Spending time in South Seminole Heights? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Korean and Asian eatery to a beer bar and German spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in South Seminole Heights, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Chop Chop Shop
Topping the list is Korean and Asian fusion spot Chop Chop Shop. Located at 4603 N. Florida Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 379 reviews on Yelp.
Located in the former Nicko's spot, this eatery has retained the 50s style dinner and offers a menu with customizable Asian bowls.
Other offerings include Kara-age nuggets, Japanese crispy fried chicken drizzled with its signature “shop sauce” and the Seoul Burger with grilled kimchi, pork belly, shop sauce and pickled peppers.
2. Ichicoro Ramen
Next up is cocktail bar Ichicoro Ramen, which offers ramen and more, situated at 5229 N. Florida Ave. With four stars out of 1,211 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
If you want a good bowl of ramen, Yelpers say this spot delivers. There's also a vegan option—the mushroom ramen made with soy sauce, roasted mushroom broth, shiitake, kikurage, scallions, spinach and black truffle butter. Also try appetizers such as fried green tomatoes, pork stemmed buns and karaage (marinated fried chicken with spicy mayo).
3. Spaddy's Coffee
Food truck, coffee and tea and breakfast and brunch spot Spaddy's Coffee is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5206 N. Florida Ave., five stars out of 84 reviews.
On the menu, you'll find drip, cold brew, espresso and specialty coffee drinks. Must-try drinks include the mocha lavender latte, Chai vanilla latte with honey and Cold Brew with simple syrup and sweet condensed milk. For some extra fuel, pair your coffee with some cheese tostadas.
4. Whatever Pops
Whatever Pops, an ice cream and frozen yogurt and gelato spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 110 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5127 N. Florida Ave. to see for yourself.
From ice pops and gelato to smoothies and açaí bowls, this family-friendly shop offers plenty of sweet treats. The ice pops, which come in flavors like coconut lime and strawberry mango, draw locals on hot summer days.
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