Very disappointed came here for my fav affogato and normally it's a good serving of IC but today I received a 1/2 scoop of Ice Cream as you can see in the cup. I should have known better when the barrista first said they were out but then said it was available but she would have to scoop it out ?????? Not sure what she meant by that but sure was a red flag and I should have ordered something else!!!!! I hope you haven't changed how you make Affogato's but don't think I will be coming back anytime soon. Sad thing is BB was my go to place for this drink but now will have to find another place. read more

This Buddy Brew along Kennedy (not the Oxford Exchange one) is the perfect place to stay for awhile. Study, work, read or enjoy just hanging out with a nice coffee amidst plenty of seating. They have 2 rooms full of spots to sit, and even a cute area they call the "Buddy Brew academy". As always, the cold brew here is king- it's called Buddy Brew for a reason. Other coffees can be decent but are typically made pretty sweet if it's flavored any way. They have some baked goods and sandwiches to order along with coffee and tea. One of the best menus of any Buddy Brew location I've been to. Super cute & cozy. Parking is around back and is the only thing that can be a little rough, as they're located right along a major road and not far from the airport. read more

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The service isn't that great and the coffee is ok. Once you've had different regions in one location, you're kinda just not that into bitterness. I love the concept of Buddy Brew and their name. The flavor of their coffee bites back pretty hard. The ambiance is stark and hurry up and wait for a seat. There's never anywhere to sit. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This reason I really enjoy their cinnamon roll latte so I've been trying to get it when I can. I stopped into this Kennedy location and it wasn't too busy on this afternoon. I had a coupon from a few weeks back that I wanted to use so I got the Cinnamon roll latte iced. My drink was ready in minutes and it was just like I expected and I really like the foam they add on top. If you've never tried Buddy Brew beans at home, I highly recommend. I use the Cubano espresso beans in my Breville and it's a great brew. read more

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Delicious coffee and great doggy vibes! Had a wonderful warm Mexican hot chocolate cookie which didn't make it to the pics because I inhaled it! read more

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Its dog themed. Funny enough they sell stickers that look almost the same as my stickers for an entirely different business. But they have dog stuff here point being. I am very cool with that. This location is bigger and less crowded than Hyde Park Village. The iced coffee and chocolate chip cookie were both awesome but the dog stuff is mostly the point. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Americano and chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We frequent here OFTEN. The service here is always great. They have either forgotten or messed up our online order a few times but always fix it right away. I feel like the coffee is hit or miss on if it's amazing or just ok but I do always enjoy it overall. The food is delicious! And the ambiance is the perfect coffee shop feel for catching up, work, or, studying. read more

I had Buddy Brew Coffee back in October and I finally got around to reviewing them. I tried the Armature Works location and the Park Tower location and both were delicious despite the difference in menu items. The Park Tower location was a very delicious modern breakfast cafe. While the Armature Works location was mostly just teas and lemonades. Service was great at both locations and if I ever go back to Tampa I know I'd visit again! read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Park Tower location - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Every latte I've had here hits just right. There is a clean, stylish aesthetic and a pleasant place to linger or grab coffee on the go. Their menu has a lot of different options and has more than just coffee. The vibe is relaxed but super cute-- local community meets modern design. During peak hours, the line can stretch a bit, but minor issue in the face of the overall experience. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Apparently... THIS IS THE PLACE. Honestly, if you want a front and center view of what's happening in Hyde Park Tampa..this is the place.. in fact, there is a valet car service right in FRONT of this coffee shop.. so it gets very congested on this street. Getting a cup of jo or matcha here is entertaining as you check out the Who's Who of Tampa. read more

Busy cafe, working atmosphere and meet ups. If you like that vive. Came in to do some work and tried their Tuscan toast so gooooood! I want to create something like it! And seasonal ginger latte I could taste it. It didn't take me that long to decide to go here...first time happy camper. Service was cool and seamless. Parking is a little challenging. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Tuscan toast and ginger iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Tried the cappuccino Tampa bay's local coffee shops Nice staff, great service, parking available when I got there read more

The service was pretty quick, but when I sipped my matcha, there were clumps at the bottom that I kept drinking up. While I was still waiting for my sandwich, I wished the barista had taken more time to properly whisk the matcha. The breakfast sandwich, however, was really delicious. It reminded me of the egg white pepper bites from Starbucks, with great flavor and lots of cheese. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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These drinks are super refreshing on a hot day. Definitely coming back! I really enjoy the vibe at Amature Works as well. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Alligator alley - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This is Tampa's most reliable spot, and the easiest place to capture that "local classic vibe." It's not just the top-ranked coffee shop--it's also a highly representative specialty coffee brand in Tampa, with multiple locations throughout the city. Overall, it consistently delivers stable quality, offers a comfortable space, and has broad appeal, making it perfect for first-time visitors looking for a coffee shop in Tampa. read more

Good vibe. Tasty coffee. Love it! (At lease 85 characters....) (At lease 85 characters....) (At lease 85 characters....) (At lease 85 characters....) (At lease 85 characters....) (At lease 85 characters....) read more

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I wish they would bring back the lounge chairs instead of filling the space with espresso machines. It used to be a comfortable spot where more people could relax and enjoy their coffee, but now it feels like you're forced to sit at high-top tables. When they first opened, that area was much more inviting--it's a shame they decided to change it. Think of your customers! read more

Tried their iced latte w lavender today. It was fine. It was good if you're trying to pick up something fast. The latte was thin, watered down- I'm not sure the right way to word that but hope that makes sense. The flavor of the espresso and the syrup were good. Cute spot, plenty of parking. I would grab a drink from there again if I was in a hurry but I wouldn't go out of my way to get their coffee. read more

The barista who made our drinks was very sweet! Im so glad this coffee shop offers smoothies on top of their extensive coffee menu. Both were perfect and there is a big open space with lots of seating here :) read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Turmeric Smoothie and Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had their seasonal latte banana split iced. Very good not to sweet. Friendly staff and very fast. Great place to work/study, it wasn't too loud. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nice spot in Hyde park to get coffee and hangout. I got the affogato and it was actually pretty good. Service was alright and atmosphere is inviting! Would definitely come back! read more

I didn't get a snap of my drink but it was yummy! I just got a tea so it was something simple but it was perfect and hit the spot. Staff at the register was friendly and my drink was up quick! read more

We recently took a day trip to St.Pete and we had to stop by Buddy Brews to grad a coffee. It was our first time here and the place was so laidback, I really loved the decor and ambiance of the coffee shop. They had a cute cozy couch in the back to sit back and relax with friends or your other half, which I loved. They also offered plenty of areas to study if your popping in to work for the day and needed a change of scenery. We got their cold brew and their nitro which I was super surprised how strong it was it had a good "blast" of caffeine. Just the perfect pick me up before we headed back to Orlando. Definitely will be back, if your in the area stop in to their "Bay to Bay" location it was definitely the nicest one! read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Haven't eaten at Buddy Brew in awhile, and I'm so glad I did this morning! I had a work coffee meeting at the Kennedy location and needed some food too. I ordered the bacon biscuit and absolutely loved it! I didn't need the second half of the biscuit personally it was a lot, but what I did eat was delicious. Cheese, bacon, egg, and biscuit...what more could I ask for?! I was asked if I wanted chips or fruit and opted for fruit, but it was only a couple slices of oranges. Definitely expected a variety of fruit like a traditional fruit cup, but it was fine. My latte was good as well. read more

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Updating my review as I have been informed by the manager that they do have cheddar cheese for their sandwiches. I got bad info from the salesgirl. Messed up my breakfast but I also appreciate the manager responding quickly. Ambiance is wonderful. Good looks great. They only have provolone and white American cheese choices. They use elmhurst almond milk! Super impressive. They also have oat milk and soy milk, honey and cinnamon. read more

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Stopped in here to get one of their teas and ordered a green mango tea but it tasted like black tea. I've had tons of green and black tea in my life and this tasted like flavorless black tea so kind of disappointed with that. My friend got an iced Americana and liked that though so coffee good, tea no read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I hope we just caught them on a bad day.. unfortunately seems like I paid $14 for milk. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Iced latte and Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The coffee was so strong and delicious. Woke me right up after my flight. We wanted to get a quick breakfast but they were out of most of the sandwiches and we were there around 11. What we did end up ordering was the turkey bec and avocado toast with a poached egg. There is outdoor seating, which is lovely on a warm day. And the inside of this place is super cute with WiFi so quite a few business meetings going on. I'll definitely be back while I'm in Tampa. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I had one of their seasonal drinks, it was sooo good! This is my favorite place to visit when visiting Tampa. Their coffee is amazing as well. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I continually come to Buddy Brew for lunch, breakfast, and even to work remotely. I tried the Kennedy sandwich with chips and the turkey, avo, and Sriracha aioli were a killer combination. I even found a parking spot today! Thanks BB for being a consistent place for refreshments and great service. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - The Kennedy and an Arnold Palmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place offers coffee, espresso-based drinks and flavored hot and cold teas at the slow bar, along with a small selection of snacks and pastries! The service was friendly and the internet is fast and I think unlimited! The place was well air conditioned too. Rainforest coffee and an almond croissant pictured! Cool place to study or chill. Thanks! read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I tried to place an online order on a Sunday morning at 8 am, but it said they were not allowing online orders at the time, so I was forced to drive over and pick up from an instore order. There were only a few people inside, but I did find the barista girl to be incredibly slow in pouring the foam design onto each coffee. 2 iced lattes with oat milk and a pump of Carmel totaled 15 dollars. Honestly, for the cost and the experience, I was not impressed. The inside didn't even have that wonderful coffee smell, and the outside parking is not great either. read more

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Very clean, friendly staff, and such a cute aesthetic. The coffee was really good and I love how they use plant straws that aren't paper straws that get soggy. They had plenty of seating for the size of the cafe. Would definitely go back. read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Ice vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Friendly staff, good coffee & food, ambiance is cute and local. Perfect for working remote or catching a quick bite. read more

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Chicken pesto sandwich not even a full bite easily the worst sandwich I've ever had. Very disappointed Just everything went wrong. My friends latte had an odd taste and get tea was hot over ice odd. Matcha was ok nothing to write home about read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Chicken pesto sandwich not even a full bite easily the worst sandwich I've ever had. Very disappointed - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Really enjoyed getting a latte recently from Buddy Brew Coffee! It's cool that I just learned that there are several locations around Tampa, because there were a ton of great options on the menu, and the service was both fast and friendly! I even talked my friend into trying a cappuccino for the first time instead of her usual black coffee, and she really enjoyed it. So will certainly recommend Buddy Brew Coffee for all you coffee, tea, and pastry fans! read more

Buddy Brew Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Once, there was a breakfast biscuit-crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and subtly salty. Salty! Oh my!!! I came for the chai... but this biscuit stole the limelight... and my heart. It comes with honey and butter... and it's just the right kind of filling. I'm humming and may break into a skip. The Beverly Biscuit-I applaud you. Now, there are other things on the menu-and I will come back and try them. And the chai was everything I hoped for. The service-was totally top notch-very friendly and welcoming. And it's amazing how busy Kennedy Boulevard looked peaceful from in here. It was the perfect spot to chill for a bit. It's got this effortlessly calming vibe going on... and there are plenty of seating options: from wooden high top counters, to communal tables to deep sofas. (Do I really have to leave and run errands?) On Kennedy at Albany, just west of downtown Tampa, there's street parking and a few spaces in back. My biscuit and chai ran $6.50 plus tax. I'll be back-hope to see you! read more

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Good coffee but great customer service is key! Cannot believe the way this place operates.

My favorite coffee roaster in Tampa is Buddy Brew. When I am in the area I always make it a point to stop in for a great cup of joe. I know when a coffee roaster has done it right when I don't need to add sugar. It's a smooth cup of coffee and not bitter or burnt tasting like SOOO many coffees. I arrived today around 6:30 am and as you can see it wasn't busy. People started to come in around 7am but still, plenty of space to park and your pick of seating. This place is super busy during the day! Cozy seating areas for gathering with friends. The parking can be challenging as they have a small parking lot and the parking in the side street fills up fast too. Great place to work out of. There are plug outlets along the walls to charge your devices. No plug outlets at bar seating. I would imagine it might be challenging to charge your devices if this place is packed. So come fully charged...just in case then move closer to a outlet when someone leaves. They have Halelife vegan/gluten free donuts for my vegans and gluten free peeps. read more

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Had 2 ice coffees but it was not As expected coffees seemed not fresh and didn't taste that good. Staff was Still super friendly and store was pretty read more