Café COPA
Downtown St. Petersburg · St. Petersburg · Steep Index 7.9/10
A lively EDGE District cafe that turns into a cocktail lounge, with Latin jazz on Sunday afternoons, free wifi and a room that suits a solo drink, a book or a laptop.
The Steep Index
Atmosphere and solo leave the strongest impression, with a warm room, live music and an attentive bartender. The drink holds the score down, because the Crazy in Love was mostly mint and club soda.
- Coffee / Drink Quality: 6.7/10
- Atmosphere: 8.8/10
- Solo-Friendliness: 8.9/10
- Value: 7.5/10
- Staying Power: 7.8/10
- Overall: 7.9/10
Perfect for: working alone, reading, people watching
The Space
Café COPA sits on Central Avenue in the EDGE District, next door to the COPA cocktail lounge, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The room is warm, with free wifi and plenty of tables to work at.
The Pour
I came in on a Sunday afternoon for a cocktail and ordered the Crazy in Love. I could barely taste the vodka or the St-Germain elderflower liqueur, because mint and club soda drowned both. The wine list looks decent, and I plan to try it next time.
The bartender was lovely. The drink did not live up to the service.
The Vibe
Sundays bring Latin jazz sessions, an immersive live music experience that fills the room. The bartender was lovely and attentive, and it is a shame the drink fell short of the service.
The Verdict
Come for the music and the room, and bring a book or a laptop. Skip the Crazy in Love, and I will be back to try the wine.
Practical information
- Address: 1045 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States
- Price: $
- Type: cafe bar
- Wifi available
- Laptop friendly
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