This is LONG overdue!!! This coffee shop is probably one of the biggest hidden gems in Tampa and I'm honestly terrified for the day they hit Tik-Tok because they're gonna explode after that. No, but on a serious note, I do my writing at this coffee shop and have over time gotten to meet the owner and her family. Caryn & Ken, along with every single member of her staff, are absolutely amazing. They are super flexible, there are so many more options than people already realize, and it's honestly way better than any coffee I've ever had. (There's also like 100 flavors for everything? They have Irish Cream, Hawaiian Salted Caramel, and all these other insane flavors. God I love this place.) read more

I had just finished pumping gas at Costco and decided to pull up in a parking spot and search for coffee shops around me. Sips was one of the nearby spots that Yelp suggested. I believe Sips had around 5 stars and well over 100 reviews. I had to check this place out. Getting in and out of the parking lot was easy, not to mention that they have a drive-thru as well. The interior was very "homey" and clean. The two individuals who were working there at the time couldn't have been any nicer. I ordered the iced coffee and it is made using their cold brew. The iced coffee was so good that I purchased one of the cold brew growlers to take home. The iced coffee here is what iced coffee should taste like everywhere else. Overall, this place gets 5 out of 5 stars and I will be back here again. read more

Eclipse Cafe - The iced coffee (made with their cold brew) was so good that after taking one sip of it, I had to purchase a cold brew growler! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is probably the best coffee shop I have ever been to. It's not just the amazing coffee (that helps) its the fresh homemade baked goods, the options for people with dietary allergies, the colouring books for kids, or how the staff remembers you and always has a smile. When you walk into Sips you feel love. It's like walking into your favorite aunt's or grandmothers home. It is warm and inviting. It is a wonderful place to catch up on work, read a book or enjoy a coffee with a friend. I absolutely love this place! If you have not been, you are truly missing out. read more

Wow. I don't get the positive reviews. Got a burnt Lenders bagel (had to put on cream cheese myself) and a chai tea latte that was white. White because it had no damn tea in it just syrupy sweet cream. It was completely undrinkable. Wasted $6 bucks. Won't be back. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Starbucks who??? Sips is the best coffee house I have been to in Tampa Bay area in quite some time. The atmosphere is homey and charming. It is a nice change of pace from the stiff corporate coffee houses. Their brews are all smooth and the pastries absolutely mouth watering. Any time I'm in the area I make sure to stop by Sips. read more

This is a wonderful little gem of a coffee shop, nestled at the edge of a Carrollwood shopping plaza. I came here to do some studying, and found the atmosphere to be so homey and inviting - and for the size of the cafe, there's a good amount of seating options available (although I do wish there were more plugs/outlets nearby for those with laptops!) They play old-school music (think Fleetwood Mac, the Temptations, etc.), and that was a refreshing and comforting change from the usual coffeehouse playlist! I ordered a Samoa latte, which is the delicious combo of chocolate, caramel, and coconut! I later realized it was made as a hot chocolate, so I went back to the counter and asked the owner if I could pay the difference to add some espresso - without hesitating or even asking to see the receipt, she promptly added espresso in there for me FREE of charge! She was so sweet and friendly, and that gesture made me feel very welcomed - and needless to say, that espresso MADE that drink! It was tasty before, but the addition just took it over the top - I will totally be back! P.S. They also have a drive-thru, so that's a cool little perk if you're on the go! read more

Eclipse Cafe - My view from the back table - there's several more tables/chairs along the wall and beyond! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Every bit as warm and lovely as a summer day in the shade. Totally recommended, don't hesitate on lemon cake. It's not a question, it's an answer. We had to settle for sharing a lemon poppy muffin because the lemon cake was not available. If ever you chance upon a slice though, take it as a gift to yourself. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The staff here was EXTREMELY nice and welcoming. Never had service this great. The girl at the window was so sweet and patient with us. Highly recommend. read more

I got an iced caramel latte with whipped cream and it was very good, like incredibly good. The atmosphere is clean and not cookie cutter. The staff was sweet but a little immature. read more

For better or worse the coffee shop barometer is the institutionalized Starbucks. Fortunately, sips stacks up. They have the quality of drinks to survive. Beware if you are allergic to hipster because yes. They have different assorted furniture and knick-knacks. Not everything is tasteful like christmas lights or fake vines(very floridian). A young couple seemed to be having some awkward date talking about their feelings and love of music. I've built a resistance over the years. I had the turtle frap?? It has caramel pecan and chocolate etc. Not overpoweringly sweet-- just right. A pleasant surprise. I wasnt going to review from one drink, but the customer service is fantastic. On staff was a grandma and grandson duo. Really?? The grandson Connor did my order and also followed up to see if I liked it. He was very friendly and kinda adorable. This place is straight up kittens and marshmallows. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

*drum roll please* I will be the very first to confess that I am not a coffee drinker. I never got used to the taste of coffee, although I do like the smell of freshly-brewed coffee. What I do enjoy is a place to visit with friends, sip a beverage of my choosing, and relax in a comfortable "homey" environment. Sips Specialty Coffee House is just such a place, located along Gunn Highway near Citrus Park. You'll find Sips in a little strip mall out in front of Super WalMart and down the block from an Amscot financial center. It's right at the intersection of Gunn and Henderson Road. Walking in the front door I had to do a double-take because I thought that I'd stepped back into my mother's kitchen. You could smell all of the wonderful scents of baked goods, along with the flavors of coffee and toppings. There were people sitting at tables, sipping their drinks, playing cards, board games, laughing, and chattering away. The decorations were definitely right in line with what my Mom would have placed around her kitchen. I had the opportunity to meet the owners, Caryn and Ken Reed, and learn a bit about their journey from Michigan to Florida, and the idea for their coffee house which opened six months ago. Very nice, down-to-earth people who are looking to provide that comfy neighborhood gathering place for people to meet up, play a game of Jenga or chess, and do a bit of networking. Oh yes, and enjoy that coffee - hot, iced, blended, frozen - you name it. The house special is Sips Mocha which is made with white chocolate, swirls of caramel, steamed milk & espresso. They have lattes and mochas and cappuccinos and espressos, fruit smoothies, hot teas, iced teas, and your regular ol' cup o' Joe. There's also a refrigerated case with fruit juices, soda, and bottled water. They have a baked goods counter with bagels, muffins and pastries, and these AMAZING homemade dark chocolate cupcakes with Reese's cups inside. YUMMMMM!!!! For those who are on the go and don't want to climb out of your car, then Sips has a drive-up, full-service window. You can get a single-serving cup, or pick up one of their containers of coffee for the office. Now one final treat -- especially for us Yelpers. Sips happens to employ the very lovely and sweet Ms. Cece C. as a barrista, and I highly encourage you to stop in and say Hi to her. Yes, I understand, there are a lot of places where you can stop for coffee, but not many places offer this type of cozy atmosphere. It is worth the time to stop and make some new friends while enjoying a great cup of......well, I was gonna say tea, but y'all would probably like the coffee a whole lot too. read more

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First timer today after driving past numerous times. They have a substantial menu of drinks and treats. I believe Riley served me at the drive thru and her customer service was top notch. She was patient with me and helped me through my choice. She encouraged me to try the drink before driving away and would remake if it wasn't up to par. The whole experience was above and beyond. Coffee was delish too! read more

I really LOVED this place. Customer service was always on point & the old owners always made you feel like family. Since taken over a few months ago quality has gone down. I visited here a few times a week & the coffee has tasted horrible each time. I loved giving my hard earned money to a local small business instead of Starbucks, but the taste is just terrible. Stale. Cheap cups. I reached out to the owners on instagram but never received a response. read more

This is a nice little spot to relax, do some work or meet up with a friend. It's super close to my house and I have been saying I would stop in for months and finally did today. Very welcoming staff and Alot of beverage options including smoothies. I purchased a chai tea(which was actually better than Panera and Starbucks) and a bagel. I will probably return sometime in the near future to do some work and try a smoothie. read more

What a refreshing break from the world! This quaint little spot is full of love, delicious drinks and deserts. Their organic iced green tea was fresh and tasty giving me the perfect afternoon pick me up at an affordable price. The inside is small, but full of character and warmth. There is an outside patio with tables and seating available. I met Karen, Sips owner and she has an incredibly inviting personality that will take you to another place and time. A true testament to an establishment are their regulars and Sips definitely does not lack very loyal regular customers, all of whom Karen knew by name and order. So next time you're ready for a refreshing iced tea or your morning coffee pick me up, support this local business and you won't regret it! I highly recommend giving Sips a sip! read more

Eclipse Cafe - Iced green tea, better than Starbucks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Okay, I'm sitting in Sips now. I was going to give it 4 stars, but then the gentleman behind the counter suggested cupcake syrup in my coffee, and he just got the 5th star. I haven't been a coffee drinker in a while - the occasional cup every now and then, but I've switched to tea. After having cupcake syrup in my coffee, I may have to switch back. If there was one negative I would give, it would have to be the size. It isn't a big place, so if they are busy, you may have trouble finding a seat. Also, the size it does have is long (as opposed to wide), so you come in the front door where there is a lot of light, but there's only 2 or 3 tables by the front. As you head back along the wall, there is less natural light. Almost none. However, I am here on a Saturday afternoon and it is not busy. The tables and chairs are all open, and I was able to grab a comfy dinette set to plant my computer. Started with an organic english breakfast tea - two tea bags for a large that only cost about $2.00. Great size for low price. Couple hours later, I switched to a medium coffee with my cupcake syrup. Just a whole lotta liquid yummies. The staff is very friendly and they seem to know everyone. Kind of wish they were closer to downtown tampa and St. Pete than all the way up here in Carrollwood/Citrus Park, or whatever you call this area, but its nice to know they are here for the occasional time I find myself around here. Big fan of Sips. Like I said, it would be nice if it was more scenic or near the water, but what a wonderful change from the madness hell that is Starbucks. EDIT about 20 minutes later - Same gentleman just gave me an extra mug of coffee. He said he found out how long the last pot had actually been out, so he wanted to give me a fresh cup. Can't add a 6th star, but the staff here is wonderful. And now I am going to bounce off the walls. Here it comes...weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. read more

Nice place to sit and enjoy company with friends. The staff was extremely friendly. It felt very comfortable, just not a lot of seating. The tea was very good. They had a banana bread bagel that was good. They were very busy for a weekday. It was a nice cool spot on a hot day. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Didn't realize there was a rating of top places. I wonder where the list is. :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I love Sips!!! Friendly staff and great coffee- I always get the vanilla nut spice latte. Their drive through has kept me sane during this time of social isolation! read more

This coffee shop has been on my list since I started yelping. Finally today after a hard workout I thought why not try some place new since I have the time and I'm feeling pretty good. It was not a bad drive to get there from racetrack road. No traffic and it is a lot closer to Citrus Park Mall than I thought. IT HAS A DRIVE THRU! Need I say more? Lol. Okay okay. I didn't use the drive thru because I wanted to have the experience, however, I think it's pretty neat that a ma & pa shop has a drive thru like most corporate coffee shops. It makes it extremely convenient to visit the shop. On the inside, the decor was very homey, quaint, and comfy. I can see myself visiting Sips when it gets a little colder and enjoying the ambiance. It was very clean, kind of small, and the associates were very welcoming. When ordering my drink, I had a few questions since it was my first time here and the cashier took the time to explain how everything worked. I appreciated that. After finding out that they have their very own specialty drinks, they told me that I was able to custom make my own with an abundance of flavors! The variety was nice and not overwhelming. I ended up trying the Sips Mocha on ice and no whip. Did not disappoint! The location is a little out of my way but I would visit again, regardless. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Sips Mocha on ice no whip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The worst coffee I have ever had. Had to throw it in the garbage. Such a waste of money. Ordered an iced latte with soy milk and sugar. Got a black iced coffee. Asked to have soy milk added as it was super dark. Still tasted like garbage. Threw it out and got Starbucks on my way home. THE.WORST. read more

I've been coming to Sips since late last year, someone actually told me to try this coffee place and I'm so glad I did. They are incredibly close to my house, coffee is great, they are super quick and everyone that works there is very friendly. I love having this small business near my house instead of Starbucks or Dunkin. Highly recommend them if you haven't already tried Sips! read more

Wow! Great service and great coffee. Decent prices; I'm sold! The drive through window rep gave a biscuit to our dog. Super sweet. My typical Starbucks order was blown out of the park. I'm super excited because it's closeby and delicious! read more

Great coffee, the baristas are such sweethearts they make my day every time I come here. Small town coffee shop vibes!

My favorite coffee shop in Tampa. All of their flavored lattes are delicious. They also have bagels, muffins, gluten-free banana bread (pumpkin bread for today), and homemade cakes. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Honey almond soy latte & zucchini bread. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This spot has become a morning staple for me! Great coffee and great service, always a winning combo. I love coffee and so far have been making my way through their offerings with all being tasty! Standout at this time is the white chocolate mocha. Not too sweet, great coffee flavor still. The service is also friendly and quick- if you are pulling up to the drive through and there are cars ahead of you, think of your order because someone will come out to greet you and take your order so it's ready by the time you get to the window. Much appreciated in the morning en route to work! read more

Super friendly people and tasty coffee. What more can you ask from a local coffee house?

Great service! They always provide an awesome experience and amazing coffee. 10/10 recommend this cute little place.

Found this coffee shop on my way to the dentist. I wish it was closer to home in Wesley Chapel. I had the pumpkin spice latte and salted caramel bagel with cream cheese. Both were excellent. They have an extensive coffee menu but a limited food menu. Right now they have some muffins, coffee cakes, and bagels. The only room for improvement for this wonderful coffee shop would be adding some hot breakfast sandwiches to the menu. Keep up the good work! read more

Eclipse Cafe - Salted Caramel bagel and Pumpkin Spice Latte - 5 stars Excellent service! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had an amazing first and second experience. This is my new go to coffee place. Amazing coffee but even more hospitable staff. Definitely don't mess this gem if you are in the area. read more

Attentive baristas and wonderful environment. Not to mention everything served here is DELISH!! A local favorite!

Great small owner sho with attentive staff and courteous service! Go to for Citrus Park!!

Sips has great tasting drinks and prices are pretty standard. They have a good environment as well. I would choose Sips over Dunkin or Starbucks any day. read more

Eclipse Cafe - Iced salted caramel caffe mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I ordered a grande hot Sips coffee. It's probably the best coffee I've ever had in my life. Definitely beats any coffee chain like Starbucks and/or Dunkin. I definitely recommend Sips! You won't regret it. read more

We have been going here for years. Love this place. Great coffee, food and outstanding service.

Always stop here before getting my nails done and order their peanut butter cup drink. Sooo yummy. Staff is nothing short of sweet and I've tried different sweets and breads and always so yummy. I may not stop in for a few months or I may miss the owner, Caryn, I a few of a my visits but the next time I see her she immediately recognizes me. I typically do drive thru or to go but the inside is so cozy and they have high chairs for kids with coloring books. It's like going to grandmas house-in a good way! read more

I came in here to study with a friend and I am pretty impressed with the service that is offered here. The people working were always willing to go farther and help their customers out. Also, they would consistently check up on me to make sure if I needed anything and even offered a cup of water. While I was there, I saw a big dog come and the workers even went outside and catered to the dog by bringing out a doggy bowl with water and you can tell the dog was really happy he got treated so well too. Happy dog, happy owner. They also have a drive thru so people were always going by and they were making their orders fresh too. Nice to see this business do well and rated so well. read more

Fantastic coffee! The staff are extremely friendly and if you bring your pups they give them a free treat. Their seasonal pumpkin spice latte is on-par with Starbucks (and dare I say, maybe a little bit tastier?). I'm excited to try out a few more of their menu items. Highly recommend! read more

Let me tell you, Sips Specialty Coffee House is actually rather darn cool. Was actually surprised with the area where this is located. Every thing was fresh, flavorful, and really yummy. The staff was attentive, professional and experienced. Overall it was a great experience, if I'm in the area again I'd definitely go back. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite coffee shops! They have unique blends I haven't seen anywhere else. I really love the peanut butter mocha. The workers there are also super nice! read more

I absolutely love this place! They have so many different kinds of coffee and tea drinks to choose from and most importantly the vibe is nothing but pure positive energy! The staff is so friendly and the owners are amazing people! It's literally like Cheers, but it's a coffee shop instead of a bar! Even the customers are super friendly! I just love this place! read more