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The Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
934 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, United States
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The Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
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An
Review №1

The staff are so friendly! Came in at 10am on a weekday and they werent too slammed. We ordered two cold brew coffees and they were great. This place is LGBT safe. The outdoor seating is right on Howard Ave, but the landscaping and the tables actually make it a cute patio setup anyway. Nice quick spot for coffee and food!

Tu
Review №2

What a cool spot to hang or pull out your laptop and work. The food is thoughtful and health-conscious. They offer a wide variety of coffee drinks. I recommend the Dirty Thaiger... which is a delightful Thai Tea with a coffee twist. The staff was super friendly and accommodating to a custom order for my child. Definitely recommend!

Ka
Review №3

I like this cafe. Enjoyed my latte. Only issue is that only one of two bathrooms was available and the toilet would not flush.

Ta
Review №4

I love this place. I love the Espresso Bombon. I also tried the kombucha on tap. I am a new fan of this!!!

Ja
Review №5

Love this little coffee shop. Great atmosphere, great coffee, and theyre even vegan friendly! Prices are great (compared to a typical downtown coffee shop, or even Starbucks), Free WiFi of course, and theyve just recently added an apparel shop where you can buy cool soho themed things.The hours are a little short in my opinion, but theyre open longer at the end of the week starting Friday.Parking is what youd expect in Soho, you have to park in one of the few public lots and walk the rest of the way to the shop.

Lo
Review №6

I love the atmosphere and the staff are super friendly! And their coffee is delish. I was very impressed.

Am
Review №7

Very friendly staff who make great recommendations. They have speedy service, and everything is delicious. It’s a great small business, and I would highly recommend.

Me
Review №8

We’re staying at The Epicurean from out of town & went walking looking for a late breakfast. Found The Blind Tiger & exactly what we were hoping for. The 3 Egg Omelets served with Cubano Bread were amazing & the coffee drinks were perfect. (We had a Nitro, a cappuccino & a Bombon between us.) Highly recommend! We’ll be back again before we leave town.

Ke
Review №9

Lots of small bites, good coffee & plenty of power for working outside of the house.Only beef is they craft your sweeteners, ice, etc which I like to do & parking can be tricky.

Ja
Review №10

Good coffee and cute spot. Did not try the food. Minus one star for the employee who rolled their eyes to another employee over my wifes order. Yeah, I saw that. Minus one more star due to some cleanliness issues in the dining room and some things I spotted behind the counter. When your competitor has a long line out the door, theres a reason for that. You need to step things up a notch.

He
Review №11

Great local coffee shop and close to lots of other eateries. Recommend the avocado toast and any of the açaí bowls.

An
Review №12

Breakfast Sandwich ok. Mainly went for the gluten free, dairy free pastries. Husband liked the blueberry muffin and the banana bread.

Kr
Review №13

Good avocado toast and fine cafe con leche

Ro
Review №14

Very dissapointing when you want the coffee properly in a porcelain cup and they dont have any. Drinking esspresso from paper is not the same. Ill stick with Buddy Brew.

Av
Review №15

Great service. Their food and drinks are to die for! Also super kind and patient baristas! Definitely recommend to anyone who wants good coffee drinks and great sandwiches. The atmosphere is also really awesome. Great music and great people!

Ad
Review №16

Tried their Nitro. Perfect smooth. Got a lot of kick. Kept me going all day. Awesome breakfast sandwiches. A+.

ML
Review №17

Nailed it!! Flavor was great wasnt too sweet! Customer service was great! Im from Atlanta and was impressed!

Jo
Review №18

Unbelievably good!Jason and the staff at Blind Tiger serve nothing but excellence. I walked in expecting caffeine & food, but ended up receiving 1 of the best breakfast experiences I could have had. Ordered:The Breakfast Sandwich- Eggs were perfect. The soft bread, crunchy arugula, and acidity from the tomato was perfectly balanced and delicious.The Espresso Bombon- Hands down BEST coffee drink IVE EVER HAD! Im an espresso junky. The touch of the sweet condensed milk was unforgettable and has set a very high bar for future espresso/ cortado type drinks.The star of the show though, was the friendliness of the ppl and how inviting everyone was. From the nice woman taking my order, to the chef, managers, and barista, everyone was attentive and kind.

Mi
Review №19

Awesome + Apparel and Things

Na
Review №20

Thank you for fantastic drinks Blind Tiger! Everyone needs to get their Caffeine fix here. Support locals shops!

Sc
Review №21

I am a big Blind Tiger fan. I work in Ybor and have been a regular to that location for sometime. I was in the area and needed a pick me up so I stopped into the SOHO location. It was a bit later in the day on a Sunday, but still around 2 hours before close but was still met with a rude demeanor from the man that took my order. I have worked in a coffee shop and am a certified barista so I understand the desire to begin cleaning early and the frustration or customers coming later and setting you back. However, it isnt an excuse to express that frustration on the customer. I love the coffee so I will just stick to the morning hours at my local shop. Definitely leaves the door open to losing a regular to another roaster. Buddy Brew is just up the street.

Br
Review №22

The newest addition to Blind Tiger family is open in SoHo! In the Morrison retail section. Its a great space, murals on the floor and wall. Several tables and a few outside. Several of the tables are hightops and meant to be shared and lots of outlets making this an outstanding spot to work!Everyone was really nice! Coffee is awesome. They have a large menu, bagels, muffins and guava and cheese pastries! In addition to great coffee, there is tea and kombucha. For night time, there is beer on tap and a lovely selection of wine!

Ka
Review №23

This is a great coffee shop -- the staff is friendly, the coffee is amazing (Cafe Bombon is delicious!), and the cafe is spacious. I will be coming again and bringing my friends.

Da
Review №24

The two young lady at the cashier serving breakfast very Untidy. Touching the cup in front of where y you place your lips on. I requested for a different Cup then theyre both upset. I had to walk out of there. Hope they learn. And correct it 👌.

Al
Review №25

Delicious! So this is worth $6+ for a caramel latte with oat milk! Creamy with just the right amount of espresso. My dad and I both got the cranberry bar thing. Its heavy to hold so we were a bit leery, but it was yummy and filling. Staff was friendly :)

Mi
Review №26

Great cold brew and beautiful ambiance in this coffee shop! I was looking for a local coffee shop nearby my home and found the blind tiger cafe online. I really like the soho location as it is close to a lot of other neat restaurants. The inside is very spacious with plenty of seating and a neat little shop featuring their products such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. The baristas are really friendly and nice to talk to!Featured in the pics are the chai latte (we added cinnamon on top) and cold brew! Btw the cold brew is unlike any other coffee I’ve had before! Really strong and smooth...so brace yourself for hours of endless energy!😄

Ma
Review №27

Really good Cafe Con Leche with oat milk of all things! Im sure their other coffees are good but havent had the desire to try any other than the Cafe Con Leche yet... Breakfast sandwiches on Cuban bread - because Cuban bread makes everything better. There is also an amazing guava cheese turnover. Highly recommend

Ch
Review №28

I love coffee so for that reason taste all the coffee shops around the world and this one is really good.Breakfast and latte 👌🏾

Ja
Review №29

Overpriced. But likely priced right for the area theyre in. I enjoyed it.

Da
Review №30

The gluten free vegan blueberry muffin, gluten free vegan banana bread, and chai tea latte with coconut milk was excellent.

Ka
Review №31

Stumbled upon this location after dinner, what a great surprise!!!!!!! The floor is a map of Tampa, the mural on the wall is dope, lots of attention to detail. Chris, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to meet. My boyfriend is vegan and he enjoyed the cookies, warmed from the case. I ordered a vegan café con leche. They have beer on tap, good tunes, great vibe!

Se
Review №32

Plenty of sitting space. Decent breakfast sandwiches. Good cappuccino but way overpriced. Only a slightly pretentious staff.

Ki
Review №33

I sincerely want everyone to know how amazing this coffee shop is! The staff is professional, polite and personable. I stop in multi times a week and they always remember me as well as what I like to order, even down to the two Splenda verses equal in my coffee! Stop in, enjoy the free WiFi, have a coffee, order food and support the local community, you will be glad you did. 😉

Me
Review №34

Coffee was great, and the pastries were fresh and tasty. I also appreciated the water that they brought with our order. The staff are very friendly and helpful they sure know their job, and they know what they are serving. This is a great place for a nice coffee.

Ke
Review №35

My favorite neighborhood sidewalk café. The coffee is rich and nicely roasted, the baristas are pros, the food never disappoints and the parking is covered. Service is fast and friendly. Emily knows my name and always seems happy to see me!

Ho
Review №36

Very cool looking place and a PERFECT Cafe Con Leche! Tried the Dirty Thaiger and a Lavender Earl Grey. Yummmm. Young girl with short neon hair who took our orders was so sweet. I bought a really nice candle there as well!

j
Review №37

What a hot and awesome tea. thanks

Vi
Review №38

Great for quick breakfast. We found this place a little cramped and thought our drink portions were very small for the amount we had paid for them, but overall pleased.

Pa
Review №39

Delicious coffee and food items...beautiful fun colorful place! Covid safe.

Er
Review №40

The matcha latte was awesome! This is a great place to grab a coffee and sit and relax!

ca
Review №41

Love the homemade syrups for lattes. My boyfriend & I love their coffee. The Harvest Spiced latte is so yummy with Oatly Oat Milk. If you are vegan or even have dairy issues, they have other milk options. They offer a rewards program for getting so many coffees, which is super nice. Good place to try or frequent like me, haha.

Je
Review №42

My go to spot in Tampa, SOHO location has been the only one Ive gone to, never regret it and ALWAYS getting my Iced Caramel Latte. Always friendly Baristas, every time Ive come in.

Ch
Review №43

The coffee here is amazing! The atmosphere here is cozy and has an urban feel. I would go here to work and to enjoy some good coffee.

Wi
Review №44

Every time I come here, its a great experience overall: coffee, food, service, covid standards. Its a must for a coffee bar in Tampa!

an
Review №45

So cute, dare i say “hip.” the dirty tiger sent me - so tasty and usually i will exclusively drink black coffee but will always make an exception for this insanely delicious beverage!!

Ke
Review №46

Great coffee shop in Soho, delightful alternative to the Starbucks up the road. Informal, comfortable, great coffee. Good breakfast sandwiches.

La
Review №47

My sister/friends and I had brunch here this morning and we were so happy we chose this spot! One the best Americanos I’ve ever had and the açaí bowl was delicious. I also got a GG pumpkin bread to go and loved it! Highly recommend and definitely will be returning. Also, the staff was SO friendly and welcoming. :)

Ry
Review №48

Not only does this place have great coffee, they are also dedicated supporters of the local community and veterans. The Blind Tiger Cafe provided remarkable support throughout an entire conference we had between 25-27 February, ensuring over 140 people (mostly veterans) were given a taste of Tampas best on each day. You truly are an amazing organization and you have our endless loyalty and support! Cheers!

Ma
Review №49

BEST CAFE CON LECHE and excellent customer service!

Al
Review №50

The nitro cold Brew was very good

Jo
Review №51

Friendly/knowledgeable staff, great coffee. Clean place.

Jo
Review №52

The coffee is outstanding. The folks behind the counter are out of this world. Check their brew out- your taste buds will thank you.

Ca
Review №53

I love this place always quality food & service. Looking forward to coming back with my friends. The place has a good feel to it. Makes me feel like I in Nashville again.

Jo
Review №54

While being overtly interior designed, with tasteful murals and shiny tables, it has the feel more of a casual eatery than a coffee shop. Does not have the hangout comfort of say the branch in Ybor. My decaf cappacino was pretty good. Foam of good texture. No foam art (I think. Unless it was an abstract).Update: I find myself going to this coffee shop more than most others so I guess its hangout-ableness is higher than I first thought.

Pa
Review №55

Always a solid choice for a coffee. Had the Bombon with cinnamon, excellent! This was my first time and this location, normally I go to Sparkman Wharf, but it was just as GOOD! Highly recommend stopping in for a drink and a bite! Keep up the good work guys 👍🏼

Be
Review №56

Coffee is delicious.—when the barista tells you to put the mask over your nose, but the cook has her mask completely under her chin. Haha. Nothing makes sense.(I guess the virus can penetrate the plastic barrier against the cashier as well as the barista’s mask.)

Ra
Review №57

This place has 1 of the best açaí bowls in all of Tampa (I’ve tried them all). Excellent place to study/work at as well. Friendly staff.

Da
Review №58

Finally Something UniqueWhen coming to this place the first thing you note its not a typical Florida chain coffee place. That in and of itself is a major plus. The coffee was great and the store staff were very helpful.

Sc
Review №59

Was expecting way more flavor :-( This was my first visit, so I was expecting some great coffee. Unfortunately it tasted very bland and of no special flavor. With such a catchy business name should come great coffee. Maybe it was bad timing in my part. And the banana bread was the most moist and taste-less dessert Ive maybe ever had --- the smell was very nice but it had no taste to it. Sorry I couldnt have given a positive review, but it was my experience nonetheless.

Ol
Review №60

Visted Tampa and stopped in here but I dont recommend you do the same. The coffee was fine but the atmosphere and the food is not great.

Sh
Review №61

Best coffee in town!! Great service!!

Jo
Review №62

Tiny cramped space with strange uptight overly masked paranoid people waiting on mediocre food & beverage items in a space meant for 2-3 to hang out...... pass

Za
Review №63

Coffee was delicious and the dirty thaiger was delicous along with macaroon

ah
Review №64

Breakfast sandwich was good but service is horrible. They forgot to make one of food that we ordered and we waited 10-15 minutes extra.

He
Review №65

This by far one of the best coffee shops in South Tampa. The crew here are awesome, and help out with the local Spoken Word scene as well as being artists themselves. Every third Tuesday of the month they have an Open Mic Night for all who want to come out and test their skills on the microphone.

Em
Review №66

Owner & staff is quite immature and very unprofessional. Very senstive and have zero clue how to treat their customers.

Ma
Review №67

Love the staff ! Daniel is especially great, super friendly and always helpful

Al
Review №68

Its quite foolish and ignorant for staff & owners (Roberto) to use name-calling, let alone with customers.Extremely unprofessional and speaks volume of their morals & business practice.

Th
Review №69

Very nice layout. Coffee was great.

Ke
Review №70

Great coffee shop. My bagel was over cooked and the parking wasnt that great in a parking garage.

De
Review №71

By far the best Açaí bowls!

Da
Review №72

I ended up going with my parents and few for a few different items.They had one of the best everything bagles I have ever had. The avocado toast was great! They had an egg placed on top with a spicy sauce/oil.I got a vanilla mocha with caramel drizzle and whip cream topping. I also had the breakfast sandwich which had very soft cubin bread. This sandwich came with sweet plantation chips as well.This was a very cute and fun location.

Lu
Review №73

Very tasteless latte and their dirty tiger drink. Disappointed

Sy
Review №74

The owner or manger was so nice. They were out of the first and second item I had ordered, but gave me my coffee for free and the woman who had made my drink had also been very sweet. I’d definitely come back just because of how nice and accommodating they were, not to mention my cold brew was delicious, not even moderately bitter.

J
Review №75

Great coffee, great food, and fast, friendly service (even when it was super busy). Everything about this place is so awesome, and the employees are always so kind. I cant wait to go back!

Th
Review №76

The staff here is super friendly and they adored our dog. They were very helpful in figuring out what coffee I should get and even gave us a water bowl for our dog. It was also great to sit down and get some work done here for school. Definitely coming here again.

Ka
Review №77

Rude staff!..I will never be back

Ro
Review №78

I’ve been here a couple of times and the WiFi NEVER works. Additionally, my coffee tasted like trash. I’m probably not coming back, there are better coffee shops in town.

Al
Review №79

Friendly service and great coffee. Had the ham melt sandwich and the pressed Cuban bread was delicious. Coffee shop during the day isn’t super busy, so it was easy to find a seat. Fast WiFi. Best of all, they allow pups inside.

Ju
Review №80

Not only they are overpriced but they lack experience and professionalism. CUSTOMERS are not coming to MAKE friends or be buddies with your staff or partners.

La
Review №81

Great food and yummy coffee. They are very fast and friendly

Mu
Review №82

This place is nice. They have a pretty good selection of drinks, and a good amount of seating. The only reason I knocked off a star is that the first drink I got (an Iced Moroccan Mint Tea) was extremely bitter and tasted over-brewed, even after I added extra sugar. Everyone elses drinks were nice though, and when I told the staff member who took our order and asked for another drink (Iced English Breakfast Tea) in its place, she gave me the new drink at no extra charge.

Mi
Review №83

Great little cafe, my wife generally prefers Bigby over more craft brews, but the worker here helped her figure out something to replace her usual caramel iced coffee and she LOVED it. The bagels were also tasty.

Ro
Review №84

Excellent coffee, incredible service, cool vibe!! Loved it!!

ow
Review №85

Breakfast sandwich is fresh frozen. Placed my egg and cheese on a cardboard box among a bunch of clutter in kitchen window. Coffee costs more in a smaller cup than most. 3$ for a small. Croissant is much bigger than the prepared cube of egg and cheese. Tub full of dirty dishes on top of garbage. Expected better quality establishment. Help was friendly.

Fe
Review №86

Looked great. Took forever on my food though. Still tasted good. Will be going back to try again.

Iv
Review №87

Awesome place! People are nice. However, the volume is too loud. I cant even answer my phone in this place. Gotta walk out to be able to hear.

Da
Review №88

We had breakfast at this place a couple of times and always got good service and delicious food. It is always a good place to start your day.

si
Review №89

Great service and coffee!!

Ci
Review №90

Funky fun atmosphere, awesome coffee & avocado toast & super nice staff! I wish I lived. Loser to make it a regular stop!

Ji
Review №91

Breakfast sandwich is awesome with Sriracha aoli and Cuban bread. Great coffee and relaxed atmosphere with eclectic music.

Tr
Review №92

Huge coffee lover here. Espresso based coffees are my favorite. I travel for work around Florida sometimes, and I always try local coffee joints (those are the best). Some time ago I came to Tampa for work one night and it was literally the best cup of coffee Ive ever had. The roast was amazing. It was made how I liked (they listened to what I was looking for). The staff was friendly. I joked that I wish I could take one of them back home with me haha. It was a good experience. Ive been multiple other places around Florida and not one place has touched them yet. I would highly recommend. Im excited to go back to Tampa now!

Da
Review №93

Great spot to meet & hang with friends. Staff are always pleasant & make you feel like your coming home for coffee & dessert!

Os
Review №94

Quaint spot for tea, coffee, and snacks. Free WiFi, just need to sign up to their email communications. They also have a printer onsite, which is very convenient. The building has parking, very compact but its convenient.

Ke
Review №95

Good and full-tasting coffee. Good atmosphere and fair prices.

Me
Review №96

I was in Tampa to visit and stopped here for brunch. Ordered the avocado toast, the Dirty Thaiger, and a macaron. Everything was fantastic and memorable! I will be going back before I leave Florida!

An
Review №97

The sandwiches were not bad, but the espresso was bitter and way too acidic, to have come from quality beans or to have been properly roasted. Will not visit that chain again.

Ch
Review №98

Awful rude staff. Avoid this place

Zu
Review №99

Cool place. Great coffee!

Em
Review №100

Nice atmosphere and noticeably good coffee! I got an iced vanilla latte, which is my go-to at new places. The notes of the coffee were fantastic, bold (but not bitter), and full of good caramelly flavor! Not cheap, but probably on-par with Starbucks.

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  • Address:934 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, United States
  • Site:http://blindtigercafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 813-540-2233
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Charcuterie
  • Salad shop
  • Sandwich shop
  • Tea house
  • Wine bar
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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