Buddy Brew Coffee

A cozy coffee shop that sits on Kennedy Boulevard. The atmosphere is great; there’s lots of places to study, couches to read books, and it feels modern. There’s dozens of Buddy Brew locations in Tampa Bay, and this location has the best feel overall. The service was good too; they were friendly. Everyone from the cashier to the high-up executives were friendly with us. The food here isn’t that great, but is still worth trying. My hot chocolate was served with a mug and some cream art. It wasn’t too hot but I didn’t taste much of the chocolate. The avocado toast is served in slices, rather than spread out. However, it’s still fine. Overall, this is the best location.

Sorry kitty, this is a dog’s world now. If you’re a fan of Intelligentsia’s Black Cat roast (as I have been for over a decade), you’ll absolutely love Buddy Brew’s Black Lab.. It’s not only local, it’s better.

Ordered the Hangover breakfast sandwich. Delicious. Very nice decor and staff was awesome. Go here and buy something!

I loved my breakfast and my oat milk latte. I sat with my order and worked on my laptop and it was lovely. My only complaint is with the parking. Absolute nightmare. There were maybe 10 spaces available and it was a fight to get one. Not the business owners' fault exactly but something to know if you're coming here. Carpool or take a bus if you can.

If I didn't live 45 minutes away from Buddy Brew, I'd be there every single day. After having a cup of Buddy Brew at Tampa International one day, my eyes lit up 👀 - I instantly fell in love with their coffee. Soon after, I was buying bags from Whole Foods and trying to visit all their cafés - I even modeled my home coffee room using theirs as inspiration. Several hundred cups of coffee and a couple of BB Academy classes later, I'm more in love than ever. Their coffee never disappoints, and their seasonal releases are always on point. Their Christmas gingerbread latté is incredible, and I hope everyone gets to enjoy a cup this season!

I was able to get a Gluten-free sandwich here. The coffe was amazing. The atmosphere was clean and relaxing after my flight. Close to the Riverwalk. We forgot about our parking and quickly got a ticket. Thankful it was only $30.

I’ve been going to this location for years and I’ve always had the best experiences. The food, service, and coffee always hit. Reading other reviews about the food here is a bit over dramatic? The food is not only good, it’s great. I’ve been to plenty of coffee shops with bad tasting food and this is not one of them. (Try the Hyde Park it’s delicious!) It can have pops where it can get fairly busy, but totally worth the wait. Coffee is strong, and tastes great, what more could you want?

A little disappointed in my visit to Buddy Brew today on Kennedy. It’s unfortunate because I’ve been a fan for a long time. But the eggs were cold on our avocado toast and the place is generally not clean. The bathrooms are disgusting. It seems like a function of getting too big and ownership/management isn’t paying attention. Hate to see it go down hill. It’s certainly not a cheap place in cost.

Tried the cappuccino Tampa bay's local coffee shops Nice staff, great service, parking available when I got there

Tried their iced latte w lavender today. It was fine. It was good if you're trying to pick up something fast. The latte was thin, watered down- I'm not sure the right way to word that but hope that makes sense. The flavor of the espresso and the syrup were good. Cute spot, plenty of parking. I would grab a drink from there again if I was in a hurry but I wouldn't go out of my way to get their coffee.

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The service was pretty quick, but when I sipped my matcha, there were clumps at the bottom that I kept drinking up. While I was still waiting for my sandwich, I wished the barista had taken more time to properly whisk the matcha. The breakfast sandwich, however, was really delicious. It reminded me of the egg white pepper bites from Starbucks, with great flavor and lots of cheese.

3 coffee's and 3 breakfast sandwiches which were all made incorrectly and very tiny $55. After getting them home with a friend who just donated a kidney ! We realizing they were all made incorrectly we were all VERY disappointed.

The barista who made our drinks was very sweet! Im so glad this coffee shop offers smoothies on top of their extensive coffee menu. Both were perfect and there is a big open space with lots of seating here :)

Nice spot in Hyde park to get coffee and hangout. I got the affogato and it was actually pretty good. Service was alright and atmosphere is inviting! Would definitely come back!

I didn't get a snap of my drink but it was yummy! I just got a tea so it was something simple but it was perfect and hit the spot. Staff at the register was friendly and my drink was up quick!

The coffee was so strong and delicious. Woke me right up after my flight. We wanted to get a quick breakfast but they were out of most of the sandwiches and we were there around 11. What we did end up ordering was the turkey bec and avocado toast with a poached egg. There is outdoor seating, which is lovely on a warm day. And the inside of this place is super cute with WiFi so quite a few business meetings going on. I'll definitely be back while I'm in Tampa.

Very clean, friendly staff, and such a cute aesthetic. The coffee was really good and I love how they use plant straws that aren't paper straws that get soggy. They had plenty of seating for the size of the cafe. Would definitely go back.

I had one of their seasonal drinks, it was sooo good! This is my favorite place to visit when visiting Tampa. Their coffee is amazing as well.

I hope we just caught them on a bad day.. unfortunately seems like I paid $14 for milk.

Haven't eaten at Buddy Brew in awhile, and I'm so glad I did this morning! I had a work coffee meeting at the Kennedy location and needed some food too. I ordered the bacon biscuit and absolutely loved it! I didn't need the second half of the biscuit personally it was a lot, but what I did eat was delicious. Cheese, bacon, egg, and biscuit...what more could I ask for?! I was asked if I wanted chips or fruit and opted for fruit, but it was only a couple slices of oranges. Definitely expected a variety of fruit like a traditional fruit cup, but it was fine. My latte was good as well.

Stopped in here to get one of their teas and ordered a green mango tea but it tasted like black tea. I've had tons of green and black tea in my life and this tasted like flavorless black tea so kind of disappointed with that. My friend got an iced Americana and liked that though so coffee good, tea no

Friendly staff, good coffee & food, ambiance is cute and local. Perfect for working remote or catching a quick bite.

We recently took a day trip to St.Pete and we had to stop by Buddy Brews to grad a coffee. It was our first time here and the place was so laidback, I really loved the decor and ambiance of the coffee shop. They had a cute cozy couch in the back to sit back and relax with friends or your other half, which I loved. They also offered plenty of areas to study if your popping in to work for the day and needed a change of scenery. We got their cold brew and their nitro which I was super surprised how strong it was it had a good "blast" of caffeine. Just the perfect pick me up before we headed back to Orlando. Definitely will be back, if your in the area stop in to their "Bay to Bay" location it was definitely the nicest one!

Came in for a quick cold brew on a very hot day and it hit the spot. Smooth and flavorful. The vibe was very chill and spacious for everyone. Will try some of thier specialties next time

Updating my review as I have been informed by the manager that they do have cheddar cheese for their sandwiches. I got bad info from the salesgirl. Messed up my breakfast but I also appreciate the manager responding quickly. Ambiance is wonderful. Good looks great. They only have provolone and white American cheese choices. They use elmhurst almond milk! Super impressive. They also have oat milk and soy milk, honey and cinnamon.

I continually come to Buddy Brew for lunch, breakfast, and even to work remotely. I tried the Kennedy sandwich with chips and the turkey, avo, and Sriracha aioli were a killer combination. I even found a parking spot today! Thanks BB for being a consistent place for refreshments and great service.

Good coffee but great customer service is key! Cannot believe the way this place operates.

Had 2 ice coffees but it was not As expected coffees seemed not fresh and didn't taste that good. Staff was Still super friendly and store was pretty

This place offers coffee, espresso-based drinks and flavored hot and cold teas at the slow bar, along with a small selection of snacks and pastries! The service was friendly and the internet is fast and I think unlimited! The place was well air conditioned too. Rainforest coffee and an almond croissant pictured! Cool place to study or chill. Thanks!

I tried to place an online order on a Sunday morning at 8 am, but it said they were not allowing online orders at the time, so I was forced to drive over and pick up from an instore order. There were only a few people inside, but I did find the barista girl to be incredibly slow in pouring the foam design onto each coffee. 2 iced lattes with oat milk and a pump of Carmel totaled 15 dollars. Honestly, for the cost and the experience, I was not impressed. The inside didn't even have that wonderful coffee smell, and the outside parking is not great either.

Really enjoyed getting a latte recently from Buddy Brew Coffee! It's cool that I just learned that there are several locations around Tampa, because there were a ton of great options on the menu, and the service was both fast and friendly! I even talked my friend into trying a cappuccino for the first time instead of her usual black coffee, and she really enjoyed it. So will certainly recommend Buddy Brew Coffee for all you coffee, tea, and pastry fans!

Chicken pesto sandwich not even a full bite easily the worst sandwich I've ever had. Very disappointed Just everything went wrong. My friends latte had an odd taste and get tea was hot over ice odd. Matcha was ok nothing to write home about

I tell you barista Lauren makes buddy brew in hyde Park the greatest coffee shop I've been to in America. With her every day smile and the best service, she is a great example in every way. Lauren your awesome.

Whoever hires here sucks. These people don't even know how to greet you when you walk to the counter. The other location nearby is fine comparatively

Really cute place, we went late on Sunday morning to the Hyde Park location and it was decently busy. The parking lot is super tiny so that's the only downside, but you can order takeout ahead so that's what we did. I got the ham and cheese biscuit sandwich with an egg, pumpkin loaf, and a cold brew. The sandwich was really good and the biscuit was incredible. I almost wish I didn't add on the egg because it made it super messy. The pumpkin loaf was perfectly moist and flavorful. The cold brew was also good, I added the mocha flavor which I didn't realize didn't add any sweetness, so next time I might opt for a different flavor, but the coffee itself was good. Service could have been better...we were not greeted and did not see a smile the whole time lol. The girl seemed inconvenienced when we pointed out that two coffees were missing from our order. Slightly pricey but on par with the area. Overall I'd probably come back again and give it another shot.

Super quick, friendly and ready to help with any questions. Cold brew with a splash of milk and one pump of mocha... delicious & exactly what I needed. Fun retro feel that fits perfectly in the market. We'll be back next time we're in Tampa. Thanks!

To be fair I'm rating five stars because I haven't actually been inside Buddy Brew, but I'd like to share my experience with a bag of their Holiday Blend that I picked up at Publix. Whole Bean, it was brewed just under a month ago, and I'm using a pour over method. Disclaimer, I've become a bit spoiled on a local roastery that's turning out some of the most exotic specialty coffees you might ever find. They were closed around the holidays and I had to resort to a store brand, but lucky me to have Buddy Brew, a local roaster, selling in stores! I will say that this is definitely the best store-bought coffee I've ever had. Also better than anything you'll ever taste at 'bucks or Dunkin. That said, this particular roast is so-far... uninspiring. It's very smooth, like silky smooth, and easy to drink, but the flavor is hardly there. It reminds me of when you're visiting Aunt Mary and she makes her brew so weak, you need a whole pot to feel any kick at all. Granted, it always takes a few cups to dial in a new bean. I'm only on cup two. With any different coffee though, you shouldn't have to veer "too far" from your usual brewing technique. But don't let me discourage you, they're definitely better than what you're drinking on your way to work lol. This is good coffee, and it's not just "burnt" over-roasted mass produce like what you get with large chains. No doubt, they know what they're doing. I think I need to take a trip over the bridge and get a fresh cup to really experience what they have to offer. For this particular bag, I'd give four stars.

I paid 20 dollars for a tiny sandwhich and a coffee and it wasnt even that good, I think they forgot the caramel in my coffee

Nice place... friendly baristas... good coffee and food... I wish they stayed open a little later,,, the atmosphere is so good that I don't want to leave.

Buddy Brew has an industrial interior with lots of places to sit. I ordered a mocha latte with pumpkin bread and avocado toast. I loved the pumpkin bread, but the mocha latte was not my favorite, and I probably would not order it again. They forgot to make the avocado toast, so I ended up waiting around 30 minutes for it. I do appreciate the staff was apologetic.

My favorite coffee roaster in Tampa is Buddy Brew. When I am in the area I always make it a point to stop in for a great cup of joe. I know when a coffee roaster has done it right when I don't need to add sugar. It's a smooth cup of coffee and not bitter or burnt tasting like SOOO many coffees. I arrived today around 6:30 am and as you can see it wasn't busy. People started to come in around 7am but still, plenty of space to park and your pick of seating. This place is super busy during the day! Cozy seating areas for gathering with friends. The parking can be challenging as they have a small parking lot and the parking in the side street fills up fast too. Great place to work out of. There are plug outlets along the walls to charge your devices. No plug outlets at bar seating. I would imagine it might be challenging to charge your devices if this place is packed. So come fully charged...just in case then move closer to a outlet when someone leaves. They have Halelife vegan/gluten free donuts for my vegans and gluten free peeps.

Very very good It's good quality coffee very nice and modern design. the creators really understand a lot about a good drink. Thank you barista Collin

Once, there was a breakfast biscuit-crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and subtly salty. Salty! Oh my!!! I came for the chai... but this biscuit stole the limelight... and my heart. It comes with honey and butter... and it's just the right kind of filling. I'm humming and may break into a skip. The Beverly Biscuit-I applaud you. Now, there are other things on the menu-and I will come back and try them. And the chai was everything I hoped for. The service-was totally top notch-very friendly and welcoming. And it's amazing how busy Kennedy Boulevard looked peaceful from in here. It was the perfect spot to chill for a bit. It's got this effortlessly calming vibe going on... and there are plenty of seating options: from wooden high top counters, to communal tables to deep sofas. (Do I really have to leave and run errands?) On Kennedy at Albany, just west of downtown Tampa, there's street parking and a few spaces in back. My biscuit and chai ran $6.50 plus tax. I'll be back-hope to see you!

The buddy brew on Kennedy has the best work environment from the buddy brews I've been at so far. I've hit up Hyde Park and Bay to Bay, and Armature. I honestly don't think BB is the best coffee shop to go to for best flavor, but it's the quickest and sometimes that's more valuable.

On my commute from the hotel to the convention center, I wanted to experience small businesses that were native to the area. Buddy Brew was my breakfast spot for a great cup of coffee, beautiful faces and personalities, and a pastry or breakfast sandwich.

Back again, and the barista Yasmin made me another excellent Ethiopian pour over. Today is much busier and parking was a momentary challenge. But the seating inside is plentiful and varied. A lot of space for working at computers, chatting with friends or having a meeting. Thankfully the music is at a good level to muffle conversations without making it difficult to hear your own crew. I know there are other locations, but this one is the exemplar, and model for other cafes.

Nice quite coffe shop with good so if music. Perfect place to study or work. Staff was friendly and the drink was amazing.

Buddy brew is probably my favorite coffee place in Tampa thus far. their drinks are so good, I usually get their iced cappuccino with Carmel and its delicious!! I came here with a friend, they have plenty of seating to study, just enjoy your coffee or meet people here. I really enjoyed it here!

Some of the best coffee in Tampa with a cool vibe! Come here to hang, read, work, chat with friends or just be. Plenty of seating, friendly staff, and great food too!

Good coffee, fast service, comfortable setting! Parking I found to but a little tricky until I realized there was street parking available. The normal parking lot seems to fill up easily.

It is an small space but has plenty of room to move. Seating inside and outside as well. Very good coffees, variety of pastries, and delicious sandwiches. Very friendly staff and amazing service.

The food was so good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it all. BEST PLACE IN TOWN. I got the Kennedy along with an iced latte- this place deserves all the hype. PLUS everybody is so friendly!!!!! Would return everyday if I could

Cozy spot with great coffee. I love the lounge areas and high tops to knock out some work. Their food is actually pretty good too if you need a snack to help you push through. Staff is always friendly and coffee is always consistent. My ONLY complaint which resulted in 4 stars is their lids!! They leak, which is sooo frustrating, if you are going to have the sippy cups, you have to make sure they don't leak all over people. Hope they change them or find a better brand.

Great location on busy road. Cool industrial vibes and plenty of sitting. Coffee is good. Every time I ordered coffee here I chose latte. I like pretty strong coffee and the latte here delivers. The plus- WiFi is free. Good coffee. Great place to chill and bring your computer. Minus- sometimes it's hard to find parking.

WOW! I had a wonderful experience at this location and the coffee is absolutely amazing. Best coffee and service in Tampa for sure!

I used to love Buddy Brew when it first opened in Tampa years ago but $8.07 (no tip) for a matcha latte that's syrup and not real powder is an absolute ripoff. Why is the coffee also so expensive?