Jessie's Guidebook
Food scene
Don’t go anywhere else for coffee. I don’t know why their blends are so amazing! They also have homemade scones, vegan bread and muffins, and cookies.
119 locals recommend
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SDon’t go anywhere else for coffee. I don’t know why their blends are so amazing! They also have homemade scones, vegan bread and muffins, and cookies.
It’s not a restaurant, it’s a truck. The best tacos ever by two native Mexican cooks. It’s next to the gas station, so don’t judge the location. You won’t regret it.
Tacos El Borracho
2602 West Kennedy BoulevardIt’s not a restaurant, it’s a truck. The best tacos ever by two native Mexican cooks. It’s next to the gas station, so don’t judge the location. You won’t regret it.
How?? How can they make healthy vegetables and protein taste so good in every way? Whatever you like eating, they will have something for you. Mostly 20 year olds go to this location, but don’t let that fool you, it’s not only trendy, it’s delicious!
142 locals recommend
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveHow?? How can they make healthy vegetables and protein taste so good in every way? Whatever you like eating, they will have something for you. Mostly 20 year olds go to this location, but don’t let that fool you, it’s not only trendy, it’s delicious!
The wait line is 1.5-2 hours. Does that say anything? It’s a Spain-ish restaurant. Not Latino, but from Spain. If you want some of the best food in Tampa that is pricey, this is your place. And the decor is very traditional and bright!
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveThe wait line is 1.5-2 hours. Does that say anything? It’s a Spain-ish restaurant. Not Latino, but from Spain. If you want some of the best food in Tampa that is pricey, this is your place. And the decor is very traditional and bright!
Neighborhoods
It’s a wealthy residential area that has the most beautiful houses, with the old Tampa charm. They also put up the best Halloween and Christmas decorations.
196 locals recommend
Hyde Park
It’s a wealthy residential area that has the most beautiful houses, with the old Tampa charm. They also put up the best Halloween and Christmas decorations.
This is a very casual scene, not too high-end, so it’s great to put on dancing shoes and hit the town. There’s a lot of diversity in LGBTQ, as well as race, and economical. You will see a few homeless on the street, as well as well dressed couples going to catch a movie or smoke a famous Tampa cigar.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
This is a very casual scene, not too high-end, so it’s great to put on dancing shoes and hit the town. There’s a lot of diversity in LGBTQ, as well as race, and economical. You will see a few homeless on the street, as well as well dressed couples going to catch a movie or smoke a famous Tampa cigar.
Sightseeing
If you start at Armature Works you can eat and have amazing cocktails, then walk off your dinner or lunch down river walk and see boaters and water taxis on the river. And you will also see roller bladers and bicyclists next to you alone or with their dogs!
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US-301Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Bucs, Lightning, Rays
People enjoy sports here. Say “Go Lightning/Bucs/Rays” to make friends!