Shortwave Coffee

Great place to hang out. Smoothies are good. It seems they roast their own coffee from Yemen. Good place to stop by for travelers from cruise terminal which is steps away. Spacious interior and comfortable seating.

This is a great coffee shop downtown. I enjoyed a cappuccino here after walking around Sparkman Wharf. It is a nice spot to take a break and grab a quality drink.

I’ve probably been here 20+ times since my first review because this has become one of my favorite coffee shops for my sons and me. I honestly went back and forth on whether I needed to update this review, because there’s a lot to love about this place. The quality of the food and coffee is consistently great, and the space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. That said, I still can’t give it 5 stars due to service gaps. There isn’t a designated person clearing or wiping tables, so when you’re lucky enough to get one, you have to track down someone behind the counter ~ usually in the middle of cashiering or making drinks ~ to ask for it to be cleaned. Also, every single time food is brought out, utensils are never included. I truly like this place and it remains one of my regular spots for breakfast or brunch, and I’ll continue coming back. I just hope the owners read these reviews and take this feedback to heart, because with small service improvements, this place could easily be a 5-star experience.

Found this gem in downtown Tampa today! The iced matcha and vanilla cold brew were both amazing. The shop is incredibly clean and has a really nice, inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quality caffeine fix in the area!

Lovely little coffee shop just down the street of Sparkman Wharf. Lots of seating and has a scratch kitchen if your wanting a snack with your coffee, espresso, tea, smoothie or hot chocolate. They even have their own roasting machine.