Loved the quality of oils and random food items here. I picked up some quality truffle sea salt,…read morejam, olive oils and truffle salami. Everything was delicious when we got home and tried them. Prices were reasonable and I like how you can try some of their oils. The aisles were pretty tight so I wouldn't recommend bringing kids or strollers in here.

All right... I'm totally biased. My now wife and I had our first date in Hyde Park. We ate lunch…read moreand walked around visiting the shops. This was my first experience with Fig and Julep. I bought her and my now deceased father a bottle of special olives. A beautiful day with beautiful memories. I can't pass by the shop without picking something up. Recently, my wife and I were walking past the shop and we stopped by to get something new. It turns out the shop has changed ownership and I guess "technically" changed its name. However, they have not changed any of the signage. Doesn't matter... Same great shop. Fine oils for cooking, delicious olives, and I don't remember if they had jams or not... But I picked up a mango chutney. We were greeted with a smile by a very pleasant lady. Had a nice conversation and a small tour of the shop with new ownership. I still strongly recommend the shop. If you're in the Hyde Park area think about stopping by.

Service great every time & the store itself is real cuteeeeeeeeeee !! Girl at the front is always…read moresmiling and always dressed really cute as well

Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. You can always grab something quick and on the go.read more

Got the Italian sausage and is excellent. Large sandwich with plenty of sausage & condiments…read more@$8.99. When you go into a place and it's hopping, gives you a pretty good idea. Highly recommend

It's a family-owned business that started out as a butcher shop in Ybor City back in 1896. The…read moremarket that you see today on Armenia has been in West Tampa since 1966. It's where you can find local & imported Italian and Spanish products as well as meats and fresh produce. They sell all of their homemade soups by the quart. There's a daily menu of hot foods and sandwiches, but you can never go wrong with any of their daily Cuban specials. I know it's an Italian market, but the food served at the counter is mostly Spanish. To be honest, this is where they shine. They have an extensive array of Cuban specialties as well as their famous Italian sausage with peppers. I also saw some Arancini and slabs of BBQ ribs along with a huge selection of Italian salads. Everything looked great! I can see why this place is so popular. Just grab a number and wait your turn. Pay for all your items at the checkout area at the front of the store. It's also a good lunch spot. The dining area is spacious enough to have a relaxing dine-in experience. I just bought a few empanadas. The lady behind the counter was very nice. I asked for 1 chicken and 1 beef. They were both very tasty. The filling in the chicken empanada was a little on the salty side, but I think that's because it was mixed with chorizo. It was very tasty nonetheless. It was a quick lunch that really hit the spot. They didn't have the Alessi avocado toast seasoning on the shelf today. I ended up buying a couple of other things to try. I saw an oil drizzle that reminded me of my mother's garlic vinaigrette. I can't wait to try it. It's worth a stop when in West Tampa. I stop by there occasionally after my appointments in that area. I always discover something new.

THE BEST DELI SANDWICH I'VE HAD IN SUCH A LONG TIME! Reminiscent of NJ/NYC deli sandwiches back in…read morethe 2000s / early 2010s. Got the roast beef club on cuban bread, added mayo and pickles, and it was toasted to perfection. The roast beef was so rare and tender, the bacon was one of the best bacons I've ever had (insanely crispy but not oily, and maintained it's crispiness the entire meal even though I'm such a slow eater). The tomatoes and lettuce were firm--didn't squeeze out of the sandwich or make a mess. And I'm usually not a fan of pickles but it was so fresh and added a flavor to break up the meat + bread taste! The service was phenomenal. It's a family-owned restaurant and everyone is so nice. The guy who took my order was so patient and helpful (I was having major decision paralysis). The vibe is clean, spacious, cute, and super homey / themed. It's also part grocery with German bevs, snacks, and dried goods (and also fresh goods behind the counter and on the menu ofc). I def want to go back and pick up some goods to bring home to my family and I will def be back again for lunch!!!

Kind of a bizarre place. Is it a gas station? Is it a convenient store? Is it a restaurant?…read more What in the world is going on inside? You walk in and it's like a transformed gas station into kind of a deli, kind of a convenience store, and kind of a restaurant. Super duper weird. The menu has a ton of stuff on it. I was feeling like getting some food from my people so thought I'd try this German spot. Up first was the #3 Reuben for $13.95. I love me a good Reuben. However, this is not the place to get a Reuben. Super thin, barely any meat or flavor. It is mostly eating bread. Avoid. Up next, I can't remember what the other sandwich was, but it was bad. I think it was a Cuban, but not sure. It was straight bread. Take a look at the pic. Now, the only above average food item I tried was the German potato salad. I would come back here only for that. Tons of German beers here and souvenirs.

I will constantly be shopping here now…read more Recently I read that food is more regulated in Italy so I went on a quest to find food made in Italy. This is the place to go. Yes, there is tons of food made in the US too but it's a good variety. You won't find everything that you find at a standard grocery store here. Off the top of my head I couldn't find Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or nut butter, but what you do find is spectacular. We got pasta and pasta sauce imported from Italy, frozen ravioli from New York, coffee beans from Italy, bread from local bakeries, and my husband loved the coke from Mexico with real sugar. We also grabbed cannolis from their deli. They have a substantial wine and butcher area. Also a a good selection of ready made foods. This place is hidden, but the parking lot is big. I will definitely continue to come here to shop!

Just OK is my takeaway. It was under construction in the…read moremiddle of the store so I could not get some items. I wanted Calabrian chiles, but they were apparently behind the plastic construction area. At the deli, I asked for a half pound prosciutto. They cut over 1lb due to lack of English. OK. I took it anyway so it was not wasted (the domestic was no bueno). It was old and dried out. There was no one at the meat counter, so I had to ask the deli guy to help me. The chicken breasts that were on sale were gatgantuan. I have never seen chicken breasts so large. The wings smelled bad when I got home to package to freeze. I had to toss 10 lbs. The reason I went was for the chicken sale. I am not risking food poisoning. The prices on most grocery items were actually higher than Publix. For specialty Italian items, the selection was just good. I did find guanciale and pancetta. Honestly, I would rather go to Mazzaro's or Moschella's. Their service is much better, and they have much more specialty items, plus they are cleaner and don't sell old nasty food.

Great local shop that supports local vendors, healthy ingredients, and has a real coop vibe…read more The minute I walked in I got a full and comprehensive tour and explanation of how everything works. Great free samples, tea, jerky, and honey.

Customer service was top notch. The gentleman took time to update me on all the offerings and the…read moreholiday packages. The store has a great variety of items. I found 5 bottles of flavored balsamic for gifts.

Updated review! My second time visiting I was able to taste the cheeses and meats with my wine…read more The service from the bartender was prompt and vibes are relaxed, both times I've come in, there's not a crowd which is nice. Intimate and cozy.

Cute place with lots of great options! Service was good! They have very tasty grilled cheeses among…read moreother items! Great place to stop at for after work drinks too! I had a pistachio martini that was delicious but I didn't take a picture.

If it's strawberry season, I'm heading to Parksdale to pick up some strawberries and grab a sweat…read moretreat. The "world famous" strawberry milkshakes live up to the hype and are well worth any wait in line. I love how creamy they are and the fact that they include chunks of strawberries. Don't sleep on just a plain bowl of strawberries with whipped cream either. I normally find myself wanting more strawberries after a milkshake, and the bowl of strawberries is the perfect compliment. As for the lines, they can be pretty long. But they do a really good job at making the lines move quickly. The prices are also very reasonable. The market also has all sorts of fresh veggies, fruits, and strawberry related items, like jams, breads, and even cookies!

PLEASE NOTE: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SEASON STARTS IN JANUARY. Apparently there's a season for the…read morestrawberry shortcake. I was driving from Tampa to Orlando in August and saw a bunch of signs for the "world famous" strawberry shortcake but couldn't get any :( there should really be a sign that details when the shortcake is available if it isn't going to be available year round but those signs are. It was pretty disappointing not being able to have it. I opted to get a strawberry bread (apparently it's always season for that) when I was there and it was really good! I wasn't quite in the mood for a milkshake, but the milkshakes are supposedly good here as well. Besides the strawberry treats, there is a whole store inside with a variety of jams, hot sauces, and merchandise as well as fresh fruit and veggies for sale. The seating area is really adorable (you can see it in the picture I posted). I guess I'll just have to come back during shortcake season to let you know if it's worth the "world famous" title.

Interbay Meat Market is your "super bodega" of South Tampa (Gandy and everything south of that -…read moresorry folks, I'm just stating the facts ;)). I had the pleasure of coming here twice - once for lunch and another time to buy actual meat. The initial take of the Meat Market lends itself to some hesitation and doubt. A fast glance may trick one into thinking that the store is part of the Circle K gas station itself - it is not, so don't worry about getting any gas station "specials." As you walk into Interbay Meat Market, you will find yourself immersed in truly a large-sized bodega with open-faced fridges, packed with drinks, lined against the outer walls. In between everything else are your groceries and other common pantry items. Almost at the center is a cantina/canteen, where you can pick out your own lunch from an assortment of available freshly cooked foods. The food you find here would be comparable to Caribbean twist or any other Latin-cafeteria style eatery. The servings are generous for a decent price. If you're coming here for lunch, there are outdoor picnic tables so you don't have to bring the heaping trays back into work if you don't want to. Next to the cantina is the fresh meats section. The cuts of meat here all look great and freshly stocked. They are neatly stacked and organized giving it overall appeal. I came here for steak and was happy with the various cuts they offered (porterhouse, NY strip, ribeye, Delmonico being the commonly recognized ones). In speaking with the clerk, each cut was sized for about a pound - which makes it easy when you're gauging the price. The porterhouse and Delmonico's that I bought immediately went on the smoker and grill, and they were a hit with the party. As you can imagine, you can purchase alcohol as well as tobacco products (behind the cashiers) here if that's your thing making Interbay Meat Market a one-stop shop!

We were in the area and asked some friends what they suggest for lunch. We knew as soon as we saw…read morethat suggestion that our search was over! I used to work near by and i visited a long time ago so I was excited to go back! I ordered a Cuban Sammy and my husband got the ribs lunch platter which came with three big pieces of ribs, two sides (he got rice and black beans) and a piece of bread. We also ordered cafe con leches bc it's a must!!! We were so hungry we literally sat in the car and ate in the parking lot. My Sammy was a little on the thin side but very much appreciated especially since we ate in the car. Everything stayed together nicely & the Cuban itself tasted amazing! My husband enjoyed his platter & our cafe con leches hit the spot especially after such a hearty lunch.

Such an impressive sweets shop. Every piece is made with high-quality ingredients and so much…read moreattention to detail. I'm especially obsessed with their green chocolate, every piece has a surprise flavor inside that melts in your mouth. The gentlemen working there were also very kind and wrapped my gift beautifully. I picked up a selection of sweets for my colleagues and recommended the place to them as well. I truly hope they become very busy because they absolutely deserve it.

My wife wanted to come this place due to the viral Video of…read morethe fresh almonds. We've never tasted fresh almonds before. The place is full of desserts by pound. Great variety of Turkish delights and middle eastern goodies. The guy was very helpful in explaining the different fruits etc. we got some fresh almonds as this was the primary reason we drove here. They were good and fresh. 3 stars because they were very price and found out later that they were selling fresh almonds down the street for a fraction of their price. Great store to visit for desserts but for the almonds - I suggest you shop around first.