Ginger Beard Coffee
1208 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
Crema's Take
“Ginger Beard Coffee is a Tampa gem that earned its stellar reputation by treating coffee with real care and creating a genuinely welcoming space where baristas like Josh actually know their craft and remember regulars. Whether you're pulling up your laptop for a work session or settling in for a slow morning with a book, the relaxed vibe, thoughtfully curated music, and espresso-focused menu make it feel less like a caffeine pit stop and more like discovering a friend's favorite hideaway. The reviews speak to something special here: people don't just come back for the excellent coffee, they come back because the whole experience—from the knowledgeable staff to the comfortable atmosphere—feels unhurried and genuinely warm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great coffee, friendly service, and a perfectly relaxed vibe. I stumbled across this spot while visiting Tampa before heading out on a cruise, and it turned out to be a gem. Josh, the barista on duty, was a total pro—he knew his regulars by name and had their orders started before they even reached the counter. It honestly felt like watching the coffee version of Cocktail. After returning from the cruise, I made a point to stop in again before leaving town. Different barista this time, just as friendly, and he convinced me to try a donut—which was absolutely worth it. If you’re in Tampa, don’t miss this place.
I have been following them since when they were just doing events. I went to a wedding eons ago and was blown away by the coffee and their charismatic personality. If I am in the area, I am making a stop. No question about it. The coffee is still fantastic and the location is just perfect. They are dog friendly so its always a treat when I stop by. Always meeting a new dog haha I cannot recommend it enough for you to visit and give them a try!
What a refreshing place to get a coffee. Smells amazing inside, the music isn’t overbearing and loud and Josh is very friendly. Coffee was affordable, good and the first thing I saw was a husky. Loved the visit and will be back!
Really enjoyed this spot! My wife came to study while I got some reading in, and it ended up being the perfect little nook for a slow morning. The staff is genuinely friendly and knowledgeable, and the coffee is priced reasonably for the taste. The space is cozy, relaxed, and welcoming, and you can tell the people who work here truly enjoy being here. My only wish is that they stayed open a bit later on Saturdays since they close at noon; it would be great to have a little extra weekend time to hang out. But even with the short hours, we really appreciate the vibe and the experience. Definitely a spot we’ll be returning to.
I love this place! This was a totally great find. We avoided this place for sometime because we thought it was more of like a bar spot. However, it was super cool to see in the morning. They were really just open for coffee. The guy behind the coffee bar was super friendly and super knowledgeable. He let us try out some things before we ordered. He even recommended us to just order what we think would like and if we don’t like it, he’ll make us something new. This was so kind! Their coffee is honestly the best price coffee you will ever find. I love these prices. It’s like we’re back in the 2000s. They’re only milk options of regular milk and oat oat milk, which is totally fine. Over the weekend, they had little boot outside with people selling their own artsy items, which was really fun. After the midday rolls around they close a coffee bar and they open the regular bar which is super fun. This place is huge in there. They have games plans, super cozy to come in and work or just vibe out with your friends. The workers here are happy to be working here and super friendly! They even let you bring an outside food because they don’t serve food here so they definitely want you to hang out and stay a while.
Crema Reviews
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