The Portico Cafe
1001 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL
Crema's Take
“This mission-driven café in Tampa goes far beyond great coffee and pastries—it's a gathering place that champions real social impact by connecting people facing addiction, incarceration, and homelessness with job training and employment opportunities. The warm, welcoming staff (like the notably thoughtful Barbara) pairs genuine hospitality with a surprisingly solid food menu, making it equally perfect for a solo work session with your laptop or meeting up with friends over reasonably priced salads and specialty drinks. The Portico has earned its stellar reputation as one of Tampa's highest-rated coffee spots not just for what's in your cup, but for the community it builds with every visit.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
I stopped by the Portico Cafe today and Barbara took my order. She recommended the Turkey Club and I was a bit skeptical but it was the best thing on the menu! She was so kind and professional, the atmosphere is always so nice. If you want a nice coffee and sandwich shop to get…
This great eatery and meeting spot champions an important mission to bridge people with addiction, incarceration and homelessness to job training, employment and affordable housing opportunities. We held a community information business meeting in a large room that also serves…
Great salads, tasty drinks, the staff is so friendly and wonderful. Prices are very reasonable especially for what you get! Grear place together with friends or get some work done on the laptop.
It's alright. After combing through every coffee house in the city on Google Maps, I noticed this one was one of the highest rated in all of Tampa, so I knew I needed to visit. After spending a few hours here though, it's pretty clear that no one thinks this is an amazing cafe…
I was walking past this place when I began to smell the aroma of food and coffee, it was a cool morning and I was itching to find a spot to sit and eat after a rough time in traffic. I was greated with warm “hellos” and soft introductions. This location was brand new and the…
Crema Reviews
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