Stumbled upon this coffee shop while I was in downtown St Pete and decided to check it out. It is located in the lobby of the Cordova Inn. The ambience and space is beautifully decorated and had a very welcoming feel. I sat outside on the porch to sip my coffee and it was a very cozy and chill vibe. I believe this is technically a cocktail bar but there were plenty of coffee items to choose from (and of course alcoholic beverages). I chose the "snickerdoodle latte" from the seasonal coffee menu. The price was very reasonable for a latte. The barista serving me was very nice and didn't take long to receive my drink. The coffee itself was just okay - the flavor was not to my liking. However, I will be going back to try the other coffee options they have as well as trying their bar menu at some point. read more

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GREAT prices for the good beverage selection they offer. Service was also very friendly and swift. I ordered a Snickerdoodle latte that was tasty and a great size [16 oz. for $5!] Came around lunch time on a Monday and some renovations were taking place inside though, so keep that in mind if you're thinking on coming here to work [outdoor seating would be best, then]. Beautiful venue too - would love to go back for a wine and charcuterie date or girls night! I'm sure any construction work would be wrapped up for the day by then too. read more

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Beautiful coffee/cocktail bar located inside of the Cordova Inn. They have many coffee options and tea as well. Service is usually quick and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. I got the double shot of espresso and it was good. I have also tried the raspberry tea and it was OK. read more

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I used to come here all the time when I first moved to St. Pete - not sure how (or why) it fell off my radar, but I'm glad I came back. The vibe is still great, and the coffee might be even better than I remember. I ordered a vanilla latte and it was hot, hot, hot (in the best way). The vanilla was flavorful without being too sweet - just right. Prices are super reasonable, especially for the quality. Service was quick, which made the experience even better. Only minor downsides: they were out of lids, and they don't offer non-fat milk. Not a deal breaker, just something to note. Overall, still a solid spot and definitely back in my regular rotation! read more

Service can be slow, don't go if you're in a rush. this is the kind of place you stop in and chill for a while. I look forward to taking coffee meetings here in the future. They have a great library/sitting room that can be nice to work or chat with a friend in. read more

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I don't drink but I love having a coffee option that's open a bit later in the evening with a cozy area to hang out for a bit. I have stopped into the Scott a few times now, always in the evening, so I could basically exist in a lounge type space with other adults and not feel weird about ordering something that isn't alcohol. It's about a 50-50 shot of other patrons being chatty and friendly or just existing in their own world. There's usually a mix of locals and out of town visitors, and I'm not sure if I would have expected that in a boutique hotel's lobby bar. I have ordered hot espresso-based drinks and iced drinks and it's always good. You won't have a huge selection of drinks and flavors like a normal coffee shop, but it works perfectly well for this coffee and booze combination bar. The bartenders are always very polite and nice, very quick to offer up suggestions if you ask. 10/10 ambiance but the parking situation can be a bit messy. I usually end up parking a couple blocks away and meandering over because the paid lot adjacent to it is one of those 717 ones (super predatory). read more

I love this little place! It's great before or after the Green Light flicks. We had some delicious mocktail and cocktails at the Scott and we even got complementary nuts! Such a nice place, inspired drinks and great bartender. read more

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Perfect espresso martinis (fresh espresso because it's a coffee bar during the day)!! They also have a good variety of spritzes, and pricing is super reasonable for downtown!! Such a cute vibe inside, plenty of places to sit inside & out on the patio as well. Will definitely be back. read more

The Scott - Hugo spritz, aperol spritz, and passion fruit spritz! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Lovely, cozy space with comfortable seats inside and outside. Price is rather high (~$15 not including tip) but when you want a little 'sumthin' from the bar in your coffee then that's probably about 'right' for this area. We tried two different coffee cocktails and they were expertly crafted and delicious. The Barista was friendly too (always a plus). read more

I think I'm in love, and nothing makes me happier than finding a good coffee spot! (truth). Also, I've considered asking the batista there to be my new best friend. Yeah, the coffee is just that good. It's not your average coffee, its got a nice creamy flavor, which beautiful bubbly subtle froth, silky smooth coffee flavor in every sip and last but not least, a subtle hint and finishing touch of orgeat and rose, with beautiful petals delicately placed on top (mine was an oatmilk orgeat rose latte). This is not just a coffee. It's a labor of love. My friend ordered a chai latte (her favorite thing), and her being the Chai latte queen gave her seal of approval! The service is fantastic. The batista is not only lovely, friendly, and attentive but you can tell she's knowledgeable and confident in her suggestions. The decor is very classy and elegant, the library section could be my office and id never leave (I'm sure the staff wouldn't appreciate that heh). The couches and there are quite a few, very comfy. Great spot to sit, sip, chat and relax! read more

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Got a matcha and a cold brew here and both were so good! It was such a cute place to grab coffee and a good location!

The bartender lacked basic hospitality skills, including acknowledging guests, offering a greeting, and initiating service in a professional manner. read more

We love a solid espresso martini and wow this was it! I think we had one for breakfast, one as a snack and one right before bed. Haha it was that good. Also, this spot is really cute, located in a boutique hotel. You can sit inside in the lobby or outside on the porch. Very nice spot for a quick drink. read more

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Coffee was fantastic. Love the historic feel you get when you are inside. Espresso martinis a must here

The pastries are decadent and paired with such a nice vibe!! Love the Scott. Service was great too read more

The Scott - French toast latte and blueberry coffee cake - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Wonderfully chill but elegant cafe inside of the Cordova Inn downtown. I spent a couple hours working on my computer there on a Monday morning. Very quiet atmosphere with the occasional person being checked with the concierge. I enjoyed a latte and also a Gouda sandwich. The latte was quality. The sandwich was very simple. Came with some fruit on the side. Would've liked a back on my stool while sitting at the window but still enjoyed myself while working. read more

The Scott - Gouda ham sandwich and fruit - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Super cute coffee/tea/pastry shop in DTSP at The Cordova Inn. It becomes a cocktail bar at night. They have a nice shaded porch to sit on that includes rocking chairs, tables & chairs. The menu is limited and from a local baker and not baked onsite, but our items were very fresh. We split a vanilla cream cruffin which was tasty, not a traditional cruffin. It was the same puff pastry as the quiche and ham/cheese pocket. The quiche is custardy and vegetarian. A cute place that is worth a visit. Enjoy! read more

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This is one of the only other places I've been gate keeping for a little while. The Scott is one of my favorite hotel bars in st Pete. It's a small bar that only seats like 15-20 people inside the Cordova inn and I haven't been since they started renovations so some photos may be out of date. But I absolutely love the vibes in here of a boutique hotel bar with an interesting menu. They deck it out for Xmas as a winter wonder land. Favorite drink by far is The Scott which is a take on an old fashion. The Cynar sour is interesting and showcases Cynar which is an artichoke aperitif. Also making a killer Negroni and bees knees. Really love this place and 5/5 would recommend to a friends! Can't wait to see if when the remodel is done! read more

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Loved this quaint cozy bar tucked away from the hustle and bustle of busy streets. Stepping into the "parlor" of the Cordova and being greeted by the bartender was awesome! Asking if he had a particular type of alcohol and him knowing what we were asking for was perfect! He mixed up a fantastic drink and knew what he was doing which can sometimes be hard to find. This place was superb with the history, atmosphere and service! Thanks to Eli for being a great host! read more

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Cozy atmosphere with charming staff. Great drinks done professionally. Enjoyed learning about the history of the hotel. Recommended! read more

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Adorable coffee and cocktails spot inside the historic Cordova inn. The hotel overall is thriving after the low income apartments that used to sit alongside it were sadly demolished. The small bar in front serves espresso drinks and their nightly cocktail menu has some more sophisticated choices, including my favorite-the French 75. Friendly staff, intimate feel, and a patio with good people watching. Good spot for quick coffee or somewhere to start the night off more low key. The could improve by having a dedicated coffee/latte menu, rather than just traditional options. read more

Read about this place opening and in a historic hotel so had to stop in. Ordered the Scott and Deb had the expresso martini. Both were really nice! Great chill spot to have a cocktail and unwind Bartenders were awesome and drinks were awesome! Stop in and have a conversation and a great cocktail. Shoutout to Ebony our bartender tonight. Amazing drinks and really nice conversation read more

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My teenager and I were in search of a hot cup of coffee. I remembered that I have been wanting to stop by and try The Scott. I am so glad we did! This place is so cozy and relaxing. There weren't alit of people there during our visit because there were a lot of Christmas events happening through out St. Pete that night. We kind of felt like the Gilmore Girls at a cozy inn on a cold fall night, drinking big cups of coffee by a fire place. It was the perfect ending to our day to sit back relax and play a stealthy game of checkers. We will be back again. read more

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My fiancé and I enjoyed our visit to The Scott, the coffee shop/bar located at the entrance of the Cordova Inn. He ordered the mocha cold brew with almond milk, and found it to be a delightful choice. As for me, I opted for a summer spritzer infused with passion fruit, which proved to be incredibly refreshing. Service was friendly and other guests were very nice too. We particularly loved the cozy and cute small living room area where we sat down to study. The prices at The Scott were reasonable, falling within the standard range. For parking, there were metered spots available in the front, and if you preferred city parking, there was a convenient option beside the hotel accessible through the Park Mobile app. It's worth noting, however, that the weekend parking rate was a bit pricey at $15, and unfortunately, there was no hourly rate available. Only during weekdays. Overall, our visit to The Scott was a pleasant experience. Their crafted cocktail menu sounds very interesting. Their website says they have Happy Hour Monday - Thursday 5pm - 7pm. Their food menu is very small, but we were told that they are going through a transition. If you're looking for a charming coffee shop/bar with tasty drinks and a cozy atmosphere, The Scott is definitely worth a visit. read more

The Scott - Mocha cold brew and a fruity summer spritzer infused with passion fruit. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Awesome spot for happy hour (Mon-Thur 5-7, all cocktails $10) and great place for a date! The Coffee Pot martini is expertly prepared and delicious! Bartenders are super friendly and accommodating. I'm quickly becoming a regular here. read more

Fantastic drinks, everything i've tried in the menu so far has amazed me (espresso martini number 1!). We have grabbed coffee here in the morning, and they are squeezing fresh lemons to prep for cocktails, so you know everything is fresh. Service is always good, and even though sometimes it takes a while it is worth the wait (it gets busy at night sometimes and there is only one person behind the bar). The place is cozy, with a small room to the side where you can hang out in couches. We usually stay at the bar if it's not too busy. We've only lived in the area a few months and there are a ton of places to discover, but this is one of the places we keep going back to just because it's more laid back, but drinks are superb. read more

What a great place to grab a cocktail and find a nook to converse. I was here with a Meetup so there was a cackle of us kibitzing and Eli was pouring some delicious cocktails. The two I had were vodka based. I forget the name of the first one that was a recommendation when I mentioned vodka and the second was an espresso martini. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a space with some intimacy and authenticity. read more

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Very cool spot down in S.t Pete. It's an old Inn [Cordova Inn] renovated to a cocktail bar/ Café with a small lunch /brunch menu. Also, with the option to stay. I liked the Italian panini [choice of 3]. read more

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Great place for a quick drink! Although the dirty martini is in this pic, their espresso martini is even better! read more

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Lady and I were on a ghost tour of downtown St. Pete. Apparently, the Vinoy and some other hotels are built on native burial grounds and Al Capone had a tunnel system under the buildings in downtown to run alcohol during prohibition to his basement speakeasies and such. But I digress. One of the stops was the Cordova Hotel where The Scott is located and we were encouraged to get a drink. To the bartenders' credit, they didn't blink an eye when 20 people walked in at once. One took the orders and the other started plugging away. The lobby of the Scott is very nice, if small. Kind of reminds you of a fancy home's sitting room and library, with a comfortable outdoor patio. I had high hopes and had been meaning to get here for a while, since the local blogs had talked about this as the next great whiskey bar to open in the city. As a whiskey bar, it is disappointing. Small bar and small selection. As bartenders at a whiskey bar, even more disappointing. Start with the old fashioned, which you better make well at a whiskey bar. I knew it would be bad from one look - plastic cup full of ice. I won't fault them too bad for a plastic cup, but you really should have enough glassware to accommodate 20 people, especially when not everyone will need a highball glass. The cup full of ice, in a whiskey bar/speakeasy kind of place, for an old fashioned, is criminal. Finally, taste wise, watered down, not balanced, and just not great. We also got a Manhattan. I asked for it straight up from the bartender taking the orders. However, she apparently never communicated our order over to the other bartender because everyone else got their drinks and they they looked at me wondering what I wanted. In any event, the mixologist of the two finally started making the drinks and I reminded her I wanted the Manhattan "straight up." Her response - "what do you mean?" I honestly didn't know how to reply to that. What do you mean, what do I mean? Straight up. It is the one of the top two most common bartending terms along with "on the rocks." It means the exact opposite of "on the rocks." But what I said was, "strained into a glass without ice." Her snide remark was, "that's how its made." Bull. That may be how you make it but if so, (a) know the terminology, (b) understand there are two ways of making it - rocks and straight up, and (c), just because you make it one way doesn't mean everyone else does and you don't have to be rude about it. Finally, my lady got the spiced pumpkin white russian. While I could taste the hint of spice, this was basically a glass of water. To the bartender's defense, we did get it with almond milk, not cream, so that definitely would have affected the taste. I would have hoped not as much, but it might have been watered down so badly from a combination of a bucket of ice in the cup and using almond milk. Bad drink, but not necessarily the bartender's fault if we just ordered stupidly. In any event, even if the white russian disaster was our fault, the rest of it wasn't. I'm going 2 stars because the bartender taking the order was very friendly even if her co-worker was not, and I do like the look and feel of the place. But your drinks are made badly, your mixologist has an attitude and apparently doesn't understand basic bartending terminology, and you forgot to make our order. Not a great experience, and so, not a great review. read more

Great craft cocktails and a lovely atmosphere. Off the busy with tourists path. Not your typical drink menu. And be a sure to ask Eli for a drink recommendation off the menu. The French 75 was a perfect choice for a warm afternoon. read more

Great little gem nice porch area and relaxed vibe. Espresso martini seems the most popular choice.

Awesome porch! Very welcoming staff, beautiful lobby with lots of comfy seating. Love this place for coffee/tea in the AM and drinks in the PM. Jasmine was a super bartender-served great drinks with a smile! She went the extra mile to come out on the porch to check on us for more drinks when she was busy inside. read more

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What an awesome little hotel. Stopped by for a quick drink and ended up staying and having coffee. Excellent drinks. Great coffee. And just a cool old hotel. Worth stopping by and enjoying the ambiance. read more

I love going here to get drinks after work. Everything is tasty and perfectly balanced. Also love the 20's vibe of the old hotel.

We really enjoyed the devour and vibe here. They had great and creative cocktails and friendly staff.

The Scott inside of the Cordova Inn is one of my favorites in town for a latte! The lobby decor has a classy and glamorous feel and they've incorporated old photos of downtown St. Pete on the walls. It makes you feel like hanging out for awhile. There's also an attached front porch with rocking chairs, tables, and light music playing-- it's quite the ambiance! Their hazelnut latte is incredible, they use local Hogg Batch coffee which is made in spirit infused barrels (often bourbon) to create dynamic flavor profiles! Additionally, their bar menu has all the cult classics, simple but sophisticated. If you've yet to try The Scott, you need too! Note: at first I didn't realize how close it is to all the other bars on Central but it's just a 5 minute walk that way and maybe another 5 to the pier read more

Chic atmosphere, great coffee and great craft cocktails! Like, real cocktails, not just sour mix out of a soda nozzle. A cool spot

Stopped by the Scott for happy hour last week and I will definitely be back! The espresso martini was excellent and my wife was so enamored with the Chai tea that she went out and bought more the next day. The bartender was great and vibe was relaxed and very comfortable with a fantastic soundtrack, to boot! read more

Good looking lobby bar well located in DTSP. They just need to work on their cocktail program. Now that the craft cocktail movement has spread, they do not do the basics of good service or good drinks. They used dry vermouth in the Manhattan, then shake the cocktail then pour it into a warm glass. Read a book about how to make proper cocktails, please. If a couple orders two drinks, do not make the drinks separately and serve them one at a time. Stir cocktails that do not use juice or dairy. Chill your glasses. This may sound like the rantings of a cocktail snob, but paying $13 for a Negroni comes with higher expectations. read more