15th St Farm

What an amazing place! I lived in this area for over 20 years and I never even knew about it. I wish I knew sooner! Chef Emmanuel is so knowledgeable about the environment, the foods we eat, how we grow our foods, etc. he has so many wonderful plants/herbs/vegetables in the garden. Things I never even knew existed that are so beneficial to our health. There’s also a huge kitchen there where he teaches cooking lessons. Outdoor there is also a very long table, surrounded by the outdoors where they host events. Definitely suggest checking them out!

Wonderful opportunity to see how beautiful things can grow even within a city! Atmosphere was exceptional, and both the knowledge and fun you experience as a part of their cooking classes truly can be appreciated. I would highly recommend this place and the people who obviously put so much care into the garden.

Miracle on 15th Street What a treat to dine at the absolutely charming 15th Street Farm in St. Petersburg. The taste and feeling of experiencing their featured multi-course dinner “A Taste of France” on April 18th lingers on months later. The ambiance and natural setting of this urban farm and educational kitchen, located smack in the middle of the city, nestled among a wide array of lush plants, vegetables and trees, was truly magical. From the moment we arrived, we were totally charmed by the warm welcome of staff, the lush farm surrounding us, the subtle lighting and two long, beautifully set community tables. For a few hours, we got to savor a sumptuous dinner packed with farm grown fresh products harvested just a few feet away, while engaging in hearty conversations with friends and strangers. Community at its best! Indeed we were living the mission of this very special place: nourishing and nurturing food for the body, mind and soul. One of the staff members(or was it the inspired owner, entrepreneur, and author Emmanuel Roux himself?) who described the farm as a “breeding ground for dreams to come true!” Poignant words that struck a chord. The origin story of this place is no small feat. A mini miracle how this place grew from transforming several lots of Faith House, an alcohol and drug rehab center, into this lush urban teaching farm, one with offshoots in other neighborhoods, each providing hands-on education and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. At the heart of their activities is growing healthy foods with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides nourishing them instead with soil microorganisms that contain “organic matter to feed the plants that feed us”. More than a night out or a meal, this fabulous urban farm is a place we want to come back to again and again.

15th St Farms is such an unique offering in St Pete! I had the pleasure of attending a cooking class with Emanuel and it was seriously one of the best classes I've taken in St Petersburg. He was patient, kind, and entertaining. I can't wait for the next experience there!

I hosted a great event at the 15th St Farm for a local nonprofit. Excellent venue and wonderful community resource! There is a commercial kitchen and wood fired oven to make a truly memorable occasion. Great environment, people, and setting. It's a unique experience in Tampa Bay. Highly recommended

Visiting 15th Street Farm has been such a rewarding experience for our homeschooling journey! My preschooler absolutely loves exploring the farm, getting hands-on with nature, and learning where our food comes from in the most engaging way possible. The team at the farm is so welcoming and knowledgeable, making every visit feel like an adventure. From harvesting vegetables to interacting with their garden pup, Jacob, it’s been an incredible way to bring our lessons to life outside the classroom. I love that my child is developing a real connection with nature and an appreciation for sustainable farming at such a young age. If you’re looking for a meaningful, educational, and fun outing for kids, I can’t recommend 15th Street Farm enough! We’re so grateful to have this resource in our community and look forward to many more visits.

We enjoyed a community French dinner at the 15th St. Farm on a warm Saturday night, but we forgot the heat in our enjoyment of the delicious food, the welcoming fellowship and the beautiful atmosphere. Founder Emmanuel, manager Meredith, Chef Zack and their team have created a winning experience that Tampa Bay area residents and their guest should savor. There will be many communal dinners, including guest speakers, and we hope to return. Try it once, and you may find yourself hooked. In cooler weather it may be hard to book a seat here. That good.

This farm is an amazing oasis in the middle of the city! They provide such important education, and I loved their cooking class I attended! They go above and beyond for the community and are always looking to help families in need. Very grateful for all that they do.