Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Fusion
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Cozy coffee and tea house that offers casual fare like sandwiches, salads, and breakfast bites plus daily soups and bakery treats. Vegans could get a sandwiches, kale salad or grain salad, sweets such as vegan muffin or scone, and always a hearty vegan soup. Plant milk available for drinks. Sources local ingredients. Hosts open mic on Thursday evenings. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
Loading...
-
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 07 Dec 2023 by cafehey
Update business info
-
-
27 Reviews
First Review by kmilitello
vgXhc
Points +73
VLT is tasty - Edit
I had an hour to spare recently in downtown Tampa and decided to give this is a try. I ordered the VLT with the optional avocado to go. I was there on a Saturday morning, which means the shop was pretty busy and it took a while for my sandwich to be ready (the guy at the cash apologized for that). I liked the atmosphere of the place, and the VLT was tasty. Based on this one visit, I would definitely come back here. Cannot confirm staff arguing, as mentioned in another review.
Read morePros: atmosphere
Cons: was a little slow (but not excessively)
Guest
Dunori
Points +223
Not bad - Edit
A lil too much salt in the potatoes for me but not bad otherwise. Also friendly staff and artsy venue.
Read moreGuest
Yoe2a
Points +38
Various options - Edit
Avocado toast was good same with the matcha. Breakfast sandwich was too salty for my taste and chai was ok
Read morePros: Food options
Guest
scottlovesanimals
Points +575
Surprisingly good vegan food - Edit
I got the VLT which didn’t look great but was very solid. There were multiple other options as well. The oat latte was good too. Dive bar/hipster vibe so my 70-year old parents were a little out of place but it was fine.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-15
Guest
kyoungbird
Points +1341
It was ok - Edit
It was nice to have options but the food was just ok, the staff could be a little friendlier, and the place could use a good cleaning.
Read moreGuest
u230949
Points +28
rundown, unfriendly and made me and my mom immediately ill - Edit
Ordered the VLT (vegan bacon lettuce tomato sandwich) and the vegan breakfast sandwich. The staff was distant and cold, the place was rundown and odd, and the food tasted ok, but it made us both immediately ill.
Read moreGuest
LexiPatterson
Points +188
Vegan Brunch - Edit
I went with a friend and they brought back Sunday vegan brunch! I would just conform before going though as it has been off and on. I like their vegan breakfast burrito too. I would NOT recommend the hot chocolate as it tastes very off to me. Solid vegan options! Order the vegan breakfast burrito
Read morePros: Vegan options variety, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Vegan hot chocolate
Guest
IgorBuenoGurski
Points +200
Amazing breakfast - Edit
We got inside the cafe and the vibe was great. The employees were nice and friendly. Ordered green and black iced teas. As expected. We ordered the vegan breakfast sandwich and the vegan breakfast burrito . Both were delicious but the sandwich was more flavorful. Definitely a great spot to have breakfast. 8/10.
Read morePros: Good breakfast options , Restaurant vibe, Reasonable price
Cons: Can take couple minutes to get your food
Guest
BridgetSimon
Points +116
Don't bother for vegan food. Just Terrible - Edit
You don't serve VlTs hot.You don't serve them on cuban bread. You are aupposed to serve on toast. This is all bread! The vegan bacon should be the only hot thing and if you crisp it in a pan or flat top rather than with a panini press or microwave, its a lot better. When u press the cuban bread it heats the lettuce, tomato, purple cabbage and smashed avocado (charged me $1 for maybe a tablespoon of smashed avo) that you added to the inside. The tofu scramble was watery and pure turmeric... no other flavor, no veggies what did you "scramble"? The vegan cheese was a slice cut up and not melted. None of us could eat it. The coffee was good. But we wasted nearly $40 and I would not have tipped 15% if I knew that your staff would be rude when I asked for the remake. She looked at me like I was being crazy for wanting a VLT where my lettuce, tomato and veganaise wasn't hot. Then once it was ready she set it in front of me. Not a word. Never a sorry or thank you or how do you like it. She's not vegan and doesn't know what it should taste like (i overheard her say this to another customer). And we were served a everything in to-go containers on a plastic bag, although we were seated with a 2yr old at a table obviously wanting to dine in. Not that we were asked. Just bad customer service. We won't return.
Read moreNot worth the money or effort to come here. Only 3-4 vegan food options and they suck.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-18
Pros: Decent iced vegan latte, Cute cafe with art and big clean bathroom
Cons: Rude customer service , Vegan options tasted terrible- worst tofu scramble, Um a HOT VLT? Gross. Remade cold- all bread
Guest
cdurmaz
Points +92
Delicious vegan options - Edit
We had a vegan VLT with tomato and added avocado. It was delicious. We originally ordered 2 items on the menu (breakfast vegan burrito and vegan breakfast sandwich) but they were not available because they did not have any tofu scramble. Disappointed to miss that but will be back next time we are in Tampa.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Chill vibe
Guest
Raquel_
Points +604
Breakfast of champions - Edit
Vegan sandwich options with an array of fresh homemade vegan baked goods. The vegan breakfast sandwich is amazing and I ordered it every single time. I add Avocado ,onion, and hot sauce to really seal the deal. It’s extremely filling and fresh so it’s light on your stomach and allows you to go about your day!
Read moreThe staff is so nice and are always smiling! Love this place!
Pros: Filling , Good pricing , Customizable food
Guest
JessyPerez
Points +60
Very good spot! - Edit
Cute little quaint cafe ordered the V-LT and the Vegan breakfast sandwich. Both were good options, the sauces boosted the flavor profile. The guava turnover was very reminiscent to the Hispanic “Pastelito” without the extra grease which I loved. Also, their Vegan hot chocolate with the condensed coconut milk was a hit for me. Though I don’t love coconut milks, the mix between that and the steamed oat milk was delicious!
Read morePros: VLT And Vegan breakfast sandwich , Vegan hot chocolate , Brownie
Guest
savanni.x
Points +13
So good!! - Edit
Went here a couple years ago and absolutely loved it, I would like to go back soon. They also have amazing tea/coffee. Highly recommend for a little quick breakfast/coffee stop!
Read moreGuest
Jason.Fontana
Points +1591
We went for breakfast - Edit
My wife and I stopped in for breakfast. We’ve been here several times, but this is my first review. I got the Vegan Breakfast Sandwich and my wife got the Vegan Burrito. Both were fresh made and tasted great. I also got a side of Vegan Pasta Salad and was very happy with it. Dine in was closed due to COVID 19. My only critique is I wish they had more vegan sides to go with the breakfast.
Read morePros: Made fresh , Tastes great, Fairly priced
Guest
happyhart
Points +56
Vegan breakfast Sammy - Edit
Tasty little spot! Breakfast sandwich was savory. Tofu scramble, sweet earth bacon and vegan provolone all served on fresh toasty pressed Cuban bread.
Read morePros: Breakfast sandwich, Quick, Vegan treats!
Cons: Not many plant based choices
Guest
JLeuschke
Points +126
Good vegan brunch - Edit
Haven't eaten here for their regular menu, but have done their monthly vegan brunch. I really appreciate having vegan brunch options in Tampa, but it's a little disappointing when parts of the meal (veggie bacon, sausage, etc.) are frozen store bought items that I can make at home. Wish there was more that was made from scratch.
Read morePros: Vegan brunch options
Cons: Store-bought items I can make at home
Guest
Ali_AnnaP
Points +20
VLT - Edit
The VLT is my favorite vegan option here. They do always have sweet vegan goodies as well that are delicious.
Read moreThere are not many fully vegan options listed on the menu, but there are a lot of items that can be altered to fit the vegan diet.
Pros: Vegan options , Big portions , Nice staff members
Cons: Location for parking
Guest
jamiesleonardo
Points +207
Vegan brunch! - Edit
Lucked out and visited during vegan brunch, I think it’s once a month on a Sunday. It was so good! They mentioned always having vegan baked goods but they had an extended brunch menu. Biscuits and sausage were great!
Read morePros: Vegan Sunday has loads of good options, Great baked goods like donuts
Cons: No parking lot, Not all vegan, No table service
Guest
The Veggie Cook
Points +1201
Vegan options - Edit
Saw this on happycow that they offer vegan food and was pleasantly surprised. The VLT sandwich with avocado and fake bacon, the day's soup (contained beans), coffee with non-dairy milk were all pretty good. Low-key, neighorhood coffee house kind of vibe.
Read moreGuest
namlove
Points +148
Cafe Hey - Edit
We went once. The prices were pretty good, and the food was good, but no thrill. Wish they had more vegan options. The people who worked there were nice.
Read morePros: vegan options
Guest
maryfpat
Points +16
Love - Edit
I just moved back to Tampa from Orlando and have been missing this “BLT” I used to get up there. I saw this place had one and was in the car so fast! It did not disappoint, their VLT is one of my all time favorites now! The cafe is so cute and the people working there are just the nicest! Cafe Hey also carries the lavender mojito flavored Mother Kombucha which I’m obsessed with so this place is all around my favorite!
Read moreGuest
JessiVeg
Points +191
Great food, especially for brunch. - Edit
We come to cafe hey at least every couple weeks. There brunch (once a month) is such a treat. In addition to the brunch (where most items are vegan), the salads and soups of the day are always vegan unless marked as are the baked goods. My sons loves the VLT.
Read morePros: great vegan options, good coffee and cookies, hip atmosphere
Cons: super sketch part of town, parking is a pain sometimes
Guest
BeckyFL
Points +126
We love this place! - Edit
This little place has some great food. We love the VLT with avocado served on amazingly fresh cuban bread. We've had some great soups and some wonderful brunch offerings (last Sunday of the month). They serve Kaleisia teas that we love and the baked goods are both reasonable and wonderful. Yesterday's Blueberry Almond Coconut cookies were a prime example!
Read morePros: Food, Teas, Baked goods
Cons: Some of the art
Guest
daisiemaiden
Points +16
Best VLT! - Edit
This place rarely disappoints. I love the coffee and the VLT is the best in Tampa. The bread is the perfect amount of crispy and soft. Mmmm! It's wonderful. There are vegan offerings that change daily: chili, minestrone, quinoa salad, "tuna" salad wrap (this one kind of turned my stomach
Read moreGuest
librarydawn
Points +39
Never Disappointing always Inspiring - Edit
The vegan options are based on what's in season and they make creative inspiring things daily. Their vegan cheesecakes are near perfection. Soups and quinoa are always vegan. I never get tired of eating there because there's always something new to try as well as old favorites, the kale yeah salad, the vlt w avocado added, the almond butter, banana and apricot jam
Read moresandwich known as the ABBA could be eaten as a desert. I always leave feeling happy and healthy.
Guest
AlexandraPhillips
Points +497
ok - Edit
This cafe was really close to my job so I went a few times to get their VLT (vegan bacon, lettuce and tomato) sandwich. They dry press it on Cuban bread. It's an ok sandwich but nothing that I couldn't make at home. The main reason I don't eat here more often is their limited selection of vegan food, the smell of incense and staff arguing. Not exactly a relaxing coffee shop vibe!
Read morePros: Close to work, Decent vegan sandwich
Cons: incense , Limited vegan menu
Guest
kmilitello
Points +725
Few but good vegan options - Edit
Food is pretty good but I wish they had more than a handful of vegan options. The kale salad is fresh and delicious. I've had a few vegan soups there and they were ok but mild in flavor. They did taste freshly made. The VLT is good but not especially healthy. It's made with vegan bacon and served on fresh Cuban bread. The Abba is delicious, but I eat it for dessert because it is so sweet with almond butter, banana, and apricot jam, also served on Cuban bread. Neither sandwich is particularly filling and should be ordered with a soup or salad side. For vegetarians, there are a few more options with cheese or egg. They have soy and almond milks for coffee or tee and occasionally vegan cookies. Coffee is very good. Lots of events with local music and artists. Few outside tables with hooks to clip your dogs to when you eat outside.
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 11365 times.