Since 1974, Mr. Dunderbaks has served some of the best European crafted beer in Tampa. The unique bar and restaurant is the perfect retreat for the entire family to enjoy delicious German fare such as Bavarian bratwurst and knackwurst, Polish kielbasa, and spicy Cajun andouille sausage. Highlight your meal with a cool, refreshing brew. Choose from over 400 bottled beers and or drafts while enjoying live German and American music on select nights. Top off the evening with dessert and a slice of authentic apple strudel for the perfect ending to a delicious German inspired meal.
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.
Located on scenic Bayshore Boulevard, Ciro's Speakeasy & Restaurant provides patrons with the best of both worlds. The fine dining experience and upscale, trendy atmosphere take you back in time to the 1920s prohibition period. Ring the doorbell for admittance then get comfortable in one of the cozy booths lining the walls. Each booth has its own pair of drapes that can be closed for privacy. The menu is diverse with selections including duck, seafood, steak and fondue creations. Ciro's is open until the early morning hours, providing patrons with the ultimate late-night dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended.
Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe offers its guests a cozy place to enjoy Southern dishes like Kansas-style barbecue, chicken and waffles and a range of burgers. The recipes are inventive and the dishes come out as flavorful, such that they are forever etched in the memory of diners. The decor consists of paintings and artwork from local talent that adds a pop of color. Evenings see crowds swaying to live artists and bands.
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.
Kaleisia Tea Lounge provides a mixture of New World teas with the ancient blends of the Orient. With over 100 loose-leaf teas to choose from, you are sure to find a tea to suit your palate. From their wall of teas, tea enthusiasts can compare different teas from around the world by touch and smell. In the lounge, enjoy assorted beverages made to order such as Thai tea, Asian Fusion smoothies and Chai Lattes. Stop by for lunch and choose from the all Vegan menu with food items such as hummus and chips, Asian noodles and avocado wraps then top off the meal with selected desserts. Kaleisia has on-going scheduled events throughout the year. - Vickie Ferguson
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.