Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters- Ybor City Cafe - Coffee Shop

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect spot for an early morning meeting. My client was running late. I ordered the breakfast tacos. They came out so quick and they were absolutely DELICIOUS! I will definitely make this place a habit!

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.

The caprese salad was good. It would have been a lot better with chunks or balls of cheese. The cheese sandwich was also really good but for the amount of bread you get it needed more cheese. The acai bowl was perfect. The service could have been better. I feel like because we didn’t fit their idea of their type of costumer they really weren’t friendly towards us like they were other people who came in.

Visiting from Texas and in all of Ybor this place stood out for some reason so I took a chance and loved it! Vibe was great, coffee was great and batista made my experience everything when I didn't know exactly what I wanted to order. I didn't have time to stay and sip but I enjoyed the space during the wait for my order and will definitely add Blind Tiger to my rotation when I visit again! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Hit up Blind Tiger Cafe after visiting Tampa for a Bolts game. Decided to venture into Ybor before we left town. My boyfriend and I love trying local coffee spots whenever we travel so we had to come here. I am half Cuban and that half of me really wanted a cafe con leche, which I got and was delicious. He got the cafe bombon which was also super good. We also ordered breakfast as they have a small little menu with hot dishes. I wanted ham, egg and cheese on a croissant but they told me they didn't have ham but I could do their breakfast croissant with turkey. Afterwards it occurred to me that they have a Cuban sandwich on the menu with ham so I am not sure why I couldn't have ham on my croissant. Still, it was really delicious. I really loved the aioli that was on it. If you're in the area, I'd recommend stopping here for a drink or breakfast.

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!

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.

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.

Cool ambiance. The coffee never disappoints. I've been here a few times while in town and in the Ybor city side of town. Try the blind tiger, it's worth it.

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.

Great coffee shop option in Ybor. The coffee was strong and the food delicious. It was a bit pricey, but delicious.

Great coffee, friendly service. Barista recommended the guava and cheese Danish for breakfast. It was amazing.

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!

When I order food online I expect it to be started at the time I order it. Not the time I walk in the door after getting the notification that the order is complete and have to ask for it. It completely defeats the purpose of ordering online and is a complete waste of time. The lack of customer service when I walk in expecting my order to be READY as it says online and being told we'll start it now is inane. Just make the orders as they come in as the REASON I ordered online was to have it ready when I walk in and NOT have that extra step there. Thanks

I wanted a breakfast sandwich with a "twist". Cuban bread breakfast sandwich. I got bread, smashed tomato, some spread and like I mentioned bread with hotel pre-cooked egg like goop. After I ordered the next person was informed they were out of greens(lettuce/spinach). I was not informed. I assumed ham(cuban breakfast sandwich???). Come to try coffee, but skip the food. Cool place. Just not the food.

Was feeling super tired so needed something to get my energy up, stopped by to grab a Iced Matcha Latte and and an espresso shot. My matcha latte was good and staff was friendly! If you're in ybor city and need a coffee swing by

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!!!

I stumbled on the cafe while staying down the street in search of breakfast. Blind Tiger is a cool spot with lots of comfy chairs, and plenty of chairs and outlets. Some people were working, so it seems like a chill place to spend time. It's definitely inclusive and seems to be community-oriented. There's a lot of meat on the menu, but I got the avocado toast. I liked it well enough, but I think it was missing something like an egg. I ordered a pastry to have later, but after I paid it turned out that they were out and instead gave me a chocolate croissant. But it was literally a croissant dipped in chocolate which wasn't really that good. So overall, decent for breakfast food options, but definitely a place to get coffee and spend some time.

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.

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.

Needed a quick breakfast place while staying down here for a concert & stumbled upon this place. All three of us got the dirty thaiger which is essentially a Thai tea with espresso. It was surprisingly good. Very sweet though (they use sweetened condensed milk). For food I ordered the breakfast tacos with avocado. They were decent. Definitely could've used more seasoning or sauce or something. Was just a tad on the bland side between the corn tortilla & the eggs. Definitely hit the spot though. My one friend got the caprese sandwich which is served on Cuban bread. The bread was so so good! Then my other friend got the açaí bowl which she seemed to enjoy. Overall a good experience. If I find myself in Tampa again, I may stop In here.

I've recently discovered blind tiger and now I'm hooked. The coffee is so rich and smooth and the perfect wind down to these recent chilly days! They have a rewards program u can sign up for to get something free with every 5th check in using your phone number too. The cafe itself is very welcoming, minus that bathroom that looks like it was implanted from an episode of Locked Up Abroad. The actual sitting area is cool if you wanna hang out with friends, get some work done, etc. And the staff is super friendly, that's always a plus!

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!

Thoroughly impressed with the coffee flavors. Simple food selection, incredibly tasty... Cozy ambience, good music, welcoming professional yet friendly staff. It is very easy access from the highway. Will definitely repeat visit.

Blind Tiger came recommended by a tour guide. Took me awhile to find it, I kept circling a farmers market and my gps kept routing me to a museum, which I now understand has a BTC inside it as well? Anyhow, this freestanding cafe is cozy. Super friendly services. I did pick up a mug to add to my collection; they have a good amount of merch/retail. Cappuccino was solid with lavender syrup. I'd def visit again next time I'm in Tampa.

so when you read the reviews prior to mine about the staff, this will just be confirmation. super friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in. great brew as well. recommended

I had a good experience here. We met here to go explore Ybor City. We were a group of 6. The Blind Tiger Cafe was spacious. They have a chess board (missing a couple of pieces) so we passed by some time with 2 games of chess while waiting for others to join. The location is good and it's easy to spot with the Tiger Mural on the door.

Gross drinks that are grossly over priced and the bathroom is atrocious. Nothing about this place is particularly interesting or impressive. The desserts are meh, they have no artisanal drink additives-not sure what the fuss about, it's not even in an easily accessible area

Great coffee, perfect location, cool interior and merchandise. Bakery goods are yummy also.

I went here and got a caramel latte and it was legit delicious and I got a chocolate waffle which turned out to be just a regular waffle with two chocolate chips but it was really good too

Had a breakfast sandwich and a drip coffee...toasted bread, an avocado spread and crispy Turkey bacon...topped with some spring mix and a light aioli, was super tasty! So glad I found it before my meeting!

Paid 6.99 for a SMALL London fog and needed a code to get into their filthy bathroom with no paper goods that made airport bathrooms look like the Ritz. Not sure what magic happens here but didn't see anything special-no GF baked goods or specialty milks or syrups just plain old almond or oat and Monin. NOT worth it plus you have to find parking. Also my tea latte tasted like potpourri. Pass.

Very fast service with friendly staff. The coffee is incredible and I highly recommend it

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.

The breakfast tacos were awesome. Also really enjoyed cortado and ice coffee with oat milk. Get there early, it gets crowded

Good drinks and food, pricey, but so is everything. My biggest issue is the wifi is an open guest type, which means it's super slow if you are working on your laptop with large files and exporting, take 5 times as long. I wish they could just have a separate highspeed wifi, like they do for staff and back of house. So, if you're an artist/photographer working with large files, your visit will be extended. May want to try a different location for work

The avocado toast is my new favorite breakfast dish. They put their own little spin on it and I loved it so much! Cute place to go and sit do some work. The baristas are very friendly! Serve your food with love!

This shop had good coffee, excellent service, and a great breakfast sandwich! So much going for it that I hate to give it three stars, but it was also somewhat dirty and unkempt, enough that I felt uncared for as a customer.

Cute coffee place! There's paid street parking or a couple small lots right around the block. Good location in YBor to check out the other areas. My BF and I decided to grab coffee and a light breakfast to start our day. We both got cold brews and they have cream and sugars that you can do what you need to the coffee. They had many choices of coffee and drip option - so if you're REALLY into coffee - you'll have the choices. I ordered a plain bagel. They had a few wrapped pastries being displayed. The lady working was very friendly and nice. We grabbed a small table by the window and waited. They have variations of seating inside - like comfy chairs - stools. They have a small amount of tables outside as well. Coffee was good. The bagel was lackluster. Definitely more for the drinks than food.

This coffee shop has been on my list for some time and was excited to finally make it here! It was really nice to try a different brand of coffee that a lot of coffee shops here in Tampa carry. The barista was really nice explain to me and those I was with all about the coffee they have! I ended up getting a caramel cold brew which was very good! Great space between tables for our current times and I look forward to returning again!

Literally, best almond Milk latte I've had in a long time. Wow! What the heck! So freaking good. I finished it so fast too. Walked around town with my coffee and it was Heaven. Thank you guys, keep at the good work. Service was amazing too. Such nice people!! Next time I'm in FLA, I'll drive to Ybor city for this coffee again. For sure!