I attended an awards banquet at The Portico and I was blown away at how spacious it was inside the…read moreevent venue. There was ample parking available in the parking lot in the rear of the event space. It was amble space in the lobby where a Photo Booth and red carpet was set up (booked separately from the event space). There was Christmas decor set up and it was perfect for the time of year. The inside looks like a grand cathedral.

This undiscovered "diamond in the rough" is 100% my jam. You should go here now!…read more Best kept secret: the breakfast burrito. Second best secret: the Cuban sandwich (on La Segunda bread). Even more important: it's a social enterprise that helps people coming back from addiction, homelessness, mental illness and the criminal justice system to find redemption and hope. The breakfast burrito is one of the best games in town. Don't miss it. I crave this! Tell Mindi the manager I said hello! She's an absolute star.

If DI sponsors it, I'd get the logo tattooed on me…read more I love this place. The happiest and most welcoming staff. They will walk you through the whole menu if you let them, also they all do a great job of getting things out fast and quick (despite having big lines at times) From food to drinks they have just about everything you can imagine. Cubans, pastries, quiches and every syrup for your coffee you could want. Also, they do jazz nights on Friday with a live band. You pair that with the 20 bottle wine dispenser, you can have yourself a night. DI coffee bar is the best. Hands down.

stopped in last Saturday and, even though it was really busy, the staff was quick and efficient…read morewith our order. We tried a banana pudding latte and a cold brew, and both were delicious and super smooth. We decided to split their Cuban sandwich, which they advertise as the "second best Cuban sandwich in Tampa," and honestly I think that's the perfect way to describe it because it was so good and absolutely lived up to the hype. The pricing felt decent for the quality and portion sizes, especially considering the location on Davis Islands, which I already love

The service and ambiance are always consistent and nice. Love the food and the drinks!read more

Great service and excellent drinks! Jason was very kind, fun to talk to, and made some damn good…read moredrinks. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend stopping by.

I've recently been stopping into the SOG Cafe and had the pleasure of meeting the team and owners,…read moreOmar and Ron. I work with a family owned restaurant supplier, so originally met them on the business side of things but I'm definitely glad I did because I got to try their Cortado!!! My new addiction! It's light enough to be smooth, but still strong enough to taste the espresso, if that makes sense. The vibe is local, cool hangout/coffee shop that makes you want to sit down and relax for a while. You can tell they care about the people and their products.

Coming from Hawaii, this felt like I was back there!!! But more personalized service…read more The food, the atmosphere! I am a fanatic of avocado toast, but their garden toast has me in a chokehold. Definitely a returning customer!!!!

After dropping my parents at Tampa Airport, I decided to stop for coffee at Dolce Cafe +…read moreMarketplace. Since it was a Sunday morning, I was able to find roadside parking near the cafe easily. As I entered, I was greeted by the server with a warm smile, and I immediately loved the ambiance of the cafe. The cafe offers a wide variety of menu options, including breakfast and lunch items along with a range of coffee choices. From the menu, I decided to order the "Hammy-Bring My Game" and a medium iced latte. The hammy was tasty, delicious, hot, and crunchy--a perfect breakfast choice. The iced latte, with less sugar, complemented the breakfast perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee and breakfast at Dolce Cafe + Marketplace. It was the perfect stop to start my day.

4.5 Great little…read morespot with good coffee, offered other options but I did t not take advantage of this, included pastries and hot sandwiches and bowls. Super nice service, took a bit longer but prefer this over a chain and believe some me were still in training. Good iced coffee- ordered with lavender. Offered a decent amount of inside seating for the space, plus floor to ceiling windows which provided a lot of light. Will try again when in town!

Corn Arepa, 4.5/5: The corn arepa was sweet and savory, topped with juicy, tender shredded beef,…read moreegg, cheese, and avocado. I was hoping the egg would be runny, but it was still delicious. It was pretty greasy, so take your time eating it or share it with a friend. Grilled Vegan Bowl, 5/5: The grilled vegan bowl was also really tasty. Everything was nicely seasoned, with cucumbers, avocado, corn, tomatoes, tofu, and pickled onions. Even the white rice had some flavor! Cold Spanish Latte, 5/5: The cold Spanish latte was also something I would get again. It tasted a bit like cinnamon, but I can't quite pinpoint the flavor. This place has super cool vibes. There were lots of Latinos, so you know it's going to have good Colombian food. Everyone was super friendly, and the owner plays One Piece. If you know, you know. The ambience was amazing. The video screens showed Osaka, Japan, which made me start missing Japan :(

Pretty Colombian Cafe…read more I was craving some pan de bono. I was pleasantly surprised with some pan de bono waffles. Also got the arepa special with shredded beef, fried egg, and avocado, super tasty. The server was nice and the experience was great overall, the only downside is the parking, they are only a few parking spaces.

Hidden coffee shop on second floor in downtown Tampa city center. I'm by here all the time and…read moredidn't know about this location. I didn't take a picture of my breakfast sandwich, but it was delicious. The aioli gave it just the right amount of kick. I was here for a FemForce shoot but will def be back.

They have the best attitude! I love getting my coffee and bagel sandwich from here. Roger is the…read moresweetest as well as all the employees. They're all so warm and welcoming. Mistakes happen and they are always so happy to correct it!

My family of four dined at Dip and Happy for breakfast. Parking was a bit challenging, but we were…read morelater told there was a lot across from the restaurant. My husband dropped us off and found a paid lot a couple of blocks away. We were greeted and seated right away. They have a to-go counter as well as ample seating. Decor is clean and simple. The menu has a lot of Middle Eastern influence. We ordered the following: Dark chocolate pistachio cappuccino Creme brulee cappuccino Iced americano x2 Chimichurri steak power bowl Shakshuka Shakshuka with steak Chicken pesto flatbread Baklava Everything came out quickly. My dark chocolate pistachio cappuccino is their version of the Dubai chocolate and it was plenty sweet but not overpowering. For my entree, I opted for the shakshuka which came with plenty of pita. It was delicious and hearty. My husband got the same thing and added steak. He, too loved it. Our kids also enjoyed their power bowl and flatbread. The baklava was a great way to end the meal.

There's only smaller tables inside so this place would be best for solo diners or small groups. The…read moremenu has a lot of options which personally was overwhelming for me, especially with limited pictures. There was only one server present during my visit so things moved a little slow. Free Wifi is available (password is on the side of the fridge). I asked about some of the menu items and the server didn't seem too knowledgeable about them. I ordered a breakfast burrito (no red pickled onions and no pickled jalapenos) and creme brulee cappuccino with soymilk. I was definitely disappointed when my cappuccino came out looking nothing like the picture. They should warn people about ordering that drink with an alternative milk because there was absolutely no caramelization in it. The chef did come out and explain that it couldn't be done because of the type of milk but offered a replacement with 2% milk which I agreed to and appreciated. The drink was aesthetically pleasing but the sharp caramelized sugar pieces made it hard to drink and did not go down my throat smoothly. The breakfast burrito was pretty disappointing. The side of beans are the same beans that they put into the burrito. I also didn't receive a side of avocado ranch as indicated in the menu description but I just let it go since the staff seemed busy enough. The burrito ended up tasting pretty dry, flavorless, and bean-y. I know I opted to leave out the pickled onions and jalapenos, but I'm not sure if that would've made the burrito much better. My experience might've been a one-off, but I appreciated the staff for doing their best. I would suggest the place trimming down their menu and drink options to make it easier on back of house staff, ensure that there's available ingredients, and make it easier for front of house staff to really know the menu when customers ask about specifics.