Whether they are off the beaten path, or legit hole-in-the-wall joints, these old faithful restaurants are essential for lowkey breakfast bites in Tampa Bay.
25 Tampa Bay hole-in-the-wall breakfast spots everyone should know about
By CL Staff on Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 12:30 pm
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9th Bar Coffee Co.
949 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, 727-733-2572Coffee house serving up breakfast bites with potent espresso. You need this latte art on your feed.
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Skyway Jack’s
2795 34th St. S., St. Pete, 727-867-1907Take a trip to St. Pete for a Southern-style breakfast that is sure to end all hopes of your summer body. Totally worth the extra time at the gym.
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Frog Pond
7390 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727-363-7205Eatery serving hearty plates of breakfast in a relaxed space with frog knick knacks.
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Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813- 239-1256Open 24 hours, with a typical diner menu offering a little bit of everything. A staple in Seminole Heights - Three Coins comes in clutch with their breakfast dishes. Did we mention waffle sundaes?
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Little Red House
434 Virginia Ln, Dunedin, 727-734-0909An actual little red house, this spot was recently taken over and revamped as a French/American cuisine concept. You’ll need to stop in before spending the day shopping and drinking around Dunedin.
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Tony’s Ybor Restaurant
2001 N 22nd St, Tampa, 813-247-7283Cafeteria-style joint serving up helpings of breakfast classics all day long. Come here to nurse a hangover.
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La Tropicana Cuban Cafe
1822 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 813-247-4040Long-running, old-fashioned restaurant supplying traditional Cuban standards for breakfast and lunch. Local dining hotspot.
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Maggie Mae’s on the Bluffs
1811 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 813-512-2632No frills diner serving breakfast food done right. Coffee served in branded mugs, you’ll feel like a local no matter where you’re from.
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Wildflower Cafe
1465 S Ft Harrison Ave #105, Clearwater, 727-447-4497So small you might miss it. Classic and fresh breakfast dishes you can grab before heading out to Clearwater Beach. Miss the crowd and eat local. Opt for patio seating with your bloody mary.
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Express Cafe
349 Main St, Dunedin, 727-734-0549All aboard! Hop on the Express Cafe to grab some breakfast bites. This little red train is serving up diner classics.
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Gold Ring Cafe
2510 N Tampa St, Tampa, 813-224-0986Walk up to the counter and grab a breakfast sandwich on Cuban bread. The simple things are sometimes the best way to start your day.
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La Segunda Bakery Ybor
2512 N 15th St., Tampa, 813-248-1531Rooted in Ybor’s history, this spot is known for their fresh bread, pastries and cafe con leches.
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Café Hey
1540 N Franklin St., Tampa, 813-221-5150Need some light bites or a fat waffle? Cafe Hey has ‘em, and they even serve up a bangin’ vegan breakfast.
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The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge
Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St S., St. Pete, 727-823-7767More so off the beaten path, more people need to take advantage of the Hangar’s location, and being able to get some breakfast bites while watching planes take off.
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Grecian Island
223 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, 813-251-2222Small, family-owned and delicious. Comparable to Ichicoro and Buya but without the crowd.
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Craft Kafe
6653 Central Ave. South, St. Pete, 727-914-7443Super chill cafe offering a variety of espresso drinks, sandwiches and baked breakfast goods. Get the quiche and a latte.
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Florida Bakery
3320 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, 813-870-0756OG Cuban bakery with a small eat-in counter. Fresh breads, pastries and breakfast sandwiches can be snagged as early as 4:30 a.m..
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Sunday’s Delicatessen
1930 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-304-2041A staple in Ybor, Sunday’s has the most extensive menu ever. Massive sandwiches that you can order by the quarter, bomb biscuits and gravy and a killer Cuban. Always order the fries as a side.
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Munch’s Restaurant and Sundries
3920 6th St. S., St. Pete, 727-896-5972Fried green tomatoes, people! This joint was featured on Drivers, Dine-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Serious Flavortown vibes.
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Brooklyn South
1437 Central Ave, St. Pete, 727-914-4967Tiny spot with some big flavors. Get a fat breakfast sandwich and grab a seat outside to people watch Central Ave passersby.
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