What a little jewel we found in the middle of Ybor City. My friends and I happened to be in town and we were starved. What do you do when you're in a new city and you're starved? I know what to do, pull up the Yelp app and tell me what's nearby. Little did we know that this little restaurant was going to be the start to an absolutely AMAZING girls day out. The atmosphere of this place was so chill and welcoming. Our server was sooo flippin helpful and nice. A little odd thing was that a lot of thing on the menu wasn't available and sometimes it felt like she was more telling us what we couldn't get besides what we could. It's been a few weeks since we were there and I can't exactly remember what I had. I believe it was called the Portabelly or something like that. One of these pics on here is mine but I can't exactly remember which one. But whatever I ate it was AMAZING!!!! What I remember most about it was the Greek potato salad that came with it. Oh My Lord!! I could eat an entire one pound bucket of it without even stopping to take a breath. The chips and salsa was so amazingly fresh tasting that we had to order two orders of it. We had already gotten our main courses and we STILL went ahead with the second order. I do remember them having an extremely eclectic choice of beer. I had the Brooklyn Lager. I have had it before but I had never seen it on tap before so that was super cool. If I recall it was fairly cheap as well. As if we needed another reason to return, the bathrooms weren't labeled with your normal 'men's and women's' signs they were labeled by a gigantic Mario and a huge Princess Peach!!! WHAT!?!?! WICKED!?!?!?! read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Tried here after rhe Don Vincente closed. Good service, but way over rated. 5.50 for a grilled cheese on pita bread served with tortilla chips?? Kids drinks not included?? No thanks. Food was fresh, but not worth the price. read more

The Bricks - Local art - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The Bricks of Ybor is a restaurant, bar, and coffee bar in Ybor City and also has live music and special events at times. It is affiliated with the SkatePark of Tampa (SpoT) which has a shop next door and there are skateboard decks mounted on the walls of The Bricks as artwork and they play skate videos on the TVs above the bar; as I'm a skater myself, this is if anything just the icing on the cake for me. However, The Bricks' ardent support of skateboarding would not be enough to garner a five-star review alone, but thankfully it measures up in all other regards. The interior atmosphere is lively, inviting, and unique. The waitstaff and bartenders are on point, outgoing, friendly, and most importantly, quite prompt. As to the food, it's fairly simply fare but very tasty and very well-prepared. Tacos, a variety of Cuban sandwich variants, and some salads compose the lion's share of the menu. I had the Bird & Pig Cuban sandwich and also an order of chips and queso dip. The queso was especially good, which impressed me because too often things like queso are simply after-thoughts at bar-type restaurants. The sandwich itself was also very good. They have a full bar with a good selection of bourbons and ryes and also an expectedly good selection of beer, with an emphasis on Tampa's local brews. The wine list also looked better than you'd think for a casual bar atmosphere. Overall, it's clear they're investing in quality here. While their skateboarding association was enough to grab my attention to The Bricks, their stellar food and service are what really sets them apart. Ybor has a reputation for food being hit or miss, as is the case with many touristy areas, but The Bricks I found to be simply and casual yet truly impressive. read more

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Food: I asked our server what was vegan-friendly. I decided on the Veggie Cuban, which comes with avocado. To make it vegan, just ask for no cheese, no butter, and no honey mustard. It's delicious. I had a side of their house salsa, too. Totally yummy. Can't beat the $4 mimosa Sunday brunch special! Service: Somewhat slow for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Friendly, though. Ambiance: Hip, Ybor. A little dark inside, but I can dig that. Overall, solid 4-stars. Will come back for another Cuban, for sure. read more

The Bricks - Yummy veganized veggie Cuban! - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Bird & the pig - surprisingly good, loveeed the sweet bread and the slices of apples. The chicken was a little dry. Slaw & tomato bisque - pass Flan - different but a good different ! Graham cracker type crust and very dense. Not overly sweet read more

The Bricks - Bird and pig, tomato bisque, slaw, and flan - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Pro: server was very nice. Con the food wasn't that great. I got the tuna nachos and for what you pay you don't get much and the flavor just isn't there. My husband got the pacific rim sandwich which was mojo pork, he liked it, but he got it with coleslaw, but their coleslaw is just cabbage, lol. read more

The place wasn't too busy the night we stopped in so we were able to get a table quickly. Lots of interesting sounding cocktails such as the "Tequila Mocking Bird" and "I'm Your Huckleberry" which I will have to try next time I'm in Ybor! Our server was nice. Food came out fairly quick. I ordered the Pacific Rim which was really good. Although I don't think it came on the sweet bread as advertised, tasted just like regular sandwich bread. The Asian slaw with the pork was tasty. Also ordered the flan because..ya know, flan. The graham cracker crust was different, in a good way! I liked it. Cool restaurant, I'd definitely come back to try some other menu items as well as drinks next time! read more

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I've always thought the idea of apple on a sandwich (that didn't involve peanut butter) as completely preposterous, because sweet things do not belong on sandwiches! So what did I order at The Bricks? Naturally, the Bird and Pig - which features chicken, bacon, apple, brie and agave nectar. It was definitely sweet. And savory. And absolutely, positively to die for. I loved every scrumptious bite of it.... except for the dry chicken breast. I'm not sure if it was just old, but either way it was dry and disappointing. Next on the menu was the deluxe grilled cheese sandwich, which was all sorts of yummy cheese, smothering delicious garden fresh basil (wow!), spinach and tomato. The first bite of this sandwich was knock-your-socks-off. The basil really stands out and it definitely warranted an audible moan. The next few bites weren't as spectacular, but I still loved the sandwich. I'd go with the Bird and Pig again if I had to choose. While we waited, we treated our faces to black bean dip (suggested by the waiter) and we enjoyed it. If you like black bean dip, then you'll like this one. We washed all of that down with a glass of liquid heroin, and all was right with the world. The end. Oh, and the service - spot on. The place is cute, the staff is attentive, and it's clear this place easily doubles as a comfy daytime spot and a lovely night spot - if that's your kinda thing. read more

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I've been to The Bricks several times. It's a great place to hang out for drinks and their food is solid. Like many bars around Tampa, they've got allsorts of different options to get drunk on. What keeps brining me back is Carlsberg lager. Love that stuff. Their food always hits the spot. It's not five star gourmet or especially groundbreaking, but it is tasty and that is really what matters. Favourite dish: The Cure. Basically a badass egg sandwich with bacon, cheddar and this avocado sauce. So good. Also, service has always been good and the atmosphere is really cool. Give The Bricks a shot. I've not been disappointed yet. read more

The Bricks - Can't drink enough Carlsberg. - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is my first time ordering food from them since I has been here for more than five years, and I wanted to try something different. Most likely it be the last And It's over priced. Calms casino taste awful for $15 bucks that I paid for. It's so hard as a rock and has no taste. Just hard and a little burnt breading. Where's the bacons? I felt they put food in the microwave. I had to pry the calms off the shell with a knife and dip it into a butter to soften it. Well that didn't do the tricks. Not happy. The stuff shells wasn't bad and so was the chicken parmigiana. Not enough cheese tho. read more

We are huge fans of the bricks and frequently take out or dine in. My favorite is always the tuna turner and the goodness. Boyfriend always gets the bird and pig as a wrap or the rooster bowl. Service is always fast and easy. read more

Ordered the Pacific rim & Veggie Cuban with pork added. Carlos the bartender was on it with the hospitality and recommendations

Great place for vegetarian options! Love the outside patio. Got the veggie cuban considering the location. It was great. The brickarito was super delicious too! read more

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I went here with my cousin and it was phenomenal. It was a really laid back atmosphere. The music was good and I loved the art they had. Our waitress was really nice. The food was great. I had a peanut butter honey sandwich with cranberries and oats. read more

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wow ... I can't wait to come back here! I haven't even gotten my food yet but this place is a perfect to hang out and have a beer or six. Had the peanut butter and brie sandwich. It was good stuff! Wasn't too busy when I went which probably kept the noise level down but it seems like a pretty fun place to go to. After dinner you can definitely hit up one of the numerous bars on the street. read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

They always seem to have something unique to try! I've been here before several years ago but my last visit was really nice. I ordered the Tasmanian Rice Bowl which comes with blackened shrimp, basmati rice, Asian slaw, and some other stuff I didn't notice, the rice and slaw was the most noticeable element and sesame oil the most noticeable flavor. The shrimp was really delicious and they were huge! I cut them up so they would go further in the rice bowl. It was good, could've used a bit more heat personally! read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My fiancé and I wanted to try something new in Ybor so after the recommendation of a fellow yelper we thought we would give this a try. It was pretty busy when we got there. There was some skater event going on. The bar was nice and they had an open concept kitchen so you could see the food being made. I thought it was very strange that there was a DJ playing rap on a little stage inside... We sat down and fairly quickly we were greeted. Kyle was our server and he was very upbeat and knowledgable about the menu. I ordered water to drink and we got the Bricklayer to start off with. They were nacho layers with cheese, some Avocado type of drizzle, japs and sour cream. They were good but for $9 some sort of protein would have been nice. For my main entree I order the Elvis. Which was pretty good! It was peanut butter, bananas, honey and bacon. An interesting combo but it was good. The fiancé and I ended up switching halfway through so we could enjoy each other's food. I got the potato salad as a side and it was pretty good as well. It was freshly made so it was warm. Different then what I expected but still pretty good. The potatoes did need an extra min or two of cooking. I wouldn't mode going back to try some their of their interesting sandwich combos! read more

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The Fowl & Pig sandwich was superb! Brie, apple slices (yum!), bacon, tomato w/ a moist chicken was delightful. The portabello mushroom sandwich was awesome. Loved the Art Show that was ready for opening that night - fun work! read more

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This is where the cool kids hang and there's reasons for it. The beer and the food! Tons of vegetarian and even vegan options. I'm not either but I do love that black bean burger and the salads are to die for. The staff is great and always sweet and accommodating. The place is usually filled with great art and an eccentric lot of people. I gave this place five stars because I would be lying if I said I didn't love this place. It's my vibe. It can be yours also. Yup! Just referred to myself as a cool kid.:D read more

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Came here for the first time today and it was so amazing!! CJ was a so good to us even though they got super busy as soon as we walked in! Ordered the bird & pig and my boyfriend got the beef burrito read more

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Hi, I hope corporate and management see this message The man who worked night shift and closed. Honorable employee. I'm 22 years old and a mother. By myself on ybor strip and I got mugged. I knew of someone at the bricks but they weren't there, and my phone was dead. This gentleman which I don't know his name let me come in and charge my phone, he did proceed with caution as I'm a stranger with marks all on my face from what happened, but I felt like he knew he had to do something and he didn't have to. This is a truly awesome person and if it wasn't for him. I don't know what would've happened as the cops did nothing but tell me they didn't see it for theirselves so nothing is to be done. I wouldn't have made it home safe to my daughter if it wasn't for this employee. Rare to find kind people nowadays. Thank you. read more

Went here for the first time last night. It was the night of their Christmas party so there was weird pieces of ripped cardboard up all over with funny sayings on it like "Tampa Twerk Team, Don't Kill My Vibe, Hannah Montana" but then there was some not so funny ones like "My Top Hoe", "My Top B**ch). I think those signs were for their Christmas party twerk down because I was watching them put the signs up so I don't think they are there all the time. I just think they should have waited until the kids who were eating at their establishment should have left. We ordered the hummus, beer and shots. The hummus was amazing, it was fresh, the pita was warm and it even came with carrots and cucumbers. The beer was great! They have a ton of choices so you wont get bored! The shots were Jameson and some places cheat you on what you order but NOT here! It was definitely Jameson and it was just right! The place is wheelchair accessible, nice big bathroom, tons of tables and a smaller bar counter that you could pull right up. I would have given them a 5 if not for the signs and the kids who were still there. read more

I used to work half a block away and struggled with not eating lunch here regularly. They have an awesome menu. Never had a bad meal here. I don't eat meat and really like their vegetarian selections. They also have great speciality drinks and a good craft beer selection. My go to coffee drink was the "Skinny Bitch" and no one else can make a drink quite like it. I like that they also have events and music as well as Nintendo night. Yeah, it's a "hipster" place and some of the servers are a little holier than thou, but the food and atmosphere are damn good and I will continue to come here when visiting Ybor. read more

This place is great! I have never had a bad meal here. They food is always prepared nice and tasty, and especially love the Asian Slaw. Our recent visit I had a Proper Grill Cheese and my wife had a pulled pork sandwich. Both were very good. I recommend this place. read more

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A couple of nights ago the Tampa Bay Lady Bloggers met at The Bricks for our monthly book club meeting. The staff was very welcoming and was happy to push together several tables for us. Our server was so nice and helpful and cheerfully took a group photo for us (annoying bloggers). The "hole in the wall" atmosphere at The Bricks is fun and eclectic, with local art for sale lining the walls. I loved the laid-back, hip feeling of the place. I had the "brick,paper,scissors" martini and it was so refreshing and delicious that I had to get a second with my entree. The table shared an order of the "bricklayer" nachos and they were okay, but the house-made salsa on the side was out of this world. For my entree I got the "bird and pig", based on so many great Yelp recommendations. It did not disappoint with thick, crispy bacon, sweet apples and agave nectar, tasty chicken and delicious pressed "sweet" bread. I almost caved in and got the Ahi tuna BLT because it looked so good on the menu...I'll definitely be back and try that next time to compare. Thank you Bricks for hosting our meet-up. See you again soon I hope! My blog post about our meeting at The Bricks is here: http://carolinecalcote.com/2012/06/28/tampa-bay-lady-bloggers-book-club/ read more

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I like this place, I really do. I've really only been here for lunch before, but it has always been a good experience. The decor in here is really fun and there is a lot to look at on the walls. It is conveniently located on 7th Avenue, just a stone's throw from all of the other Ybor eating and drinking establishments. As for the food, I had the greek salad the last time I was here and it was really really good (anytime a greek salad comes with potato salad, I'm in). We also enjoyed mimosas and our waiter even gave us appletinis on him, just from talking to him. They have a great beer selection in here and a unique menu (think peanut butter and jelly sandwiches). Good stuff! read more

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They have some tasty sangria and a few good vegan options. Somewhat pricy but what you would expect for the area. I had the vegan and Sara bowl which was pretty good. They have an event space and do various events and I'm excited to go back to try more and maybe hit up emo night. I wish they had a few more vegan options but I can't be too picky! read more

The Bricks - Vegan and Sara Bowl - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cute little place on 7th in ybor. I had the Emilio bowl and it was absolutely amazing! Everything was cooked perfect and the flavors were on point. Highly recommend. Service was excellent as well. read more

The Bricks - Emilio bowl - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to check out Bricks of Ybor for myself. Nice atmosphere and hip music playing in the background. I sat at the bar and watched the flat screen televisions (they were playing the History Channel on one TV. & "Shaun of the Dead" on another TV.). Good beer on tap (I tried the IPA -- it was good) and a small menu specializing in appetizers, salads & sandwiches. I ordered the hummus plate and the iceberg wedge salad -- both were delicious. The blue cheese dressing on the salad was particularly scrumptious. For one beer and an app and a salad, my bill came to just under $25 before tip -- kinda expensive (considering they no longer serve the "salmon spread" on the hummus plate -- should that really be priced at $10, still?). read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love the food here. It's definitely a place where you can get unique food. My favorite thing to do is to add siracha candied bacon to whatever sandwich I order and upgrade my side to get their Mac n cheese I also like the espresso lemonade a lot. It's refreshing and weird. A good kind of weird The only reason it's not 5 stars is because no matter when I've got or how large/small my party is, the food always takes quite a while. It's worth it though. read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'd been following the progress of The Bricks via their FB page for some time - I'm happy to report that the end product lives up to the expectations (exceeds them, even!). The first thing you notice is the atmosphere: laid-back & friendly, fostering a close-knit/ community feel that encourages you to slow down and linger for a bit longer, enjoying the company. When it comes to the menu, it's full of simple foods that have been completely mastered. I suggest the Peanut Butter Bar (choose your bread, peanut butter, and toppers). The Roasted Garlic Hummus is amazing, as is the Italian Brick sandwich. As far as coffee goes - they won't disappoint, I'm partial to the Brickaccino (frozen coffee). Another standout factor is their beer selection - which alone is worth strolling by for. All in all, The Bricks as a 5-Star stop, you won't soon forget. read more

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I walked into the restaurant and the general scene was promising: a friendly environment with interesting decor like a diner, despite being poorly lit. I ordered the "King Fu pork bowl" and a macchiato, to which the waitress replied that their barista doesn't really make it the traditional way. I still ordered it. The macchiato came first, and to my surprise it was in a mug filled to the brim. I let the barista know that I ordered a macchiato, not a latte or cappuccino, and she said that she knows that, she made a macchiato. After a brief discussion I discovered she doesn't know what a macchiato was. I went back to my table. The food came. The pork was room temperature and the rice was plain. The dish lacked flavor overall. Maybe they don't specialize in rice bowls as it was a smaller item on their menu, but that was my experience. read more

Fun little brunch spot. Great food. Only issue ...The potatoes were cold upon arrival to the table. The grits were not cheesy. I got the bird and the pig sandwich and throughly enjoyed it.. nice thick bacon is always a plus. read more

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We stopped in for an app and a drink and I wish we never left. This place had the best margs and the best beef tacos. We should have stayed here and kept drinking and eating our way through the menu. I will absolutely be back and highly encourage everyone to go and have drinks and food at this spot, you will not regret it. Your only regret will be leaving read more

Free wifi and a chill hangout, with a-ok food. I came in looking for a place I could do work and grab a quick bite. The Bricks of Ybor is a great place for that! I charged up in a corner booth, and hunkered down. The service was friendly, and the music was at a low enough level to get work done. For starters, the tables are a bit low for my liking, and require you to hunch over the to eat. I ordered the Portabelly, which comes with a portable mushroom, spinach, roasted peppers and cheese. The sweet loaf it came on was fresh and fluffy, but for the price, I was expecting a little more filing of spinach or roasted reds - it was bare minimum. Overall, a cool place to hang out and grab a bite mid day. Not especially the place I would come back to for a nice dinner. read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I went to this place for the first time last Saturday. I just wanted a place to grab some brunch that had mimosas and my friend suggested here. Boy am I glad she did! Besides the crazy run in with a hard core group of strangers doing a running/fitness challenge, the staff there was really really friendly. Our server was very friendly and he even gave us free Appletinis on him! I had the deluxe grilled cheese and it was really really good. The decor was awesome and I'm definitely going back and bringing friends! read more

The Bricks - The Deluxe Grilled Cheese - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I had the best waitress EVER! Asked her what she suggested, so I got the bird & pig sandwich. OMG the best sandwich I have had in years!! The environment of this place is perfect! Late night the music was perfect, the tv was showing Stranger Things and the Breakfast Club (who doesn't like the 80s). Thank you Milli for a fantastic experience!! I will be back when I am back in town. read more

The Bricks - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Got the veggie Cuban with a side of potato salad for lunch. Delicious! Ordered at the bar and the service was great and food came out at a reasonable time. read more

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They seem to have changed their menu since their last update, moreover for the better. Food was fabulous tonight and service by Kristina wonderful. Thank you! read more

Hmmm I wonder why I did not see what other yelpers are seeing in this place. We came here on the Superbowl and this place was almost empty. I saw a couple people on the sofa and at the bar but that's about it. I was diasspointed in their food menu....very limited and I had a hard time finding what I wanted to eat at the time. I think I ordered the quesadilla and my husband ordered one of the breakfast. My food was just okay...nothing specail. He said his food was good. I did not get to try their famous peanut butter menu. The service was good and our waitress was friendly. I would like come back again to order something else next time. read more