Chef & The Baker
3413 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL
Crema's Take
“This cozy South Tampa spot excels at the art of the leisurely coffee date, with a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes lingering over a cup feel like the whole point. Their house-made pastries are genuinely worth the trip—think doughy chocolate chunk cookies with gooey centers, buttery croissants with just the right chew, and croix donuts that have inspired devoted regulars to return again and again. The staff's genuine friendliness pairs perfectly with quality traditional and specialty drinks, making this the kind of neighborhood café where you'll want to claim your favorite corner.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Not to be dramatic - but the chocolate chunk cookie is one of the best cookies I have ever had! Especially for someone who likes their cookies on the doughier side, the inside was nice and gooey with plenty of chocolate. I can't speak for their other flavors because I only tried…
Nutella donut is pretty good and the butter croissant is on the chewy side than flaky which I didnt mind I think its a good pair with the hot chocolate. The place is really cozy and inviting with all the chirstmas decoration.
I finally made it to The Chef & The Baker on S. Manhattan Avenue after one of my best friends raved about their croix donuts for months ~ and wow, it did not disappoint! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warmest front desk representative, Lisa, and had the…
I got to know of this place because of InKind promotions. I won’t be back here. They don’t have a kitchen. Everything is pre made and heated up upon order. The baked goods are not the European style that I personally prefer. They are very dense and heavy. The presentation of the…
We had a great visit. We were greeted with a friendly acknowledgement as we entered and she was extremely kind in answering our questions and helping us make selections from their delicious looking pastries. The Nutella croissant was delicious and can’t wait to try the others.…
Crema Reviews
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