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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 Blvd
68 locals recommend
Local coffee staple. Don’t miss the avocado, chili and lime toast.
Great local coffee with nice workspace.
15 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
934 S Howard Ave
15 locals recommend
Great 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 Blvd
25 locals recommend
Another 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 Ave
81 locals recommend
Classic 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 Ave
384 locals recommend
Local 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 Ave
845 locals recommend
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.
Delicious coffee and brunch with an amazing atmosphere. Worth a visit for the building itself.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd
199 locals recommend
Delicious coffee and brunch with an amazing atmosphere. Worth a visit for the building itself.
Upscale American fare. Try the kale and Brussel sprouts salad.
108 locals recommend
On Swann
1501 W Swann Ave
108 locals recommend
Upscale 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 Ave
97 locals recommend
Light, 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 Ave
30 locals recommend
Rustic, modern Italian with fun atmosphere. Order the oxtail pasta or the spicy sausage pizza from the wood-fired oven.
The best Italian I’ve had outside of Italy.
7 locals recommend
Osteria Natalina
3215 S MacDill Ave
7 locals recommend
The 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 Ave
34 locals recommend
Another 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 Ave
34 locals recommend
A modern take on Bern's Steakhouse with an excellent wine list and happy hour.
Rooftop craft cocktails at the Epicurean Hotel
31 locals recommend
EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
1207 S Howard Ave
31 locals recommend
Rooftop 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 Ave
52 locals recommend
Half-priced drinks for happy hour and epic rooftop bar with views of downtown.