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Favorite coffee shops to write at in Tampa Bay
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items For any other writers looking for the best places to settle in and meet your word count goals! I know I am missing some so I will have to keep adding to this.
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Tampa downtown
South Tampa/DI
Upper Tampa/north Tampa/Temple Terrace
Ybor/midtown/heights
St. Pete
Tampa downtown
I don't write downtown a lot, so I do need to try out others spots in the area.
Open late and has a lot of space to choose from indoor and outdoor. Great coffee and food as well!
Shortwave Coffee
Perfect for coffee or cocktails. Has a great food menu as well. I love the vibe here and have spent many writing sessions at Little Tina!
Little Tina Coffee & Cocktails | 507 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, USA
South Tampa/DI
One of my favorite areas to find places for writing sessions
Great menu! Right down the street from my next rec, so sometimes I hit both in one day for good writing sessions!
Lady and the Mug
NO WIFI!!! BUT – if you can go without and sneak in at the RIGHT TIME, you can grab coffee, tea, or champagne/a cocktail and head up those gorgeous stairs to the comfy hidden seats behind the balcony railing. They are hard to secure, but so worth it ...
Oxford Exchange
Argentinian wine bar & cafe with GREAT hours and more than enough space and versatility for a writing session any time of day.
Tango Brew Coffee & Wine
Amazing menu, tends to be pretty busy, though!
The Lab Coffee - West Tampa
One of my OGs. I almost always write outside out front or in the back, but the inside is good for summer months. Wine available as well. Not a big fan of the food menu, but there is so much nearby it is no issue. Love DI. Have not tried the Seminole ...
DI Coffee Bar
Upper Tampa/north Tampa/Temple Terrace
I've tried most places in this area and have lots of thoughts!!!
Love this place but I pretty much only write outside. Indoor is a bit warm and crowded usually for me. Because of this, I don't tend to go in warmer summer seasons or when it's constantly raining. But if it is dry and cool…outside is perfect for writ...
Felicitous (on 51st)
Amazing place. I go here ALL THE TIME. Love the staff and owners and love how chill and quiet it is here. I wrote 75% of my book's finale here last summer so I always think of that when I go.
Lunar Coffee
NO IDEA WHERE THE BATHROOM IS??? Great menu, tends to be quiet inside so be prepared to be the only one in their working. I don't mind.
The Bean Bar Co. Carrollwood
I like writing sessions at the cafe here! Not a bad place to get a lot done. Word of caution: after-school time is busy. I guess tutors and students all meet up at B&N!
Barnes & Noble
Literally here right now as I write this…always down for a good writing session here. Not much for food options, though. If you come EARLY (before 12 p.m.) you can get an amazing bagel next door.
The Perfect Press Coffee Co.,LLC
Closes earlier in the day, but great menu
Provisions Coffee
Ybor/midtown/heights
I love the outdoor area when it isn't too hot :)
Elevation Coffee Heights
Formerly foundation. Another great spot with a cute outdoors area to write at if isn't too hot!
Ybor City Coffee and Tea | Best Coffee in Tampa, FL
A lot of options at the hotel here! Not my number 1 place to write, but a good option.
Café Quiquiriqui
St. Pete
St. Pete (and Pinellas Park/Largo) deserves it's own list, but for now, here are a few I will absolutely drive 35-60 minutes to hang out at for the day.
GET THE POT OF TEA! My actual favorite indie bookstore and cafe to write at UGH wish I lived by it. No food though
book + bottle
GREAT menu and great writing vibes.
Paradeco Coffee Roasters
a good option – not sure on wifi though
Black Crow Coffee Shop