The Stumptown of Tampa perhaps? The vibes are similar, though I can't vouch for the coffee. Mango iced tea was a little sweet for me but the chocolate orange loaf was amazing. Will try the actual coffee next time! read more

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I am going to give Buddy Brew the best compliment I can for a coffee shop: it reminds me of Peet's. Peet's out of Oakand has a rich history in the coffee shop industry and Buddy Brew is the best version of it. If you want syrupy sweet, they will do it for you, but if you want to taste the coffee, that is where Buddy Brew shines. Also, they put the right people in the right place. Cashier was engaging and friendly, the barista was a machine producing pure deliciousness. Location in Hyde Park was packed, but i have waited far longer at the business from Seattle when they have half the crowd. Buddy Brew is probably the best if the local multi-location coffee shops in my opinion. Far better than the bitter burnt coffee of the mega chain. Reminded me of the super smooth coffee i had in the Dominican Republic. read more

Buddy Brew has become a Tampa staple over the years, with multiple locations throughout the area. This Hyde Park location is usually busy, but they move orders quickly. They offer a wide variety of drinks, including lattes, cold brew, espresso, matcha, and more. Seating is limited to just a few tables, and I wouldn't recommend this spot for hanging out, working, or studying since it gets loud with the volume of people coming through. Street parking is very limited, but Hyde Park does have two free parking garages you can use and it's just a bit of a walk over read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Menu - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Highly recommend checking out if you're in Hyde Park. Lots of fun baristas, great home made pastries, and they make their own syrups too. Super chill and clean! read more

We love buddy brew. The crew at hyde park are always friendly and they make an awesome cappuccino! I like their outside seating to keep up with the hyde park goings on! read more

Went on a Thursday afternoon to get some work done and there was plenty of others too! There is not a lot of seating, but we did not have any issues with this. I tried the carrot cake latte as part of the their seasonal menu and I am upset I did not come sooner!! It was INCREDIBLE! I can't wait for it to come back on the menu!! read more

The iced pumpkin latte with oat milk iced is what I enjoyed on this visit. The latte was so good. The service was even better. Love the ambiance here, could hang out for hours enjoying tasty treats. read more

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Needed an afternoon pick-me-up while waiting for an appointment so decided to check out Buddy Brew. The space is bright, open, and has nice decor. The shop was buzzing and had a short line to order. The staff was pleasant and helpful. I ordered my go-to, an oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon powder. And since it was a nice warm say, I opted for iced. It was smooth, delicious, and just what I needed to get me through the day! read more

Absolutely loved Buddy Brew! We ordered two coffees. I typically like iced coffee that's on the sweeter side and tend to ask baristas what they recommend for me at different coffee shops I visit and go from there. I did this at Buddy Brew and he recommend some sort of shaken expresso with cold foam and it was incredible! Not only was the service great but it was SO quick. Barely took 3 minutes and coffee were ready. The ambiance was also so cute. Their menu is straightforward and though we were just picking up, it seems like a good spot to get work done too. I will say, It was very busy - there were no tables available. Seems to be a popular spot, but they live up to the hype! Highly recommend and if I'm in the area, will be returning. read more

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Ordered the basics (iced coffee and iced latte) to see if they could make those well. The latte came out quick but the iced coffee took a long time. The latte was a bit heavy on the milk so the coffee flavor was subdued but on the other hand the latte wasn't super sweet, which was good. Iced coffee wasn't bad. Ambiance is what you would expect for a coffee shop. It was busy. Dogs are allowed. read more

This location has become my second home. Always great people, baristas are spectacular and the Village has such a good vibe. Latte/iced cappuccino & the BLT are good and my go-to's here. Food & Coffee Score 7/10. 10/10 would be if they offered better tea selection and actually had temp control over their tea brewing + if they had an acai bowl or warm oats for breaky, the avocado toast is good but overpriced imho. Vibe Score 10/10 at least for me, partially because of the village itself. read more

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Super friendly service even in the busiest of times. If you're in a hurry this isn't your spot, but if you're ok during peak morning times standing outside where the line begins, the coffee is tasty and you may even get the chance to pet a puppy ! read more

First time trying this Buddy Brew location and I decided to get their new Banana Split Iced Latte. I stopped by on a weekday around 10 am and it was very busy. Only one person taking orders and one person making them so it took around 15 minutes to receive my drink. The drink itself was not my favorite - the banana cold foam tasted very artificial and the coffee tasted watered down. There is not much seating inside and everything felt crammed. I didn't really have a great experience at this location so I don't see myself returning. I would recommend doing a mobile order if you decide to stop by to avoid waiting long. read more

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Buddy Brew - Hyde Park did not disappoint! Goal was to get a good coffee and a bite to eat and it was a huge success. Americano was great, piping hot. The honey lavender flat white was very tasty. We both had the Hyde Park breakfast sandwich, with egg, cheese, onion and roasted peppers on ciabatta. Sandwich was delicious. Serious was outstanding. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Hyde Park Breakfast Sandwich. Americano, Honey Lavender Flat White and Iced Vanilla Latte. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped by Buddy Brew while I had some work to do for a couple of hours between meetings and dinner at Meat Market! It was lovely. The baristas were so friendly. I love the location, perfectly nestled in Hyde Park. There is sparse seating inside and outside, but if you find a good spot, you'll be set. There were outlets to plug in my laptop. I tried the earth day matcha which was delightful! I typically prefer sweeter matcha lattes but this was a great shakeup. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Earth day Matcha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

As a non-coffee drinker, it can sometimes be hard to find a drink at a local coffee shop that is fun, caffeinated, and-most importantly-tasty. While I enjoy simple drinks like iced green teas or iced black tea lemonades, I was pleasantly surprised to find a unique drink option at Buddy Brew. I ordered the Samantha's skyway sunset, which is a yummy combination of lemonade, raspberry, sparkling water, and butterfly pea flower tea. I loved that this drink had some carbonation, while still tasting sweet. The drink itself is so pretty, as it is two different colors. I do recommend stirring the drink to ensure all the flavors are mixed together since the top is mostly sparkling water (but, don't worry the drink is still a dazzling color!) This drink paired great with taking a walk on Bayshore. read more

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Delicious craft drinks to walk Hyde park and bayshore with. The specialty Earth Day drink was not only beautiful, it was very tasty with a strong matcha flavor and a slight sweetness. For my tastes, I like to taste the match and have a sweet-leaning drink. The drink was wonderful for me. Buddy Brew is also consistent with their coffee cups. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - cappuccino and Earth Day Matcha Latte with whole milk and sugar free vanilla sweetener - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was excited to try this place, it seemed really cute, the line was out the door.. got an iced vanilla latte it was NOT drinkable. Had a burnt tasted and watery.. I was beyond disappointed. I wished I would've gone back for a refund. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Iced vanilla latte, terrible unfortunately. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

On a beautiful sunny Sunday morning we were in the mood for a coffee and some breakfast bites. The place was packed but everything ran smoothly placing and getting orders. We had a coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Though it was packed we found open seats right away. The coffee was just right, the food was fresh, hot, and delicious. We were even greeted by a friendly pup saying hi in the dog friendly environment. It was my first time there. Great experience. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Egg, bacon, ham, and cheese on cracked wheat. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cool space. Quick service. Was not impressed by the drink. First visit so I should try their regular coffee drinks and why three stars instead of two. I also got it to go and should have tasted before I had gotten in the car and driven off. The drink sounded refreshing and I have had something similar at other shops but this was almost undrinkable. The cardamom flavor was non-existent and the tonic was way bitter and the espresso over extracted / bitter. The tonic should help balance out the acidity in the coffee but it was just a bitter bomb. Lots of people seem to enjoy this place so weigh my bad experience with a grain of salt. If there is a next time for me I will avoid anything that says "special" read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Cardamom Crush - Espresso Tonic - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Buddy Brew is a serious roastery, and the quality of the bean shines through in their simpler pours, though their signature drinks are the local favorites. The outdoor seating is perfect for your furry friends (the brand is even named after the founders' Golden Retriever, Buddy!). Expect a line on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The baristas are efficient, but the popularity is undeniable. read more

I like buddy brew's coffee alone, I tend to buy their old Florida blend at th Supermarket but was disappointed on my visit to this location. Very uninterested staff, over priced food, and also the food was just a let down. read more

One of my favorite places to grab a latte in Tampa Bay! I have fond memories of going to the Buddy brew in downtown tampa while I was an intern. They make their own syrups, my favorites are lavender and pumpkin spice. I wish their food options were more tasty, but I'm giving it 5 stars since it never disappoints on its main item, the coffee! read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Iced latte and breakfast sandwich - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I love Buddy Brew - not a fan of their Matcha. I didn't want a coffee so I decided to go with tea today. I confirmed their Matcha is unsweetened, simply just the Matcha and ordered that. I watched the barista who made my drink squeeze a dull green substance into a cup and added ice/water. It didn't taste good and I ended up not drinking much of it at all. High quality Matcha is generally briiiiight green, and I think this may just be a less-than quality of tea. That combined with the fact it's pre-mixed, maybe impacted the taste? Buddy Brew does food and coffee VERY well and I'm definitely a huge fan so not a huge deal, I just won't order the Matcha again. My dad loved his Nitro Cold Brew and it was a beautiful day outside in Hyde Park Village, and I honestly do love this location very much. read more

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They had iced pour overs which I had never seen or had before, so I tried that. So good! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and walked me through the roasts and the location and flavor profile of each roast. It was amazing. I'm not a huge fan of iced coffee unless I make it myself, but this was the best iced coffee I've ever had. Perfectly balanced and delicious. It was also just a super cute coffee shop, and it's a lil local chain in Tampa. I did go back and try a hot pour over, which was just as impressive. read more

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So, I typically like to visit coffee shops in whatever city I'm in. Recently I was in Tampa visiting my brother and I wanted to have some coffee by Hyde Park. I walked into buddy brew and craved some matcha. I was with some fellow friends and one of them got a matcha and the other an affogato. I try to avoid certain ingredients in food because my body just can't tolerate it. When asking the cashier to see the ingredients. Long story short the cashier Faith had a rude face. My friends name was Hispanic and when asked to put that name as the order she asked the orthography of it which is weird being that it was 2 syllables. I ended up throwing the $6 matcha away because it sucked and the after taste was weird. (Also, they got my order wrong but offered to remake it. However, I declined the offer because the vibe was awful and I just wanted to leave). Don't come here for a nice time or nice beverage. Do NOT recommend. read more

I absolutely love this place. Amazing drinks and the staff were very nice. The look of this places, just adorable I love how they have a bunch of options for drinks and you can add your own stuff to them. I got the Matcha latte with vanilla syrup and it was amazing. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Amazing coffee I would definitely go again! The location is beautiful and has such a nice atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and enjoy your drink. The service was also very fast, and the staff were extremely polite and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, it was a great spot with delicious coffee, a lovely setting, and excellent customer service. I would highly recommend it and look forward to visiting again! read more

Haven't had Buddy Brew in quite some time, but was looking for some holiday vibes where I could sit and work on Christmas Eve. Location: - This location is great if you want to stroll around a little, grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, etc. If you're looking for a quiet spot to do work, bring headphones. Because this location is in the middle of Hyde Park Village, it's busy! Service: - The service was great. Staff and friendly and given how busy this location is, I got my drink quickly. Coffee: - I ordered a hot lavender latte. The flavor was delicious. The latte was well made and not incredible hot where you have to wait forever to drink it. Overall, nice spot, would come back. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Lavender latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Delicious coffee, the espresso is good I would stick to normal drinks the specialty coffee was way too sweet for me

They had this ube muffin that was outstanding, unfortunately only a limited time item but I'm hoping they bring it back. read more

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I'm not sure that it's the best thing when a dog sits on the tables people eat that it's been over 25 minutes and the people behind the counter have not said anything to the owner of the animal at what point does a person feel entitled as opposed to wrong? read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - When you go to a coffee shop restaurant the first thing you want to see is a dog sitting on the table. It's not cute. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Coffee was milky, lacked true coffee flavor. Ontop of that manager or staff rushed women out of the bathroom they were ACTIVELY using and timed them because the shop closed at noon whilst there was a lobby full of clients. Pure disrespect. read more

We came in for espresso, and it was good, basically what we expected. We received fast service. Free cold ice water at the station was appreciated on a hot day. I didn't see anything gluten-free on their menu, so I didn't tey any food, but I provided a photo for those interested. read more

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This was my first time at a Buddy Brew and it was ok. My cousin and I met dor breakfast and this is close to where she lives and where kI had to be later that day. I was deciding between quiche and a sandwich and went with the quiche because it sounded good. It was just ok. Mostly crust, good crust but still, I could hardly taste the eggs much less the leeks and other ingredients that made me order it. My cousin's BLT looked much better. As for coffee, I ordered an iced pumpkin spice latte. Call me basic if you must but I freaking love pumpkin and all things fall. Anyway, could hardly taste the pumpkin or spice. I am kind of a coffee junky who gets coffee at the big chains, local chains and small mom and pop places and I make iced coffee at home with flavored creamer as well so to me, the coffee was the most important thing. Again, it was ok. read more

Buddy Brew - Hyde Park - Quiche. Side of chips or orange slices - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I really wanted to like Buddy Brew. I gave them three chances--three!--because I heard they had a new smoothie on the menu and I was genuinely excited to try it. Spoiler alert: disappointment has never tasted so bland. Trip 1: I walk in, ask for the smoothie. The barista looks at me like I just asked them to churn butter by hand. "We're not doing those right now." No explanation. Just vibes and laziness. Trip 2: I think, okay, maybe it was a fluke. Maybe they were short-staffed. I go back. Same energy, same "we're not making them today." At this point I'm convinced they printed the smoothie menu for decoration. Trip 3: I go back one last time. Victory! They actually make it. But I wish they hadn't. What I got was... juice. Watery, flavorless, sad juice pretending to be a smoothie. No texture, no blend, just straight-up liquid regret in a cup. I've had more satisfying drinks from gas stations. And here's the kicker--it was $15. FIFTEEN. DOLLARS. For vibes, attitude, and a cup of sadness. Do yourself a favor and walk literally a few blocks down to the other location. At least they act like they want to be there. Buddy Brew? More like Barely Try Brew. read more

When I first moved to Tampa, I'm not sure I understood the hype behind Buddy Brew... but now that I've gone a few times, I can whole heartedly say that I have joined the cult and am ADDICTED. I love it so much! They are SO consistent, no matter which location you go to (and they are all cute cafes with good parking options and great service with fantastic baristas). I love love love the taste of their espresso. And they make my favorite drink perfect each time (highly recommend iced vanilla with oat milk, half sweetened). Also love coming here for a nice ambience to study in. read more

BEST BLT I'VE EVER TRIED HANDS DOWN! I was visiting Tampa and decided to stop at a coffee shop for breakfast. Buddy Brew is next to many restaurants and shopping center where you can easily find parking in the garage. Everyone at the shop was so kind and attentive to what we needed. I went on a Tuesday morning and it was pretty busy which means so many people love it there! There isn't that much seating inside so a lot of people took their orders to go. It has a small, quiet vibe to it and the food/ drinks are delightful. read more

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Five stars all the way. Friendly service, good vibes and great coffee. I rarely get coffee these days but I was running errands in Hyde park and decided to treat myself to cappuccino. It was reallyyy delicious! read more

Devin made the most beautiful heart latte for me on this special Valentine's Day!!! Everyone here is so incredibly friendly and the coffee is superb! Love this place. read more