Kahwa Coffee
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Kahwa Coffee

3928 Henderson Blvd, Tampa Bay, FL

★★★★★4.5(633 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kahwa Coffee is a Tampa favorite that takes its espresso seriously, crafting consistently smooth and beautifully balanced lattes that never veer into bitterness—the kind of place where your second visit confirms what you suspected on your first. Beyond the exceptional coffee, they've built a genuine hospitality reputation with staff who are genuinely friendly, quick to correct mistakes with grace, and refreshingly willing to skip the pumpkin spice trend in favor of more creative seasonal flavors. Whether you're grabbing a quick caffeine fix or settling in with a buttery scone and matcha tea, the quality of both the drinks and the pastries makes it easy to understand why this spot has earned such devoted local loyalty.

What to expect

Matcha & teaPastriesQuick grabTraditional drinksEspresso focused

Google Reviews

William S Boyd
★★★★★4 months ago

2nd Edit: in retrospect, my review wasn't fair at all to Kahwa Coffee. It seems clear to me now that I got screwed by the UberEats driver, and not this coffee shop. Despite that, the coffee shop reached out to offer to make it right. They didn't place blame on the delivery service, which would have been logically sound to do. Well, I don't live in the area (1500 miles away, in fact) - but I'll be giving them another try on my next trip to Tampa...on my own dime, despite that they have offered to make amends. With my apologies. I can't fairly rate the coffee (yet), but I can try to be fair with my review for the time being. Edit/Update: I should be clear that this order came via Uber Eats, so theres a chance that this was not the fault of this shop. Nonetheless, the rest remains wholly accurate amd disappointing. Just ordered a 20 ounce hot mocha, double shot with a plus-up on the mocha. What I got was 10 ounces of dirty dishwater, half-ass warmed with no mocha added. I'd have been better off drinking from the swill pot at a Motel 6, or making a baby pot in my room using my underwear for a filter. I would write a more eloquent review, but I'm frankly not in the mood (its probably the lack of caffeine...crazy, I know). People don't seem to understand the intersection of old people, good coffee and setting the tone for the day. This wasn't just bad, it was insulting. It was the equivalent of theft accompanied by a derogatory remark about my mother...for the low, low price of 25 bucks.

Shaun Sanders
★★★★★5 months ago

Great place to stop and get genuine coffee and tasty treats. Definitely recommend, staff is always very friendly

Toni Thompson
★★★★★6 months ago

JANNAE offered great service and I appreciate the no pumpkin spice attitude with a few other fall flavors. Today we ordered an iced green tea with no ice and a latte and banana bread and a buttery scone. Chill vibe here in this Tampa Bay based Coffee shop that beats the big names. Free WiFi, great service with a smile The drive thru is quick. The indoor seating is accessible with several tables, a sofa area. Also a high top larger table is good for larger group of meeting. Outdoor seating is accessible with trademark yellow umbrellas. Accessible entry with push door Accessible restroom with grab bars and 2ftx4ft space Free van accessible parking in dedicated lot.

Orlando Banners
★★★★★10 months ago

One of the best coffee spots in Tampa! I absolutely love coming to Kahwa. The coffee is consistently smooth and flavorful, especially the lattes, which are perfectly balanced and never too bitter. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, whether you’re grabbing something quick or sitting down to relax. Staff is always friendly and fast, and the pastries are a great bonus. It feels good supporting a local business that really cares about quality. Definitely my go-to spot for a great cup of coffee in Tampa!

Jedi
★★★★a year ago

I ordered two drinks (iced mocha and cold brew). We ended up getting an extra drink for free due to a minor mistake on the mocha. They're super friendly about service and fast about correcting the issue. The drinks taste good and the atmosphere is inviting. I like this place based off my initial impression and will look forward to returning.

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