King State Coffee: a Tampa favorite says goodbye to its café

For those who know and love King State Coffee, the news of their café’s closure feels like a punch to the gut. Located in Tampa, this café has long been a cherished spot, filled with good vibes, a great team, creative merchandise, and unforgettable coffee. It’s no wonder Food & Wine once named it one of the best cafés in America. However, reading yesterday’s announcement that King State Coffee would be moving on from its beloved location at 520 E Floribraska Avenue stirred an unexpected wave of grief in this blogger.

There’s a silver lining, though. While the café will close, this change allows the ownership team to continue their mission without the demands and stress of running a brick-and-mortar space. Selfishly, I wish this Tampa gem could last forever. But it’s not over just yet. King State will keep things lively through October with a series of exciting events.

On Instagram, the ownership team shared: “Towards the end of October, we will be transferring out of 520 for good and solely focusing on continuing to roast coffee and brew beer for the masses! We are working on getting a new operator in here that will treat this space well and will allow King State to still be a part of Tampa.”

King State announces a slew of events ahead of its closure

Here are some of the events you won’t want to miss before King State bids farewell to its café:

• September 4: PUMPKING SPICE DROP
• September 9: Mezcal Mixer
• September 15: QUEEN STATE – A full day highlighting women with wine specials, “girl dinner,” and goodies by Chef Emily and friends
• September 29: Oyster Time (they’re bringing it back, baby!)
• October 14: Espresso Martini Competition (another fan favorite returning)
• Y2K ING STATE: Date TBA

Owners Nate Young and Tim McTague opened King State Coffee in 2019, and it quickly became a go-to destination for food lovers, coffee enthusiasts, and cocktail connoisseurs alike. While the café era may be ending, King State will continue roasting coffee and brewing beer for Tampa and beyond. So, let’s raise a cup (or a glass) to the memories and the good times still ahead.

Follow King State on Instagram to learn more about upcoming events.