The Lab Coffee - West Tampa - Tampa, Florida

Toni T.

AMELIA walked me through the coffee menu and suggested the SPRODA, a coffee blend with Liquid Death sparkling water. A great find, and it put a sparkle in my day.
The guava cheese toast sounds like a great twist on Tampa-Cuban food culture.
Great ambiance here with holiday eggnog and doggie treats available.
The indoor seating includes accessible low top table and some high tops. The outdoor fresh air seating includes picnic tables and table and moveable chairs, all umbrella-covered, some on pavers, some on mulch.
I walked over to the coffee roasting area, and got a good look at the roaster, which seems to be on holiday break today.
Great service! Great offerings!

destiny

their food was soo good!! i got the chai latte which was more milky rather than chai tasting but was still really good. my partner got their iced americano & described the coffee with a fruity aroma. the baristas were so kind to us & knowledgeable 🙂 overall this place was great.

frances C.

Can’t believe this is my first time coming here. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, dog friendly, and the coffee and breakfast are soo yummy. Coming back asap

Lady V.

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.

Jeff H.

amazing coffee shop with house roasted beans. comfortable location with abundant seating and super friendly staff they treated my dog like royalty!

Samantha C.

Nice location and Everyone is really nice here. It’s a Very chill Atmosphere. I walk from my apartment to grab a Strawberry Matcha most mornings. Definitely recommend.

Carl V.

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.

Maria R.

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.