Bandit Coffee Co.

Good coffee and great food. Nice seating outside. The inside is pretty loud and the line for coffee is very long since they only have one person making drinks at a time. You can order the food to go to skip the line, but unfortunately can’t order coffee ahead. Despite the wait the food and drinks were worth it. I loved that they had multiple vegan food options. I had the vegan breakfast sandwich with egg and sausage, which was delicious, their sauce is very good too. The iced vanilla oat milk latte was good too.

Great little hipster coffee place. But very busy on a Saturday morning around 8:30 am. The line ran through the store, out the door and down the sidewalk in front of the building. But we waited. Coffee was great. The croughnut we had was alright. Kinda chewy. Staff was nice.

Excellent options and various food item to choose from. The special of the week is also a good alternative. The Matcha Latte was great and it felt refreshing. Sadly the pastries are a bit overpriced so I steered away from them. Although I wanted to try a chocolate croissant. Overall, good breakfast spot.

This place makes me so happy. They have such yummy matcha and I love that it’s a community hub. People working on their laptops, mothers and their kiddos, professionals stealing some time away from work for a caffeine pick-me-up. I always come here as a treat to myself. Love Bandit.

The potato locos breakfast sandwich add bacon on their sourdough bread is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! But make sure you get it on the sourdough!!! Also, their beet cured salmon toast is not only the most beautiful toast I've ever seen, but it tasty just as good. I'm going there for brunch today & will be ordering both again. I'm never disappointed in Bandit Coffee!

Amazing coffee!! I’ve worked in the industry for 6 years and was blown away by the quality and thought put into this coffee shop. The pastries are amazing and it’s so busy but they move the line quickly and coffee is ready before you even leave the register. I brought a few bags of beans home and they shine no matter how you brew them. If I lived in St Pete I’d be there everyday!!

My girlfriend got takeout here one time and really wanted to check out the environment as we like to frequent coffee shops. The vibe was on point and there was always a line. We had the avocado toast and the chicken Caesar wrap. The chicken Caesar wrap was the best that both of us had ever had. I highly recommend checking out this little gem.

Cool place!! Food looked good and tasted fantastic!! The staff were also nice and quite funny

I've been going to Bandit for so long I'm a regular. It keeps getting better -- with the inevitable downside that on weekends it is TOO popular. The menu is inventive, the food is delicious. The ambiance almost always excellent, thanks to the sophisticated taste of the staff (Sam, Chance et al). The soul of the place is its owners and baristas. Always superb service. Special credit to the managers over the years -- Seth, Ashley, Jay, many others. The latest is Michael, courteous friendly efficient with a sly sense of humor. Any regular, any first-timer, will be treated well and if you have a problem, he will solve it for you. Today I got a mocha, crafted by Hadley.

Bandit Coffee Co. is a great local spot in downtown St. Pete. The vibe is lively and it's definitely a popular place, so it can get busy, but the service was solid. We ordered the potato sandwiches, an egg and sausage biscuit, and grits. The grits were a little too buttery for my taste, but everything else hit the spot. The mocha latte was especially good--rich and well-balanced. Overall, a cool neighborhood café with good food, good drinks, and a nice local feel.

Such a cute and hip coffee shop with great vibes! I love their merch, and the place was buzzing when we stopped by on Sunday. I tried the chorizo burrito subbed with steak while my friend went for the brioche egg sandwich with the hashbrown--both were delicious. Their house-made hot sauce is a must; the Dragon's Fury had more heat than I expected (which I loved). Drink-wise, I kept it simple with an iced americano, while my friend went for the seasonal bouquet latte, which was floral and tasty. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're looking for great food, coffee, and a cool atmosphere.

The service is always Amazing and I love the vibe of the coffee shop! It's simple, spacious, and very reflective of the city of st Pete! It's a neighborhood feel. I got the vegan breakfast burrito bowl and it was amazing! So hearty and flavorful. The only reason why I gave it 4/5 stars is because I didn't enjoy the seasonal bouquet latte. But all of their other seasonal drinks are amazing.

As a St. Pete newcomer, Bandit Coffee was the name I heard over and over when I asked where to grab a nice little drink; the line I encountered when I arrived was evidence enough that this place is a local favorite. Despite being super packed on a Saturday morning, the line moved quickly and the staff were pleasant and efficient, getting me my drink before I had even finished paying and bringing me my food within 15 minutes or so. For my first visit, I tried the Salmon Toast, a surprisingly hearty piece of bread loaded with a cucumbers, salmon, and a creamy sauce. I ordered the Soft Egg on the side thinking it would be a poached egg, but it turned out to be a soft boiled egg (not mad at it!). For coffee I had the Bouquet Latte, which may have been a little too complex for me as I found the syrups to taste muddled together in a way that made me feel like I was drinking flowers (the name should have given that away!). Overall this is a really cool place and I would absolutely be open to going back and trying a few different menu items. It's popular for a reason!

Hands down the best vanilla latte in all of St. Pete! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the service is consistently great. I love the laid-back vibe here, especially being able to sit outside when the weather's nice. Food-wise, I've tried the avo toast and the OG egg and cheese (I sub sourdough and skip the mayo), and both are amazing. Everything tastes super fresh, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. Also, huge bonus: the vanilla flavoring in the latte is made with all-natural ingredients--and you can taste the difference. Fresh, flavorful, and just so good every time.

I totally get the hype. The iced Bouquet Latte feels like drinking a garden in the best possible ways. The food was so tasty and way above traditional coffee shop quality.

Not worth the hype unfortunately. I've been to most coffee shops on central and around St.Pete and Bandit was sadly a let down. We paid $57 for 2 cold brew coffees, yogurt, bfast burrito and a pastry. Then waited 45 minutes for the yogurt and burrito, which were fine. Although the cherry pie pastry was absolutely delicious! Lastly, I should note it was noticeably dirty

Started coming here again now that I'm back in school and this is my HG study spot! Loud music and always busy from open to close--so if you need a quiet workspace this is not the place for you. They don't mind laptops here and they do not have wifi but that honestly helps me stay locked in. All the employees I've interacted with have been friendly. Food and caffeine options are so yummy and keep me full + focused for marathon study sessions. Expect to wait in line at least 15 minutes if you're not ordering ahead, but it's so worth it, one of the few restaurants in the Central/DTSP area that I recommend.

Dope little spot with some great coffee. I wish we would have eaten there too! The menu looked absolutely fire. There wasn't any wifi and we couldn't sit inside with our puppers (completely understandable), but we're definitely down to check this space out the next time we're in St. Pete's.

Great spot for a high-quality coffee! The line was out the door when we arrived so we had a feeling it would be good. Once we got inside, it was loud and lively with community-type seating. Definitely not a place to do work in, but good for a social scene if you like the hustle and bustle. This would've been the place to try something new with their unique menu, but my cold brew was still fabulous! Definitely glad we stopped by!

Best croissants in st pete and their breakfast burritos are 10/10. I don't know what they put in that red sauce that goes with the burrito but that sauce makes the dish. The coffee is standard, nothing crazy there. There's always a long line on the weekends, but try to come during the weekday. This is also a place I would come to get away from the home office for a chill positive change of scenery. Love the outdoor seating option especially when we have our doggo.

Everything is amazing. Tried something new, did a breakfast sandwich on sourdough w sausage egg and cheese. Delicious!!!! Love a runny egg

Beautiful space. I came here at 9:45am and got my coffee around 10:30. A bit of a wait. I was there for two hours and there was a really long line out the door the whole time. Espresso was good. Bathroom on site. Indoor and outdoor seating. Small lot with handful of space. 1-2 blocks away there are tons of free street parking.

Cute coffee shop near downtown st Pete! There was a line to the door when we came in, and for good reason. The coffee was good, chicken Caesar wrap was good as well, but the real star was the sausage egg and cheese on a biscuit. Best breakfast sandwich I've had in a while. Sea salt chocolate chip cookie was a great way to end the meal, I'll definitely be back!

This has been on our list since we moved to town! Walked here with our dog on an early Sunday afternoon, which I'm sure was the busiest time of the week. The interior was very open and bright, and the outside areas were welcoming. We shared a picnic table with another couple since there wasn't as much table space compared to how many customers there were. The line was super long so we decided to get a table outside with our doggie and order pickup at the window. We half and halfed the Spicy Chicken Biscuit and the BLT, and I also got a Maple Bourbon Cold Brew. Took about 15 minutes to come out. The food was absolutely delicious, the aioli in the BLT made a huge different in the sandwich. Added a lot of moisture to the crunchiness of the bacon and bread. The biscuit was also delicious, I wish they offered ranch with it but nonetheless the chicken was perfectly crispy. The coffee was okay, more affordable than most coffee places now which I appreciated. Will definitely be coming back!

10/10 biscuit sandwich. Delicious. I ordered coffee & breakfast to-go through their website. The biscuit part of the sandwich always matters so much to me, and this one didn't disappoint. It's one of those sweeter biscuits, so if that's not your thing, then you may not like it. Service was super quick and sweet- they have a pick-up window specifically for these weekend orders, so it took a whole 30 seconds out of my car to retrieve it. I'm not sure what the interior is like, but this place was recommended to me by manyyyy people that have lived in the area for a while. I loved the coffee, and they made it extra sweet for me per my special notes. They even doodled sweet lil stars on the cups. Made my day. I'll be back soon!

It was a semi-long wait time but it was soo worth it. I've seen the line out the door most times. I got the turmeric latte decaf which was awesome and then egg bacon and cheese on sour dough was one of the best I've ever had. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and the service was great! The pastry was also amazing. Definitely a must go to!

This is a go to spot to meet up with a friend in the morning! The staff is so friendly and helpful! I also really recommend their breakfast burrito with chorizo so delicious! I definitely prefer their hot coffee I find thir iced drinks to be weak. They do get crowded and I do wish they offered Wi-Fi so I could stay and work!

Ohhhh my goodness this mocha was seriously to die for! The chocolate flavor came through perfectly and went really well with the smooth coffee in there. The ambiance is super cute and has a good amount of seating. The cup they serve the drinks in is adorable and you can buy it there as well (I will be going back to buy one soon!) The service was super quick and they get your coffee to you almost immediately. Expect to wait in a line to order, but it moves pretty quickly. I will definitely be coming back and I see why this place is so popular!

Service and food was phenomenal. Latte was served hot. Which is sometimes a rare occurrence as it's served warm in many coffee shops. The sourdough bread and food was delicious. We are on vacation and came back the very next day. Highly recommend

Good coffee and great food. Nice seating outside. The inside is pretty loud and the line for coffee is very long since they only have one person making drinks at a time. You can order the food to go to skip the line, but unfortunately can't order coffee ahead. Despite the wait the food and drinks were worth it. I loved that they had multiple vegan food options. I had the vegan breakfast sandwich with egg and sausage, which was delicious, their sauce is very good too. The iced vanilla oat milk latte was good too.

My favorite coffee shop hands down!! Food and coffee are amazing. Also amazing is their pastries ahhhh I can't get enough of them. Especially their seasonal items. This coffee shop is busy for good reason and totally worth the visit. The staff is super efficient and friendly and can handle the long lines with ease. This is my to go coffee shop for amazing coffee, food and ambiance. I will be back soon.

Such a great place! Luckily, we got a table outside with shade to enjoy our breakfast burritos and ice tea. I love that they made our ice tea fresh. The burritos were good. Meat for him, vegan for me. I didn't love the extra tomatoey sauce in the vegan one. It was too much, and it was not easy to take out. The croissant we tried was delicious.

- chocolate chip cookie: 9/10 - matcha: 6/10 amazing cookie! great gooey and chewy texture! had another flavor in it also, we first thought it was pumpkin but now i'm pretty sure it was a ginger snap molasses flavor. it was really good!! all their pastries and food look amazing. their coffee isn't my favorite but i will 100% be back anyways for the food. no wifi here super easy parking in this area. free 2 hour street parking and they have their own parking lot at the coffee shop. individual bathroom here also.

maybe just maybe the best breakfast burrito I've had in awhile. The sauce 10/10 I got the mild, maybe could go for the hot though. So filling, could only eat half. So be very hungry and be prepared for left overs. It had chorizo in it and was cooked to perfection with the eggs as well. I wish I brought my left overs on the plan but it would've been to messy. I grabbed a hot chai to go with. It's not sweetened chai so they told me that and then recommend vanilla, honey or simple syrup. I went with vanilla and whole milk and it was Devine. Not too spicy not too sweet. It was a little chilly out so it was a nice warmth for the cold day. We sat at the window bar seats and it was very pleasant. I would say though that they have a lot of seating inside but it's more of community table style so be prepared for that. They do have a lot of outdoor seating but it had been raining so it was a little wet still. Can't wait to be back in st Pete to have this combo again.

Great ambience, good coffee/matcha, and I love their breakfast burrito. Sometimes gets busy

I live on the same block as this locally owned and well know coffee spot. On weekends, there is a line out the door and almost to my house. It isn't just because of their seasonal coffee menu, amazing rotating pastries, or small but unique breakfast options. The community was already in love with bandit but we fell head over heals about them during the cat 5 hurricane last October. When the communities' power was out, and there wasn't gas for miles, those of us wondering around the block found bandit, handing out hot meals to the community when we had no way of cooking for ourselves. There were even vegan options. The way their employees came together to give out free food from their failing freezer is honestly heart wrenching. The owners and employees had bright smiles and were a true beacon of light in one of the cities darkest moments. Thank you bandit!

We had seasonal drinks that were amazingly good: cherry coke espresso & the rose seasonal latte. Can't remember the cute names they had! We also had breakfast items that were delicious from the sandwiches to the avocado toast, which is huge. The line was constantly out the door and we were lucky to snag a table but I think it was worth it!

Really cute coffee shop in St. Pete! I don't go to St. Pete often but was super excited to stop by this coffee shop because I hear so much about it. I just got a cold brew with almond milk, but I regret not getting food (was planning on getting lunch so was saving my appetite lol)! I did some work on my computer and met a couple people that I was sitting next to. Everyone was really friendly and the vibes were great!

I ordered to go but the few minutes I was there the service was great! Someone came right away to wipe down my area and I noticed he was going around collecting dishes from tables. The coffee was average, but my chorizo burrito and salsa were honestly pretty good for a coffee shop! They had loud music playing so I wouldn't visit if you're planning on getting work done. Another down side was that there's very limited parking and I was told it gets pretty crowded at times so be prepared to walk a bit if you come at a popular hour. Aside from that it had a cool vibe and good food so I'd definitely come back!

The cold brew I had was very good. I also ordered the egg and cheese sandwich with bacon. The bacon was too salty which I loved but surprisingly the eggs were. The sandwich was delicious though and it's always busy it seems so it's hard to find parking sometimes. Clean establishment and very welcoming

We went because they had vegan breakfast options which was nice and the vegan breakfast burrito was very tasty. The coffee was excellent. The lines get long though and there is quite a wait because of this but it's nice to sit outside while you wait.

The ambience is great, with friendly staff and a prime location, both inside and outdoors. The vegan burrito was delicious, and the matcha was equally tasty. I would recommend this place!

Honestly thought it was just ok and didn't necessarily get the big hype. There's no wifi and the music was really intense and loud jazz, drums, horns and yelling on what felt like an endless loop. Everyone around me was also yelling. I came to work on some things and really couldn't focus at all here. I get the feeling this is more of a food/meeting up spot than a cafe to study/work/chill. I didn't feel like the coffee was anything super special either. I'd come back to try this as a lunch spot instead of a coffee shop.

Super cute shop that came highly recommended. Came here for coffee and stayed for breakfast and baked goods. Super friendly service. Enjoyed my breakfast sandwich but the soft scrambled eggs got to me after a while, still delish. My wife loved her scone. Great coffee and great vibes.

Had really high hopes for this coffee place since a lot of people recommend it, however it was a bust for me. For my drink, I ordered the MASALA CHAI LATTE and despite ordering it sweetened, it was straight up bland and tasted watered down. Will never again order seasonal lattes here, but I'm willing to come back to dry their regular coffee. For my pastry, I went with the COOKIE BUTTER + JAM SHORTBREAD. It was perfectly crumbly but unfortunately, this too was bland. The shortbread cookie wasn't sweet at all and really, just lacked flavor. Thankfully the little dollop of jam topped it or else it would have been tossed. Definitely won't rush to be back here, but I'm not ruling it out completely.

My favorite coffee shop in Saint Pete. Amazing food. This is a can't miss place! Highly recommend this place I'm in there at least once a week

So I didn't visit Bandit Coffee, well, sort of. There's an amazing, tiny little place at the back of Bandit called Smallbar. But I couldn't find them on Yelp. My friend saw their posting on Instagram and thought it would be worthwhile to check them out. I admit I had to circle the place multiple times to realize where Smallbar actually was. The door wasn't well lit, but thankfully had a sign that says enter here. There are six stools at the bar and three tables, such a cozy, comfy place to have a glass of wine. They are opening up a full restaurant/bar a few blocks east, hopefully soon, but in the meantime, I will continue to enjoy evenings at their current location. They have a small but enjoyable selection of wines. I started off the evening with a Sauvignon Blanc, and then the other glass I had, I can't remember, had a nice hint of orange. They also have small plates. We ordered the glass noodles and hot Cheetos chicken. Both were really flavorful. The owners are super personable and make the experience even that more enjoyable. I hate to write a post because now people are going to go out of their way and try it and there won't be any space left for me.

Yeah there's a line but so what it's great and your coffee will take two seconds to be made from an alt Greek god or goddess

We arrived Friday am around 830 and there was a short line (20 min wait) but it was so worth it! The vanilla latte was delicious. The blueberry lemon pastry was also amazing. My husband ordered the cinnamon roll and iced mocha latte. Both were 8/10! Fun spot on our short trip to St. Petersburg.

They open at 7:30 and by the time I got there at 8 there were about seven people ahead of me ready to order. But the staff behind the counter were professional, right on top of each order and willing to help anyone with questions (like me). Every customer, after ordering and paying, receives a colored number on a stand which you place where you sit. My order, passion fruit kombucha (on tap!), a gingerbread croissant and a Snack Parfait consisting of vanilla bean yogurt, granola (house blend), seasonal jam and sea salt took only about five minutes to get to my table. There was more to the croissant than I had anticipated and I had fun eating it, taking as many crumbs along with the moist and flavorful croissant as I could. It was topped off with a sprig of rosemary for appearance but, already a fan of the herb, I gladly ate it. The presence of the ginger wasn't at all strong as you'd find in ginger root because it was expertly balanced with confectioner's sugar. The blend of yogurt, granola and jam seemed made for each other, an epicurean ménage-a-trois if you will with the salt subdued in its presence. Blending passion fruit juice with oolong tea in a kombucha is a great idea as the combination flows very smoothly down your throat with an added freshness to its very nature. I highly recommend this place for a light breakfast and as a way to spend a quiet time on your computer. They are also open for lunch and have a great selection of beer, wine, coffee and tea.

Cool spot for coffee and food. Coffee was great. Got a maple latte that was a seasonal drink for the fall/winter. Got a Chorizo Burrito food that was really good but it was until there was a piece of hair in the food that soured my experience. Aside from the hair in my food, the food and coffee was great and staff are friendly.

Cool cafe with outdoor tables and homemade breads and croissants. Different drinks and nice background music. No WiFi though.

This place is awesome. Love the caffe and the food. It's spacious and bright and there is outdoor seating. Service is great and items come out pretty quickly. The bread is amazing and the pastries are really yummy as well. Breakfast burritos are a must. And the rotating coffee flavors are really creative.

Photos made this place look incredible, but we thought it was just okay. The coffee and cookie we got were good! Matcha was mediocre, just tasted like milk. We got the sourdough toast with jam and butter, but I would not recommend putting any more butter on it as the flavor was overwhelming by doing so (think super salty movie theater butter) - and this is coming from someone who loves butter! Breakfast sandwiches were decent, but also a little greasy for my preference. Everything seemed to be cooked in copious amounts of butter/oil. Overall, would probably go somewhere else if I wanted a breakfast sandwich.

My first time here and this has been on my list for two years! Get here early because this place is popping! The pastry case is a beautiful and the brioche was delicious. Rich, sweet and supple. The latte was good once I added some stevia. Staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient. Most minimal place I've been yet.

Bandit Coffee Co. is everything a proper coffee shop should be. You'll find an ample selection of caffeinated and decaffeinated drinks and top tier pastries. I know they've got an actual breakfast/lunch menu as well which I'll come back and review once I've had something from it. Their seasonal lattes are my go-tos. Maple bourbon is their current one and it doesn't disappoint. Pair this one of their stellar pastries, efficient baristas and you've got yourself a pretty solid experience.

This is a hip and trendy coffee shop in DTSP where you're likely to find a line out the door, limited places to sit (despite the ample indoor and outdoor seating) and probably a local popular influencer ALL of this in spite of having no wifi! I couldn't believe it. But, when you stop in, there's such a great vibe and energy about the space that I start to understand why the owners opted to do things this way. The food is tasty and affordable for the quality. I also love that the location is walkable to a lot of great shops on its stretch of Central Ave. You MUST check out Bandit. Though you must being your own hotspot if you want to work, you can always catch a vibe and snap some cool pics.