Guidebook for Saint Petersburg
Food Scene
They also have a location just one mile from here. Coffee is amazing! The baristas are well-trained. Food is on point and ingredients are high-quality. It's a gluten-free cafe, BUT you can't tell. Delicious. The owner, Teddy, is a local, and we love him. Good guy who treats his employees well and is all about quality.
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Craft Kafe
6653 Central AveThey also have a location just one mile from here. Coffee is amazing! The baristas are well-trained. Food is on point and ingredients are high-quality. It's a gluten-free cafe, BUT you can't tell. Delicious. The owner, Teddy, is a local, and we love him. Good guy who treats his employees well and is all about quality.
Quality, healthy food.Gluten-free and vegan. BUT delicious still even if you aren't into that. Locally owned.
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Love Food Central
2057 Central AveQuality, healthy food.Gluten-free and vegan. BUT delicious still even if you aren't into that. Locally owned.
You can get a hearty meal or a healthy wrap here. Good variety. Gluten-free options. Fresh ingredients. Serve Buddy Brew Coffee (one of our favorites), which is roasted in Tampa. Our FAVORITE dessert here is the Cosmicky Cookie. Owned by one of our favorite people in St. Pete, Mickey.
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Mickey's Cafe & Organics
318 Central AveYou can get a hearty meal or a healthy wrap here. Good variety. Gluten-free options. Fresh ingredients. Serve Buddy Brew Coffee (one of our favorites), which is roasted in Tampa. Our FAVORITE dessert here is the Cosmicky Cookie. Owned by one of our favorite people in St. Pete, Mickey.
We enjoy their Panang Curry. The vibe is a bit hilarious (purple decor and R&B music playing) but adds to their character. One side is a new addition that looks nothing like the original (purple) side. Near downtown.
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Lemon Grass tapas
310 Central AvenueWe enjoy their Panang Curry. The vibe is a bit hilarious (purple decor and R&B music playing) but adds to their character. One side is a new addition that looks nothing like the original (purple) side. Near downtown.
Alesia Restaurant
7204 Central Ave NThey have amazing, unique meals. Beautiful environment and nice outdoor seating along Beach Drive. This is a nice area to walk around. It's near the bay.
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Cassis St. Pete
170 Beach Dr NEThey have amazing, unique meals. Beautiful environment and nice outdoor seating along Beach Drive. This is a nice area to walk around. It's near the bay.
Good Asian dishes. They also have a bar area with a few TVs.
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1235 Central AveGood Asian dishes. They also have a bar area with a few TVs.
Covered outdoor seating with fans. Fast-food style with quality food. Mercado is next to local bars, including Greenbench, The Independent, and Intermezzo. Joah and I often eat here and grab a drink after.
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Red Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave NCovered outdoor seating with fans. Fast-food style with quality food. Mercado is next to local bars, including Greenbench, The Independent, and Intermezzo. Joah and I often eat here and grab a drink after.
Locally owned. Delicious Mexican food. They have a few locations. The Downtown location has a rooftop bar.
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Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SLocally owned. Delicious Mexican food. They have a few locations. The Downtown location has a rooftop bar.
Directly beside a laundromat in case you need to do laundry. Good old local shop with no frills but good, healthy menu. Locally owned cafe. Gluten-free and vegan options. Locally roasted coffee. We love Thomas, the owner. It's just 1.2 mi away from Mini Suite 1 and 2.
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Neighborhood Joe
2325 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NDirectly beside a laundromat in case you need to do laundry. Good old local shop with no frills but good, healthy menu. Locally owned cafe. Gluten-free and vegan options. Locally roasted coffee. We love Thomas, the owner. It's just 1.2 mi away from Mini Suite 1 and 2.
Gratzzi Italian Grille
211 2nd St SWe've heard so many good things about it!
Joah and I love this place! Great food. They recently built a new location on Beach Drive. Locally owned.
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Ceviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NEJoah and I love this place! Great food. They recently built a new location on Beach Drive. Locally owned.
The Mill Restaurant
200 Central AveWe've heard great things! Located in Downtown St. Pete.
The Avenue Eat + Drink
330 1st Ave SBest burgers in town! Fun, upbeat vibe.
Iberian Rooster
475 Central Ave NWe've heard good things from our foodie friends.
Delicious, homemade popsicles. There's a lot of cute shops in this area, so we like to get a popsicle before walking around and shopping.
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The Hyppo St. Petersburg
627 Central AveDelicious, homemade popsicles. There's a lot of cute shops in this area, so we like to get a popsicle before walking around and shopping.
Good food and drinks. We like to hit up their happy hour. Sushi is good.
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The Lure
661 Central Ave NGood food and drinks. We like to hit up their happy hour. Sushi is good.
Buya Ramen
911 Central AveIf you love ramen, this is the place to go. So good.
Good Cuban food on the go. Loved by locals. Near lots of bars. We often eat hear and then go get a drink after.
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Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveGood Cuban food on the go. Loved by locals. Near lots of bars. We often eat hear and then go get a drink after.
Really good seafood. Great outdoor vibe. Also has an outdoor bar. Only thing that bothered me was that they serve food on paper plates. Otherwise, it's great.
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Trophy Fish
2060 Central AveReally good seafood. Great outdoor vibe. Also has an outdoor bar. Only thing that bothered me was that they serve food on paper plates. Otherwise, it's great.
Can't go wrong here. Good, affordable food. They have a few locations. I love their rice and beans bowl.
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Casita Taqueria
2663 Central AveCan't go wrong here. Good, affordable food. They have a few locations. I love their rice and beans bowl.
One of our favorite pizza joints that's loved by locals. Nice outdoor seating area.They serve both NY and Chicago style pizza.
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Cappy’s Pizza
2900 1st Ave NOne of our favorite pizza joints that's loved by locals. Nice outdoor seating area.They serve both NY and Chicago style pizza.
Locally owned, cold-pressed juice. I (Candace) worked their outdoor events when I first moved here. Owned by an awesome lady who created all the recipes on her own. Her juice blends are so good. Every juice name has a funny story behind it from her travels.
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Squeeze Juice Works
18 22nd St SLocally owned, cold-pressed juice. I (Candace) worked their outdoor events when I first moved here. Owned by an awesome lady who created all the recipes on her own. Her juice blends are so good. Every juice name has a funny story behind it from her travels.
Dr. BBQ The Restaurant
1101 1st Avenue SouthWe've heard great things.
Really good burritos ans bowls on the go. They make your tortilla shell fresh right in front of you. My favorite burritos in town.
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Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveReally good burritos ans bowls on the go. They make your tortilla shell fresh right in front of you. My favorite burritos in town.
A short walk from our place. Has outdoor and indoor seating. Great beer and food selection. We especially love their homemade tots appetizer! Located across from a pretty little park.
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The Bier Boutique
465 7th Avenue NorthA short walk from our place. Has outdoor and indoor seating. Great beer and food selection. We especially love their homemade tots appetizer! Located across from a pretty little park.
If you're wanting Mexican food, this is the place to go. They serve free salsa + warm chips. Check out their happy hour and weekend drink specials.
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Grand Hacienda
399 11th Ave NIf you're wanting Mexican food, this is the place to go. They serve free salsa + warm chips. Check out their happy hour and weekend drink specials.
Delicious bowls + sangria. If you're here on a Tuesday, we highly recommend you hit up taco night. Very unique offerings. Even though it's located by Publix, they have a nice little outdoor seating area with fans + heaters, and it's surrounded by plants.
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Ciccio Cali St. Pete
190 37th Ave NDelicious bowls + sangria. If you're here on a Tuesday, we highly recommend you hit up taco night. Very unique offerings. Even though it's located by Publix, they have a nice little outdoor seating area with fans + heaters, and it's surrounded by plants.
Good seafood in a fun environment. Walking distance.
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Fourth Street Shrimp Store
1006 4th St NGood seafood in a fun environment. Walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar. Best view of Tampa Bay in all of St. Pete. Check out their happy hour. Love their cheesy tots.
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The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NERooftop bar. Best view of Tampa Bay in all of St. Pete. Check out their happy hour. Love their cheesy tots.
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
1111 Central AveSexy vibe and unique, on point cocktails.
Independent Bar St Petersburg
1049 Central AveCraft beers and low-key vibe. Sometimes have local bands playing.
Free games and music! So much fun, even if you're not much for drinking.
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3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St SFree games and music! So much fun, even if you're not much for drinking.
Our favorite bar near the Gulf. It's right on the beach. There's a little tiki hut across the street with great music.
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Caddy's Treasure Island
9000 West Gulf BoulevardOur favorite bar near the Gulf. It's right on the beach. There's a little tiki hut across the street with great music.
Our local brewery. They have indoor seating options with a big open yard with outdoor seating options in the center. There's usually music on weekends.
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Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NOur local brewery. They have indoor seating options with a big open yard with outdoor seating options in the center. There's usually music on weekends.
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave NSexy vibe. Great mixed drinks. Downtown.
Great live music venue. There's a rooftop area with DJ and bar to dance on the weekend.
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Jannus Live
200 1st Ave NGreat live music venue. There's a rooftop area with DJ and bar to dance on the weekend.
Drinks and games! Always packed. Attracts 20's and college crowd.
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Park & Rec DTSP
100 4th St SDrinks and games! Always packed. Attracts 20's and college crowd.
Parks & Nature
Turn right at the end of our driveway and walk about 4 blocks, and you'll run right into it.
Beautiful Florida wildlife. Many options--tennis courts; walk/bike/run trail around the lake; open field to lay out, throw a ball, or picnic.
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Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St NTurn right at the end of our driveway and walk about 4 blocks, and you'll run right into it.
Beautiful Florida wildlife. Many options--tennis courts; walk/bike/run trail around the lake; open field to lay out, throw a ball, or picnic.
1 mile walk.
This is the place to go. We recommend that you sit on the seawall and watch dolphins.
Has a paved path all along the bay that goes to the main stretch of restaurants downtown. Great for walkers, bikers, runners, rollerbladers, etc.
Also has the following: Beach volleyball nets, free outdoor fitness gym, a small beach (great close place to lay out if don't want to go out to the Gulf), open greens to read a book or throw a ball around, playground, city pool (for fee), picnic tables, benches...
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North Shore Park
901 N Shore Dr NE1 mile walk.
This is the place to go. We recommend that you sit on the seawall and watch dolphins.
Has a paved path all along the bay that goes to the main stretch of restaurants downtown. Great for walkers, bikers, runners, rollerbladers, etc.
Also has the following: Beach volleyball nets, free outdoor fitness gym, a small beach (great close place to lay out if don't want to go out to the Gulf), open greens to read a book or throw a ball around, playground, city pool (for fee), picnic tables, benches...
One of the most popular beaches for tourists. Many bars and stores nearby.
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Treasure Island Beach Club
11750 Gulf BlvdOne of the most popular beaches for tourists. Many bars and stores nearby.
There'san entrance fee, but it's well worth it if you're looking for calmer beaches + a place to go biking and/or kayaking.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkThere'san entrance fee, but it's well worth it if you're looking for calmer beaches + a place to go biking and/or kayaking.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in a beautiful high-end outdoor mall. Great restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Tuesday is $5 movie night if sign up for their deals (free)
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AMC Sundial 20
151 2nd Ave NLocated in a beautiful high-end outdoor mall. Great restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Tuesday is $5 movie night if sign up for their deals (free)
Hideaway Cafe
1756 Central AveMusic listening room. Great little space.
Coffee Shop
Quality coffee and pastries locally produced!! Owned by a young FL couple and The Minimalists (authors/podcasters/speakers). Our favorite place to get work done b/c of the simple, clean environment. Amazing food menu as well!
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Bandit Coffee Co.
2662 Central AveQuality coffee and pastries locally produced!! Owned by a young FL couple and The Minimalists (authors/podcasters/speakers). Our favorite place to get work done b/c of the simple, clean environment. Amazing food menu as well!
Walking distance. This coffee shop (with food and alcohol) is walking distance from Mini Suite 1 and 2. We've loved everything we've had here. The flatbreads are brilliant. The coffee is roasted by our famous local roaster, Bandit. FB + Butter is across the street from a little park with beautiful birds and wildlife.
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Flatbread & Butter
497 7th Avenue NorthWalking distance. This coffee shop (with food and alcohol) is walking distance from Mini Suite 1 and 2. We've loved everything we've had here. The flatbreads are brilliant. The coffee is roasted by our famous local roaster, Bandit. FB + Butter is across the street from a little park with beautiful birds and wildlife.
Walking distance. Good drinks + nice environment. If you work remotely, this is a nice little shop to work at.
Foxtail Coffee Co.
730 4th Street NorthWalking distance. Good drinks + nice environment. If you work remotely, this is a nice little shop to work at.
Walking distance. Good drinks + nice environment. If you work remotely, this is a nice little shop to take your laptop.
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The Blend (Old NE) Coffee and Wine
1211 4th St NWalking distance. Good drinks + nice environment. If you work remotely, this is a nice little shop to take your laptop.