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    HaleLife Bakery

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Bagel sandwich and doughnut
    Haley N.

    Staff were really sweet and helpful. They had a variety of take and bake items as well as a menu and bakery items available. The food was all really good but quite spendy, as the doughnut I got was $7. It was really dense though! They are very serious about allergies so you know you'll be taken care of here in that regard. All vegan and gluten free too! Cute ambiance with outdoor space too.

    Skye N.

    Cute little bakery that is gluten-free and vegan - it's great to have alternative options for baked goods and sweet treats. This location in south Tampa is cute, it's located in a pretty busy little plaza with other shops, but that makes for great foot traffic. The staff here has always been super nice.

    Breakfast Quesadilla...so good and crunchy
    Charnell S.

    Lately, I have been seeing HaleLife Bakery display and I realized it's close by. I went there for breakfast. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla, unsweetened ice tea and chocolate ganache cupcake. The breakfast quesadilla is more southwest like with corn, black beans and spicy mayo. I really enjoyed this quesadilla. Chocolate ganache cupcake was very chocolatey and very good. My iced tea helped cool myself down because it's very hot outside. FYI --the parking lot gets filled up quickly.

    Erin H.

    All gluten free and vegan bakery - amazing! Very allergens friendly with great labeling. I got two donuts and a pumpkin cinnamon roll cookie. The cookie was honestly a little disappointing, I didn't really taste the pumpkin at all. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut and the chai latte donut were both good! I would said that this is a solid option with a beautiful amount of variety for people with dietary restrictions but maybe not the best I've ever had in the category of vegan gf dessert. Employees were super kind and prompt. Small inside space, I'd say it's more of a grab and go type place. Also, get there early if there's anything specific you really want cuz stuff does seem to sell out as day goes on.

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    Stephen M.

    My child has celiac and other food allergies so we are always on the lookout for new places that carry items that they can enjoy. We have a couple of bakeries up near Orlando that they go to on occasion that have some really good items. This one came up in my search for safe foods for them. they didn't really want to have a meal so the bakery made sense because we could pick something up to bring home with us. We talked to the employee at the counter to verify that everything they had was gluten and soy free. Their items are also free from most other allergens as well. they have a sign up that says to ask about items that are coconut free. They are located in a small shopping mall on the backside from where we approached and parking was crowded. We were able to find a space and then walked inside. They are a corner building and they have outdoor seating as well as some indoor seating. The menus are well displayed, and the pastries are in a case by the counter. They also have a cooler out front that has more of their savory items so that you can take them home. Each of the three of us chose a pastry item and my child's partner ordered them the soft pretzels with cheddar cheese, dipping sauce. Those items were also safe for them to eat. The pretzels smell fabulous and they did both enjoy them. My child's partner really enjoyed the item they got and while my child enjoyed the cupcake they ordered they did comment that it was a bit dry. This is an issue you can have when making gluten-free products. I ordered the Lava which is essentially a chocolate brownie with a chocolate cream on top. The young lady working in the counter told me this was very chocolatey. Prices for what they have on their menu are in line with what we usually find at bakeries like this. My brownie, which had a very good chocolate flavor but was not as overpowering as it's gluten powered competitors. My brownie also felt a little dry and it was somewhat crumbly. We do expect this, and I really enjoyed the taste of it. Hopefully when we are down in the Tampa area again, we will be able to stop and try something different. They also have a second location in Saint Pete. If you are in the market for gluten-free foods that are very allergen friendly than this place is totally worth trying. Everything on their menu sounded good.

    Inoel R.

    This was a cute spot we found while visiting the Tampa area. My wife has celiac so having a place that caters to gluten free allergies is amazing. The cookies and crème donut I had was very delicious. The beignet was amazing per my wife. Forgot to take pictures of the treats and we ate them really fast.

    Can't believe this was dairy free! It has a cheesy center!
    Kristin R.

    This place was an absolute dream for me - I have a gluten and dairy allergy and it is very difficult to find dessert avoiding both allergies. The staff was incredibly kind and upbeat. It is a cute little shop that was quaint and calm inside. It was also very clean. I was a kid in a candy store! I started off with the Toast-yay cookie - it was devine. Usually gluten free bakery items are dry crumble but this moist and absolutely delicious. I also had the red velvet coffee drink and it tasted like liquid red velvet cake. The garlic cheesy bread (frozen section) is amazing! I can't believe it's dairy free. I cannot recommend this place enough for people with food allergies!

    Breakfast Sami w/ sausage and avocado
    Yeilyn M.

    I ordered the hazelnut cold brew with oat milk and it was delicious. The breakfast Sami with sausage and avocado was good but too small for the price, in my opinion. The bread on the sandwich was very soft and not crumbly like gluten free bread usually is.

    Beignets
    Jenny S.

    Very underwhelming especially for the price. Ordered the beignets expecting them to be fresh only to discover they had been previously frozen then warmed up because the inside of them were still thawing out/cold. Not a ton of space to sit and enjoy your food, but the staff were super sweet though.

    Gluten free cinnamon roll
    Jessica M.

    I haven't had a decent cinnamon roll in years but I found this gluten free delicious place today! They have frozen options of cakes, cinnamon rolls, and a full bakery.

    Bagel sandwich
    Robert M.

    Oh wow! HaleLife is amazing! If you have a gluten allergy this place is 100% safe and FUN too. There are plenty of options for a nice breakfast. The GF bagels are light and taste like the real thing. The vegan sausage is perfect too. They also have great coffee. The restaurant is cozy and quiet and a nice place to relax. The staff is very knowledgeable and will steer you in the right direction. If you want a healthy satisfying meal that is vegan and gluten free, check it out.

    Three Cheese Grilled Cheese with kettle chips
    Ashley B.

    Saw this bakery advertised on Facebook. I happened to be in the area for an appointment and they were conveniently across the street. Staff was very friendly and informative. Everything is gluten and dairy free. It's heaven for my stomach. I ordered the three cheese grilled cheese. It was made with their gf flat bread and cut in half. The cheese is vegan it was delicious and made me almost cry because I haven't had grilled cheese in so long. I also ordered a chai and added maple spice and oat milk. I also enjoyed the butter beer cupcake which is seasonal. It is a bit more pricey but that's because America charges more for healthy foods vs fake chemical filled food. Definitely worth it. Hopefully they open a location near the USF area at some point since this location is nearly 30 minutes from me with traffic. They said they should be getting delivery services soon. So here's hoping. Definitely would eat from again.

    Alexa F.

    THESE ARE SO GOOD OMG You would have never been able to tell they are vegan They are nice and soft, thick/dense cakey donuts, texture is amazing My favorites were the Cinnamon Toast Crunch and blueberry cheesecake ones Then lemon raspberry, cosmic brownie, and Oreo Icing on all was super delicious Fair pricing for how great they are and filling

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    1 month ago

    Food is good but extra charges make it way too expensive. I even had to pay extra for the cream that was part of the cappuccino!

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    7th + Grove - Devil Eggs

    7th + Grove

    4.1(744 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Ybor City
    •$$

    9.26.2025 Yesssss!!…read moreI knew when I visited Tampa, I wanted to find a Black Owned Business !! BINGO!! I got it right the 1st time yall!! I located this business on Yelp (of course). I made a reservation, and went to Ybor to visit. It was easy to locate. I found inexpensive metered street parking. It was a short walk to the establishment. We arrived. We were immediately seated upon arrival. This place was a whole vibe! The best seating! Every section looked like VIP!! We were assisted by Jillianne who was professional, super sweet, and had all the details about the menu. Collectively, we ordered the following. Get Your Roll On (Jerk Chicken and more in an empanada) - Well plated, VERY tasty, fulfilling A la carte: Catfish & Braised Collard Greens - Seasoned amazingly, huge portion size, very good. The music was right on point!! We truly enjoyed ourselves. I'm so glad we visited this business. I highly recommend !!

    Went here on a night we wanted something casual after a stretch of fancier meals, and 7th + Grove's…read moresoul food menu caught our eye. Fair warning: this place has two personalities -- a restaurant side and a much louder dance-party side that share the same building. We opted for the restaurant side, which was surprisingly not busy despite the earliest reservation we could get being 7:30pm on a weeknight. The menu blends classic soul food (fried chicken, mac and cheese) with a strong New Orleans Creole influence -- gumbo, jambalaya, fried seafood, cornbread. Portions are enormous. We started with the deviled eggs ("D'Evils"), topped with fried chicken bites and lemon pepper dust -- excellent and surprisingly filling for just four halves. We also got the Nolia Clip, a vegan gumbo base loaded with fried shrimp, crabmeat, turkey sausage, and a full catfish filet -- essentially an entree-sized bowl on its own. For entrees, the fried chicken plate ("Let's Stay Together") was a standout -- moist chicken, crispy crust, great mac and cheese and collard greens, though the cornbread muffins were bland and watery-tasting. My jambalaya ("Burning Blues") turned out to be nearly identical in ingredients to the gumbo appetizer we'd already had, just a bit thicker and in a bigger portion -- worth knowing before you order both. We left with a full meal's worth of leftovers and zero room for dessert. Food quality was great across the board (minus the cornbread), and portions are a serious value. Service was the weak point -- slow to seat and slow table-side all night. Good pick if you're after soul food with Creole flair and don't mind a leisurely pace.

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    Oak and Ola - Amazing food !!

    Oak and Ola

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$$

    Virginia was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations. Will…read morecome back again if we can have her as our server!

    Delicious food with a lively atmosphere and welcoming staff - what more could you ask for?…read more I visited Oak and Ola for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time. Rather than trying to search for parking, we just paid $20 for the lot right nearby and it worked out great for us. We had a large group and our waiter, Zachary, was amazing. He had plenty of recommendations, anecdotes, stories, and jokes to keep everyone happy and full. He was definitely a highlight for all of us. We had a variety of drinks, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. I had the Sacred Empress and was so impressed with the balance of flavors - mostly sweet with a slight punch from the serrano cilantro simple syrup. It sounds funky but trust me on this! We also split a bottle of the Lagar De Costa Albariño, at the recommendation of our waiter, and we all loved it. For food, we started with the Lobster Ravioli, Truffle Frites, Crispy Pork Belly Bites, Crunch Love Caesar Salad, and Olives. All were devoured and I think the crowd favorites were the Lobster Ravioli (though expensive, $26 for 3) and the Pork Belly Bites. For mains, most people tended to get either the Steak Frites or the Gulf Fish Amandine (which was snapper). My steak and another at the table were both way overcooked on the first go around but they very quickly remade them (and the fries) and got them back to us in 5 minutes, perfectly cooked. It was a delicious and filling dish. The Gulf Fish Amandine was also really tasty, but it felt like it was missing something like a starch. It's a very simple and classic dish. The Pork Chop was also well loved amongst the table and many people wished they got it after trying a bite! For dessert, you absolutely have to get the Toffee Cake - it was everyone's favorite dessert. Super soft, warm, and comforting, plus that vanilla ice cream just took it to another level. We also enjoyed the Chocolate Mousse, and the free birthday dessert they kindly brought out for us. Overall, the restaurant is fun and lively, with an eclectic feel in the mismatched dining sets and decor. I really loved how it felt. It's definitely a nicer spot for a date or celebration, but worth it!

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    Flor Fina - PRIMO OMELETTE (with added avocado) and HUEVOS ROTOS + vanilla latte.

    Flor Fina

    3.8(236 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Historic Ybor, Ybor City
    •$$$

    We celebrated my birthday at Flor Fina, and they made sure it was such a special experience! It was…read moreour first time dining there, and we loved everything from the beautiful decor and ambiance to the delicious food. Our host, Michael, truly went above and beyond to make the evening memorable. Our servers, Danielle and Mal, were wonderful as well. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

    My friends and I visited Flor Fina to celebrate a birthday, and overall, we had a fun time. The…read moredecor, vibe, and service were great, and I really enjoyed the restaurant's design and ambiance. We started with drinks, including the Berry Me Ybor, The Forbidden Fruit, and The Greenhouse. Everyone enjoyed their drinks, although the Berry Me Ybor was extremely small for $16. Since we were a larger group, everyone ordered different dishes from various parts of the menu. I ordered the Patatas Bravas Chilaquiles and the Tuna Carpaccio Flatbread. The chilaquiles were a good portion, but some of the chips were soggy because the sauce was sitting at the bottom of the bowl. I also felt there should have been much more truffle aioli. The Tuna Carpaccio Flatbread was disappointing. It was very small and overly vinegary, which made it difficult to enjoy. I think the dish had potential, but the portion size and flavor just didn't work for me. Several of the ladies ordered the Haya Caesar Salad and the 2020 Ybor Chop Salad. Both salads were a good size, although several people felt the 2020 Ybor Chop Salad was too salty. The Grilled Half Chicken, Herb Steak Fries, and Pickled Mango & Burrata were also ordered and were enjoyed. One thing to note: Flor Fina gets pretty loud at night. During our visit, there was a wedding taking place with music, and the restaurant also had a live DJ inside. So, if you're looking for a quieter dining experience, this may not be the place. Overall, I'd skip the food and stop by for drinks instead. The cocktails, ambiance, and decor are enjoyable, but the dinner dishes didn't leave us wanting more or planning a return visit.

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    Wagamama - Kare Burosu Ramen

    Wagamama

    4.0(426 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Downtown Tampa
    •$$

    Popped into WAGAMAMA, a popular WATER STREET restaurant for dinner and it did not disappoint…read more My server Veronica was on her A-game. I started the evening with their chili Margarita. It's a spicy one but adds a nice kick to the meal. Tonight I enjoyed the pork potstickers and for my entree, I had the steak Bulgogi. Love, love, love the dining experience tonight and can't wait to be back!

    We were really hoping to find a spot with a great atmosphere, awesome vibes, and tasty food for our…read moreSunday night dinner. We checked out a bunch of different restaurants, but they were all booked up. So, we ended up booking Wagamama for our dinner on Sunday night. After finding roadside parking near the restaurant, we checked in at the register and were shown to our table. Our server greeted us and provided us with menus. Following a discussion among ourselves and with our server, we began our order with a lychee martini and a coconut drift for drinks. For appetizers, we selected the Bang Bang Cauliflower, which our server highlighted as a very popular option, along with chicken pot stickers.For our main courses, we ordered the chicken pad Thai, Karage Chicken Strips for our toddler and the chicken firecracker dishes. Our drinks arrived first: a Lychee Martini and a Coconut Drift. The Lychee Martini contained a significant amount of vodka, so much that my spouse could only manage two sips. The Coconut Drift was better, but it still had an excessive amount of sugar. We got our Bang Bang Cauliflower appetizer. However, upon tasting it, we found it wasn't cooked properly. It tasted like they simply coated the cauliflower with sauce without properly cooking it. We were disappointed to have to return it. Following that, our chicken pot stickers arrived. The chicken pot stickers were just okay, without anything particularly noteworthy about them. They weren't even properly cooked around the edges. Both appetizers we ordered turned out to be disappointing. Our dinner arrived and included Pad Thai and Chicken Firecracker. Both dishes were just alright; they could have been better. Compared to how other reviews described them, they didn't live up to the expectations set by those reviews. We couldn't get the Chicken Karage Strips we wanted for dinner. We ended up having to comp the whole thing because even though the restaurant wasn't that full (only about 70-75% empty), we had to wait a super long time for the food to be ready. Our visit to Wagamama was so disappointing that we may not return. We were unhappy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

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    True Food Kitchen

    True Food Kitchen

    3.9(411 reviews)
    1.4 mi•West Tampa
    •$$
    Takes reservations
    Happy hour specials

    Great spot in a middle of a vibrant community surrounded by stores, restaurants, hotels and…read moreresidences. The service was great and the food was filling and came out fast. I got hummus with a side of their home made sourdough bread to start and then ordered a turkey burger. The burger was flavorful and came out with a generous side. Their dining room is large and they also have a nice size shaded patio. There is no street parking, but there is a large parking garage that offers free parking while you're at the restaurant

    True Food Kitchen had the good sense to plunk itself down in the middle of Midtown. It's in the…read morebeating heart of that mixed-use development and it's good for your beating heart, too. This place is fresh and healthy and makes you feel good about eating good. The first time I was here, it was a gorgeous "Florida winter" day so we sat outside-lunch on the large patio. This time, with a different group of friends, we were inside-on a Saturday evening. Glad we had a reservation. Because it was bustling and humming. But the vibes were still happy and healing. (As were the cocktails! The spicy pineapple margaritas are fantastic!) My fiends each ordered something different: a burger for one, a salad for another and a pizza for yet another. They were each delighted with their choices. I went for two appetizers: the charred cauliflower... which was excellent (those dates!) and a seasonal butternut squash soup that was unforgettably good-it satisfied both stomach and soul. One friend savored a Manhattan and two were all into the lavender matcha. Four completely different palettes but the same happy feeling. This was a good choice (thanks, Michelle) True Food Kitchen prides itself on fresh, quality ingredients and you can taste it. The menu isn't huge, but the variety is good and the flavors are tremendous. The interior is bright, with lots of windows and interesting seating. It was a little loud in there, but that's to be expected on a Saturday. I don't remember if there were desserts-we were so full, I don't think we even looked. I owe it to myself to go back and check. Midtown is so easy to park at (free garages!). And you can walk off your calories at the nearby shops (sadly, William Dean chocolates is closing this location, soon) I'll be back soon!

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    Sunda New Asian - Ube waffles

    Sunda New Asian

    4.6(488 reviews)
    1.4 mi•West Tampa

    Went on a Friday night and have been excited to try this place! IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Service was…read moreexceptional with great recommendations. We sat outside because the inside seemed busy and a little noisy. The downside to this restaurant is the VERY high price of everything, so it would definitely have to be a special occasion type of place. We ordered a lot of things so I'm going to rank them in how much I liked them! I didn't take any photos except the dessert which was served on a platter because we got so much lol We ordered a lot of cocktails as well which were all very good. My favorite cocktail was the lychee one! 1) LONGEVITY CRAB NOODLES ($32): lump crab, garlic butter, toasted garlic, scallions - OUTSTANDING. We ordered two of them and even added shrimp. Buttery and delicious. You can't go wrong 2) CRAZY RICE ($29): shrimp, chicken, spicy ghost pepper sambal, cucumber, shallot crisps, crispy egg - Some of the best fried rice. I LOVED the heat kick it had to it, I think it really made the dish. 3) SIGNATURE CRISPY RICE - WAGYU ($26): sambal, chives, red chili, asian pesto - I thought I would like the spicy tuna one more but the meat was high quality and melty 4) PORK BELLY SINIGANG ($36): crispy pork belly, sinigang braised radish, sauteed spinach, seared tomatoes, tamarind broth, micro cilantro - You cant go wrong with pork belly! I don't like radish so I couldn't experience the full flavor, but I loved the meat 5) SPICY "TAIL OF TWO TUNAS" ($25): spicy tuna, escolar, shallot crisps - You can't go wrong with spicy tuna rolls and shallots. Great quality and loved the crunch. Simple but delicious - we ordered two. 6) TOM YUM SEA BASS ($58): chilean sea bass, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, baby bok choy, tom yum sauce, kaffir lime oil - I typically don't like sea bass but this was cooked perfectly and the fish was SO BUTTERY. No fishy taste at all 7) CHICKEN INASAL ($36): lemongrass, tomatoes, red onion, watercress, achiote glaze, chili lime vinaigrette, grilled lemon - This chicken has great flavor and was very juicy. I really enjoyed the watercress as well. Hit all the notes of savory and umami 8) SIGNATURE CRISPY RICE - SPICY TUNA ($26): masago, chives, sriracha, chili oil, serrano - Delicious but the wagyu one was better in comparison 9) OXTAIL POT STICKERS ($23) braised oxtail, caramelized onion jus, white wasabi cream - Really great flavor but wish it were a bit crispier. It all seemed very soft in texture 10) SPICY EDAMAME ($11): garlic butter, chili salt - very good but everything else was better and it's hard to compare 11) "RIDICULOUS" ($21) vanilla ice cream, ginger carrot cake, glazed walnuts, caramel - Tempura fried ice cream?!? Sign me up! Delicious 12) COCONUT CHEESECAKE ($19) coconut mousse, graham cracker crust, coconut caramel, berries - The texture was unlike anything I've had before. It was so creamy and melty. Delicious! 13) MOCHI ICE CREAM ($19) assorted seasonal flavors of ice cream, wrapped in rice dough - Chewy and yummy!

    This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and after reading about its Filipino heritage and…read morecultural mission, I knew I had to try it. They had me at pancit, pork belly, and lumpia which are some of the Filipino staple dishes! As a first-generation Filipino and a foodie, I came in with high expectations, and this restaurant absolutely delivered! The lumpia had the perfect crispiness on the outside with flavorful ingredients inside. The pancit was packed with all my favorite vegetables and protein, and the bonus of Chinese sausage...one of my favorite, made it even better! The atmosphere was upbeat, exciting, and lively, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Every staff member I encountered, from the host to the server and busser, was absolutely amazing. The hospitality truly stood out. It's clear this establishment is living up to its Cultural Mission and celebrating Filipino heritage through both its food and hospitality. If you're in the Midtown Tampa area, you absolutely must try this place!

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