St. Pete Coffee Shops
Five coffee stops in St. Pete for real mornings, meetings, and neighborhood walks.
Bandit Coffee Co. is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. Airy specialty shop with a clean, modern interior. Consistently top-rated in St. Pete.
- Where: 2662 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
- Ten coffee options at any time and espresso that sets the local standard.
- A serious coffee stop when quality matters.
Black Crow Coffee is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. Cult following across two locations. Laid-back atmosphere with mismatched furniture and a local-first feel.
- Where: 2157 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
- Strong coffee, genuine character, and a hidden-gem reputation that's no longer so hidden.
- Settling in for a while with good coffee and no rush.
Intermezzo is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. European-inspired cafe steps from the waterfront. Specialty coffee by day, craft cocktails by night.
- Where: 1111 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
- The dual identity — it's a legitimate coffee destination and a bar in the same space.
- A morning espresso or an evening out, depending on when you show up.
Paradeco Coffee Roasters is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. Photogenic space near the St. Pete Pier with a bright, inviting interior.
- Where: 111 2nd Ave NE #101, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
- Locally roasted coffee, teas, and smoothies. The location near the pier doesn't hurt.
- Grabbing a drink before or after a walk along the waterfront.
Craft Kafe is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. Clean, modern space with a fully gluten-free menu alongside specialty coffee.
- Where: 6653 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, USA
- Cold brews and espresso shots paired with food that works for dietary restrictions.
- Anyone with gluten sensitivities who's tired of compromising on coffee shops.