Coffee Shops & Cafes
St. Pete runs on local coffee, and these are the best. Great patios and people watching. Delicious, locally roasted beans. Housemade bakery and healthy, delicious food. Start your day the local way.
Get the Uptown Express breakfast sandwich (named the best breakfast sandwich in St. Pete) and grab a lb of delicious, locally roasted Uptown Blend coffee to take home. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the patio before exploring downtown St. Pete.
9 locals recommend
Uptown Eats
689-D Dr M.L.K. Jr St NGet the Uptown Express breakfast sandwich (named the best breakfast sandwich in St. Pete) and grab a lb of delicious, locally roasted Uptown Blend coffee to take home. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the patio before exploring downtown St. Pete.
Funky little coffee shop with adorable outdoor patio, perfect for sitting and people watching (or working for a bit).
37 locals recommend
Black Crow Coffee Co Grand Central Dist
2157 1st Ave SFunky little coffee shop with adorable outdoor patio, perfect for sitting and people watching (or working for a bit).
If you like avocado toast, or ricotta toast, or really any fancy toast, this is your spot. A cute little drive-through coffee shop that offers great breakfast foods and coffee. Grab and go (or sit on their outdoor patio).
14 locals recommend
Pineapple Espresso
3045 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NIf you like avocado toast, or ricotta toast, or really any fancy toast, this is your spot. A cute little drive-through coffee shop that offers great breakfast foods and coffee. Grab and go (or sit on their outdoor patio).
The entire bakery is gluten free but don’t let that stop you - everything is amazing. I love the breakfast pizza and hand pies, especially. This is one of St. Pete’s most popular weekday coffee shops with tons of outdoor seating on the patio in the heart of downtown.
40 locals recommend
Craft Kafe
6653 Central AveThe entire bakery is gluten free but don’t let that stop you - everything is amazing. I love the breakfast pizza and hand pies, especially. This is one of St. Pete’s most popular weekday coffee shops with tons of outdoor seating on the patio in the heart of downtown.
Local Art
St. Pete is full of great artists, galleries and murals that make art accessible to all. Affordable, beautiful, funky and fun — it’s all available. Buy local!
One of St. Pete’s most well known artists, curators and orgnanizers runs this gallery that features monthly rotating curated shows. You can always find something worth seeing at Mize (and grab breakfast next door at Uptown Eats while you’re there!).
MIZE Gallery
689 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NOne of St. Pete’s most well known artists, curators and orgnanizers runs this gallery that features monthly rotating curated shows. You can always find something worth seeing at Mize (and grab breakfast next door at Uptown Eats while you’re there!).
Curated collections from mostly local artists, you’ll find every medium you can think of. Best gift shop and best souvenirs! Ask about the mural tour while you’re there!
16 locals recommend
Florida CraftArt
501 Central AveCurated collections from mostly local artists, you’ll find every medium you can think of. Best gift shop and best souvenirs! Ask about the mural tour while you’re there!
Charlie is one of St. Pete’s OG artists and hosts many others in his little studio and gallery.
Charlie Parker Pottery
2724 6th Ave SCharlie is one of St. Pete’s OG artists and hosts many others in his little studio and gallery.
Art Fusion Galleries St. Petersburg
106 Central AveUpscale art (read: expensive) but so neat!
Neighborhoods
So many fun galleries and working studios; especially vibrant on Second Saturday art walk nights.
12 locals recommend
Warehouse Arts District
So many fun galleries and working studios; especially vibrant on Second Saturday art walk nights.
This totally walkable area has some of our favorite shops, galleries and dining. Grab craft cocktails at Intermezzo or Blue Goose, craft beer at the Independent Tap House, Cubans at Bodega, tacos at Red Mesa Mercado, ramen at Buya and definitely check out No Vacancy for the cool courtyard.
21 locals recommend
The Edge District
This totally walkable area has some of our favorite shops, galleries and dining. Grab craft cocktails at Intermezzo or Blue Goose, craft beer at the Independent Tap House, Cubans at Bodega, tacos at Red Mesa Mercado, ramen at Buya and definitely check out No Vacancy for the cool courtyard.
At the Beach
We love the Sunset Sailing charter from Dolphin Landings. Grab a charcuterie box from Eat at Fresh Factory up the street, BYOWine, and have an awesome excursion!
https://www.dolphinlandings.com/sunset-sailing/
70 locals recommend
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
4737 Gulf BlvdWe love the Sunset Sailing charter from Dolphin Landings. Grab a charcuterie box from Eat at Fresh Factory up the street, BYOWine, and have an awesome excursion!
https://www.dolphinlandings.com/sunset-sailing/
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Second Saturday Art Walks
Every second Saturday, hop the free trolley to explore the various galleries and exhibits open at night (often offering beer/wine for donation while you browse). Visit stpeteartsalliance.org for more information.
Getting around
Locals Only Beach Parking Tips
The best advice we can give is: go early. Get there before noon to get a spot, and you’ll have no problems. Want a local beach? Find the little pull-offs between buildings along Gulf Boulevard to find secret boardwalks out to less populated areas. We especially like the one on 142nd Avenue on the northern end of Treasure Island (before you cross the John’s Pass bridge).
Don't miss
Saturday Morning Market
The southeast’s largest farmers market is not to be misssed. Great food, live music and fun vendors.
Book before you go
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