A new spot on Boyette Road in Riverview wants customers to grab a latte in one hand and a houseplant in the other. The Bloom Exchange, located at 13438 Boyette Rd., describes itself as a neighborhood plant shop, floral boutique and coffee bar rolled into one, offering houseplants, fresh flowers, plant-care items and a coffee bar under a single roof.
The shop is owned by Shannon and Kish Patel, according to Osprey Observer. On its website, The Bloom Exchange says it carries “a wide variety of houseplants- from beginner favorites that are easy to care for to unique plants that collectors love,” a line that matches the Observer's description of the shop stocking both beginner-friendly houseplants and tropical plants sought by experienced collectors. New selections roll in regularly, including monthly restocks, the Observer reports.
Fresh Flowers And Build-Your-Own Bouquets
Fresh-cut flowers arrive at the shop each weekend, per the Observer's reporting, a detail echoed on the shop's own site, which notes that “fresh flowers arrive on the weekends.” Customers can pick up grab-and-go bouquets and seasonal arrangements, or build their own floral selections, the Observer notes.
For those looking to combine the two sides of the business, the shop offers Bloom Boxes that pair coffee with a mini floral arrangement set in a glass vase. The shop's website describes it as the gift of “coffee and a mini flower arrangement in a beautiful, vintage-style glass vase,” and adds that the flowers inside are seasonal and change weekly.
Coffee Bar And Tea Menu
The coffee bar serves hot and iced specialty drinks made with Banyan Coffee Co. beans, according to the Observer, with a menu that includes americanos, cappuccinos, lattes and mochas. Syrups and alternative milks are also available for those drinks, the outlet reports. Tea drinkers have options too: the shop offers Tebella teas, including Florida Orange Blossom, Moroccan Mint, Pumpkin Chai, Masala Chai and Sweet Banana Crème, per the Observer's reporting.
The shop's own website frames the coffee-and-plants combination simply, inviting visitors to “sip your favorite latte while shopping for plants.” Shoppers can also stock up on pots, planters, specialized soil, plant-care tools and accessories while they browse, according to the Observer.
Workshops In The Works
The Bloom Exchange is preparing to offer community workshops in floral arranging, terrarium building and other plant-inspired projects, the Observer reports, with participants expected to learn new skills and create projects to take home. The shop's website similarly notes that “workshops are coming soon,” though no launch date or schedule has been announced.
Shannon Patel told the Observer that the goal is for the shop to be “a welcoming place to share plant tips, knowledge and inspiration and celebrate greenery.” The Bloom Exchange is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed Monday and Tuesday, according to the Observer. Customers with questions can reach the shop at [email protected].
