The essential fall drinks to try in Tampa this season

Tampa is filled with some of the coolest cafes and coffee shops in Florida. Many of these shops are slinging autumn-inspired drinks to add a bit of crispness to the air.

These are arranged in alphabetical order because we couldn’t begin to rank these spots – they’re all incredible. Did we miss your cafe? Send us an email with your fall drink: info@thatssotampa.com

22nd Street Coffee
208 N. 22nd Avenue

22nd Street Coffee offers one of the best medianoche sandwiches in Tampa. It’s also one of our favorite local coffee shops. This autumn they’re going all in on a pumpkin drink with an Ybor Twist.

• Iced Pumpkin Chai Latte: freshly brewed chai, pumpkin syrup, and rich Cafe Perez Espresso for a refreshing twist on two fall favorites

Bean Bar

The Bean Bar is an amazing coffee house that goes all out with themed and festive drinks. It has grown notoriety specifically for its dreamy coffee flights. Their coffee flight looks sensational:

• Bean Bar Fall Coffee Flight: Caramel Apple Macchiato; Maple Melt; Dirty Chai; Butter Pecan; Pumpkin Spice; White Pumpkin; Pumpkin Chai; Nutty Pumpkin

Blind Tiger
2223 N Westshore Blvd
201 N Franklin Street
934 S Howard Ave.
3030 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
10118 Montague St.
1901 E 7th Ave.
459 Brandon Town Center Dr

Blind Tiger is one of the most beloved cafes in all of Tampa. Their incredible and festive drinks are always worth experiencing, and they have locations across the region. Their three new fall drinks are:

• S’mores Latte Mocha and toasted marshmallow, espresso, milk of choice, whip & graham cracker crumble topping
• Pumpkin Pie Latte Pumpkin pie, espresso, milk of choice, whip & cinnamon topping
• Caramel Apple Butter Latte Caramel apple butter, espresso, milk of choice, whip & caramel drizzle

Felicitous
14204 42nd Street
11706 N51st Street

Tucked inside a purple cottage off the main drag of Temple Terrace is Felicitous, a cafe with fresh roasted coffee and a wondrous menu of vegan, and gluten-free pastries. The cafe also has a printer and that is CLUTCH in my eyes. The walls are decorated with art by area artists. There’s a brick patio area with an ordering window, and picnic tables set up in the backyard. You may also know some wild Florida plants growing near the parking lot. Mint and other herbs have been cultivated on the property to be used in pastries and signature espresso drinks. The green area also serves as a vendor market once a month.

They have four great coffee drinks for visitors to try this fall:

• Vanilla Spice Latte Espresso: vanilla and spiced brown sugar swirled together in a dreamy, creamy bath of warm or iced milk of your choice
• Harvest Moon Cold Brew: Celebrate the harvest with this specialty cold brew, a dash of vanilla spice, topped with pumpkin pie cold foam
• Oh! Canada: Espresso, aromatic maple, and your choice of steamed milk- oh, Canada? Oh yeah…
• Maple Chai: Their signature spicy chai latte steamed up with a dash of maple goodness- seasonality at its best

Kahwa Coffee
See all Kahwa locations in Tampa Bay

Kahwa Coffee has served Tampa and the greater Tampa area for more than 15 years. This locally owned coffee roaster has an amazing staff serving multiple locations and continues to craft the most refreshing brews in the region. They’re going with a tried and true classic for the fall season:

• The Pumpkin Spice Latte: Hot or iced, this classic fall beverage made with Kahwa’s signature roast is a must try for all residents and visitors.

King State Coffee
520 E Floribraska Avenue

King State Coffee may be the most beloved cafe in Tampa. Its food and brews program is incomparable. They have an incredible staff, the best coffee shop merch you could ever ask for, and its Tampa space is big, so you can always find a spot to post up. It’s the return of the king for their fall coffee drink. There may also be a boo-zy fall drink in the works.

• Pumpking State Latte: Pumpkin spice latte, but all house-made ingredients.

Leads Coffee House
2701 N Himes Avenue

Leads Coffee House is one of the best spots for networking in Tampa. This cozy cafe offers an array of fresh baked pastries, ample comfy seating, and a super friendly staff. Leads also offers up incredible tropical mocktails that I recommend everyone try. This fall, visitors can meet The Great Pumpkin drink.

• The Great Pumpkin: a delicious Charlie Brown-themed pumpkin spiced latte.

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