DINING VisitSPC.com/Dining COFFEE, TEA & CAFÉS BANDIT COFFEE CO. • St. Petersburg; $ • A bright black-and-white mural reading, “Hello, Saint Petersburg,” beckons to passersby on Central Avenue. Outside, people clutching iced lattes chat with friends while those in the know line up early for the popular spot’s breakfast fare. Their single-origin coffees are sourced from all over the world and roasted locally. The shop also stocks a decent selection of natural wines by the bottle. Don’t skip out on the breakfast sandwich, one of the Burg’s best contenders in the genre. THE COFFEE MILL • Largo; $ • This quaint and cozy Largo coffee shop and roaster features more than 60 different types of coffees and a dozen different teas, as well as daily assortments of blended shakes, pastries, toasts and waffles. While you’re waiting for your coffee, browse the gift and kitchen gadget selection, which features an array of edible goodies like chocolates, seasonings, cookies, jams and fudge as well as a collection of candles, tea towels and greeting cards. INDIAN SHORES COFFEE CO. • Indian Shores; $ • The owners of this Indian Shores café also run St. Pete’s Black Crow Coffee Co., and the two spots carry a similarly cozy and funky aesthetic. The café inside is dark and intimate while the outdoor, shady patio is surrounded by lush plants and feels downright tropical. Baked goodies include homemade chocolate and banana walnut muffins, coffee cake and donuts, and there are usually several gluten-free and vegan options available. INTERMEZZO • St. Petersburg; $ • During the daytime, people cozy up over lattes and laptops but as soon as the sun sets, the coffee drinks are swapped out for something stronger. That’s because Intermezzo is really two different businesses: a craft coffee shop by day and a swanky cocktail lounge by night. Inspired by the European cafés of the 1950s and ‘60s, the minimalist decor includes tall ceilings, plenty of natural light and several tables for smaller groups or solo visitors. JOSEPH’S TEA ROOM • Clearwater; $ • Sweet and savory snacks are paired with an impressive selection of green, black, white and herbal teas at this charming Clearwater teahouse, owned by a husband-and-wife duo (pictured at bottom left). SWEET BREWNETTE JOSEPH’S TEA ROOM 88 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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