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!
Fresh Bites is a Mediterranean eatery which serves its guests with the freshest ingredients Tampa has to offer. Opened in 2012, owners Samir & Anissa Khalife adhere to the nutritional recommendations of Maximized Living, which is an Orlando-based organization comprised of doctors who promote certain fitness and lifestyle regimes. If you plan to drop in for a bite, do try the Mujaddara, Baba Ghanoush, Lamb Kafta Kabob and the Beef Shawarma. An array of organic wines and beers are also available here.
Craft Street Kitchen has an appealing industrial farmhouse vibe with a bar for solo travelers and couples, and booths for families. Their food is a unique blend of ingredients that make excellent non-traditional dishes like the rebel burger; and it also offers a creative selection of appetizers like the buffalo cauliflower. Everything on their playful menu is made from fresh produce and the meat is absolutely hormone and antibiotic free. Craft Street Kitchen takes quality seriously and strives to provide a fresh, delicious experience every time you visit.
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.
Thee Burger Spot in Tampa is recognized as one of the city's best places to enjoy burgers. The highlight of this eatery is the wide range of burgers found in the menu here, the popular ones being Taco Burger, Smoked Turkey, Thee Grouper Sandwich, Smoked Ham, Thee Bacon One, The Smokin' Joe and many more. Thanks to the varieties of burgers, in 2018, Thee Burger Spot was voted as Tampa's finest burger restaurant.
Despite its simple interiors Veggie Thai Cafe in Largo is a treasure-trove of vegan and vegetarian dishes from Thailand. Some of the highlights of the menu here include Crispy Vegetable Rolls, Tofu Rolls, Red Curry, Basil Sauce, Panang Curry, Fried Rice and Pad Thai. You can conclude the meal with a round of desserts like Crunchy Banana Coins, Brownie and Thai Sweet Puff.