Pictured Above: The Campus Grind offers coffee, tea and food and is a go-to study spot for USF St. Petersburg students.
Annalise Anderson | The Crow’s Nest
By Annalise Anderson
To the caffeine addicts of USF St. Petersburg: Never fear – The Campus Grind will soon fuel hours-long study sessions once again.
The Campus Grind closed earlier this year due to COVID-19 and the closure of the USF St. Petersburg campus. Dark windows and an empty courtyard have since left students longing for its return.
Rumors have been floating around whether or not the coffee bar will be reopening this fall. However, an employee of The Tavern at Bayboro confirmed that The Campus Grind will reopen in mid-October.
The Campus Grind serves as an on-campus cafe for students and faculty during the academic year. With strong coffee, an impressive selection of teas and plenty of seating, it is a go-to study spot for USF St. Petersburg students.
The Campus Grind is located at 121 7th Ave. S on the east side of the USF St. Petersburg campus behind The Tavern at Bayboro. Its second location, The Grind, has reopened and is located at 9532 W Linebaugh Ave. in Tampa.
