Spending time in downtown Tampa? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a New York-style pizza and gelato bar to a vegan spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza
Topping the list is Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza, which also offers desserts and salads. Located at 203 E. Twiggs St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 915 reviews on Yelp.
At this popular spot, you'll find a robust menu with pizza, pasta, hero sandwiches and desserts like cannoli, tiramisu and Italian gelato. If you're craving pizza, order a slice with a mix of meats and veggies, the eggplant Parmesan or buffalo chicken.
Yelper Caity A. wrote, "I'm obsessed with [the] salty tomato sauce and creamy ricotta they dollop on ... Reminds me of some of my favorite pizza spots in Manhattan."
2. Yolk, White & Associates
Next up is breakfast and brunch food cart Yolk, White & Associates, situated at 100 N. Ashley Drive. With five stars out of 192 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Located in McGill Park, this cash-only vendor offers breakfast with river views. The menu features items like the Cajun frittata with grits and an egg sandwich with a bacon goat cheese spread.
3. Anise Global Gastrobar
Anise Global Gastrobar is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 777 N. Ashley Drive, Unit D1, four stars out of 714 reviews.
According to the business's website, this gastrobar offers internationally inspired bites, crafted cocktails and wines in an eco-friendly atmosphere. The menu features starters like truffle tater tots and mac and cheese plus offerings like seared pork belly with kimchi and panko-fried shrimp with papaya slaw and aioli. The vegan peanut butter s'mores have been a hit with Yelpers.
4. Farmacy Vegan Kitchen & Bakery
Farmacy Vegan Kitchen & Bakery is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 183 Yelp reviews. Head over to 803 N. Tampa St. to try it for yourself.
Located inside Duckweed Urban Grocery, this eatery offers vegan items ranging from a Philly cheesesteak sandwich to cashew mac and cheese to a vegan shepherd's pie with a sweet potato topping. Craving something sweet? Try the doughnuts, cupcakes or sticky buns.
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