Best Coffee Shops

Cozy, eclectic, vintage, community-minded... these are just a few words to describe this sweet little coffee shop tucked away at its two St. Pete locations – Old Northeast neighborhood and Grand Central District. Order one of their specialty latte blends such as the Purple Haze (a blend of dark chocolate and hazelnut) and settle down in one of their mismatched chairs. Be sure to sample one of their beautiful pastries, too. Other quirky features at Black Crow Coffee include a book-lending library, community piano and guitar, and a card-catalogue system to track your orders, like an old-school version of a loyalty punch card. 

Locally famous for its toasted coconut latte, this sweet little family-run spot is located in quiet Indian Rocks Beach. You'll find plenty of excellent coffee, espresso and tea options (including a nod to Florida with an orange vanilla latte), as well as breakfast sandwiches, a yogurt and fruit parfait, and tasty sandwiches (the roasted beet sandwich with goat cheese is a standout, as is the caprese). This spot is kid-friendly, too, so order a grape Uncrustable and a juice box for your little one. Find another location, Grove Surf & Coffee, in St. Pete Beach.

Grab a seat in the garden of this popular Indian Shores spot, and sip some house-roasted organic espresso (if you’re a purist) or a flavored latte drink (Caramel Knowledge, anyone? It’s mixed with dark chocolate, caramel and vanilla). An eclectic coffeehouse located on a barrier island, Indian Shores Coffee Co. also serves homemade baked goods, sandwiches, beer and wine. 

Café Vino Tinto in downtown Safety Harbor bills itself as a “farm-to-cup” coffeehouse, serving up a wide selection of coffee drinks made with beans sourced from the café’s very own farm in Costa Rica. The breakfast-and-lunch spot features a menu of seasonal lattes and other hot and cold caffeinated delights in a laid-back and charming atmosphere. Sip your drink with a freshly made waffle or egg dish.

A block and a half west of the St. Pete Pier, uber-stylish Paradeco Coffee Roasters was named a finalist for the “Best Designed Café in the Americas" by Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in 2022. The coffee in this Instagrammable dig is sustainably sourced and house-roasted, and the menu is far from ordinary. Who’s craving an Immunity Booster Chia Seed Pudding, Kimchi Potato Hash or Vanilla Latte Overnight Oats?

You might think you're not hip enough to hang at this minimalist, black-and-white themed coffee bar in the Grand Central District of Central Ave. in St. Pete, but we're here to reassure you – you are! You'll find all your favorite espresso drinks at Bandit Coffee Co., as well as specialty imported coffee and unique techniques such as cold brew and pour-overs. Locally brewed Mother Kombucha is also on tap. 

Head over to this family-run spot in quiet Seminole and warm up your day with the House Made Dark Mocha or a Sweet and Salty Latte (the salted caramel is house made). Prefer your java cold? It's the "Ice Ice Baby" for you with vanilla bean and caramel syrup. Are you a kid at heart? Order the "Sugar Baby," a cold double espresso with lemon-lavender syrup and a gummy bear. The cafe serves breakfast items all day (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and offers some tasty sandwich options, too, like the Sugar Baby BLT with chipotle mayo and caramelized onions.

An afternoon at Patrona Coastal Café feels like you’ve put out your “do not disturb” sign and left for a true Florida vacation with its coastal vibes, waterfront views, tropical greenery, tiki huts and laid-back outdoor patio spaces. Its coffee also follows suit – featuring tropical “flavors of paradise” like Southern Pecan Paradise, Seaside Caramel and Chocolate Macadamia. If you want to take your mini-vacation home with you, Patrona also sells whole-bean bags for your at-home roasting pleasure. P.S. Don’t leave without peering over the dock to see if you can spot a playful manatee or two.

Art of the edible (and drinkable) kind is featured at Café Clementine inside the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg. The café was born from the micro-bakery Le Clementine Bakeshop, which garnered many fans at the Saturday Morning Market. Café Clementine offers indoor and outdoor seating and serves an all-day breakfast menu of seasonal treats such as housemade pumpkin seed granola with fresh fruit and a delicious egg and cheese “sammy” made on fresh sourdough and topped with aioli.

Named after a Thai form of urban transportation, Cafe Tuk Tuk in downtown St. Pete serves fresh brews from a charming coffee cart at Central Ave. and 1st Street. This European-inspired espresso cart offers a no-frills, simple menu including lattes, americanos, matcha, tea, or chai. Tuk Tuk also “pops up” in various places around town, so make sure to keep an eye out for their white and blue caffeine-on-wheels ride! Talk about grabbing a coffee “to go.”

Craft Kafe is living proof that a gluten-free bakery can entice one and all. Choose traditional baked goods, artisanal sandwiches or organic salads, and wash it all down with their selection of locally roasted coffees, loose-leaf teas and craft sodas. Indulge in these goodies at their two St. Pete locations – 200 Central Ave. and 6653 Central Ave.

The EDGE District pop-up-turned-permanent-coffee-shop is a coffee shop by day and a craft cocktail bar by night. In the daytime, Intermezzo offers popular coffee selections, as well as a few cool items, like a slow-drip cold brew, matcha latte and cold brew lemonade – all in a minimalistic, retro space with vintage decor and potted palms galore.

Kahwa’s approach to coffee won over so many locals that owners Raphael and Sarah Perrier now operate eight locations in in St. Pete. Order coffee drinks and pastries – sourced from local businesses and delivered fresh – as well as coffee by the pound. Ask your barista about the special roast of the week. It might be the Perriers' coveted mocha java blend or a single-origin selection.

If you can get a seat at the bar at Mazzaro's Italian Market, don’t ask for anything “skinny” – much of the coffee menu reads like a dessert list, and baristas tempt you with bakery samples (biscotti!) as they move through the market. If you can’t find a seat (and they are indeed hard to come by on a Saturday morning), pour yourself a cup of coffee from the self-serve carafe and stroll the market. You can always take home a pound of Mazzaro’s coffee, which is roasted daily.

Folks looking for a pick-me-up in downtown Dunedin know the place to go is Dunedin Coffee Company & Bakery. The bright, airy spot is celebrated for its all-day offerings of locally brewed coffee, housemade baked goods and breakfast fare (try a slice of the daily quiche). 

Relax under an umbrella on the sunny patio at TüKrō Coffee in Dunedin, where the coffee creations are as beautiful as the surroundings. The shop specializes in made-from-scratch items, with flavoring syrups made in-house with fresh ingredients. Fancy a snack or light breakfast? The coffee shop dishes up a selection of housemade pastries and other treats.

Whether you’re looking for something simple, like a locally roasted cup of hot coffee and a muffin, or you’re pining for something more complex, like a seasonal latte or smoothie and an empanada, you’ll find it at Clearwater’s Southie Coffee. The shop also offers vegan and gluten-free options. Be sure to pause and to take a selfie with your beverage in front of the Clearwater coffee shop’s bright garden wall.

Talk about coffee with a view! Don't miss the opportunity to sip a delicious cup of fresh coffee on the back patio,  set right on the water in Redington Shores. Gypsy Souls is a travel-inspired coffeehouse that offers a welcome place for visitors from near and far to come together. Offerings include coffee and espresso drinks made with house-roasted beans as well as teas.