The Lab Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

New coffee in Seminole Heights, Chef Suzanne Lara has a new Tampa concept, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Plus, food festivals and a few more grand openings.

by Kyla Fields April 28, 2023July 15, 2025

Plus, food festivals and a few more grand openings.

The Lab Coffee will open a second location out of Seminole Heights’ former Blind Tiger

The Lab’s Florida Avenue cafe is slated to open within the next few weeks.

by Kyla Fields March 28, 2023July 18, 2025

North Hyde Park’s The Lab creates tighter community for coffee roasters

Opened to Tampa in April, The Lab is a collaborative roastery everyone can use.

by Carlynn Crosby August 9, 2016June 29, 2025

Ybor City-born Blind Tiger grows again

For Tampa’s Blind Tiger, the goal is to make coffee culture accessible to all.

by Carlynn Crosby August 8, 2016April 24, 2025