★★★★★
Best coffee on Davis Islands, hands down. The oat lavender latte is my regular order and the staff remembers names. Cute patio, dog-friendly, and a quick walk from the bridge.
Coffee Shops · Davis Islands · Tampa
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Coffee Bar
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The place
DI Coffee Bar is a neighborhood coffee shop and café at 214 E Davis Blvd in the Davis Islands district of Tampa, Florida. The shop serves espresso drinks, pour-overs, cold brew, matcha and house-made syrups alongside a small breakfast and lunch menu of toasts, pastries, bagels, açaí bowls and sandwiches. Indoor seating, a sidewalk patio and free street parking are available on Davis Boulevard. The café is dog-friendly on the patio, offers takeout and mobile ordering, and is a frequent stop for cyclists and runners crossing the Davis Islands bridge. DI Coffee Bar holds a 4.6-star rating on Google with over 580 reviews.
Tucked into the walkable village strip of Davis Islands, DI Coffee Bar has become the de facto morning meeting spot for the neighborhood — a tight, light-filled café a block from the Davis Islands Garden Club and a short walk from Tampa General Hospital. Locals roll up on bikes and golf carts; visitors usually find it on the way to or from Marjorie Park.
Order an oat-milk lavender latte, a brown-sugar shaken espresso, or a classic cortado pulled on the house espresso blend. The food side is small but solid: avocado toast, an everything bagel with whipped cream cheese, açaí bowls topped with granola and berries, and a rotating case of croissants and muffins from local bakeries. Matcha drinkers get a proper ceremonial-grade pour.
No reservations — it's counter-service and turns quickly. Free street parking lines Davis Boulevard, and the sidewalk patio is dog-friendly with water bowls usually out front. Mobile order ahead through the website if you're on a hospital break, and grab a bag of whole-bean coffee on your way out.
Dog-friendly sidewalk patio
House-made lavender and brown-sugar syrups
Free street parking on Davis Blvd
Mobile ordering via website
What to expect
Expect a bright, compact neighborhood café with counter service, a handful of indoor seats, and a dog-friendly sidewalk patio on Davis Boulevard. Mornings are busiest with a steady line of regulars; the vibe is friendly and quick. Card-only (no cash accepted), mobile ordering available, and free street parking out front.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Stopped in after a run around the island. The brown sugar shaken espresso hit perfectly and the avocado toast was generous. Tiny inside but the sidewalk seating made it work.
★★★★★
Local gem. The matcha is the real ceremonial stuff, not the sugary version, and the croissants are bakery-quality. Mobile ordering saved me on a hospital lunch break.
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Frequently asked
Does DI Coffee Bar take reservations?
No — DI Coffee Bar is a counter-service café and does not take reservations. Walk-ins only; mobile ordering is available through dicoffeebar.com to skip the line.
Is DI Coffee Bar dog-friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on the sidewalk patio facing Davis Boulevard, where water bowls are typically set out for visiting pups.
Where do I park near DI Coffee Bar?
Free street parking is available along E Davis Blvd directly in front of the shop and on the adjacent residential side streets in the Davis Islands village.
What are the most popular drinks at DI Coffee Bar?
Top sellers include the oat milk lavender latte, the brown sugar shaken espresso, the ceremonial matcha latte and the house cold brew. The avocado toast and everything bagel are the most-ordered food items.
What are DI Coffee Bar's hours?
DI Coffee Bar is open 7 AM–8 PM Monday through Thursday, 7 AM–10 PM Friday, 8 AM–10 PM Saturday, and 8 AM–6 PM Sunday. Hours can vary on holidays — check the website before visiting.
Does DI Coffee Bar accept cash?
No — DI Coffee Bar is card-only and does not accept cash. All major credit and debit cards as well as mobile wallet payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted at the counter.
Does DI Coffee Bar offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout and mobile ordering are available through the official website at dicoffeebar.com. Most orders are picked up in-store on Davis Boulevard.
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