This is my favorite coffee shop in the Tampa Bay area. Upon entering this beautiful establishment,…read moreI immediately started reminiscing on my time in Dubai, Turkey, and other Middle Eastern countries. The taste of the coffee is similar to Turkish or Greek. It's stronger and much more tasteful. Unlike those other coffees, this coffee is naturally flavored. This is probably the best $5 cup of coffee in all of FL. The lady in front of me placed a double order of the food (see picture titled "mini blessing). It was delicious.

The staff were kind and there was a calm clean atmosphere. Great place to meet friends. Loved my…read moreBanana Bread Latte. Was smooth and not too sweet. The chocolate cake was good as well, just slightly oversweet. However, my friend ordered the pistachio ricotta cake and it was delicious. Over a beautiful place with tasty drinks.

This continues to be a post from our 3 day foodie excursion in Tampa, Fl…read more This place was busy!! So many good treats and helpful counter service.. you just pick what you want! Arabic themed desserts, candy and goodies await. I wanted to try it all!!

My wife wanted to come this place due to the viral Video of…read morethe fresh almonds. We've never tasted fresh almonds before. The place is full of desserts by pound. Great variety of Turkish delights and middle eastern goodies. The guy was very helpful in explaining the different fruits etc. we got some fresh almonds as this was the primary reason we drove here. They were good and fresh. 3 stars because they were very price and found out later that they were selling fresh almonds down the street for a fraction of their price. Great store to visit for desserts but for the almonds - I suggest you shop around first.

Pros: Great and…read moreprompt service by Bella Clean and spacious interior and large covered patio. I'm guessing the owner was being ironic with the "cozy" name lol. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and a cafe con leche. Cafe: Strong but very good taste! Very similar to La segunda Kennedy. 9/10 Cuban: Nicely toasted with thick cut pickles. Great amount of roasted pork and fresh ham. One of the best I've ever had and definitely the best in the USF/north Tampa area! 9/10 Open Sundays but closed M/Tues No complaints! I think I'll try it for breakfast next time since I usually don't like having coffee after noon.

Overall, barely OK. Probably will improve with time. Went for lunch at 1230pm on a Sunday. Staff…read morewas overwhelmed and yelling at each other. Despite this, they were friendly to us. Tables weren't being cleaned. Was told a 15-20 minute wait for a table...was more like 40 minutes. Got coffee while we waited. Again, took like 15 minutes, but was very good. When ordering, was told they had no pork, which goes on their Cuban Sandwich, the "award winning" sandwich they are known for. Not sure how this happens when it's your "thing". Took over an hour to get food. The side salad was not good. It had lettuce, a few shaved carrots, and that it. The burger and chicken cordon bleu sandwich were good. Place will be good once they get their act together.

Delicious flavors for milk tea and fruit tea alike! Lots of varieties and my kids love it!…read more Great option for boba if you're in temple terrace! Very chewy and fresh!

Got the ube taro milk tea and was very happy that I could taste both the ube and taro! With some…read moreother places, often times you can't taste either or it tastes inauthentic, so was happy to find that it was true to its description. I also liked that it was dairy free. Naga Tea in general has a great variety of options on their menu, they even sell a few sweets to go along with your drink! It's a go-to spot for whenever I'm craving boba late at night or whenever I need a good study spot.

Finally! A cozy cafe with an ambience like no other place in Tampa! I was so excited to try out…read moretheir coffee. They have unique flavors and blends that are absolutely delicious. The cafe itself was easy to find. Parking lot is large and easy to find. As soon as I walked in, you can sense a feeling of calmness and peace. They played classical piano instrumentals and it honestly gave me the best experience. This says a lot about a place because it's not just good coffee it's also having a quiet clean cafe that's good on the eye. And the music ?- YES ! Now the coffee. I can simply say after traveling all over the world and being incredibly picky with my coffee, Lunar coffee is 10/10 and rated the BEST in Tampa. My go to spot now.

I made two mistakes while I was at this super chill spot in my old stomping grounds of Temple…read moreTerrace: 1) I didn't check the seasonal offerings before I ordered (and the menu was right there!) and 2) I took my chai tea latte to go. I should have stayed... and soaked up the zen vibes. But I had errands to run, for my third and final Christmas party (I know, in mid January) (!), so I dashed. But this just means I have to go back. Lunar Coffee is in the end unit of a two story building, with a big gorgeous tree out front. It's shady and peaceful- you forget busy 56th Street is right out there. There's a private parking lot with lots of spaces. It's a little tight-and there are lots of businesses that share that lot. Don't let it scare you off. It's worth it. The shop is so clean-with lots of table seating and some high counter seating at the front. There was soothing music on when I was there, on a cool Thursday morning. There were lots of customers but it didn't seem frantic or hectic. It's like everyone just leaves their stress at the door. You feel it sort of roll right off you. I had the most pleasant gal take my order. She was very sweet. I should have asked her more questions about the treats I saw in the glass case and about the menu. I should have taken more time. Now I know better. There's a lot to like here-and I'll be back to enjoy it.

The best Kavatender in the Tampa Bay area, Rick, aka. The Big Dipper , makes the best Lemon…read moreLavender Kratom elixirscost me around 2 $15-$20 definitely worth it because they are so . Great atmosphere, cool sober people to meet, chill solo, or with a group. Look for C.J. at the bar playing his mobile pool game. Cool place

This is how much I treasure Mariam & Insomnia on N 56th Street in Temple Terrace…read more The first five new customers to visit Mariam between noon and 6 pm will receive a free beverage of their choice. Just ask Mariam to put your bev on my tab, George Fleming. The secret password is "Arabic James Bond." Don't be shy. Mariam is a lovely person. You have until Sunday, March 30th. Enjoy.

Alright y'all, here we go with another episode of Just How Food Goes…read more Today I tried a pastry spot that's been going viral on TikTok -- Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. -- and I had to see for myself what the hype was about. I hadn't seen it before, hadn't heard much locally, so I went in curious and open-minded. First impression? The place is beautiful. Clean, cozy, and so inviting -- instantly calming when you walk in. The staff was genuinely kind and took time to tell me what's available, what they recommend, and what they love. I always appreciate that kind of energy. Now let's talk food I tried the pistachio cheesecake and a chocolate pastry cup -- and both were a straight 10/10. Pistachio Cheesecake: Smooth, rich, and balanced perfectly. It travels well, so you can take it home without it losing its magic. Chocolate Pastry Cup: SO good -- but heads up, eat this one there. It starts to melt fast, and you'll want every bite fresh. But here's what really mattered to me: the space. They have different seating options -- from cozy chairs to more open tables -- which makes it great if you have mobility needs, want comfort, or just need a place where you can relax and not feel rushed. It felt welcoming for everyone -- and that is worth celebrating. From atmosphere to service to flavor, this place earned a 10/10, and I'll absolutely be back. That's Just How Food Goes

Love Yemeni coffee and tea…read more When I found out they have a store in Tampa. It was on our bookmarked of places to have a snack. Coffee and tea are amazing with the pastries and milk cakes. Place is nice - having both indoor and outdoor seating We went around lunch and place was busy - many are college students studying Must try their honeycomb and rose milk cake. Also got some to go for the airport - pistachio ricotta cheesecake and their spring addition- banana crunch matcha. So good. Will definitely come back when we are in town.

This is seriously cute, charming, fun coffee shop. Its interior is cozy cafe esque but with a cute…read morecolorful modern twist! There are a ton of baked goods that smell SO good, I unfortunately did not order food, but next time I sure will! The service here is awesome, Cameron is a sweetheart and really funny and fun to talk to. If you need suggestions Cameron is more than willing to help there. For my coffee I got the specialty spring break in Tokyo, iced which was a nice light refreshing drink that I thoroughly enjoyed but the menu has a lot of options which makes it really hard to pick. The boutique items while few are super cute, from clothes to cat clips, pins, stickers and jewelry, definitely a lot of fun to dig through. For seating they have a good amount of seating, but the place does get filled up quick. There is also very little parking right infront but there is overflow parking in the lot next door. Too bad this cute little gem is so far away from me, if it were closer, this would definitely be a go to spot for me!

Nestled under some tall trees, sits this cute, cozy, quirky, quaint, upbeat little coffee and tea…read morehouse. You'd never guess busy Fowler Avenue and all those shiny new businesses are just steps away. This is free-spirited, relaxing and zen. You can study here, chill-out and reset. It's colorful and very sunny, but it would also be the snuggliest place to sit while it's raining and just sip away and read. There are so many drink and food options here. I had the pistachio matcha with strawberry cold foam and a spinach/feta pastry. Both were good choices. You can order at the register or from a QR code and they'll call you to come get it. It's so casual and laid back. This adorable hangout would melt away any work frazzles I could possible walk in with. I love the low ceilings and the vintage hardwood floors and the slouchy couch and the eastern light streaming in the front window of this older, repurposed home. There's original artwork everywhere, including the ceiling (some of it's for sale). There's also a rack of clothing items, jewelry, scrunchies and other items for sale. I love the eclectic vibe-and the guitar propped up by the front window. Phoebe could definitely sing "Smelly Cat" here. Heck, they're so welcoming here, Ross could probably set up his keyboard and share "the sound." They DO have live music here-and a side patio. There's some parking up front and extra parking in back. And the service is friendly. I'm so glad I found this spot. I'll be back to try the apple fritter croissant and soak up more relaxation. Happy days from Felicitous!

Very amazing coffee, 10/10. Give Cyrene Amer Mahrouq a raise of over 120%. The service she gave me…read morewas an absolute 10/10. The Coffee Shop itself is nice too, but she really deserves a raise, really nice staff and A-M-A-Z-I-N-G coffee when i was in Town, definitely looking for more coffee shops and delis like this next time i visit the states!

Somewhat not what I was looking for, as I was simply hoping for a coffee shop that could do quality…read moreTurkish tea or coffee--which they certain can do both here, but I was not seeking a room filled with hookah smoke. But that's fine, a lot of people apparently are seeking such and that's exactly what you get here: a sizable space that could easily be small restaurant but as they have it is one large room with plenty of space to sit at a table, smoke a hookah, play cards, drink Turkish coffee or tea, and gossip far into the small hours of the night. There is space to sit on a patio in front of the coffeehouse as well on nice, pleasant, nights. This is a real, bona fide, Middle Eastern-style coffeehouse. It is where men--and yes, mostly men--gather from the early evening into the wee hours to meet with friends, smoke, and play cards. The dark Turkish coffee and tea fuels these deep into the night card games. When I was here it was mostly middle-aged men--a lot of them taxi drivers I have to presume because numerous taxi cabs were parked in the parking lot. Some college-aged dudes, too. But everyone was drinking coffee, smoking hookah, and playing cards. It's brightly-lit so that you can see your cards and not like an Americanized hookah bar designed to be part of a varied night of bar-hopping. No, not at all. This is a place to come for a good portion of the night and you'll find establishments like this all over the Middle East, Turkey, and Maghreb. With some variation, you'll find them in Iraq, Iran, and Eastern Europe, too. But again: this is the real deal. They had Warda on the stereo. Nearly everyone was speaking Arabic. I don't smoke, but I do appreciate the culture of this place and am glad it's here. I don't think they serve food however I saw people bringing food in from Green Land Restaurant next door, which I think is owned by the same folks, and that seemed fine.

The baristas as so so sweet and the coffee is SO good! I'm an avid Starbucks consumer, but I think…read moreFoxtail is my new go-to spot. I also love that they have so many syrup options, specifically more than just one sugar-free syrup!!

This is the yummiest coffee shop near USF, I would suggest this spot for a quick pick me up or good…read morestudy spot!