Best Coffee Shops in St. Petersburg | Fresh Roasted, Java, Espresso

There's nothing like a tall cup of hot coffee to wake you up and get the motor running for the day. Or, in the summer months, an iced coffee for the same effect. While big chains like Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are seemingly everywhere and, admittedly, pretty good when it comes to coffee, there's nothing like a cozy, independent coffee joint. Luckily, St. Pete's got a good handful of 'em. Here's five of our favorite coffee shops in St. Petersburg.

Banyan Cafe and Catering on MLK

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689 Dr Ml King Jr St N, Saint Petersburg FL, 33701

Banyan is an independent and locally-minded coffee shop in Downtown St. Petersburg. This is a great spot for quick before-work breakfast. Snag a tall cup of joe and enjoy food selections like breakfast sandwiches with hickory smoked bacon or sautéed spinach, fried egg, and white cheddar on cuban bread and similar breakfast burritos.

The Campus Grind

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121 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg FL, 33701

This quaint coffee shop on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus is a hub for dreary-eyed, studied-out college kids in need of their caffeine fix. Located right next to USF's beloved sandwich shop, the Tavern, the Campus Grind will satisfy any coffee craving with beverage selections including mocha, machiato, espresso, and more.

Kahwa Coffee | Downtown North

Restaurant $

475 2nd St N, Saint Petersburg FL, 33701

Kahwa Cafe is unique as they're one of the few coffee shops in the area that actually roast and create their own, ground coffee. Using only the highest quality Arabica beans from around the world, Kahwa roasts and blends its coffees on demand to ensure the utmost freshness and quality. Head to the cafe in Downtown St. Petersburg and enjoy a cup of high-quality joe, or enjoy their selection of French pastries, muffins, cookies, sandwiches, salads, and more.