THE STORY: The first Blind Tiger Cafe started at this location in Ybor City. (There are six locations in Tampa.)Owner Roberto Torres and his founding partners had a desire to bring great roasted coffee flavors back to a city that was known for its historic richness. Inspired by the tailored and crafted feel of a speakeasy, the founders wanted to start a Blind Tiger (a slang term for speakeasy) of their own. They wanted to sell quality, original roasts that were “so great tasting, it would seem illegal.” The Blind Tiger is “a speakeasy-inspired lifestyle brand for those who desire quality and richness in the small pleasures of life.”SUGGESTED ORDER: I love the cold brew.PRO TIP: There’s a hidden menu item you might consider: The Bee Sting — Almond milk. Honey. Turmeric ginger tea. Delicious.IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Columbia Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Florida is two blocks east. (Great curbside takeout, btw.) across 7th Avenue, Zydeco Brewing makes great craft beers and has a fun menu. Chill Bros. Ice Cream a few doors over has awesome sweet treats. And one of the oddest places in Tampa, Dysfunctional Grace, is next door to Blind Tiger. Tagline: “The only shop in Ybor where death and dysfunction dance in a graceful ballet.” Visit at your own risk.

Had a good experience here. Tried the Espresso Bombon and a Cold Brew to go. Both were quite good!

Had a really delicious iced oat milk matcha latte here! They dont serve it sweetened but upon request they added it. The entire vibe of the coffee shop was so chill and welcoming. I really liked the aesthetic too.There were a few small games on a table that kept my boyfriend and I occupied while it rained!Thank you Blind Tiger!

Always a great place to work! The sweetest people are always behind the counter & there is always a gluten free option is available! Not to mention my fav cup of coffee in the area!

The Blind Tiger Cafe has been renovated and open for business. The new renovations look good and has a great ambiance. Good place to read a book or enjoy a coffee and food with friends. I ordered cafe con leche and guava cheese turnover. The coffee was great but the guava cheese turn over had a lot of guava feeling which made it super sweet which is not my taste apart from that its a decent place!

Always the best. Greatest staff ive ever seen. You should buy stuff here!

This place seems to have a really nice atmosphere and comes highly recommended. We went and the line to get a coffee that had about 6 people ahead of us did not move for over 10 minutes, so I gave up and left. If you have all afternoon to spend getting a coffee, this is probably a great place. If you want to get a to-go coffee in a reasonable amount of time, this establishment is probably a poor choice. I’m willing to try it again when I have a few hours to kill. Incredibly slow service but this place does look promising.

Tasty coffee!Quick, friendly service, and chill vibes ✌️I ordered a cafe bombon which was a sweet, but balanced combo of coffee, milk, and condensed milk 😋I had it with a flaky, freshly made egg and cheese croissant.I will definitely be stopping by again real soon!

Delicious coffee on the corner in the heart of Ybor. They have an app to order ahead. Love the Dirty Thai-ger (pictured)!

Had a drip black coffee and their breakfast sandwich.The coffee was fresh and good, probably best I have had around that area of Ybor during my 1 week stay.The sandwich was great, fresh veggies, right amount of cheese and perfectly cooked egg.I had it all to go and they provided a paper container for the sandwich which I appreciate, say no to styrofoam.

I love this place. Really cool seating areas inside. Their coffee is just so perfect (I just drink the plain black coffee but I’m sure others are good as well). Not many choices when it comes to food but what they have is delicious. I really enjoy their omelette with Cuban toast. Every time I am in Tampa I come here for my coffee and breakfast.Also their service is so awesome, staff behind the counter are always happy and smiling while the greet you. They have a lovely attitude, something that just refreshes you in the morning.Great place to eat, chill and hangout. They do offer free Wi-Fi.

Cozy little coffee shop with a comfortable atmosphere. The coffee was very good. The food was also tasty. Staff were friendly.

Love The Tumeric, Ginger Tea with Almond Milk and Honey... Great Stuff

By far one of the coolest coffee shops I’ve been to in awhile! The entire theme is so on point- from the logo to the decorations, and the giant mural of a tiger on the wall, it’s a vibe. Plus, they have some good actual food to get here too, sometimes coffee shops really only have like small bakery items, but these guys have açaí bowls and avocado toast and other things, and I always appreciate that. So naturally, I got an açaí bowl and I really enjoyed it! But my favorite was trying their signature drink- The “Blind THAIger”- so punny. As the name may hint, it is a thai coffee with condensed milk as the sweetener, and the best surprise is that the coffee is actually colored orange, just like a tiger! So fun, and it tasted absolutely divine! It wasn’t too sweet but just right, I can’t even describe except that you need to try it for yourself and have your taste buds blessed. This is just such a fun shop and I’m glad there are some other locations in the Tampa Bay area as well, for I will certainly be visiting many more times.

Hipster garbage. Bland coffee. Burnt omelet. No service. Waste of time. No hot sauce or butter (for Cuban toast) provided with meal.

Let me tell you.... I had an Iced Café Bombon ☕ and oh my goodness was that thing good!!😋 just the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess that just had my mouth wanting more. The flavor was super smooth and delightful. Also that cookie 🍪 delicious. The crew were super cool.

What a great find on our first visit to the Ybor market area in Tampa! Warm day, iced Americana with cream for the win! Why cant The Blind Tiger be near our home in Texas? Take some coffee beans home! Great place! Enjoy! SW

Such a cute spot in Ybor! I love that they have gluten free and vegan options. Staff was great, Emily was very kind! Will be back for sure. (Ps: try the lavender vanilla flavor in your coffee)

Really cool atmosphere and location in the heart of Ybor with a ton of fresh tea flavors and coffee menu. Definitely stop in if youre in the area!

I came here to have breakfast and ended up overpaying for bad food and coffee. Totally unskilled barista and cook. My Omelette was so bad I couldn’t finish. Everything tasted rancid and the toast was a joke. You can get a whole different experience anywhere else for the same price. Stay away if you look for decent food and coffee.

Good coffee, breakfast sandwich was okay. Great little shop with a cool vibe in a very interesting little town.

Tasty beverages and friendly, talented, tea/coffee welding baristas adorn this lovely little Cafe in Ybor. the Dirty Thaiger is a super tasty drink. i recommend it.

Food was great and well priced. Staff was friendly and helpful. Ordered a breakfast sandwich along with a drink and a vegan granola bar. Right in the heart of Ybor! Will be back!

Fast service, vegan options, staff was engaging and knowledgeable. Moroccan mint tea and their dirty chai were both amazing.

Coffee was good . Service was pleasent. Design seems to be dedicated to students, looks like everyone on a computer 🖥Maybe its not like this all the time I dont know first time visiting.

Outstanding breakfast tacos and tiger coffee (can’t remember the exact name, but it’s a Thai tea, espresso, creamed milk infusion). Very friendly baristas and welcoming inclusive community. Space was clean and inviting.

It was good. The blueberry muffin was definitely my favorite and tasted homemade which is always the best. The coffee was amazing. I think Con Leche is a new fave of mine

Unbelievable, I thought this would be a cute lunch spot. This was my first time there. I ordered a sandwich, after waiting 20 minutes I walked up and asked if my sandwich was almost ready..the gentleman (who was hugging a girl, which is unprofessional by the way) stopped hugging her and went to go make my sandwich with his bare hands.... I was so disgusted. They preach about being clean and covid, but yet you go hug a girl and then proceed to make my sandwich with your dirty hands? I told them I did not want the sandwich. Needless to say, I will never be returning to this establishment. Practice what you preach.

Great place for breakfast!

Delicious coffee and lots to choose from. Staff is friendly, accommodating and the establishment is clean. Highly recommend

Stopped by last Friday for breakfast, the food was amazing and the nitro we ordered was great.

Great service and super friendly staff. Cold brew was my happy coffee today 😀

I always try to find great local coffee shops when Im away from home.Found this little gem in Ybor city and it was totally on point for what I like to find.Great atmosphere, Amazing coffee, and very friendly cool baristas.If Im ever back this way, I will come back here even if I have to go out of my way to do so😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

The cappuccino was good but too small for the price. Relax atmosphere and music background music. Dirty bathrooms and floor. Servers should be mopping not on their phones.

Love this local restaurant. Great place to get a great meal and people watch.

Excellent coffee and awesome options for making your drinks! Lavender was delicious and loved the rich with the evaporated milk.

Great vibes for a weekend coffee. Comfortable, relaxing, and all around good people.

Always an awesome experience! Its one of my favorite coffee shops in Tampa, from the service to the decor, to the fabulous coffee and now a new menu! Big love to Blind Tiger ♥️☕

Love Blind Tiger! They have a few different locations but Ybor is our favorite. Staff is always friendly and we definitely feel like valued regulars. I normally get the cafe con leche lightly sweetened and my husband gets the bombon. Those are two solid hot and cold options. They also have tea a few beers on tap, kombucha, pastries and shop merchandise. There is room to sit and relax, have a meeting, or study. Consistently great coffee!

A calm and relaxing atmosphere. I had the best tea Ive ever tried in my life. It was so good I went back twice in one day. Blueberry, pomegranate cold tea is a must have when Im visiting Ybor City now.

My experience at blind tiger today was extremely unsatisfactory! My family and I were made to feel unwelcomed from the moment we walked in and were met with rude shouts from across the room about policy. When I approached the hostile employee, Samantha, to explain why we were unprepared to meet her demands (we are from out of town)she was quick to brush me off and continued to walk away, ignoring me, treating me as anything but a human being. Fortunately, an employee named Sean picked up her slack and was willing to have an adult conversation. Needless to say we wont be back. I would save your time and visit Foundation Coffee down the road where they are friendly and made a great latte!

Friendly staff, delicious coffee, fantastic baked goods. Had the guava and cream cheese turnover, phenomenal.

App didn’t work I called and said I’m in rush and made an stop for Uber that I paid for just to get food and ask for an exception since it’s their fault and place order, but man on phone keep saying .. no, no, no ....so I just wasted 15$ extra for Uber cause he cancelled cause workers was very busy to hang out and play with customers dogs instead doing the order.Used to be regular, won’t back again.

Coffee was good, bagel took 25 minutes and was hard and chewy, hair in omelet. Over priced.

Best coffee bar none and great staff!

Really enjoyable place to enjoy a rolled cigar with coffee the lady bar tender was very friendly and happy .

Great fruit bowl. Fun place.. Made to order.

Great atmosphere and service. The original Acai bowl was amazing. I especially love they were open about inclusiveness even down to the fur babies!

Acai bowl was delicious, sandwich as well. Coffee is different from any other coffee shop. Try their blind tiger special. Unique atmosphere. Nice staff, they explained everything well.

The coffee also is so addictive! I so love the taste. You can bring all your friends here. It looked tiny from the outside but when you step inside it doesnt feel that way. Youll instantly feel the coziness and comfort because of its simple and homey interiors.

Friendly but not following cdc guidelines, forcing even fully vaccinated customers to wear a mask. Probably the only place in Tampa that isn’t following up to date cdc guidelines. 3 months ago I could understand, however with recent White House and cdc guidelines being updated I won’t be returning

Political left wings coffee ☕Please wear a mask 😷Be afraid about Covid-19But staff are niceCoffee is good and tasty

Amazing Coffee..Super positive atmosphere... HERE IS WHAT YOUR DAY NEEDS....You will not be disappointed.

Im very torn on this place. O think the tea is top tier. A typically when I order tea it almost taste water down, or they use the cheap baggie of tea. This and authentic spot for tea lovers. I say this very earnestly. The cookies were subpar. There is a trend of underbaking cookies, and when it is done well then Its good. However, I thought the cookies were straight up uncooked. Could still taste the salt in them.Please dont let the comment about the cookies deter you. I just feel very strongly about baked goods. The tea is AWESOME tho. The staff is also cooled and nicely genred (hopefully this isnt dehumanizing...).

I do like this place! Internet, coffee, why go to those big chains... This place is better!

Good food. Its been a while since Ive had breakfast in Ybor. Maybe its a sad culture change that has occurred here. This establishment is trying to prevent one tragedy while inviting another. As an electrician, I know that exposing live electricity to people is just an accident waiting to happen. See photos.

Came here because it looked cool. Came back for the great brew! Wish there were locations in upper midwest.

Extremely over priced and wouldnt go back, but the coffee was pretty good

Im a regular here and love the coffee and service. If you know what you want, they have it, but they also give great recommendations if you want to try something new.

Neat little coffee joint. Everything is locally roasted. I got the Espresso Bombon it was excellent.

The bittersweet taste of it is really my taste. The place itself captivates me. It was so relaxing, quiet, and cozy. The pies and cakes that they had were so delicious as well. The barista was so pleasant and friendly. Overall, it was such a great coffee time! A highly recommended shop!

Great coffee! Always worth a stop.

I go here before every history tour. Every cafe con leche gives me life and Im going to live forever!

Incredibly slow service and certainly the worst Acai bowl Ive ever had.In fact, the bowl was comically bad. Completely melted throughout. A teaspoon of mixings like nuts and granola and coconut flakes. And possibly 1 strawberry cut incredibly thin, accompanying maybe 6 millimeter thick banana slices.Either it was the first time this guy ever made an Acai bowl, or thats how they are taught to make it.Either way, unacceptable.$10 dollars for that mess.

Thai Tea is the best.

Great local coffee shop! Very clean and option to order ahead is nice!

Some of the best cold brew I’ve ever had! Come to St Pete PLEASE!!

So, we went to this coffee shop. Their coffee was the best! It was my first time here, and I loved the taste of their coffee. They also have the coziest and coolest ambiance than any coffee shop I had been to before. From now on, this will be my only coffee shop and have my morning coffee here before going to work.

Knowledgeable and friendly baristas and staff! The ambiance is upbeat yet mellow, a difficult balance to achieve. I had the drip coffee which was a blend of Central American coffees and roasted to perfection which brought out the nuances of this blend wonderfully!Blind Tiger forces me to reevaluate my strong commitment to my 1° coffeeshop/cafe.

While the customer service here is top notch, their espresso is awful. Its either an issue with their extraction process or its just poorly roasted. Either way, I wont be returning.

I came and checked out the spot yesterday, I loved the calm feeling it gave me . The barista was very aware on the different clientele needs and knew how to accommodate. I ordered a iced caramel latte with cold brew & an egg sandwhich. The egg sandwhich tasted like anything you could just make at home from out your freezer . The coffee was good and smooth but not enough coffee taste in it as I like it . If I went back I’ll have to try their affogato style drink.Sn : definitely a nice place to study or read a book.

Cool hipster coffee shop with good cold brew.

The JP deluxe with the jalapeño cornbread waffle was excellent. This was the only place I had eaten in Tampa that had seasoned their food well. Every where else has been under-seasoned. I’ve travelled a lot and being from Louisiana I may have a skewed standard for flavor and seasoning. This was a great place with a good atmosphere

Great coffee, good service, and a good location to hang out and get some work done. All coffees are fair trade which is a plus in my book. I highly recommend this shop!!

Great coffe selection and awesome cafe design. Friendly stuff. The coffee is super good but also really strong.

Good coffee shop with menu items for breakfast and lunch. Pastries.

Hip cafe that fits right into Ybor city. The Nitro brew cold coffee is fantastic. There is also a co working space next door. The coffee is not cheap but if you are after a good brew its worth it. Has a funky look and feel to it as you can see in the picture.

Food was amazing as was the staff, especially the cook. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

They have great coffee and great bagel sandwiches, and the service is quick! I have been here many times already, and they are consistent with the taste of their coffee, bagels. They had the friendliest and accommodating employees I have met. I highly recommended their Latte, and this is a must-visit coffee shop!

Cute little coffee shop with comfy seating. Great for catching up with friends or taking some time for self-care.

Best coffee shop in the area! I was visiting from out of town & ended up stopping by for an iced cafe con leche everyday!

Really friendly, good coffee, and a great atmosphere. Great place to get some work done, meet a friend, hold a meeting, or just chill. I had a black cold brew (what I order everywhere) and while I wont say the coffee was exceptionally amazing, its definitely one of the better coffees you can get in the Tampa area.

Great Cafe Con Leche and many other options. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a cup of your favorite brew.

The coffee is phenomenal. Some of the smoothest coffee I have had anywhere. The place is unassuming and the service a little slow, but worth the wait.

Employees were not friendly and service was slow. Blueberry muffin and latte was mediocre.

I obviously went to the wrong place, 7.50 for coffee and croissant, the Plam Ave Coffe Shop was where I needed to be, I might have been less than cordial but when cashier gives me wrong change and argues with me, you know I wont be back. I worked at the Colonnade on bay shore here in Tampa for years, bad service, lack of accountability, staff obviously needs assistance, over 5 dollars they have lost a guest for good and all my friends know that I can count change, today the person who waited on me did not.

The atmosphere is great and quiet! The coffee is delicious and the pour overs are very flavorful! I will definitely come back. Plus the coffee products such as the mugs are nice!

Good coffee if your looking different coffee shops to try this is one of them

Effin fantastic! Feels like childhood memories and amazing all in one.

My breakfast sandwich and coffee were great and service was wonderful. The only major downer was the cleanliness, the floors looked like they hadnt been swept in days and the tables were all filthy.

Great coffee, awesome staff and the guava turnover was absolutely amazing!

Great cafe! Drinks are delicious and staff is friendly. The atmosphere is low key. I love everything here!! Highly appreciated!!

Great service and coffee. The music is superb. Friendly environment, good WiFi, good place to work.

My wife and I truly enjoyed the coffee. We tried all three locations. We even bought some coffee to take home. Can’t go wrong.

My favorite place in Tampa for coffee. The atmosphere is very cool. The baristas are always nice and offer up new and interesting things. Everything here is good but lately my favorite drink is a lavender latte.

Good food and coffee. Nice quiet place for breakfast

Staff was pleasant. Coffee was good.The food disappointed me. I got the avocado toast and it had good flavor but the toast was already very soggy. The inside is cute w games and a good vibe.

I loved this brewery/coffee shop! I have never visited a place where they specialize in coffee and beer. I had the nitro cold brew and it was delectably smooth and easy to drink. It gave me quite a buzz too.I also heartily recommend the afogatto. It is definitely a must for a hot summer day. Who knew espresso and ice cream make for such an amazing combination?This is one of must-see locations in this historic town. Dont pass up the chance to swing by and get a coffee or a beer.

No actual tigers, blind or otherwise, but Im going to chalk that up to it being morning (tigers need their sleep).Coffee was good and its been a while since Ive had fresh vegetables in an omelet. One hopes that the eggs came from an Ybor chicken, but I didnt think of it at the time.

Theyre specialty drink The Dirty-Thaiger is awesome!