Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
Downtown St. Petersburg · St. Petersburg · Steep Index 8.4/10
A high-ceilinged Central Avenue cafe that turns into a cocktail bar after dark, with a terrace out front and a room built for settling in with a laptop or a book.
The Steep Index
Atmosphere leads on a tall, bright room and a terrace, with solo close behind on a crowd that clearly works here. Coffee sits lowest because the flat white was fine rather than memorable, and the croissant was the better order.
- Coffee / Drink Quality: 7.9/10
- Atmosphere: 9.1/10
- Solo-Friendliness: 8.9/10
- Value: 8.0/10
- Staying Power: 8.3/10
- Overall: 8.4/10
Perfect for: working alone, reading, impressing someone, first date, people watching, slow evening
The Space
Tall ceilings and plenty of light make the room feel bigger than it is, and there is a terrace out front for good weather. A few stools at the bar take the solo visitors, and the rest of the space is café tables.
The Coffee
The flat white was not bad, a decent cup rather than a reason to cross town. The chocolate croissant came from another bakery and was the real find, moist inside and crisp outside.
A room you can settle into.
The Vibe
The staff were friendly and left me alone to sit. Wifi works, and on my visit half the room had a laptop open, so it suits work as easily as a long read.
The Verdict
Come for the room, order the croissant, and stay a while. It turns into a bar in the evening, and I will review the cocktails on a separate visit.
Practical information
- Address: 1111 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States
- Price: $
- Type: cafe bar
- Wifi available
- Laptop friendly
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