Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters- Ybor City Cafe - Coffee Shop

one of my favorite local coffee shops to visit when my partner is working at YCTC around the corner. every employee who works here has been so sweet and makes our food/drinks perfect every time. thank you for existing blind tiger!!!

Overall good! The bombon and thaiger were good drinks. However, my reason for 4 stars is the price. We paid $17 USD for 2 large drinks which seems overpriced.

Call myself in Ybor during lunch time and decided to stop in here for a quick bite. They were busy but the food and drink came out quickly and tasty.

I had some major issues following my visit here that need elaboration. The staff is very nice and personable- having a DJ with a deck blasting music at a café at like 10:30am was not a bad vibe, but definitely different. I got a capraese sandwich and a dirty thaiger, both of which tasted good. But the trouble was not in the flavor or dairy content of the food (I am lactose intolerant, but I took lactaid, I knew what I was getting into)- it was in the preperation. I started feeling ill a few hours later, and chalked it up to dairy and heat conducting some chicanery on my digestive track. I continued to feel worse and worse as my day continued, which would be difficult in any circumstance. But I live a few hours away from Tampa in a pretty rural area. I have seen the inside of many Dollar General bathrooms today because of this innocent looking sandwich I enjoyed on a sun dappled porch. It saddens me. It was a yummy sam. Again, my problem is not the staff, in general. However, my experience at this location, based on other reviews, does not appear to be unique, and that kind of culture (pun intended) indicates a deeper problem than just some stray bad lettuce. Things happen, but higher standards should be applied when it comes to food safety. I was recommended here by a friend who is local, and I really wanted to like it. Deeply dissapointed.

I have been looking for a homey feel type of coffee shop that I could enjoy a drink with delicious sideorder. I have to say that nestled right in the middle of busy Ybor I didn't think that I would find this cozy place. Only item to maybe change next time is the matcha/coconut drink as it felt a bit watery to me, but it might be because of the coconut part although it is only syrup and the milk chosen for it was oat. Will definitely give this place a second chance and try something different. Update: This place has become my little peace away from the craziness of every day to dedicate time for me to decompress and work on to-do items on my tablet. I have learned that trusting the amazing staff by just telling them what flavors or food I am in the mood for works wonders. So far, not once have I been disappointed in what they create with my cravings.

Run down interior with homeless sitting on outside tables. Although friendly barista, the shop is not particularly clean, rap music and grunge kind of vibe coffee shop. May be part of this neighborhood vibe? Needed coffee so stopped in and coffee was actually not bad.

It was ok coffee. Staff were friendly and it looks like a nice place to sit in side but I had to get going so I took my coffee to go and it was fine. Not great but not bad. I had higher expectations for five bucks a coffee it should be enjoyable but it wasn’t.

Great huge coffee place you can enjoy light food and nice hot or cold drinks and work on your stuff with laptop or read an ebook. Free WiFi w no passcode and bathrooms are nice. Staff are great. The place is decorated nicely with sewing machines and the tiger logo and they sell items w their cool logo. The Dirty Thaiger (Thai iced coffee) is so good. The coffee is also good. They are open early and there is metered parking right next to the shop. They have books you can read, games, and a chess table. I love this place and would come back anytime.

WOW!!! Excellent breakfast tacos! Fresh and exploding with flavor My daughter's said her açaí bowl was amazing... Very friendly service and the food was prepared rather quickly too...

What an effortlessly cool place! They've moved, a few doors west to 1831 7th Ave-right next to Acropolis. This space is large-so many spots to sit and sip, or work, or both. The vibe is chill, the staff is friendly and the merch is hip. Not a bad way to start the day! So, the coffee is the star, but they also have loose leaf teas. When I was there in (April 2025) they had several types of lemonade (which I'll remember, for when I'm in that mood) and I'm pretty excited about coming hungry, since the food menu has some fun options. The interior is somehow bright and moody at the same time. I love that! I wonder what the history of this building is? The large wooden serving counter probably has a story or two to tell. You can sort of sink into the lore here. There's steet parking out front and several large pay parking lots nearby. I love walking with the famous roosters to get here. This place weaves perfectly into the Ybor tapestry. Come check it out.

Really solid nitro cold brew - lots of space to work inside, really interesting menu that I want to try but didn't get to try.

If you're in Ybor make sure to make this stop a priority! Not only is it an aesthetic cafe, the food is super yummy! The inside decor is very cute and they even decorated for the holidays (seasonal drinks included). The nutty bowl was delicious, if you're a peanut butter fan this is the item to get. My father got the breakfast tacos and said they were "damn delicious". The individuals working were all sweethearts as well, they gave lovely recommendations and made sure I liked what I was getting.

The server was friendly. The location is clean and very book reader friendly. The food came out fast and the bagel was soft and SOOO GOOD! Will be coming back

Stopped in here today for a coffee fix. Got a cafe con leche and my husband did the cookie butter. Decent con leche but the cookie butter was really good. Place was clean and smelled like good coffee. I'd stop in again, prices are comparable to the rest

The food was alright. My friend got a muffin and said it didn't taste good. The service was very nice, the staff are so kind! The ambiance is very inviting, however it's not study friendly. None of the outlets at the booths work. The only functioning outlet is one in the far back that's a round table and the outlet is on the actual wall, not a booth. The bathrooms are super clean and require a door code.

This is a popular chain in this area. We don't have this in CA. I stopped here while walking around Ybor and picked up a nutty bowl as a snack. The decor is cool and service was efficient.

Very chic coffee spot in Ybor. Staff was amazing making great recommendations. I had a hot tea and a breakfast sandwich. Everything was excellent!

Stopped here while exploring historic Ebor city, nice place with amble seating and an interest array of drink options. I tried the DIRTY THAIGER iced since I'm always a fan of a good dirty chai as a midday pick me up. It the spot with a smooth espresso and spicy sweetness of the chai. I felt that the chai could have a little more spice but that's definitely a personal preference. Overall nice place to stop for coffee!

Came in just to get a quick drink, beautiful location. This is our new location in Ybor city service was wonderful and fast ! I'll be back !

Went here initially to grad a quick breakfast sandwich and ended up getting lured into ordering drinks by their fun flavors. We told the barista to choose for all three of us so while I wish I could recall exactly what each of us ordered, I'd 100% recommend letting them suggest fun flavors to you! All of our drinks were so fun and delicious. The matcha is some of the best I've had in tampa, not too sweet yet not too bitter. The barista was so kind and made our experience so awesome. There's also plenty of seating in here!!

This was a nice spot for a quick cup of coffee. It was spacious and clean. Plenty to choose from and most importantly, coffee was delicious.

Really interesting coffee shop I wasn't sure if things were going to be handcrafted or if they were going to be more done in mass. Really big open space with lots of room for sitting and lots of natural light. They have nice restrooms if you're a pain client which are very clean. The staff was very nice and explained the history of the coffee in the area as well as what specialty drinks they had. I had this special tea that had espresso shots and a bunch of cinnamon in it that was served ice it was very good. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area.

I love this place! Their matcha is excellent, I've enjoyed the caramel apple flavor in the fall as well as other flavors. Their signature drink, the dirty thaiger, is good too and you can make it vegan with a different milk choice. Everyone is always very friendly and I like to bring my dog to socialize her and get her used to people in the busy shop.

Great huge coffee place you can enjoy light food and nice hot or cold drinks and work on your stuff with laptop or read an ebook. Free WiFi w no passcode and bathrooms are nice. Staff are great. The place is decorated nicely with sewing machines and the tiger logo and they sell items w their cool logo. The Dirty Thaiger (Thai iced coffee) is so good. The coffee is also good. They are open early and there is metered parking right next to the shop. They have books you can read, games, and a chess table. I love this place and would come back anytime.

This is my first time going into the new location for Blind Tiger at Ybor. The is so much more space having natural light coming thru the windows. The menu had their classics. I got the ice cafe con leche and my sister got their Thai tea. These two drinks are so refreshing. I like how they make their drinks not too sweet. There is self serve sugar that you can use to adjust the sweetness. Due to the nature of both drinks, they have some sort of milk based even with other milk substitutes. So just be weary when you order if you are sensitive to lactose. But, there are a lot more drink options with plant based subs. The service is really good. We were welcomed by a nice gentleman. He was really patient with us as we took our time browsing the menu. He didn't try to rush us, even if there is a line forming behind us. Overall, this was an easy 5 stars!

Cool ambiance, food, and overall experience. I got their avocado turkey sandwich with a chai tea latte - experience was good, beautiful location, nice staff and the order was prepared quickly. This is a great spot to get some remote work done or catch up with a friend.

Staff sucks..... Place an order and wait 30min or more for a simple coffee.............................................

The Food was Fresh and Great. The Service was also quick and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and lively.

I had the pleasure of visiting this café on a nice Saturday morning after a fun workout. I decided to order their signature drink, the Dirty Thaiger and I also ordered the breakfast sandwich. The drink was delicious! I loved the combination of Thai tea and espresso. It was not too sweet and it had a nice spice from the tamarind and cardamom. My breakfast sandwich paired nicely with this. The breakfast sandwich came with egg, spinach, tomato, cheese, and an aioli spread all served in toasted Cuban bread. It was very filling and delicious! The ambience it very nice. It's located in the center of downtown Ybor. The Saturday Market is a short distance away, not that bad of a walk. The café has a speakeasy, relaxed vibe. The service was quick and friendly. The workers were knowledgeable about the menu and made helpful suggestions. This was my first time visiting a Blind Tiger Café. I really enjoyed my experience and I can't wait to return for another Dirty Thaiger and breakfast sandwich. I recommend to others to check this place out as well.

We got the breakfast tacos & breakfast sandwich, cookie butter latte & a drip coffee, all was phenomenal. Decor inside was cool & loved the plentiful seating. Bathrooms were small but clean and you needed a code to get inside but I didn't have to ask because I overheard the cashier telling it to another customer. Really like the location on the main drag in Ybor City near a bunch of other neat shops and not too far from the streetcar stop. Will come again the next time we're nearby!

I think their vegan tacos and strawberry lemonade were great. My husband said he liked the turkey avocado sandwich. The staff were very friendly too. I plan to come back here soon to study or play another game of chess.

This cafe was just okay - service was quick, but the coffee I got was just okay and the avocado toast was pretty meh. It's a decent stop in the area but not worth a special trip. Inside the cafe is clean and has plenty of seating. If you want to get some work done it's probably a good place, but I didn't end up spending much time as it's a bit busy.

I ordered the dirty thaiger (Thai iced tea, espresso shot, cinnamon) and really enjoyed it. It was spacious and bright with lots of seating; however, I only stopped by to get something to go.

I stopped in yesterday around 10am, and ordered a cup of drip coffee to go. The coffee was poured from a large urn and was cold. When I noted the coffees temp, they poured me a replacement cup from a large urn of decaf, which was also cold. I asked for a refund which they did. It was obvious that both of the employees behind the counter were annoyed. I didn't have time to go elsewhere before my next appointment so no coffee for me..

Walking by, one of the employees (we didn't know they were an employee at the time) was eating a great looking sandwich at a table outside. After walking a ways further, we were hungry and decided to double back and asked about the sandwich. The Blind Tiger looked more like a coffee house, but we ordered two Cubans. It was the best Cuban I'd ever had!

This place is a cute local spot. Their breakfast sandwich was good. We also had as lattes which were good

Fun, laidback environment for a nice weekend morning coffee run. Staff is friendly and drinks are excellent! Then you can walk across the street to the local little Farmers Market

Love the food and ambience. Their Cuban bread is delicious! Highly recommend to get it.

If you're looking for a fun place to grab a cup of coffee in Tampa, you have to check out Blind Tiger! One of my favorites to grab is the Dirty Thaiger, which is iced espresso, Thai tea, and sweetened condensed milk. It's bright orange and super instagrammable, and also tastes really good. I also enjoy the Cafe Bombom. The inside of the cafe is always decorated with fun decor such as dressed up skeletons! They also have chess and some boardgames.

Spent an easy Sunday morning at Blind Tiger in Ybor and don't regret it. The cafe area itself is pretty simple, I'm excited for the expansion that I believe is in the works - adding a rooftop. Service was quick and helpful. There were plenty of employees working hard to get orders out efficiently. We love to grab an extra bag of espresso beans to use for our lattes at home!

Love the vibe. Great place to remote work as well. Bright and happy spot. Enjoy my visits here.

Great all around: people, prices, atmosphere. I really enjoy coming to a local and divvy place where people of varying ages are sipping good coffee. And even in the early hours, this place was filled with folks. The dirty thaiger was amazing. I'm a super fan of Thai tea since it always gives me the caffeine punch that I need. And to have it with coffee, yes please! I think the double shot espresso is overkill, but sharing it definitely helps spread out the caffeine overdose. The cheese and gauva pastry was pretty sizable and hit the spot: flaky and sweet. When warmed up, it was goozy and pretty delectable.

Best coffee in town. Really smooth. Great Barristas and really nice ambience. Their food is fresh and excellent.

We're visiting from Jacksonville and stopped in for our morning coffee. The service, and coffee were excellent. This space is also cool. I love the old bar top that stretches almost the entire length of the shop.

Alright first off the place is pretty cool looking. It's clean and trendy. The food.. eh. I've ordered a few items and they all sucked. I don't come here for the food. My only actual issue is the lids. Does anyone else get a leaky top? Every time I order the dirty thaiger it always leaks on my clothes. Maybe the drink name implies you will be dirty after drinking this cup of coffee. Maybe I'm just an idiot. Maybe ... I'm blind. I hope they get better lids. Lids that are tight. Firm. Secure. Here's a photo of my new dirty Thaiger shirt.

By far one of the coolest coffee shops I've been to in awhile! The entire theme is so on point- from the logo to the decorations, and the giant mural of a tiger on the wall, it's a vibe. Plus, they have some good actual food to get here too, sometimes coffee shops really only have like small bakery items, but these guys have açaí bowls and avocado toast and other things, and I always appreciate that. So naturally, I got an açaí bowl and I really enjoyed it! But my favorite was trying their signature drink- The "Blind THAIger"- so punny. As the name may hint, it is a thai coffee with condensed milk as the sweetener, and the best surprise is that the coffee is actually colored orange, just like a tiger! So fun, and it tasted absolutely divine! It wasn't too sweet but just right, I can't even describe except that you need to try it for yourself and have your taste buds blessed. This is just such a fun shop and I'm glad there are some other locations in the Tampa Bay area as well, for I will certainly be visiting many more times.

Blind Tiger is a cool coffee spot in Ybor City in the heart of the action. They practice social distancing, require masks for service, have touchless payment, and the staff wear both masks and gloves. To start, it was Monday morning and the place was pretty empty. But they had a trickle of patron, many getting refills. I asked to taste the coffee before I ordered. I didn't care for their coffee. It had an acid after taste which I really don't like. So I settled on a cafe con leche which wasn't much better. Still though the service was good. I also ordered an avocado toast which was tasty. They put a chili sauce on it I really liked. Thought though they could have chosen a more healthy bread to put it on. It comes on a big slice of Cuban pan which was good, but I am sure I exceeded my bread intake for the day. I did enjoy myself and was grateful for their wifi. Finally, I wanted to thank them for the sign that says "Black Lives Matter." It means a lot when an establishment acknowledges that my life means something to them. That added touch turned this 3 star review into a 4 star. Thank you Blind Tiger!

Cute spot in Ybor for coffee and some breakfast/lunch bites! Had a cold brew with lavender and strawberry rose syrup and was delicious! Tasted like great strawberry ice cream! It's nice to find more unique coffee flavors as someone who doesn't like just plain coffee Also enjoyed the bagel sandwich as well! Will definitely go back!

We are new to the area and had been searching for a South Vietnamese coffee like we had in our previous location. They have a coffee drink that fills that description...cannot remember the name. We have now been there several times, but unfortunately, they tend to shut down and clean up before closing time, so we were unable to order our coffee drink 10 minutes before closing.

Welp! Add this to your Tampa Bay coffee tour list because it's definitely a favorite and for good reason. While there are multiple locations, the Ybor one is by far my favorite. It's spacious with plenty of tables to eat, drink, and socialize with an always friendly and helpful staff. The drinks are all incredible and their house-made syrups are truly special. The Dirty Thaiger is my favorite (think dirty chai, but Thai tea instead of chai). The perfect location on 7th Ave for people watching and relaxing. I have not tried any food items yet, but there are waffles!!!

For the Friday morning i was looking for a coffee and breakfast place and came across The Blind Tiger Cafe. The cafe's atmosphere was amazing and loved the decor. Cool cafe with different coffee options as well options to eat. After browsing through the menu I ordered Hot Cafe Con Leche, Pumpkin Bread, Thai Tea, Avocado Toast and Butter Croissant. From the order first I got the coffee and Thai tea and then I got different food options that I ordered. The coffee was freshly roasted as well as hot. I loved the coffee. The pumpkin bread was delicious and I loved the bread. One of the amazing pumpkin bread I ever had. We loved the butter croissant and avocado toast as well. Both were delicious and tasty. Amazing food. One little disappointment was the Thai tea. It can be made better. Rest everything was up-to the mark and amazing.

Got here at opening time at 7:30am on a Monday and saw 4 people inside that didn't acknowledge me and others waiting in front for 15 minutes. When one of the people finally came to the door, they said the shop doesn't open until around 9 and to see the sign on the door... But all the sign had on it was, "Opening late due to construction". When I suggested to put an estimated time of opening on the door, they rudely said "we don't know when we're opening everyday"... I didn't see any construction, but hopefully they don't lose much business because of their lack of information while the construction is ongoing.

At first, my original review was not the best. I was underwhelmed by the coffee and the pastries were stale. I always try to give a place a second chance whenever I try it and I am SO HAPPY I did! I went again in the morning and got the signature Café Bombon. I originally got the chai tea which wasn't my favorite but the BomBon was the BOMB! I added vanilla butternut and oat milk to my drink and it makes all the difference. I have learned certain days are better than others when it comes to pasties but their guava cheese pastries are just perfect. Beware they are EXTREMELY addictive so go easy on them. I love the atmosphere of the Ybor location. It's a very chill but inviting atmosphere to work or just hang out. The staff is super helpful and informed on which of their products is the best. Blind Tiger is definitely at the top of the list for my favorite YBOR coffee shop!

Blind Tiger cafe is the perfect excuse to stroll Ybor city during the day. The service is quick and the staff seemed helpful. There are many menu options but not an overwhelming amount. I ordered the Cafe Bombon which is a sweet milky coffee made with condensed milk. I am very curious to try to the thaiger coffee which is Thai tea with espresso. I definitely recommend visiting this coffee shop!

The Blind Tiger is definitely my favourite work spot in Ybor. It's a comfortable space with decent seating and a good selection of drinks to enjoy while you're there. The Dirty Thaiger, their signature drink, is a fun spin on a dirty chai, but much richer given the inclusion of sweetened condensed milk. The cafe bombon is another great alternative, though, if Thai tea isn't necessarily for you. There are also solid food options, particularly if you're looking for something vegetarian friendly.

This place is great as a coffee shop. Friendly staff, plenty of areas to relax or work, and has overall great vibe. On this visit I got a hazelnut iced latte and it was pretty decent. The food options are pretty pricey for what you get and of below to average quality. The bagel sandwich was on what seemed like a grocery store quality bagel prepared with food service bacon and a premade egg patty. Skip the food but definitely get any type of drink at this place.

Found this cafe while adventuring in Ybor! Their BLM signs and colorful decor caught my eye while I was walking. It was a perfect pick-me-up. I asked what non-dairy milk they had and asked for "any kind of drink you want to make me, as long as it's non-dairy :)" The barista was super friendly and suggested her favorite to me: Iced Gingerbread Latte. Yum. She was very personable. I also ordered a gluten-free, vegan blueberry muffin out of their baked goods case. I sat outside at one of their 3 tables on the side walk and read while I enjoyed my coffee & muffin. The latte was good; not overly sweet like I imagined it would be. The muffin needed a little more love (it was pretty dry). Regardless, I felt like I belonged here and felt they weren't pretentious about who they were. Great location in Ybor. I can't wait for the town to flourish when the Rays move here.