The Lab Coffee

I stumbled upon this place after visiting the nearby animal shelter. I noticed parking was difficult but it might’ve been due to my lack of knowledge of the area. Their coffee prices are really reasonable, with a high quality blend. I also grabbed their hangover cure burrito, it was fantastic! Really packed with meat and very flavorful. I only wish this coffee shop was closer, worth the visit! The staff were also very welcoming and friendly. They also have indoor & outdoor seating, and are dog friendly. We observed many people come in with their dogs either to grab a coffee or to sit & relax.

Down to earth great coffee place. Great coffee, they know how to make them and simple breakfast. Suggestive Tipping was not aggressive at all, in fact I was overly surprised how grateful they are. Compare this to the lady and the mug , this place wins hands down; coffee , food, service and tipping attitude.

A lot or great things to say about The Lab! For starters, great coffee and matcha. Also a good environment to work/study in as long as you are okay the background noises and music. The prices run a little steep - a matcha latte with oat milk is $8.50 and close to $10 after tip cause it’s a full $1.00+ up charge for almond or oat milk. One thing I want to highlight that I love - they keep a fully stocked bathroom with anything you may need. Love this very thoughtful touch. They are dog friendly for both indoor and outdoor seating.

After making my rounds through the coffee purveyors of the Tampa Bay area for nearly 20 years, I'm done. I've made my decision. The Lab gets the crown. This unassuming, easy to miss location puts out the absolute highest quality product in a few distinct areas that are near and dear to my heart: #1 - Dirty Chai Latte - This is always my beverage of choice, but nobody does it half as well as the Lab. I visited twice this week and there was no difference in the absolute deliciousness I got in this drink. Not just in Tampa, but probably the best dirty chai I've had in my travels around America. #2 - Espresso - In some ways this is a hard one to screw up, but at the Lab it's just a little bit better. They typically have at least a couple different varieties available, and the waitstaff is knowledgeable about the nuances in each. #3 - Food - The selections here are not very extensive (and I'd love to see the breakfast flatbread back on the menu!) but what they do, they do with precision quality and in just the right sized helping for my taste. In terms of ambiance, this is an urban adjacent hideout with a low key industrial feel. There are cozier places in the city, but in my opinion they don't hold a candle to the quality level here.

I went there today to meet some friends. The inside was spacious with seating for individuals/work bar and table seating for groups. We were greeted right away. The Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. My cappuccino with oat milk was so good, I didn’t even need sugar. I had a delicious toasted guava/cheese pastry too; the portion was big enough to share. I’m going to stop by again soon.

I am a big fan of their espresso. They feature two single origin options for espresso, and both are yummy! My favorite part though are their breakfast sandwiches. They are known for their breakfast Cuban press but I am actually more a fan of their Hangover Bagel Sandwich which consists of sausage, bacon, hash brown potatoes , gouda, cheddar, and Sriracha mayo. It's so yummy!