★★★★★
Best Cuban coffee on Busch Blvd. The cafe con leche is exactly how my abuela makes it, and the pastelitos are warm and fresh every time.
Coffee Shops · Busch Gardens Area · Tampa
CoffeeMe
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The place
CoffeeMe is a Latin-style coffee shop and cafe at 1457 W Busch Blvd in Tampa's Busch Gardens area, just off I-275. The drive-thru and walk-up window pours espresso drinks, Cuban coffee, fruit smoothies, batidos, and flavored lattes. The menu also includes empanadas, breakfast sandwiches, croissants, and pastries baked daily. CoffeeMe holds a 4.9-star rating on Google with 644 reviews, ranking among the highest-rated coffee shops in north Tampa. The shop is family-owned and Latino-owned, with bilingual service in English and Spanish. Parking is free on-site. Mobile orders, takeout, and curbside pickup are available. The location operates as a morning-and-midday coffee stop rather than a sit-down cafe.
Tucked into a small lot on West Busch Boulevard near the Busch Gardens exit, CoffeeMe has quietly become one of Tampa's highest-rated coffee stops — a 4.9-star drive-thru-style cafe where regulars line up for Cuban espresso, iced lattes, and fresh batidos. The vibe is neighborhood-friendly and unmistakably Latin, with bilingual staff, salsa playing through the speakers, and a steady rhythm of locals grabbing colada to-go.
Order the cafe con leche or a cortadito for the full Cuban-coffee experience, or branch out with a Nutella latte, dulce de leche frappe, or a mango batido. The food side punches above its weight: ham-and-cheese croissants, guava-and-cheese pastelitos, chorizo empanadas, and Cuban breakfast sandwiches on pressed bread. Prices stay firmly in the $ range, which is why the morning rush stretches long past 9am.
CoffeeMe is takeout-first — most customers use the walk-up window or grab-and-go counter rather than dining in. Parking is free in the small lot out front. No reservations are needed. The shop is a quick stop before Busch Gardens, USF, or the morning commute down Florida Avenue, and is well-rated for speed of service even during peak hours.
4.9★ on Google with 644 reviews
Authentic Cuban coffee — colada, cortadito, cafe con leche
Drive-thru / walk-up window service
Family-owned and Latino-owned
What to expect
Quick-service Latin coffee shop with a walk-up window, small indoor counter, and free parking. Expect a 5-10 minute wait at peak morning hours. Cash and cards accepted. Bilingual staff (English/Spanish). Best for grab-and-go espresso, batidos, and pastries — not a laptop-and-lounge cafe.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Stopped here on my way to Busch Gardens and ended up coming back twice. The Nutella latte is unreal and the staff is incredibly kind.
★★★★★
Hidden gem. Fast service even with a line, great prices, and the chorizo empanadas are the best I've had outside of Miami.
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Frequently asked
Does CoffeeMe take reservations?
No — CoffeeMe is a quick-service coffee shop with a walk-up window. Walk-ins only, and the line moves fast.
Is CoffeeMe dog/pet friendly?
The walk-up window and outdoor area are pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to wait with their owners outside, but pets are not permitted inside the service counter.
Where do I park near CoffeeMe?
Free parking is available in the small lot directly in front of the shop at 1457 W Busch Blvd. Additional street parking is available along Busch Boulevard.
What are the most popular dishes at CoffeeMe?
Top orders include the cafe con leche, Nutella latte, mango batido, guava-and-cheese pastelitos, and the Cuban breakfast sandwich on pressed bread.
What are CoffeeMe's hours?
CoffeeMe is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 5pm. Hours may vary on holidays.
Does CoffeeMe offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — CoffeeMe is takeout-first with a walk-up window and curbside pickup. Most orders are served to-go rather than for dine-in.
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