It's been a few year's since my last visit, so I thought I was well overdue to come back. I think…read morethe challenge for me is two-fold. 1) they close at 3:00 pm and I'm a night owl, and 2) PPPPAAARRRKKKIIIINNNGGG. Please note that most of the parking around them is owned by 717 parking, and if you don't have the app, you may need to find alternative parking. Thank goodness I did, not too far away from the shop. It's a Saturday afternoon, and I think that played a reason why I managed. The owner tells me that the parking outside the seafood shop is legit too, and I'm keeping that in my pocket as well. Anyway, enough about my soapbox about parking, because this review is not about that. Cafe Hey's aesthetic and style speaks to me about indie coffeehouses from back in the day, as back in my day as a college student. Worn aged bookshelves with paperbacks and games. Brick walls. Off-beat artwork for sale adorning said walls. Comfy chairs scattered around the space giving it an intimate yet private feel. It reminds me of a time when restaurants and indie shops had more character and were unique with their own identity, before corporate took over and homogenized and sterilized everything. This place screams me, and I'm so thankful to be able to come back. The owner was very gracious and kind and listened to me vent about the parking for a little bit before giving me that tidbit about the other legit spots. For my drink I got the Gorilla Hug, which combines flavor of hazelnut, almond, banana and chocolate, lots of foam, and is drizzled with more chocolate. I got this hot with whole milk. Oh man, the flavor is a big WIN for me. Cozy, yet almost refreshing with the almond and banana flavor, which works very very well. The day wasn't too hot at all, so it really hit the spot. The last time I was here, I remember getting Turkey in the Grass. This sandwich as the name suggests as turkey, cucumber, greens, and cream cheese, nestled together in perfectly tender yet crisp Cuban bread (from La Segunda???). This sandwich was very satisfying, yet incredibly light and wouldn't weigh you down. The turkey is tender and fresh, and the cucumber and cream cheese combo gives it a flavor that is reminds of the Tasty Turkey sandwiches I used to love at Einstein Bros bagels when I was a college student. Even the shop ITSELF is worth a visit, as I came for food and drink, but stayed for art. Once again, the cool independent art vibe taking me back when I was younger. The folks here are friendly, too, and I felt welcomed and at home. Hopefully I won't wait another 9 years go come back.

First off, I want to recognize that this is one of our few remaining restaurants that offer a large…read morevegan selection!! So pleaseeeee go support them! We stopped in here while biking and had some light bites. The inside was so much larger than I expected it to be! I especially loved all the art that was for sale. Such cool pieces! There is plenty of seating inside and some additional tables outside. I would recommend sitting inside if coming in the morning because the sun is wild out there until it gets overhead. My wife and I both got matcha which was absolutely delicious! I also got cuban bread with vegan cheese and loved it. Perfectly crispy and the vegan cheese was really good. One of our friends got the Turkey in the Grass sandwich and it was incredibleeeeeeee! I want to go back just to grab me one of those sandwiches. The cucumbers made it so fresh, I can't wait to have one of my own. Parking isn't the best because of the location but if you bike, no need to worry about that! I will definitely be back! That Turkey in the Grass has my name on it.

OMG THE DONUT. And the cute little hole in the wall type vibe. AND THE DONUT. and the friendly fast…read moreservice. AND THE DONUT. And the awful downtown parking. AND THE DONUT. Ok did I make my point? The made in house daily sourdough donut is absolutely one of the best things I've ever had in my entire life! The crunchy cinnamon to the buttery inside is divine. The breakfast sandwich with bacon was also pretty amazing too... but that dang donut!!! Has my heart.

This place is definitely a little gem! I had the bacon, egg, and cheese on focaccia bread and…read moreWOW... it was sooo good. The focaccia was soft and delicious, the bacon, egg, and cheese combo was perfect, and there was some kind of sauce on it that absolutely made the sandwich. I'm still thinking about it! I also tried the cinnamon donut, which was really good, but if I'm being honest, I loved the sandwich even more. I can see why people go crazy for their donuts though because they sell out fast. I actually ordered online the night before because it was recommended due to how busy they stay and the donut sellouts. Even with ordering ahead, I still had to wait a little for my order. I didn't mind, but I thought ordering ahead might make things move a little quicker. Overall, such a great spot and definitely somewhere I'd go back to!

The corned beef sandwich tasted good and service was excellent. I will eat there again !read more

I have been coming south to wrights for lunch for years and it is always wonderful. The sandwiches…read moreand salads are delish but the best part is the cakes and cupcakes. You have to try the hummingbird and princess cakes!! I finally had the chance to cater from wrights and was beyond impressed. I only needed a few things to add to what was already planned and went with a veggie tray and a couple cakes. The veggie tray is a fresh, plentiful and unique selection with a stand out homemade dill dip for serving. The alpine cakes were also a huge hit! Service for lunch is always fairly quick and with the recent renovation, the seating area is nice. The service for catering is helpful and quick. I had all my questions answered and suggestions were given based on my needs which were spot on.

Great atmosphere and food is phenomenal! We make a special trip to Ulele from Orlando.read more

From the greeting to the prompt seating to our Server was fabulous. We ordered the Barbacoa Shrimp…read moreas suggested by our server (Elsa )? Excellent fresh meaty shrimp spiced perfectly on a parsnip puree with asparagus tips and a few flavor bomb tomatoes heated to almost popping , yum. I had the Mahi Mahi blackened with green papaya slaw placed on top of a bed of fire roasted corn ,with wilted spinach bathed perfectly in a garlic mix best spinach ever!! . My partner had Florida Pompano with sundried tomato cream sauce with crawfish tail meat . Ribbon carrots which I tried and fell in love with and the veg is the day green beans . Everything was fresh , I enjoyed the house brew beer wedding berry lager . Nice slightly sweet . Looking forward to going back again! We dined on the second floor with the view of the statue of Princess Ulele. Art work was placed throughout the restaurant . The building itself was a 1903 pumping station. History art and fabulous food all in one Sorry no pics Next time we will try the desserts

BOULON absolutely did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was delicious from start to finish. We…read morehad the Truffle Potato Croquette, Pain Maison, Scallop Risotto, Pot Pie La Mer, and Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. The Truffle Potato Croquettes were amazing, I honestly could've eaten 20 of them. The bread with the whipped butter was incredible and such a great start to the meal. My Scallop Risotto was delicious and the scallops literally melted in my mouth. But the standout for me was the Pot Pie La Mer. Holy moly... I've never had a pot pie like that before. The flavors were amazing and all of the seafood tasted so fresh. To top it all off, the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding was the perfect ending. Everything was rich and flavorful! Highly recommend!

4 stars, rounded down from a genuine 4.5 stars…read more We absolutely loved the Blue Crab Beignets to start...a standout appetizer. I had "Le Burger," a perfect double patty with a sauce that reminded me of a really good Big Mac sauce, and it did not disappoint. I also took a chance on the "Wild Thyme" cocktail, not expecting much since it's so different from what I usually order, and I ended up enjoying it far more than I anticipated. The only minor miss was the Profiteroles. The pastry just didn't come across as fresh and was a little stale in texture. Not enough to overshadow anything, but it's the one reason I'd have landed at 4.5 if that were an option. Everything else was incredible, including the friendly, welcoming staff. We'll definitely be back.

Get the croissant viral!!! You will not be disappointed!…read more Awesome service and great food!

Went for brunch with several friends and my partner. I…read moreordered the California Bowl and my partner got the Bagel and Lox. The food was okay - my partner liked her bagel but my bowl was not great. The bacon was not crispy and hard to chew - the home fries were the majority of the bowl and did not feel worth the $14 price point. I was going to order a chai latte, but I requested that it be iced - the waiter said that it was made with powder so adding ice would not be possible. Otherwise, the service was great. The atmosphere was nice - a classic small diner vibe. I would come here for cheap eats if the food was cheaper.

This place was delicious!! My son and I went and had our first African dishes and we were both very…read morehappy with the dishes. He had the chicken jolof and I had the egusi and fufu. It was all delicious!! My son can't wait to come back and he wants to bring friends. Service was polite and helpful. The decor was great as well!

Beautiful! It was…read moresuch a beautiful experience. Shout out to Sid, our hostess/ waiter for coming through. The service was great - everyone was great! The food was tasty. For me as an American it tastes really close to Caribbean food, just a little more potent or stronger. Not salty or super spicy .. just.. super flavorful. Fu fu taste like mash potatoes with no salt or butter lol. Do I recommend ? Yes. Would I go back? Yes.

We stayed across the street at the hilton and ordered takeout. The food was delicious. We ordered…read morethe mac n cheese, hummus & grilled cheese. We're happy with all.

Walked in this evening without being greeted. 2 employees working behind the counter never…read moreacknowledged us when we sat down at the bar. They both looked irritated. I assumed there was some tension between them but who knows.... The lady finally walks over with an attitude and asked us what we wanted to drink. I kindly asked for a menu and she responded with irritation, "all the beers are listed up here and pointed to the wall..." I have 2 eyes that work perfectly fine to read all of the beer options you have to offer..... I asked for a menu. What if I wanted a soda, or water, or food.... I simply asked for a menu and somehow that inconvenienced her. If you can't work in the customer service field then find another career. Please stop projecting your personal issues on to customers!

Where to start about this amazing yet quaint culinary delight on Kennedy Blvd. In South Tampa?…read more Our dear friends decided we needed an impromptu dinner and that we should visit Paul's as they had a few weeks prior, so naturally when your chosen family suggests-" let's do dinner", you do! Paul's is a truly marvelous establishment and its size ( there are probably 10-12 tables) is very NY. Small and intimate but what comes forth from the kitchen is pure magic. The cuisine is an Asian fusion- that word "fusion" is used a lot these days sometimes a bit much, but Paul's can use whatever words they choose because the food is delicious. We started with the chicken satay, and crispy spring rolls. The satay was delightful and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The spring rolls are def made in house- no frozen spring rolls here, and very tasty. I ordered the Pad Thai- with chicken and shrimp at a medium spice level. All I can say is- WOW, just WOW! By far the best Pad Thai I have had in Tampa in 11 years. The subtle flavors coupled with the mild - yet striking spice was a carnival of excitement in my mouth. The chicken was tender was was the shrimp- the noodles cooked to perfection and the dish was NOT wet- it was perfectly seasoned and was accompanied by a Thai chili vinegar on the side and pepper flakes to add a bit more spice- if I had fancied that. Well, I did. Not because it wasn't seasoned as I had asked, but because I decided to add a little more kick! Our server was just lovely- attentive, helpful and always there when we needed her- always checking to be sure we were ok. The time from kitchen to table is perfect- yet there is no rush, the restaurant just wants to be sure you are enjoying yourself! We topped the evening off with a slice of coconut cream pie- fabulous!! Our experience with Paul's won't be our last. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment...from the happy greeting when we arrived to the sweet farewell from the entire staff when we departed. Paul's is a gem on Kennedy!

I'm honestly surprised this place is rated so highly. While the food was edible, it didn't really…read morewow us. The tom yum soup had a nice spicy kick, but the shrimp had a slight freezer-burn taste. I ordered the sweet potato salmon dish and was disappointed that the salmon was overcooked. The drunken noodles were a bit on the salty side, though not terrible. Overall, it's an "okay" spot, but it wouldn't be my first choice for Thai food. That said, the service was very friendly, the restaurant looked clean and well-maintained, and the Thai tea was delicious.

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!

Yelp lemme do a lil half star…read more I mean idk dude. It's one of those places that's good. It is. Like I enjoyed it. But it's also a chain and like nothing really stands up and out. It's good. But like is that the extend of it. Yeah, prob. I don't want to undermine things. Menu is large. They have a happy hour situation. They have mad options. Thumbs up but my doors stayed intact and were not blown off. Cool location. Sat at the bar, felt comfy. Now what I will say. Had an interesting sugar baby's scenario playing out next to me. That's cool. Water street is good for that - I'll tell you that much. So maybe the key takeaway. Good location. Good food and does the job.