Visiting Channel District, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee and doughnuts joint to a seafood spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Channel District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Ginger Beard Coffee
Topping the list is Ginger Beard Coffee, a spot to score coffee, tea and doughnuts. Located at 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 112, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 133 reviews on Yelp.
Doughnut options include bacon maple custard, chocolate eclair, creme brûlée and more. Enjoy them with a cup of espresso, espresso with milk or one of this spot's nitro cold brew coffees on tap.
2. Fabrica Pizza
Next is beer bar Fabrica Pizza, which offers salads, pizza and more, situated at 142 S. Meridian Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 287 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This spot specializes in contemporary Italian fast-casual fare, with a menu featuring build-your-own Neapolitan pizzas, salads, small bites and sandwiches. Choose from 7 different signature pizzas including the chorizo, which is made with house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella and topped goat cheese and topped with chives.
3. The Minimalist Salon
Nail salon, The Minimalist Salon, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1211 E. Kennedy Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews.
This spot prides itself on offering high quality products and excellent customer service in a modern space, according to the business's Yelp page.
With that mission, it has eliminated artificial services including acrylic nails and instead offers an alternative dip powder with bioseaweed. Expect classic manicures and pedicures, gel manicures, massages and nail art.
4. Boat Run Oyster Company
Boat Run Oyster Company, a specialty food and raw food spot that offers seafood and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 6 Yelp reviews. Head over to 615 Channelside Drive, Suite 5 to see for yourself.
With options like a shrimp roll, ceviche, nori fries and charbroiled oysters, this is the place to get your seafood fix.
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