My boyfriend and I came here after a long flight— we were greeted with a smile and got a chance to enjoy some delicious fresh roasted coffee and the turkey in the grass sandwich. I got the lavender iced latte and he got a café con Leche, I like that they use crushed ice in their iced coffee (it’s the little things ?). The sandwich was also toasted perfectly. Highly recommend this spot if you’re ever in Tampa and keep an eye out for comedy nights and live shows that they host! :)
I come here pretty consistently for a sandwich before work. The food is always phenomenal and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Unfortunately 1/2 the time a single sandwich takes over 20 minutes or it’s wrong. When it’s right though, it’s great.
Stopped in before traveling south for many hours. To be honest, I'm not a fan of Tampa but places like this make me reconsider that perspective. Cool people, good food, definitely check it out!
I had a fantastic turkey sandwich (Turkey in the Grass, pictured). Just as I was thinking to myself "Wow, is this the best turkey sandwich I've ever had?", another person in the shop shared that she was eating was the best turkey sandwich she'd ever had. Astonishingly, it wasn't even the same sandwich - she'd ordered the Festival Turkey. I can only recommend the one I had, but I'll be returning to try the other. Cheers!
Excellent breakfast egg sandwich, also split an avocado breakfast sandwich. Everything was just delicious. Their coffee is very good as well. I highly recommend this cafe.
I’ve been coming to Cafe Hey for over a decade. Cheong has created such a cool & creative atmosphere that is great for a mid-day unwind with a cup of coffee. They have plentiful options available, so nearly all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. They also have regular events, including poetry, open mic, and art shows. I love the Iced Cafe Con Leche! If you want to eat, I recommend the ‘Rebel Rebel’ sandwich.
I stopped in at Cafe Hey to try out the vegan breakfast burrito, but unfortunately, they were all out of the tofu scramble. I came in around 12:30, so I suppose I should accept that it's first-come first-serve -- they were even out of the beer I ordered. However, more accessibility to their full menu and pastries would be appreciated. The friendly staff member suggested the V.L.T (BLT with Sweet Earth bacon), to which I added avocado. The bread was flaky and delicious and the bacon was cooked better than I can cook that brand at home. Sadly, the tomato was pale and flavorless and there was a bit too much vegenaise, in my opinion. Also, the red cabbage was an unconventional but not very well-received ingredient added to the classic sandwich. The potato salad was very tasty and well-seasoned, albeit also heavy on the vegenaise. The guava turnover I ordered was good, not great. The overall atmosphere is cozy and welcoming; it's a great place to get a cuppa and enjoy a book or talk with friends. I will be back to give this sweet little spot a second chance, but the first impression fell short of my expectations.
Best vegan options for breakfast in the outskirts of downtown Tampa. Just a few minutes away. I love going for a bicycle ride and grab something vegetarian/vegan deliciously prepared by cafe hey's amicable crew .
I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did. I can see how the area is becoming hip and trendy. This place would not be my norm to seek out catering to vegan. But they have a great tea menu which is right up my alley. I had the iced chai latte w.almond milk....delish!! I ordered a rola rola(?) sandwich turkey pepper jack cheese avacodo tomatoes and a mayo. The bread was super fresh and delicate which makes me believe the bake on site. I probably have to come back to tampa for business and will def come back here. They're is also outside seating which I did. The arena isn't far away so I was able to see the police escort leading them to the bucs game tonight.Go to Cafe Hey and Go Bucs!
Liked it! Tasty vegan breakfast sandwich, quick and simple before departing Tampa; will try some other items next time. Extra points for the hipster vibe and cool murals surrounding the joint…