Spending time in East Tampa? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a farmers market and grocery store to an artsy American cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe
Topping the list is cafe and New American spot Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe. Located at 5119 N. Nebraska Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 790 reviews on Yelp.
This spot serves up comfort foods like fried green tomatoes, jerk chicken wings and bacon-wrapped meatloaf, plus sweet treats like guava cheesecake and red velvet cake.
2. Sanwa Farmers Market
Next up is farmers market and grocery store Sanwa Farmers Market, which offers fruits and veggies and more, situated at 2621 E. Hillsborough Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This market specializes in produce, plus Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Indian foods. You'll find items ranging from halal meat to Jamaican hot sauce and Jarritos sodas. It also stocks items like Asian pears, Hawaiian purple potatoes, jackfruit, ghost peppers and Napa cabbage.
3. Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Brewery Southern Brewing & Winemaking is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4500 N. Nebraska Ave., 4.5 stars out of 123 reviews.
This brewery has 38 taps of beers, wines, ciders, meads, kombucha, cold brewed nitro coffee, soda and more, all crafted in house, according to the business's website. Gather friends to try beer flights on the outdoor patio, which has plenty of seating, fire pits and a fountain.
4. Ebisu Sushi Shack
Ebisu Sushi Shack, a sushi bar and Japanese spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 95 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5116 N. Nebraska Ave. to see for yourself.
You'll find sushi and beer at this spot. Options range from the spicy Godzilla roll to the sweet Hawaiian roll. The menu also features miso soup and small plates like crab rangoons, gyoza and geso karaje.
5. The Olde Heights Bistro
Check out The Olde Heights Bistro, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and New American spot at 4703 N. Nebraska Ave.
Expect an eclectic menu with craft food spanning the globe, including soups, sandwiches and salads. Offerings like seafood gumbo, hummus and dressings are homemade.
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