Whether they are off the beaten path, or legit hole-in-the-wall joints, these old faithful restaurants are essential for lowkey breakfast bites in Tampa Bay.
9th Bar Coffee Co.
949 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, 727-733-2572
Coffee house serving up breakfast bites with potent espresso. You need this latte art on your feed.
Photo via 9th Bar Coffee Co/ FacebookSkyway Jack’s
2795 34th St. S., St. Pete, 727-867-1907
Take a trip to St. Pete for a Southern-style breakfast that is sure to end all hopes of your summer body. Totally worth the extra time at the gym.
Photo via Google MapsFrog Pond
7390 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727-363-7205
Eatery serving hearty plates of breakfast in a relaxed space with frog knick knacks.
Photo via Frog Pond/FacebookThree Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813- 239-1256
Open 24 hours, with a typical diner menu offering a little bit of everything. A staple in Seminole Heights – Three Coins comes in clutch with their breakfast dishes. Did we mention waffle sundaes?
Photo via Three Coins Diner /FacebookLittle Red House
434 Virginia Ln, Dunedin, 727-734-0909
An actual little red house, this spot was recently taken over and revamped as a French/American cuisine concept. You’ll need to stop in before spending the day shopping and drinking around Dunedin.
Photo via Little Red House/FacebookTony’s Ybor Restaurant
2001 N 22nd St, Tampa, 813-247-7283
Cafeteria-style joint serving up helpings of breakfast classics all day long. Come here to nurse a hangover.
Tony’s Ybor Restaurant/FacebookLa Tropicana Cuban Cafe
1822 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 813-247-4040
Long-running, old-fashioned restaurant supplying traditional Cuban standards for breakfast and lunch. Local dining hotspot.
Google MapsMaggie Mae’s on the Bluffs
1811 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 813-512-2632
No frills diner serving breakfast food done right. Coffee served in branded mugs, you’ll feel like a local no matter where you’re from.
Google MapsWildflower Cafe
1465 S Ft Harrison Ave #105, Clearwater, 727-447-4497
So small you might miss it. Classic and fresh breakfast dishes you can grab before heading out to Clearwater Beach. Miss the crowd and eat local. Opt for patio seating with your bloody mary.
Wildflower Cafe/FacebookExpress Cafe
349 Main St, Dunedin, 727-734-0549
All aboard! Hop on the Express Cafe to grab some breakfast bites. This little red train is serving up diner classics.
Photo via Express Cafe/FacebookGold Ring Cafe
2510 N Tampa St, Tampa, 813-224-0986
Walk up to the counter and grab a breakfast sandwich on Cuban bread. The simple things are sometimes the best way to start your day.
Photo via Google MapsLa Segunda Bakery Ybor
2512 N 15th St., Tampa, 813-248-1531
Rooted in Ybor’s history, this spot is known for their fresh bread, pastries and cafe con leches.
Photo via Google MapsCafé Hey
1540 N Franklin St., Tampa, 813-221-5150
Need some light bites or a fat waffle? Cafe Hey has ‘em, and they even serve up a bangin’ vegan breakfast.
Photo via Café Hey Bar/FacebookThe Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge
Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St S., St. Pete, 727-823-7767
More so off the beaten path, more people need to take advantage of the Hangar’s location, and being able to get some breakfast bites while watching planes take off.
Photo via The Hangar/ FacebookGrecian Island
223 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, 813-251-2222
Small, family-owned and delicious. Comparable to Ichicoro and Buya but without the crowd.
Photo via Google MapsCraft Kafe
6653 Central Ave. South, St. Pete, 727-914-7443
Super chill cafe offering a variety of espresso drinks, sandwiches and baked breakfast goods. Get the quiche and a latte.
Photo via Craft Kafe/FacebookFlorida Bakery
3320 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, 813-870-0756
OG Cuban bakery with a small eat-in counter. Fresh breads, pastries and breakfast sandwiches can be snagged as early as 4:30 a.m..
Photo via Google MapsSunday’s Delicatessen
1930 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-304-2041
A staple in Ybor, Sunday’s has the most extensive menu ever. Massive sandwiches that you can order by the quarter, bomb biscuits and gravy and a killer Cuban. Always order the fries as a side.
Photo via Google MapsBrooklyn South
1437 Central Ave, St. Pete, 727-914-4967
Tiny spot with some big flavors. Get a fat breakfast sandwich and grab a seat outside to people watch Central Ave passersby.
Photo via Brooklyn South/FacebookBanyan on MLK
689 Dr MLK Jr. Blvd., St. Pete, 727-896-6100
Coffee date in DTSP? Banyan has you covered. A St. Pete Sunday staple, make sure you opt for this location rather than the one on Central Ave.
Photo via Google MapsKeke’s Breakfast Cafe /FacebookTripp’s Diner
2339 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Pete, 727- 498-8980
A staple in the St. Pete breakfast scene, so good locations have been popping up around Tampa Bay. Grab a seat at the bar and get some Hub Cakes aka pancakes as big as hub caps.
Photo via Tripp’s Diner/Facebook2nd and Second
201 2nd Ave N, St. Pete, 727-440-4700
Open 24 hours, this is a solid stop after partying in downtown St. Pete. Not a hole-in-the-wall but a clutch stop to kick off day drinking or as a nightcap.
Photo via 2nd and Second/FacebookHappy Hangar Cafe
4241 Birdsong Blvd, Lutz, 813- 973-3703
Only locals take full advantage of the Happy Hangar Cafe and being able to watch planes take off while eating breakfast. Pay a little extra for a tour, keep your kids entertained.
Photo via Happy Hangar/ Facebook
