 locals recommend
Brew Bus Brewing
Great neighborhood brewery with food but most importantly, it's the hub for the Brew Bus Tour! Start here and take a tour around the city toTampa's best local breweries without having to drive all over!
Sightseeing
A great place to start your walk on the Tampa Riverwalk! Park and get a bite to eat or a drink at Ulele or Armature works and walk toward Downtown for more to do and see.
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveA great place to start your walk on the Tampa Riverwalk! Park and get a bite to eat or a drink at Ulele or Armature works and walk toward Downtown for more to do and see.
Connected to the Riverwalk and right in the middle of downtown. Really nice to relax with a book or get some exercise. Next to the Tampa Museum of Art.
237 locals recommend
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrConnected to the Riverwalk and right in the middle of downtown. Really nice to relax with a book or get some exercise. Next to the Tampa Museum of Art.
Parks & Nature
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdHoneymoon Island
Honeymoon IslandClearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveArts & Culture
Ybor City State Museum
1818 E 9th AveTampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaThe Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdTampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StShopping
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdFrolic Exchange
4626 N Florida AveThe Disco Dolls Studio
4220 N Florida AveCleanse Apothecary
6500 N Florida AveUrban Bungalow / Bungalow Coffee
Inkwood Books
1809 N Tampa StJug & Bottle Dept.
6203 N Florida AveEssentials
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrTrader Joe's
2742 4th St NPublix Super Market on Bayshore
243 Bayshore BlvdPublix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska AveCAMP Tampa
3012 W Palmira AveCircuit, Cycle and Yoga all in one place!
Neighborhood Yoga Studio located in a 100 year old historic bungalow. Feels like home right when you walk in the door :)
Sattva Yoga Seminole Heights
Neighborhood Yoga Studio located in a 100 year old historic bungalow. Feels like home right when you walk in the door :)