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This continues to be a post from our 3 day foodie excursion in Tampa, Fl. This place was busy!! So many good treats and helpful counter service.. you just pick what you want! Arabic themed desserts, candy and goodies await. I wanted to try it all!! read more

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Ben O.

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My wife wanted to come this place due to the viral Video of the 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. read more

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Clean store. Great service. Tons of options. I felt like a kid in a candy store. If you love pistachios then you will be in for a treat. If you love chocolate then brace yourself. read more

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Krista H.

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I had heard about this place & wanted to try their Dubai chocolate bar & baklava. We were not prepared for all the varieties and wonders that this place had in store for us. If it's your first time here you need time to go through everything that they offer. It's amazing. They have nuts, Turkish delight, cookies, baklava, chocolate, stunningly crafted fruit ice cream/gelato, candy, coffee, honey, ceramics... It's almost overwhelming. We grabbed a few things to try & will be back. read more

Roasted! - Pistachio Katyif, Turkish Chocolate Baklava, Dubai Chocolate bar (melted on the way home) - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Temple Terrace, Florida

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Had heard about this place all over social media and accidentally visited a coffee shop in the same plaza so had to stop in! Such a fun array of Middle Eastern candies and other sweets, and just tons of imported items from all over. They have the viral fruit popsicles, dubai chocolate making kits, barrels full of spices, and dozens of boxes of various wrapped candies you can grab a bag of. They also have a huge display case of turkish delights. I know about the tradition turkish delights that are cut into pieces and covered in powdered sugar, but I didn't know they make rolled versions of any and every flavor you could think of. Oreo, birthday cake, pistachio, and more. So interesting. You can get an assortment of nuts as well, as displayed right next to the turkish delights. There is so much to see and explore in here, and so fun to see so many goodies that you'd never find in a normal American candy or grocery store. read more

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Viergla C.

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I come here often, and the Dubai chocolate is always the highlight. It's rich, delicious, and consistently amazing every time I order it. The quality of the desserts is excellent, and there's always something tempting to try. If you're a chocolate lover, I highly recommend stopping by and trying the Dubai chocolate; you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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Pamela B.

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LOTS of different chocolates, desserts to chose from, there was a strawberry chocolate that was $6 for 1!! Outrageous because I don't think the price is worth it I've had better chocolates before , be mindful of pricing because they do charge a lot , overall good (didn't have what I was looking for) for but would I visit again yes read more

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LaToya B.

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Roasted! is such a cute and clean little gem. From the moment you walk in, it just feels cozy and intentional. The layout is inviting, and they've got a curated collection of unique goodies. I picked up their pistachio sauce (sooo good in coffee and over ice cream ), Ritter's chocolate, and Kinder's ice cream bars...yep, I was definitely in my snacky era and zero regrets! They also sell candles with the most gorgeous packaging....perfect gifts if you're into aesthetics and yummy scents, and I am, so I'll be back for sure! Great customer service and a chill vibe. Definitely a spot I'll revisit! I can't post my vids so TikTok/IG I go.... read more

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Nice shop with a huge selection of treats. Owner was really nice. Tried the viral fruit ice cream. Looks really nice but did not taste great. The ice cream itself was really good but the fruit coating tasted like chalk. Was a bit disappointed but at least I gave it a try. read more

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Love this place! If you're a big chocolate, baklava or Turkish delight fan, you need to go here. One of my favorite things about this place is you can make your own bag and they charge by weight. The store is small but has a cute vibe and the service is always quick and helpful! read more

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Cheryl P.

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Roasted is a really cool store with a wide variety of homemade sweets, bulk candy, and chocolates. The counter service was super fast. The store was adorable in decor. I would highly recommend a stop to this very unique shop! read more

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Great shop for satisfying the sweet tooth! Located in a Temple Terrace strip mall you have to make sure you head in and take in the awesome smells. Great for purchasing spices, sweets, chocolates, nuts. Give them a try, really nice folks, friendly service. read more

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Skylar W.

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This roastery and convenience store is super cool! So many goodies like ice creams, halal candy, European chocolates, Turkish delights (the pistachio baklava was ridiculously good), Dubai chocolate treats, and more! It was so fun to peruse the store and I'd definitely come back for more of the baked goods! read more

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Veena R.

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I thought this was going to be a cafe setup, but it's more of a shop that serves coffee. There's lots of treats/nuts/chocolate/turkish delight/and more to choose from. Staff were friendly and helpful. I got some small chocolates to go, which I enjoyed. There was also some fun ice creams that I would have liked to try (ones I recognized from social media) read more

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Karen S.

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I thought I took pics- So this place is near my sweet Saigon Bay remake just off 56/Fowler, south on 56th - very busy lot. Oh my goodness so many Turkish- Middle eastern delicacy and nice people working the counter- from grocery to fresh juices to AHMAZING spiced nuts to even better Dubai chocolate I try to leave some for my Air BNB guests who say they like sweets over savory! Yum Yum read more

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Robert N.

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On 56th just off of Fowler there is a new strip center with an array of nice new shops. Roasted is snuggled in just a few stores down from my favorite Yemini coffee shop. The store boasts beautiful, dazzling and scrumptious eye pleasing confections. Their large selection of rolled chocolate and nougat delights stuffed with all kinds of sweet raptures had my mouth watering. A neverending selection of candies, chocolates and roasted seeds and nuts rounded out the store. German and Dubai choclates summoned and tempted me. A very clean store with a very pleasant and informative young man who guided us around this Palestinian business. I will be back soon for a highly anticipated assortment of goodies that I plan to serve at my next home gathering. It would also be a stunning gift for the hosts of the next party you attend. Those amazing chocolaty nougat rolls can be divided into bite size pieces for an extraordinay and provocative centerpiece. Can't wait to come back. Come get ya some. read more

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Kristine N.

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If you're looking for a Dubai chocolate fix, this would be the place to go. Although I do love the variety in items here and the fact that there are always new items to try, the prices here are usually higher than average. If you're in the market to try out items, I would definitely stop by. read more

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Grace A.

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Came to roasted to try the viral fruit ice cream creams and Dubai chocolate. They have so many incredible treats. From gummies to chocolates they options are endless. read more

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Carrie S.

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Visited this wonderful shop today! A great selection of middle eastern sweets and candies!! We had a ball! The workers there were so nice and had answers to all of our questions- they even let us taste one of the sweets highly recommend! read more

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Amber W.

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I'm still thinking about these Dubai chocolate covered strawberries! Wow, this place did not disappoint and definitely lived up to the hype. In addition to their trendy items, they offer a ton of amazing Turkish delights. They were busy but fast and efficient in serving everyone. I will definitely be making another trip! read more

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Mary F.

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Obsessed I got some pistachios, chocolate and assorted delights. Dubai chocolate and the banana dessert. They weigh the goodies and determine the cost just FYI. My partner got a bag of their sour candy we couldn't stop munching! Truly authentic and a mixture of sweet and savory variety of things to knit pick! I'm coming back to get some ceramics! it was my bday gift to myself. Well worth it!!! Plenty of parking. read more

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Stephanie M.

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Found this place from social media and it did not disappoint. Super friendly staff and a wide variety of middle eastern sweets. And yes, they have Dubai chocolate which was incredible! read more

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Karla Z.

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I love Roasted! Such a beautiful store, always a pleasant experience. They have grown so nicely in the last year I wish them the best. They recently added the viral Dubai Chocolate and they sell out quick! They struggle a bit with the consistency of the filling but I have had it on a great day too so I can deal. The kids always ask me to go to Roasted.. it's about 20-30 minutes with traffic from Downtown Tampa. Totally worth the drive. I've had the baklava, their gummies, sweets and my niece loves their soap. Try it out! read more

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Princess G.

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I called 21 places today looking for the viral mango ice cream. I looked on tiktok and a girl said she got it at Roasted! So I called and they had it! The guy I spoke with on the phone was very nice and extremely helpful when I arrived in person. He was easy on the eyes too! I will be back for more of the mango ice cream and to check out some of the other snacks they had. Everything in the store looked homemade and delicious. The store was very clean and organized. read more

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Stop here during the last Ramadan event. They only had 2 people working for the large amount og people, but they were doing their best to be efficient. The guy in charge of the giving the Turkish d'lites was fast. However, the ones he was giving were pre cut and didn't seem too fresh. But overall the taste was good. When it was time to pay, the cashier guy was coughing on our products. He didn't do it on purpose, but I wish he was more careful. Also, everything was well package so there was no risk of having germs on the food. read more

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Melissa E.

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Love the selection of turkish pastries and halal gummies. The mint lemonade was also amazing. Being a weekend it was super busy and at times it was awkward not knowing how to order, pay etc and not super helpful staff. The dubai chocolate was a bit of disappointment too super super thick chocolate almost no katafi, really liquidy pistachio cream. The peach ice cream was also delicious unfortunately they were out of the mango. read more

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Sherlyn R.

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Definitely a great place to find treats! I will say that the dubai chocolate they sell is extremely runny (the inside), it fell apart as soon as i took a bite & i couldn't even finish it because it turned into a blob The taste itself was also off, not sure if they forgot to add tahini but it didn't taste authentic. The other treats we got were pretty good & their selection is abundant, just wouldn't recommend it for dubai chocolate specifically. read more

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Vivian N.

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I came in on a Wednesday night around 8 PM. There was only one person working in the store at the moment. Therefore, the wait time was roughly between 20 minutes, and there were only one person ahead of us. my overall experience would be just A-OK.... A very pretty young lady help me and she was very professional and nice! Customer service wise I would give them five stars solid however my over experience is three stars because of quality and quantity. Personally for me it just wasn't what I was looking for & a tad way too sweet. It is beautiful inside and the layout for all the display is very pleasantly to the eye. I can only give a 3 star review - I'm not impressed. If u like to check them out go ahead. I came here solely from tik tok & an instagram post. The hazelnut chocolate bar is NOT available ( sad) read more

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Becky B.

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I love this store! Incredible selection, quality foods, and the best customer service I've had in recent memory. It's really a beautiful shop. The hard part will be deciding what to choose - sweet or savory or spicy, a little or a lot. It's all good! read more

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This place has so many fun treats! We came here to try the fruit gelato and they only had two flavors left, strawberry and banana. Banana was my favorite, it was provided fresh out of the freezer and filled with creamy gelato/ice cream. There is a pick your own candy section, which I will definitely be trying next time. Service was fast but there was a line forming when we got there on a weekend. Lots of candies, spreads, and ice cream goodies packed inside. Parking is shared within the plaza and it gets busy on weekends, but there were still plenty of spots. read more

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Beautiful Arabic pastry shop. Clean. Aesthetically pleasing and appetizing. Friendly staff. The ingredients and items are excellent quality and hand made. Check out the photos. They have sweets, candies, rolled halvas, knick knacks, even spices. Small gift items too. read more

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Bashar M.

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The Chinese mixed is very bad The mixed nuts of pistachio, almond, hazelnut and Cajun is not fresh. The pistachios are to be thrown. read more

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Alesya K.

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Got the fruit ice cream and the chocolate was so thick and hard, my kids couldn't even eat it. The quality is also poor. Way over priced @$5.99 a piece. Not worth it! read more

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Moe k.

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Wow found a gem in Tampa. This spot sells all my childhood gummies and chocolate. The place is spacious and clean. Staff is very welcoming and takes their time to explain the way the nuts are roasted. Can wait until I get home and try all the delicious items I just purchased. read more

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Amazing customer service! Unique and delicious desert assortment! Thoroughly impressed with their selection and can't wait to try alllll the icecream flavors! read more

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Deanna L.

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Everything at this place looks good and the Turkish delights I got here were tasty. And the employee who got us our Turkish delights was very quick and helpful. But I can only give one star because the employee at the cashier was coughing a lot, even over the merchandise. It was packaged merchandise and I cleaned the packaging when I got home, but it was very unsettling seeing how much an employee was openly coughing on food items. read more

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Roasted looks nice inside, large selection of chocolate and candy. Staff was very friendly read more

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This place is absolutely gorgeous and amazing soooo many choices and the customer service is phenomenal. Definitely will be going back everything we sampled was delicious. The decor is just beautiful. read more

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11301 N 56th St
Ste 10
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
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(813) 542-1919
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http://www.roasted813.com

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Hours

What time does Roasted! open?

Roasted! opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Roasted! close?

Roasted! closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Roasted! take credit cards?

Yes, Roasted! takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Roasted! have catering options?

Yes, Roasted! does have catering options.

Does Roasted! have a drive thru?

No, Roasted! does not have a drive thru.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Roasted! have bike parking?

Yes, Roasted! has bike parking.

Does Roasted! have parking?

Yes, Roasted! has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Roasted! wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Roasted! is wheelchair accessible.

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Cotton Candy Palace

Found this gem at an event last night. The best cotton candy I have ever tasted…read more And the lady behind the machine was so sweet as well. Theme was race cars and she didn't disappoint.

This was delicious, exciting, happy fun! I haven't had cotton candy in too many years but this…read moreplace makes it possible! Gaby and Ananda explained they have many dozens of all natural flavors to choose from. 'Choose we did! Six plus one more for good luck! The decor is over the top whimsical fun and happiness! Instagram worthy! It makes you smile! I loved it! As for flavors, we chose bacon, pickle, watermelon, whiskey, pina colada, passion fruit and yes.. coffee flavors! My wonderful wife's favorites were whiskey, pickle and pina colada. My favorites were passion fruit and of course, coffee! Life is good with fresh, natural, sweet and tasty cotton candy!

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Dylan's Candy Bar

New orleans airport (msy) Got "dark chocolate omg" from a…read moreclear plexiglass bin scooped into a plastic bag. When i tasted the candy there was a distinct chemical taste similar to soap or a cleaning solution. The store was clean and service quick. Go for prepackaged items is my advice.

Dylan's Candy Bar has an extensive selection of candy. They have a little bit for everyone. There's…read morecandy by the pound where you can select what candy you want and you pay by the weight. There's chocolate bars with unique flavors like Dark Jalapeño Tortilla Chip Crunch. We opted to make our own mix of different types of candy. Our son put together a bag of his favorites. He ate it too soon. I was unable to take a picture of his bag of candy. The prices are bit expensive, but in an airport it's expected. Hopefully, my wife will let me make my own bag of candy next time.

Dark Jalapeño Tortilla Chip Crunch

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Sign

Heights Meat Market

4.7

(41 reviews)

6.3 mi

We make a special trip down here once or twice a week to grab steaks and chops!…read more Cannot recommend highly enough! Great quality. Prices are on the high end but what you expect for the quality of meat you receive! Excellent!

I was looking to buy chicken thighs for a curry, so I decided to visit Heights Meat Market for some…read morefresh, quality meat. While there is parking around the market, it can be a bit of a hassle if there are already 3-4 people shopping. Upon entering, I interacted with the server to discuss different chicken options. Unfortunately, the chicken thighs were sold out, so I opted for chicken breasts instead. Besides their meat selection, they also offer a variety of sauce rubs for enhancing your dishes. The quality of the meat was excellent, and I appreciated the reasonable prices. Being a family-owned business, Heights Meat Market is a great place to buy premium meats.

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The Main Ingredient

4.5

(4 reviews)

8.1 mi

I like the concept, but I just find that it's on the pricier side for food products. Some really…read morecool stuff and interesting seasoning blends to choose from. Definitely geared towards more novelty type of gifts than to really load your pantry. They also have food bins to get bulk amount of candies, savory snacks, or grains. It's more geared towards sampling than really getting a large amount. Nonetheless, fun to try out some interesting snack options!

A very interesting find I stumbled upon the other day!…read more Spices galore, something for everyone. You can go pretty far with their packets. They are mixed or envisioned by the owners and are multicultural! There are vibrant flavors of olive oils and vinaigrettes. Olive oils are sourced from Italy. I'm especially impressed by the garlic olive oil (so fresh!) and dark chocolate balsamic! There are also several tea options and a cute tea shop in the back where you can pick up a cup for yourself. This is also a really great place to buy gifts for the holidays. There are prepackaged gifts or you can get a few products to make yourself!

Food Bins

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Bekdash Ice Cream

4.6

(142 reviews)

0.1 mi

If you're counting calories, you've been warned. If you're counting happiness, you've found the…read moreright place!! Absolutely delicious, and I'll definitely be back. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, flaky, buttery, and loaded with pistachios instead of just waving one around for decoration. The hardest part of the visit wasn't choosing what to order, it was convincing myself to stop ordering.

So the hubby has been wanting to try this place out, for a while. Thankfully we were close by with…read moresome friends and they also wanted to give this place a try. First of all, this place is large! A lot of seating and space if you don't want people on top of you like other places. Because of being lactose intolerant, I was excite to try the special ice cream they have made from a tree (per advertisement). When I asked to try, the server immediately dipped it in pistachio. II'm not a big fan of pistachios. I just wanted to try it plain. But all I tasted was pistachios. Then one of my friends who tried it after me, said they need to dip it in pistachio because the ice cream itself doesn't taste like anything. What if someone has a nut allergy? So I decided to go for the baklava. I know, I know, there is pistachio in it, but I love baklava and thought I could just remove most of the pistachios. Yea, that didn't work as I thought. My hubby had the Dubai Round Baklava and LOVED it. I'm particular of my sweets and though I didn't have a good first experience, I am willing to return to try something else.

Dubai Triangle Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich

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Kunefa

Socotra Yemeni Coffee

4.4

(57 reviews)

1.0 mi

The coffee smelled great when it came out, but the flavor didn't fully deliver. The latte was…read moresmooth enough, though the espresso tasted a little weak and got overshadowed by the milk and syrup.

Beautiful place! I do wish they had some low music playing for vibes though lol…read more I got the pistachio latte and it's absolutely fireeeeee. I'm not from around this way but when I'm in town I'll be back!

So many seating choices. October 2025

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Melt n Dip

I came with my gf to get ourselves a nice little treat, and we were greeted with an incredibly…read moremassive and rich crepe. I passed out halfway. 10/10 We got the banana cinnamon pouch and a scoop of gelato and I think that was a good balance, but we couldn't even finish it! A great place to go with friends and split a tasty treat! I can't wait to try more of the menu

After dinner at Tazza Cafe, we headed over to Melt n Dip for some crepes and sweets. The atmosphere…read morein the restaurant was nice, with everyone enjoying their sweet treats. We ordered the Dubai Chocolate Crepe and Tea from the menu. Our order was ready in about 10 minutes. The tea was delicious. It's Irani Chai. Everyone in our group loved the Dubai chocolate crepe. It was made fresh with great ingredients and tasted authentic. Crepes are awesome at Melt n Dip and everyone seems to like them.

Brownies Magic (31) - put the strawberries on the side

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Pistachio Cheesecake

Mochinut

Excellent macchiato and doughnut. Looking forward to trying the ramen one day…read more Neat to Pet Wize which was helpful.

As the mochi doughnut and Korean corn dog are no more new and hot, this Mochinut added a new…read moresection BiBimGo -Korean rice bowl. My base was half purple rice, half noodle. My protein was half satay chicken, half gochujang chicken. For the toppings, I got kimchi, cucumber, corn, bean sprout, pickle radish, cilantro, romaine lettuce . Sesame sauce and the Gochujang sauce were added on top. Most of the ingredients in the bowl were already individually seasoned and on the top of it, there were two types of sauce. So it was a very flavorful, pleasing combination. I liked it a lot. The young employee was so helpful. He gave generous amount of food and wasn't bothered by my many questions. A cup of miso soup came with it. It was a good miso soup. The store is still making fresh mochi dounut and corn dog. So many places sell build your bowl nowadays. For the quality and quantity, BiBimgo is my top favorite. The interior looked fun, clean and comfortable for dine in. There's a neon sign by the entrance say Halal food. This place got interesting build your own bowl, I will come back.

The inside was super spacious and had some great seating.

Matcha, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate churro

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Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

Love Yemeni coffee and tea…read more When I found out they have a store in Tampa. It was on our bookmarked of places to have a snack. Coffee and tea are amazing with the pastries and milk cakes. Place is nice - having both indoor and outdoor seating We went around lunch and place was busy - many are college students studying Must try their honeycomb and rose milk cake. Also got some to go for the airport - pistachio ricotta cheesecake and their spring addition- banana crunch matcha. So good. Will definitely come back when we are in town.

Wanna getaway? Qamaria transports you out of the strip mall to someplace much more exhilarating…read more It's the ambiance and the menu. The decor is inviting, modern, warm and elegant. You feel like you're on vacation in the large, well appointed space. You can work, scroll, dine, sip or just chill out and scroll at one of the many high tops, tables or couches inside. There's also a large, sunken courtyard outside (right next door, a few steps down. I love the look and location of it.) I'll return to test out all the seating options and report back. But back to this first visit: I couldn't find a menu online ahead of time, so I walked in with a blank slate. They had a menu next to the case full of desserts. I settled on a Yemeni-style hot chai tea and a divine pistachio pastry, with so many flaky layers, sweet honey and a delicate pistachio flavor. I also chose a high top by the window, to enjoy them both. It's such a great environment in here-busy and bubbly but not loud. I can't wait to soak that up-with a different tea and sweet treat. The trip back will be easy. Qamaria is at the corner of 56th Street and Fowler in Temple Terrace, in a brick strip mall... with a huge parking lot, leafy shade trees at one end and lots of other middle eastern delights to try out, in that same plaza. Prices seemed fair, service was fast and it was very clean. Looking forward to grabbing one of the colorful cushioned seats for a reset, soon. Cheers!

Yes! This was everything! March 2026

Adeni Tea

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Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe

4.9

(17 reviews)

0.3 mi

Finally landed in Bora Bora and I totally enjoyed my visit…read more With summer being here and the weather is getting warmer, what better way to cool off than stopping by Bora Bora for a refreshing drink. They offer a range of sweet and savory bites that will fulfill your cravings, and beverages from refreshers, to smoothies and even milkshakes. The staff was nice and took my order within the first 5 minutes of me walking in. It was clean, vibrant, and made me feel I was on an island somewhere. I decided to go with The Maldives drink that came me a nice surprise at the bottom (chunks of strawberries). It reminded me of a boba drink, but instead it was fresh fruit. It was totally refreshing and it was topped with a strawberry and sliced orange. I then ordered the Bora Bora waffle which was very rich, and super tasty. The waffle had a nice balance of crunch and softness to it. I love how they added the sliced fruit around it. I would definitely order this again, it was chefs kiss. 1000/10 highly recommended.

This place is super cool, a pretty aesthetic on the inside, there's also tons of outlets for late…read morenight studying which was my favorite part. I got the brown sugar shaken espresso which was super good, and the staff were super fast!!! Would totally recommend.

Waffle sandwich with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers featured. Pomegranate Refresher and Spanish latte are on the sides.

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#6 Mini Crepe

Twisted Rolls Chimney Cakes

4.7

(39 reviews)

0.5 mi

Super cute place. Looks brand new. Love the concept. Can't wait to come back and try a new dessert!read more

After twenty miles or so of cycling at Flatwoods, we found this charming spot. We had never had a…read morechimney cake before, but we will be having them again. We watched them twirl the dough around the cone to be baked and then they filled the hot dough cone with delicious soft serve and sauces. It was like dipping a crispy cinnamon roll in soft ice cream. The space inside is inviting and they serve coffee and many types of ice cream treats.