We encourage everyone to shop small and support local year-round, but the message is even sweeter around this holiday all about love. Here’s where to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts across Tampa.
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For a sweet treat
*Hampton Chocolate Factory
No one does desserts quite like Hampton Chocolate Factory. While it’s known for its wild ice cream challenge, the choclatiers at Sparkman Wharf have an exquisite way of crafting delicate sweets perfect for gifting. Treats include classic heartshaped boxes filled with chocolate, sea salt caramel and vanilla bean marshmallows, pure dark chocolate blueberries, and a berry bundle luxury Valentine’s Day gift box. See the full list of offerings, and order direct online.
Visit their shop: 615 Channelside Dr
*American Cookie Co
This local bakery makes some of the very best cookies in Tampa. Their chocolate chip cookies are thick, and when you pull them apart a delicate, perfect ribbon of chocolate stretches out. There’s really no better way to say “I Love You” than a box of locally baked cookies.
For Valentine’s Day you can create reate your perfect treat with their customizable cookie boxes. Choose from 2, 3 or 4 packs of your favorite cookies.
Where to find American Cookie Co:
Every day at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Bakery Box, 5226 S Dale Mabry Hwy
Next Thursday before Valentine’s Day (February 13) 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Every Saturday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Toffee To Go
This destination is famous for its toffee cakes, but almost everything they craft is an edible work of art.
Visit: 3251 W Bay to Bay Blvd
Sucré Table
Sucré Table may be one of the best cafes in the entire city of Tampa. Beyond the ivy aesthetic and fragrance of fresh roasted coffee beans, this locally owned bakery and coffee shop is home to the very best desserts and pastries in the city. Renowned pastry chef Brenda Villacorta is behind the concept, and brings her passion for pastries to our ever growing community.
They’re offering a special Valentine’s Day menu and you can preorder your desserts now. 
For beautiful blooms
Posies Flower Truck
The baby blue flower truck pops up at events across Tampa, and has found a new home at Armature Works (1910 N Ola Avenue).
Potting Shed
The Potting Shed is a floral shop well known for unique floral designs for everyday occasions, weddings and events, as well as indoor plants and gifts. Visit its shop at 4127 S MacDill Ave.
Petals on Pedals
Petal power and pedal power. We love a traveling flower shop. Book the bouqet bar, or order a special custom boquet on its website.
Flor & Palma
This is Tampa’s own secret garden. Flor + Palma’s store features local flowers, potted plants, and offers workshops and classes, in addtion to insights on edible gardening practices. Find them at events across Tampa, and inside International Plaza (2223 N Westshore Blvd). 
For luxurious self-care
Maison Glo
Discover the new way to facial— membership-based skincare. Tampa Bay area’s facial spot is changing the way you see your aesthetician.
The Sage Head Spa
The TikTok sensation is here in Tampa. The Sage Head Spa offers peak relaxation and rejuivination at 3810 S Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 30.
Face Foundrié
The Tampa skin experts consistently earn 5-star reviews from their clients. The all-inclusive focused facial bar offers affordable and accessible services at 701 S Howard Ave, Suite 102.
VISAGE by ÉLAN
Enjoy a dreamy experience at the haven in the heart of Hyde Park Village (742 S Village Cir)
For something thoughtful
Support these local shops for carefully curated art, gifts and more.
Crème de la Crème
Visit: 4246 W Bay to Bay Blvd
Hazel and Dot
Visit: 3714 Henderson Blvd
Drew Marc Gallery
Visit: 2409 S MacDill Ave Suite 400
KT Janes and Occassions
Visit: 2120 S Dale Mabry Hwy
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