Buddy Brew opening its 9th cafe at University of South Florida this summer

A hot new coffee shop is joining the USF campus this semester. Buddy Brew Coffee will officially open its 9th café location on Monday, Aug. 21, on the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus. The new café is located on the ground floor of the new state-of-the-art Judy Genshaft Honors College at 12260 USF Genshaft Dr., Tampa, FL 33620. Hours of business will be 7am-5pm Monday through Friday.

On Aug. 21, students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to stop by for a free cup of brewed coffee all day. At 10 a.m., Buddy, the golden labrador who inspired the brand, will be making an appearance, along with USF’s Rocky the Bull mascot and other special guests. Free brewed coffee will be offered on opening day, and all week, Aug. 21 – 25.

Buddy Brewing creating a Bulls Blend roast

Buddy Brew will offer a USF-specific roast called Bulls Blend at the new location. his special coffee will also be available for purchase as whole bean or ground coffee. It is a blend of single-origin specialty coffees ethically sourced from small farms in El Salvador and Ethiopia. It is bold, smooth and satisfying, with hints of dark chocolate, sweet cherries and toasted walnuts. 

“We are thrilled to be opening a welcoming space for the USF community to gather, collaborate and recharge,” said Dave Ward, co-founder/owner, Buddy Brew Coffee. “It’s an honor to be partnering with Aramark and USF, and to open a cafe in this beautiful new building made possible by Dr. Genshaft. We can’t wait to serve USF’s spectacular students, faculty and staff.” 

Enjoy house-baked pastries on the USF campus

Buddy Brew will offer its signature specialty coffee beverages, teas, sparklers and house-baked pastries, as well as a full breakfast and lunch menu, with popular items like avocado toast with poached egg and chili oil, among other favorites. 

Buddy Brew’s BOLT Cold Brew in Nitro and Original, will be on tap. BOLT will also be offered in a refrigerated case to grab and go. A merchandise wall will offer a rotating selection of coffee brewers, Buddy Brew apparel, co-branded USF/Buddy Brew drinkware and whole bean coffee. The café will accept USF Dining Dollars in addition to cash, debit and credit. Guests can order ahead on the USF locations page.

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