Great lounge with a good vibe. Went on a Saturday night and the music, drinks, and hookah were…read moregreat. Shoutout to Bubba!

Bubba is the nicest host. He made us feel welcome and appreciated. I came here with a group of my…read morefriends for hookah, tea and food. We had an amazing time here. We shall definitely come here

Save your money and time. Older skinny owner has an attitude and if you are not Arabic or a regular…read morehe will refuse to give you service. Much better options around the area. The only good thing about this location is that it is next to Mays Alreem. Do better for the temple terrace society and make better hookah.

Walked in and the environment was pretty unkept. Seemed a little thrown together. I walked in with…read moremy african-american friend & felt a weird feeling from the jump. Went up to the cashier and the worker looked at my friend and I as if we were in the wrong place. We asked about pricing of hookah and eventually, the cashier told us to sit down and he'd come help. We sat for at least 7 mins with no service and another "party" came in after us sitting for that time, who was helped immediately before we were served a simple hello and welcome. We simply walked out & went elsewhere where we enjoyed a very friendly and relaxing environment.

Uhh ion know.. Definitely spacious, doesn't sell alcohol... almost no cigar selection. Looks like…read moreit more of a hookah spot or smoke shop than cigar lounge. I visited during the week so I was the only person in the building. Maybe the prime hours are better and you can bring your cigars with you. I'll have to give this place another try.

I wanted to take my husband out to do something a little different that was also low-key and this…read morereally fit the bill! It was quieter than even I expected for a Saturday night but I was happy to be somewhere where the music wasn't deafening. The manager was very friendly and helpful. He told us to follow them on FB to hear about upcoming events and even free comedy shows. The place itself is at the end of a strip mall with indoor and outdoor seating. It's very clean and has everything you could need from a variety of smokes to drinks. No food though so keep that in mind. We enjoyed a watermelon mint hookah and lingered for almost two hours. A perfect chill date night! We will definitely be back!

Didn't like them charging extra for no reason. Not stating it before hand. Was odd. Hookah was 6/10read more

First time going and I was skeptical... I didn't read the other reviews so it didn't hinder my…read morereview. This hookah lounge is in a plaza which is standard for most places but this plaza felt unsafe. I parked in the general parking area and I saw filthy people sitting in the outdoor area... also someone got their keys stolen in front of me... this was all before walking into the lounge.. Once I got inside, the place was okay. Nothing spectacular. The person who worked there doesn't know much English so its best to speak clearly in order for him to understand. The food was too salty in my opinion. I ordered a shawarma wrap with fries. Its was dry and salty... so salty. But the presentation wasn't bad. I had a blue mist hookah and honestly.. it was one of the best hookahs I've smoked. I would go back but probably with my husband because of the crowd outside of the hookah place.

It's definitely for foodies. Mediterranean cuisine. $15 avg. per check for bowl and beverage. As…read moremore and more foreignors come more foreign eateries are popping up, but I don't think we should forget the natives and their cuisine just yet.

Food and vibes were dope. Got the catfish & wing plate and subbed the fries with macaroni...read more

The best Kavatender in the Tampa Bay area, Rick, aka. The Big Dipper , makes the best Lemon…read moreLavender Kratom elixirscost me around 2 $15-$20 definitely worth it because they are so . Great atmosphere, cool sober people to meet, chill solo, or with a group. Look for C.J. at the bar playing his mobile pool game. Cool place

This is how much I treasure Mariam & Insomnia on N 56th Street in Temple Terrace…read more The first five new customers to visit Mariam between noon and 6 pm will receive a free beverage of their choice. Just ask Mariam to put your bev on my tab, George Fleming. The secret password is "Arabic James Bond." Don't be shy. Mariam is a lovely person. You have until Sunday, March 30th. Enjoy.

This is the real deal when it comes to a Levantine coffeehouse. They have a strong emphiasis on…read morehookah, yes, but that's typical to coffeehouses in the Middle East. They also serve a limited food menu and--impressively--things like sahlab and zhourat shamia tea which you rarely see even in Middle Eastern restaurants in the US. And Turkish coffee which they do make correctly. I don't smoke but felt very welcome. It's mostly local guys sitting around, smoking, playing cards, drinking coffee and gossiping. It seems to have filled the void for this purpose left when the Palms Coffee House shut down. The ambience is about what you'd expect: welcoming, informal, not fancy but more thought into the decoration certainly than at Palms. And they're open late! This is also Levantine tradition--it's a coffeehouse not a coffeeshop. It doesn't close at 3pm like ones in the States do but actually business really picks up around 11pm. That's just how it's done.

1948 Cafe is one of those rare places you can spend an entire day at and not get bored. I spent my…read moreFriday there and honestly, it's just a great spot to relax, hang out, and enjoy good food and hookah. This is more than just a hookah lounge--it's a true Palestinian café and community space. The hookah is top-notch; I got the double apple and it was smooth the whole time, no harshness or burn-out. Their Turkish coffee is excellent too--strong, flavorful, and perfectly brewed. In the evening, they fire up the charcoal grill and serve fresh, simple food. The menu isn't huge, but it doesn't need to be. It's all about quality. I had the grilled chicken wings with hand-cut fries--real potatoes, not frozen--and everything was fresh and delicious. You can taste the difference. At night, the place comes alive. It gets packed with people playing cards, smoking hookah, drinking tea or coffee, and socializing. It's a wholesome, laid-back spot with a real sense of community, right in the heart of Temple Terrace. And yes--they've got Al Jazeera Arabic on the TV and a couple of cute kittens roaming around. What more do you want? If you're in Tampa and want to support Palestine while enjoying great food and good company, this is the spot. 1948 Cafe has become my go-to every time I'm in town.

Ray's Hookah Lounge (Used to be the Cloud 9 or Babel Elhara) its on 56th street near Fowler in…read moreTampa opposite 711 and in the same plaza as Pizza Hut. We offer Sheesha all flavors including Doube Apple, Mint, Vanilla, Strawberry etc...Student Discount also. Open till very late ...most nights until 4 or 5 am. Offers all brands of Sheesha for Hookah smoking..including Al Faqr and Starbuzz...sodas and soft drinks available. Non Alcoholic business.