Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. The Blind Tiger Cafe
Topping the list is The Blind Tiger Cafe. Located at 4304 N. Florida Ave. in South Seminole Heights, the bakery and cafe, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly cafe in Tampa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Conchata H., who reviewed The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights on Oct. 19, wrote, "One of my favorites in Tampa! I asked the cashier for a coffee reference, so she chose the Cafe Bonbon for me. Oh my! It was so delicious! This cafe will definitely be my wonderful go to spot for great creative vibes and work."
2. Kahwa Coffee
Next is Palma Ceia West's Kahwa Coffee, situated at 3928 Henderson Blvd. With four stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp, the cafe has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Kahwa Coffee, which operates 13 coffee shops around Tampa May and Miami.
"Proudly roasted and packaged in Tampa Bay, Kahwa focuses on blends rather than single-origin coffees in order to bring complex flavors to each cup," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.
3. The Cafe at Waterford
The Cafe at Waterford, located at 7650 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy, Suite 285, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive cafe, deli and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about The Cafe at Waterford and the faces behind it. At the helm is Chef Jonathan, a third generation restaurant owner, who brings more than 15 years of experience.
The business is known for, "Cuban sandwich, scratch-made soups, fresh sides, gyros, salads, fresh baked muffins and triple fudge, Oreo-crusted brownies" it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
4. Natures Table
This location of the popular chain Natures Table, a cafe located downtown, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 30 Yelp reviews. Head over to 400 N. Tampa St., Suite 120 to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information about Natures Table. The fast-casual chain operates more than 65 restaurants, which can be found in office buildings, airports, hospitals and university campuses and malls, according to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.
Open since August 2014, this Tampa location offers sandwiches, paninis, bowls, vegetarian chili, salads and smoothies, according to the business's Yelp profile. Try the peanut butter cup smoothie, which is made with with fat-free yogurt, peanut butter and chocolate.
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