Java. Coffee. Rocket fuel. Whatever you call it, St. Petersburg has it, along with comfy couches, local roasters, and more.
Take a peek at this roundup of some of the best coffee the city has to offer.
1. Kahwa Coffee
This local coffee shop boasts eight locations, in both St. Petersburg and Tampa.
Good coffee is always in stock, along with croissants, quiches and chai tea lattes.
It doesn’t stop there, though. Kahwa roasts its own beans and does it right here in the Bay area.
Fun fact: According to the company’s website, “kahwa,” derived from the Turkish word “kahve” for coffee, is used throughout Africa and is common slang for coffee in France.
Downtown St. Petersburg locations:
475 2nd Street N
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
204 2nd Ave. S
Monday – Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2. Brew D’ Licious
Grab a coffee, tea or locally-baked pastry, and hang out on Central Avenue at Brew D’ Licious.
This shop has a cozy, eclectic feel and visitors can sip the “No Name Java” coffee while lounging on arm chairs and sofas.
Brew D’ Licious also has a great patio for those who prefer drinking a cup of joe outdoors while taking in the downtown bustle.
This cafe is best for catching up with friends, distraction-free, as the shop went against the grain and never installed wifi.
667 Central Ave
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3. The Grind
The Grind is the saving grace of USFSP students, especially during final exams and early morning classes.
This tiny shop doesn’t just serve great coffee – it has a killer lunch and breakfast menu, with gluten-free and vegan options so everyone can chow down.
Patrons can order a latte and the frittata of the day, housemade soups, flatbreads, and more. The Grind even makes their own hummus. Bon apetit.
121 Seventh Ave S
Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
—
4. Community Cafe
Community Cafe is perfect for night owls.
Open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and midnight on weekdays, there isn’t a better place in downtown St. Pete to study late or catch up with friends away from the bar scene.
This cafe is special because it encourages patrons to become members who can vote on changes to the space and get discounts, as well as free coffee and tea every month.
The menu is quirky and includes plenty of vegan and vegetarian bites.
2444 Central Ave
Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight
Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m. to midnight
