Once you have observed the crazy tiled floor and the cozy decor, you'll discover the treasures of this old-fashioned store. Word lovers have the chance to access a very rich selection of books here, with various subjects such as fiction, travel, science and medicine, cuisine, history, business or biography. The goal? To increase customer's passion for reading! If you like enjoying a cup of local tea or artisanal coffee while reading, you'll find what you need: the Oxford Exchange also carries an amazing selection of those, to be enjoyed perched on a bar stool or comfortably reclined in a deep armchair.
Since Ybor City was created by cigar manufacturers in 1880 and mostly populated by Cuban immigrants, it is a historically rich Tampa neighborhood. Located right in downtown, this area has become one of the most commercial parts in the city nowadays, but still, you can find really traditional places. With a 50 years history, King Corona Cigars is one of those places. Here smokers are able to enjoy a large selection of cigars and accessories. Need a snack? Grab one of the delicious Cuban sandwiches. No hesitation, a visit to Ybor can't be completed without a good cigar or some real Cuban food!
Season 52 aspires to create delicious dishes using the freshest vegetables and seasonings along with moderation in oil to enhance the flavor of the food through wood-fire grilling and brick-oven cooking, as well as minimizing the caloric intake of its guests. Enjoy a fully satisfying meal that includes succulent salmon, fresh crab, grilled trout, roasted chicken and lamb, and specialty flatbreads. Meals sizes are appropriate, allowing enough room to try one of the restaurants mini-indulgence desserts, such as Belgian chocolate rock road or pecan pie with vanilla mousse. The full bar features refreshing cocktail selections including chocolate martinis to pineapple cosmopolitans.
This restaurant is owned and operated by the same Tampa family that founded it in 1905. Beautifully hand-painted tiles and intricate fretwork decorate the exterior of the restaurant, while the interior boasts a two-story atrium. Warm lighting and a sense of history combine to create an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine such as paella, black beans and rice or traditional Spanish yellow rice and chicken. Share a pitcher of sangria while flamenco dancers provide entertainment. Verify show timings before you plan a visit to the restaurant.
This Ybor City microbrewery was founded in 1995 and is famous for their handcrafted brews. The Tampa Bay Brewing Company can make up to 12 tap beers but has nine, which is more than other craft breweries. Tours are available three times a week and you can get a glimpse of the entire process of brewing. Founded by the Doble family, this acclaimed brew pub has quirky-named drafts like Old Elephant Foot Ipa and Iron Rat Stout, and seasonal drinks such as Bloody Good Pale Ale and Mad Hopper American Pale Ale. Their menu features entrees, calzones, pizzas, burgers, soups, sandwiches and appetizers. These include the likes of Iron Rat Stout Shepherd's Pie, Jack Daniel's Plank Salmon and Cider Wings. Kids can gorge on a menu designed for them which contains dishes like like Chicken Tenders, Nutella Sandwich and Moosey Fruity Juice.
Yeomans Cask & Lion is a gastropub in the heart of Tampa that is known for its delicious British food and cask ale beer served in a family-friendly setting. Two mannequins wearing the bright red uniform of Buckingham Palace Guards stand outside the entrance welcoming the patrons. British flags painted on the walls and the bright red telephone booth like the ones you will find on the streets of London adds to the British vibe of this gastropub. This gastropub is equipped with an outdoor patio as well as indoor seating which is capable of accommodating a large number of patrons visiting daily. A small stage sits in the corner of the dining space which plays host to talented singers and bands on a regular basis. Apart from enjoying live music, you can also spend quality time at Yeomans Cask & Lion by watching sports matches on the large TV screens placed across the dining space.
A generous scoop of creamy goodness is what everyone craves for after a long day at the beach, and Super Scoops Inc. is here to delight you with just that! Super Scoops Inc. is a family-owned ice cream parlor making home-made ice creams on daily basis. Located in a tiny building, the small size of this parlor only adds to its adorable character. The place is popular for their thick milkshakes, hot fudges, sundaes, smoothies and the house specialty, ice creams. Maple Walnut, Mint Chocolate Chip, Butter Pecan, Salted Caramel, Coffee and Pistachio are some of the unique flavors which cannot be missed here. Also the parlor is favored by many students because of the incentive scoops offered by them on glorious report cards. Scored great grades? Head here for your well-deserved free scoop!
Spaddy's Coffee Co. is a food truck which is surrounded by tables with comfortable garden chairs. This patio especially gives this place a very jovial and laid back vibe. Apart from the overall feel, it is the wide range of coffee sourced from Florida that draws people here. The popular types of coffee here include Cafe Latte, Americano, Vanilla Latte, Espresso, Caramel Latte and many more. Other than coffee Spaddy's Coffee Co. also serves premium tea which originates locally from a tea lounge named Kaleisia Tea.
Step into a world of aromas, and inhale the rich fragrant smells of freshly brewed organic coffee, wafting through the breeze. The casual and laid-back atmosphere of the coffee house makes it a favorite location for locals stopping by for breakfast or lunch. Choose one of the extra-large, moist blueberry or banana muffins as a compliment to your coffee. Or, if you wish, you may have an egg sandwich, decadent chocolate cake, or even assorted sandwiches, served on fresh baked ciabatta bread. Dine inside, or eat outside on the screened patio to enjoy the tropical weather, and listen to live guitar music while you enjoy your coffee. -Vickie Ferguson
Gluten-free establishments are a rarity and not easy to find. Thankfully for the residents near West Central Shopping Center, Craft Kafe, a 1300 square-foot (1201 square-meter) cafe specializes only in gluten-free bakery items. This bakery-coffeehouse-creamery, mills it own flour to ensure everything is a 100 percent gluten-free. Every item's ingredients, from the artisan sandwiches to the muffins, are original and fresh. Craft Kafe's locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf teas and craft sodas are highly-recommendable. For all the black-coffee-hardliners out there, the Kyoto drip is sure to make you reconsider your love for black coffee. Truly, a heaven for all the gluten-free enthusiasts!
The Downtown ice-cream parlor Coolside Gelato Bar in Palm Harbor is very well known for its handcrafted gelato and desserts. Peppermint, Toasted Coconut Macaroon, Panna Cotta, Eggnog and Seasalt Caramel are just a few from a variety of lovely flavors. Crepes and Mario's Homemade Tiramisu are the desserts you just cannot miss out on. Italian coffee made with fine roasted coffee beans and a cup of rich hot chocolate are also on the menu! The place also caters ice-creams, desserts and cakes for events.
The Haus Coffee Shop is a is a bakery-coffeehouse and deli in Largo. This quaint place rightfully comes across as a typical coffee shop where the cozy setup and beautifully brewed coffee contributes to a wholesome caffeine experience. It serves coffees like the Buddy Brew's (local craft roaster) coffee that reflects how the beans have been processed to the highest quality and Double Dog espresso, which is a mix of coffees from across the world. Besides all this caffeine, The Haus offers fresh daily-made delicious pastries, other bakery items and savory sandwiches to go along with your coffee. There are comfortable couches, tables and chairs inside that offer a lot of room to read.