Independent Coffee Roaster operating seven cafes in the Tampa Bay Area. We offer a traditional menu of coffee, tea, light pastry fare along with breakfast, lunch and light bites. We have merchandise that consist of t-shirts, hats, accessories, sweat shirts, hooded sweat shirts, socks.
We also sell coffee beans by the bag, k-cups, mugs, stickers and hats.
The Blind Tiger have seven locations as follows:
Ybor City
South Howard
Westchase
Brandon Town Center Mall
Tampa City Center (downtown)
St Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
International Plaza Mall
Voted Best Coffee in Tampa bay. Voted Best Breakfast in Tampa Bay.
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Linh Khanh
I come to the Blind Tiger at Tampa City Center very often. What makes this place special is how it pulls me out of my own head for a minute. Downtown can be hectic, and my life is always doing the most, but somehow this shop feels like a tiny reset button in the middle of all that noise. I sit down, sip my drink, and everything just feels a little lighter. It’s not fancy or dramatic, it just feels real. And honestly, that’s why I’m here every day. It’s the one spot that consistently gives me a good drink, good energy, and a tiny moment of peace before the rest of the day starts chasing me again.
I love the macarons so so much as well <3 Oh don't forget to try the grab n go food also, so so fresh and yummyyyy
… moreJames Decesare
Blind Tiger at Tampa City Center has accidentally become the place I depend on every morning. I walk in half-awake, and the staff is already full of energy, not the fake corporate kind, but the “we actually like being here” kind. They’re always kind, always moving fast, and somehow remember people even though the line is nonstop. I stick to my Americano or iced vanilla latte because they’re the only things that reliably make me feel alive at 10 am. And I swear, no matter how busy they are, the drinks are always spot-on. It makes me feel like someone put thought into my morning, even if it’s just a cup of coffee.
… moreJeff
Great spot for drinks but the food, meh. Looks like microwaved eggs similar to Dunkin’ Donuts. Way too much cheese in the breakfast sandwich or croissant.
… moreDanielle Gonzalez
I had the most lovely experience here this morning! I dropped in on my way out of town mostly because Of the name, I have a son who’s a huge fan of tigers I love to shop local, so I was really excited to find out that it is local to Tampa. The young man and woman working there this morning or so wonderful and talking to them made my heart so happy. And to top it all off, the coffee is fantastic. I would have left a good review just for the lovely experience I had this morning, but the coffee rocks as well! Wish I could give you 100 stars ⭐️ highly recommend
… moreKylie
I come to Blind Tiger at Tampa City Center every single day, and honestly the employees here deserve awards, raises, emotional support medals — all of it. They’re insanely friendly, they remember people, and they move with the kind of speed and coordination you only see in heist movies. Even when the line is long, they keep the vibe upbeat and make everyone feel welcome. My Café Bombón and iced vanilla latte are always perfect, like they’ve mastered some secret coffee ritual. I’ve never had a bad drink here, ever. They also gave my little cousin a small hot chocolate on the house as well, how sweet!
This location has a whole atmosphere you can’t fake: busy, energetic, warm, and low-key addictive. You walk in tired, and somehow the staff immediately boosts your mood before the caffeine even hits. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you discovered a little gem in the middle of the city. If you’re looking for a spot with great coffee, fast service, and genuinely kind people, this is the place. I recommend it to everyone because it never misses.
… moreSeidy Sleiman
Always great vibes, the nicest friendliest most helpful staff and the best coffee! I’ve tried the most basic latte and it’s always done right, if you can do that right, you can do anything right.
Their pumpkin spice latte was so good too! and made with real pumpkin! And I asked the barista once to surprise me with an iced one and I got a cafe bombón with hazelnut that was incredible. Their food is also delicious, I had their Cuban sandwich and love it.
… moreZ
Please stop putting Italian herbs and spices on your “Cuban Bread” LOL it tastes awful and not necessary. In the history of Cuban Bread this has never been done! It is certainly NOT worth the $4 price tag. Patrons MAY also be allergic to the spices you’re putting on there.
Blind Tiger management: It would be worth investing in a press for your bread vs. toasting it. My bread was soggy in the middle, cold and hard around the edges by the time I got upstairs. Please call your Cuban Bread something else, you’re falsely advertising and misappropriating Cuban culture and taking something that’s wonderful and turning into a hot mess unnecessarily.
… moreVictoria Perez
Lovely spot. The worker girls are so sweet, and the coffee is delicious. I had an iced latte with their seasonal s’mores flavor.
… moreKimberly Mcdougal
From the moment I walked in, the vibe was warm and cozy, with such a friendly atmosphere. Troy, who greeted me, was super personable and made us feel right at home. I tried the cafe con leche, and it was absolutely delicious—perfectly balanced and rich! I also ordered the Cuban toast with cheese, and it did not disappoint—crispy, flavorful, and cheesy perfection. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for a relaxing, delicious experience.
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… moreAiah Yassin
A great cafe for drinks, comfortable seats and an amazing view. Great place to work or have a chat with a colleague.
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