Breakfast + Coffee Spots
Local coffee staple. Don’t miss the avocado, chili and lime toast.
68 locals recommend
Buddy Brew Coffee - Kennedy
2020 W Kennedy BlvdLocal coffee staple. Don’t miss the avocado, chili and lime toast.
The Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
934 S Howard AveGreat local coffee with nice workspace.
Another Tampa staple with great eggs benny and frittatas. Get there early.
25 locals recommend
Pinky's Diner
3203 W Bay to Bay BlvdAnother Tampa staple with great eggs benny and frittatas. Get there early.
Classic Tampa breakfast spot, perfect for after a late night on Howard.
81 locals recommend
Daily Eats
901 S Howard AveClassic Tampa breakfast spot, perfect for after a late night on Howard.
Brunch, Lunch + Dinner Favorites
Local Florida-fare with a view of the Hillsborough River. Great spot for sunset.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveLocal Florida-fare with a view of the Hillsborough River. Great spot for sunset.
Tampa’s answer to the food hall, a great spot for food, drinks and just hanging out. Next to Ulele and another great spot for sunset.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveTampa’s answer to the food hall, a great spot for food, drinks and just hanging out. Next to Ulele and another great spot for sunset.
Delicious coffee and brunch with an amazing atmosphere. Worth a visit for the building itself.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdDelicious coffee and brunch with an amazing atmosphere. Worth a visit for the building itself.
On Swann
1501 W Swann AveUpscale American fare. Try the kale and Brussel sprouts salad.
Light, lively Mexican and excellent margaritas. Great spot in Hyde Park Village.
97 locals recommend
bartaco
1601 W Snow AveLight, lively Mexican and excellent margaritas. Great spot in Hyde Park Village.
Rustic, modern Italian with fun atmosphere. Order the oxtail pasta or the spicy sausage pizza from the wood-fired oven.
30 locals recommend
Ava
718 S Howard AveRustic, modern Italian with fun atmosphere. Order the oxtail pasta or the spicy sausage pizza from the wood-fired oven.
Osteria Natalina
3215 S MacDill AveThe best Italian I’ve had outside of Italy.
Another Tampa staple, head here for delicious healthy-ish bowls, salads and sushi. Try the Spicy Brazilian or the Kaleypso bowl.
34 locals recommend
Ciccio Water
1015 S Howard AveAnother Tampa staple, head here for delicious healthy-ish bowls, salads and sushi. Try the Spicy Brazilian or the Kaleypso bowl.
Drinks + Happy Hour
A modern take on Bern's Steakhouse with an excellent wine list and happy hour.
34 locals recommend
Haven
2208 W Morrison AveA modern take on Bern's Steakhouse with an excellent wine list and happy hour.
EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
1207 S Howard AveRooftop craft cocktails at the Epicurean Hotel
Half-priced drinks for happy hour and epic rooftop bar with views of downtown.
52 locals recommend
Bulla Gastrobar
930 S Howard AveHalf-priced drinks for happy hour and epic rooftop bar with views of downtown.