Nebraska Mini-Mart 4815 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa Just a few months shy of its seventh anniversary, Tampa’s Nebraska Mini-Mart said goodbye to Seminole Heights last month. In a social media post featuring a tearful burger and milkshake, Nebraska Mini-Mart parent company Proper House Group (PHG) called the closing a tough business decision. Before it was a burger shack, Nebraska Mini-Mart was a drive-thru convenience store. It underwent heavy renovations on the way to becoming a largely outdoor concept known for its family-friendly atmosphere and good music, complete with shuffleboard courts and outdoor games. King of the Coop has since moved in. Credit: Photo via Nebraska Mini Mart/Faceboo
Tampa is going to have to find a new spot to eat on juicy handhelds in a welcoming, laid-back third space. Today, just a few months shy of its seventh anniversary, Tampa’s Nebraska Mini-Mart has shared plans to say goodbye.

In a social media post featuring a tearful burger and milkshake, Nebraska Mini-Mart parent company Proper House Group (PHG) called the closing a tough business decision. The last day at the concept, located at the corner of E Nebraska and N Osborne Avenue, is Sunday, March 30.

PHG’s Chon Nguyen, Ferrell Alvarez, Myles Gallagher and Ty Rodriguez expressed gratitude for the love and support from the surrounding neighborhood and said the Mini-Mart may return one day. “…or maybe you’ll see our beloved burgers pop up at one of our other concepts,” they added.

Through a spokesperson, PHG said Nebraska Mini-Mart operations will continue as usual. “As they approach their final days, they invite guests to help 86 menu items and enjoy their favorites one last time,” they added.

Employees, they said, are at the heart of the hospitality group and have been offered opportunities to transition to PHG’s other concepts. The group also operates neighborhood staple Rooster & the Till, Ash and Alter Ego in Water Street, plus multiple locations of Gallito’s taqueria, Dang Dude Asian street food, and Gordito’s empanada and shaved ice.

PHG said that it does not own the building or land at 4815 N Nebraska Ave., and that the lease has been transitioned to a new business, which the spokesperson declined to name. “It’s a great spot for the neighborhood, and the PHG team is excited to see what’s next!,” they wrote.

UPDATE 03/18/25 10:13 a.m. King of the Coop is taking over the Nebraska Mini-Mart.
Before it was a burger shack, Nebraska Mini-Mart was a drive-thru convenience store. It underwent heavy renovations on the way to becoming a largely outdoor concept known for its family-friendly atmosphere and good music, complete with shuffleboard courts and outdoor games.

Opened in 2018 and known for burgers, Nebraska Mini-Mart’s menu also launched with one of Tampa’s all-time greatest sandwiches, a Korean cheesesteak with kimchi and gochujang mayo.

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