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Your guide to the 5 top spots in Tampa's Bon Air North neighborhood

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Published on August 13, 2019
Your guide to the 5 top spots in Tampa's Bon Air North neighborhoodPhoto: Metro Diner/Yelp

Spending time in Bon Air North? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a  to a traditional American spot to a Cuban bakery to a juice bar. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bon Air North, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Metro Diner

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Topping the list is diner, traditional American, breakfast and brunch spot Metro Diner. Located at 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 386 reviews on Yelp. 

Choose your comfort food from a menu featuring chicken and waffles, pancakes, omelets, meatloaf and shrimp and grits.

2. La Segunda Bakery & Cafe

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Next up is bakery and breakfast and brunch spot La Segunda Bakery & Cafe, serving sandwiches and more, situated at 4015 W. Kennedy Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This spot specializes in Cuban sandwiches, baked breads, pastries and desserts that range from flan to cheesecake cups and rainbow cake. Enjoy a media noche sandwich or guava and cheese turnover with a cafe con leche. 

3. Matoi Sushi

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Sushi bar and Korean spot Matoi Sushi is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 602 N. Dale Mabry Highway, four stars out of 484 reviews. 

Sushi rolls range from fried gator and cream cheese topped with avocado to the tempura TT roll, topped with fresh tuna, masago and spicy mayo. Look out for specials like the kimchi pork belly stir fry, miso ramen and Korean fried chicken. 

4. Sa Ri One Korean Restaurant

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Sa Ri One Korean Restaurant, a Korean spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 460 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3940 W. Cypress St. to see for yourself. 

Korean pancake, fried pork egg rolls and Bul Go Gi Beef. Also, expect traditional side dishes like kimchi, fish cakes, bean sprouts and spinach. 

5. Nekter Juice Bar

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Finally, there's Nekter Juice Bar, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews. Stop by 4009 W. Kennedy Blvd. to hit up the spot to score juices and smoothies, acai bowls and ice cream and frozen yogurt next time you're in the neighborhood. 

If you want to boost your immune system, try the turmeric smoothie — a blend of pineapple, mango, coconut butter, coconut water, lime and turmeric. Other offerings include signature juices like The Little Beet, made with cucumber, carrot, beet, lemon, orange and fennel. (See the menu.)


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