The 10 Best Places to Work Remotely in St. Pete & Tampa
Once a month, the Hype team takes a #HypeRemoteDay for an opportunity to work from a coffee shop or other local spot that inspires us to see things from a new perspective. Our remote days are a fun and easy way to shake up our day-to-day and have a chance to meet new people around town. A change of scenery can be a real boost to our creativity and focus! Here are Hype’s 10 best places to work remotely in St. Pete and Tampa.
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#1: Intermezzo, St. Petersburg
Where would the Hype office be without Intermezzo? They have WiFi, cozy café tables, and lots of natural light. It’s the perfect place to grab a coffee or Aperol spritz while you’re chasing your muse.
Overall, this coffee shop by day and cocktail bar by night has a great atmosphere. The proximity to lunch spots and easy access to happy hour at quitting time are definite bonuses. Right next door is Baum Market, which is a great place to grab a healthy lunch or treat.
Intermezzo also has been known to host occasional events, like a women’s coworking pop-up. One thing to keep in mind is it can be tricky to find a spot with street parking depending on the time of day.
#2: Armature Works, Tampa
Since it’s primarily a food hall, there are tons of great food options. Armature is also home to Union, a top notch coffee bar with their signature pressure brew coffee on tap, in addition to espresso drinks. Try the horchata latté, thank us later.
Armature is spacious, but it gets busy around lunch time. There are lots of different spots to sit with different vibes. Snag a comfy armchair inside or post up at an outdoor table by the water. They offer free WiFi and are open late (10 pm during the week).
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#3: Foundation Coffee Co., Tampa
Foundation’s Tampa Heights location has great coffee and is a quieter spot for a remote day than some others. The WiFi is strong and there are plenty of outlets to charge your devices.
We’re obsessed with their industrial interior and exterior. They focus on craft coffee and make a mean chai tea latte. It’s not far from lunch options (Hall on Franklin is a quick walk down the block), plus they offer some small bites to nibble on.
They’re also just around the corner from Fancy Free Nursery. Pick up a new succulent as a reward for a job well done. This time will be different, little plant, we swear!
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#4: Bandit Coffee Co., St. Petersburg
Minimal-chic interior with WiFi and plenty of places to camp out with your laptop. Bandit focuses on craft coffee and beverages and they offer special seasonal drinks. You can get a perfect pour over, tea, or try one of the boutique packaged beverages in the cooler case. We’re all obsessed with Dram, a CBD-sparkling water they carry.
Bandit is in the Grand Central District, making find a parking spot easier than if you were downtown. They serve a small selection of pastries from local bakers and are across the street from Casita Taqueria for lunch.
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#5: Station House, St. Petersburg
Plenty of cool vibes to go around, this is a great place to get some serious work done. There’s a supportive atmosphere, which allows for some organic networking. Pro tip: don’t forget to bring a sweater. It gets chilly in there!
The bottom floor is open to the public and has a coffee/tea bar where they serve Tebella and Kahwa. The higher floors required a membership or day pass for access. It’s worth splurging for the day pass to access the roof deck on a nice day.
#6: Kahwa, St. Petersburg
This downtown staple has been around since 2006. There’s WiFi, an assortment of snacks and pastries, coffee and tea to fuel your workflow.
At the Downtown South location, the outside tables facing the water are a prime spot to work, and you also almost always run into someone you know here! It’s never not busy at this spot. The Downtown North location tends to be quieter if you need a day to focus on knocking out an assignment before a deadline.
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#7: Grassroots Kava House, St. Petersburg
Upstairs + the balcony tables: Very cool atmosphere and usually pretty quiet. You won’t have to compete for a spot. Also, you can see all of Central Avenue from your perch on the outside balcony; the sunset view is gorgeous!
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#8: The Library, St. Petersburg
This restaurant is part of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital campus. The decor alone is worth a visit, with high ceilings, alcoves complete with wingback chairs, and an overall feel of a luxurious library – inspired by its namesake: The George Peabody Library in Baltimore. If you’re hungry, the chef recently got a James Beard Award nom.
When it comes to working remotely, we recommend the bar or an alcove to get a few hours in. Their entire bar area offers several outlets to charge your devices.
#9: Sparkman Wharf, Tampa
You have probably heard of Sparkman Wharf, the Tampa waterfront space-meets food garden-meets public park. Shipping container restaurants feature tasty concepts by big names in the Tampa culinary scene.
This is a great place to work, especially if you’re craving some fresh air and waterfront views. The free WiFi is strong and you can even order your food via a WiFi waiter! A couple things to note: they could definitely up their outlet game and you’ll want to check the forecast before you set up shop here.
There are plenty of parking options with the Garrison lot or the Channelside garage ($10) being close by. Bonus points if you take the free Tampa trolley: the Amalie Arena stop #8 is close to Sparkman Wharf.
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#10: Black Crow Coffee Co., St. Petersburg
Now with two locations, Black Crow is Florida’s first zero-waste shop. Their original location in Old Northeast is cozy, eclectic, and packed with vintage and quirky items while their second location in the Grand Central District (in the building formerly known as their roasting site) has that coffee shop charm but with more wide, open spaces. The garage doors at the new location offer an open-air vibe.
They’re open later than some other coffee shops and there are plenty of places to sit with outlets nearby to recharge. There are also plenty of muffins (we love the Maui!), cookies, and croissant sandwiches to snack on. The owner, Deana, really champions all things local, so this is a good community hub to find out what’s happening in St. Pete.