Sacred Grounds
4819 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617
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Address :
4819 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL, 33617 - Phone (813) 983-0837
- Website https://www.sacredgroundstampa.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 pm - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : No
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
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Nemo L.
This used to be my jammmm when I was a teenager. It was the young, hip, artsy, LGBT place to be! Heads would turn and everyone would be alllll up in your business. After about ten years of popping in and out whenever I'm in town, the crowd seems to have changed a bit. It's a little bit slower, a little bit older. More of a hangout for USF students, fringe political groups, and the weirdos and outcasts of the bay area (I mean this in an endearing way). But! You're still cool to me, Sacred Grounds. Halfway between someone's living room and a Zen-themed thrift store, I always feel right at home. I've been through your totalitarian "buy a coffee or go home" days. I've survived the waves of crowds. And just recently I dropped in and saw that you knocked the ole game room out and put a performance stage up. Way to go! It may not be the best coffee shop in the world, but it comes from a place of heart and has continuously survived in a city who too easily gives over to corporate chains like Starbucks. Best of all, it's open LATE, which is the ultimate bonus for night owls like me. I've always been treated nicely, but a few friends have received lectures when trying to pay with credit card--so try to bring cash.
(4)Gail M.
I adore this place. Laid back and interesting coffee and tea flavors. Lovely atmosphere. I will def be here many more times.
(5)Courtney G.
In our coffee scene, this joint is a living legend. It's a real "coffeehouse's coffeehouse" and super chill with a new-agey vibe. Also, they have a longtime rep as a very very LGBT friendly hangout. At its core, the coffee is very good and the menu is tremendous. One star withheld since it is quite pricey, and there is live music most nights so it's not much of a study spot anymore...
(4)Blake B.
WAAAAY OVERPRICED and awkward coffee shop! I'm normally gung-ho for indie coffee hangouts - and Sacred Grounds' chill living-room appearance is admittedly pretty rad, but I've had several incredibly awkward experiences here. First off, when you walk into this place, you feel like you just walked into some stranger's living room and they're not sure why you're there. Conversation dies down, heads turn, and a moment of awkward silence passes. The first time I dropped by, a flamboyant guy working behind the counter asked, "Have you guys been here before?" An innocent enough question, but when we answered "No," he screamed at the top of his lungs, "WE HAVE VIRGINS!!!" Everyone in the cafe then proceeded to greet us! eeek... Most of their coffee drinks are $7+, and very mediocre. If you're in for an awkward experience and have money to burn, be sure to drop by this place.
(1)Ross G.
The first time I set foot in Sacred Grounds was a few years ago. I am a fan of mom & pop (or, in this case, mom & mom) coffee houses, so I stopped by. Place was alright, though the vibe was not really as friendly and hospitable as I was used to. Fast forward to 2015: I happened to be on that side of town and I was cold, so I wanted a cup of coffee, thus I decided to try it again. Big mistake. After i entered and approached the counter, the barista looked through me as if I were transparent for the first few minutes I was there, which felt like an eternity because she moved so lethargically that her blood must have been replaced with molasses. By the time Molasses saw fit to take my order (just a regular cup of coffee), she informed me that they didn't have any coffee, so she would make an Americano instead. I had never heard of a coffee house that doesn't have coffee, particularly on such a cold night, but I let her go ahead and make what she wanted to. After serving the cup, Molasses had somehow discovered how to move fast and vanished into the kitchen before I could even request sugar. I called to the kitchen to ask how much I owed, and was ignored again. Molasses then got one of the regulars to slip behind the counter to settle me up. "$4.28," she said. "Uh... Did you say $2.28?" "No, $4.28. It comes with a refill." "I didn't ask for a refill." Sighing, I pulled out my bank card. Having listened in on the exchange, Molasses came out of the kitchen. "That's the price. $4.28. It comes with a refill." I looked at Molasses, looked at the Americano I hadn't touched yet, and turned toward the door. "Keep it," I said, returning my card to my wallet. As I walked out, Molasses screeched, "Thanks for wasting my time!" As I opened the door, I shrugged and replied, "Yeah, you too." Lesson learned. I guess i needed to be reminded of why I never went there.
(1)Wendy W.
This is my go-to coffee joint when I visit Tampa. It's a few minutes away from USF and conveniently located on Busch Boulevard (but it's easy to miss the strip it's in unless you're paying attention). I started going here around 2004 or 2005, when I was an undergrad. The space is very GLBT friendly. There are open mic nights, scheduled musicians, and local meet-ups. I used to be a member of a knitting group that met here every week; the couches and chairs are very knitter friendly. This is the kind of place where you sit down for the night with your drink and get to know people. I can understand why some reviewers were put off with this atmosphere; this is not the place to go if you want to recede into the background and become an anonymous fly on the wall. The drinks and food are expensive, but a lot of people settle down and spend a few hours socializing and listening to music, so in the end the quality of experience usually justified the cost for me. I visit SG every time I'm in Florida, and after four years of living in New Orleans, I was happy a few months ago to see that it's business as usual. I caught up with old friends and enjoyed a speciality coffee milkshake.
(4)Nada R.
Congratulations on Best Local Coffeehouse 2008! You knew Creative Loafing would eventually prove itself useful for something.
(5)Krishna N.
Great place. Went two days in a row, and this will definitely be my spot whenever I am here in Tampa.
(5)Kyle S.
I can see the appeal, and you'll definately know if its your kind of place within 10 seconds of walking in the door. Think community room at some large non profit institution. People are nice though, and you'll see some unique things here.
(3)Johanna B.
I really like this place. The baristas are a bit slow, but I'm sure it has to do with the volume of people who frequent there on the days I have gone. The drinks are very creative with very creative names. One particular one I like is called "Jungle Juice." It's an italian soda with coconut syrup, mango and something else. I'm not sure because I get it confused with another one. It's really neat that they have different teas, lattes, italian soda, etc. They also serve health-friendly food, and a variety of organic products made by local people. The drinks and food are a bit pricey for my liking, but I guess I like the drinks and food more than the price, because I'm willing to pay! This has a great atmosphere and is great for local and traveling artists to play. There is a quaint little stage, an eclectic group of people, young and old, from all walks of life (I've seen dogs there, and no one seems to mind!), and importantly, camaraderie. Even with old people like me ;) I highly recommend this place, but be prepared to pay 4 bucks for a cup of coffee. I recommend paying with cash though, as with cards you must have a 10 dollar minimum (at least the last time I was there it was that way. So maybe it has changed in the past month?). (The nachos are delicious! There is a special sort of homemade sauce on top of the cheese that isn't salsa, but more of a pesto consistency. It's not pesto, though, I don't think.)
(4)Rachel H.
I don't get college coffee houses that pride themselves on being awkward. The inside of this place felt like a Salvation Army with all of the thrown out couches and tables/chairs all over the place. There were lots of people there the night we went and if the owners put a small amount of energy into collecting junk that was actually cool, this place might attract even more people. The prices were ridiculous as well. I got a tea (which was loose so I got two cups out of it) and it neared $4. My husband got a cream soda which was delicious but I think it was more than $4. Smoothies were around $6-7. We went to see a couple of musicians we like and they were great and the coffee house was super about letting people know they could buy the music if they chose to. The staff there the day we went was nice but service was really slow. I mean, pouring hot water over a tea bag takes 20 minutes?
(2)Everard B.
I had some work I needed to complete and wanted to get out of my house, and Sacred Grounds provided a nice spot with some good drinks. It reminded me a bit of All Saints Cafe in Tallahassee, though the space is pretty small and parking was kind of limited. If you're into independent coffee shops, this is the only place I can think of in Tampa worth going to check out.
(4)Dahoniel P.
I came to Sacred Grounds with a friend on a cool Fall night to simply have a nice conversation with her and catch up. I walked in, and I definitely felt comfortable to do so within minutes of entering. It is very homey and small on the inside, but it was not too crowded and overwhelming. The mood inside was easy going and just fun to be around... For a laid back night, you can come inside and sit down on the comfortable couches and just gaze at all the cool things they have inside or listen to some local talent perform. Sacred Grounds is very hippy and casual, and it is ideal for anyone looking for something far from a headache and madness. Come and relax here and I guarantee you will find what you are looking for! Locations like this appeal to me so much because they are just low key and quiet. I don't ask for much, so the simple coffee and local talent in the background is all necessary to make this a calming experience. You can tell that the locals are really pulled to this place because it is welcoming on all levels. I am definitely a fan of Sacred Grounds and I love what they do!
(4)Rachael N.
I grew up here. At one point I believe I spent more money here than on my own rent. This is a very GLBTQ friendly coffee shop. Amazing atmosphere. I have noticed over the years the place has progressed into an older more mature hippie crowd but there is still the semi frequent teen or 20 something college kid that stops by. The coffee is alright, it's not very...coffee-ish. I like to taste my espresso shots in my latte kthanks. It is overpriced but you are paying for chill laid back atmosphere and good music, so I don't and can't complain.
(4)Tristan L.
I love this place. Great people and lots of couches. Just tonight, I went here to attend (1) a radical mental health workshop (basically do-it-yourself group therapy in a style critical of, like, patriarchal bullshit and shit) and (2) a Bradley Manning Support Group organizing meeting for a demonstration we have planned in the morning. If you want to find cool people, accepting people, nice people, smart people, go here. They have a library, couches, and a stage, and this place has done so much for the local community and helped me find mine. It's too bad industrialized corporate universities like USF don't allow her to locate directly on campus but more people need to know about this place to keep it alive. I happily spent the last few dollars in my bank account on a fancy coffee drink here. At first, the machine denied my card, so I checked my balance, and she adjusted the price for me, and even left me some change! Karma owes Sacred Grounds, and its owner, Karen, big time! So, harness the spontaneous energy animating the universe, I think the Taoists call it Tzu-Jan, and allow yourself to facilitate some Karmic reciprocity! Sorry if that sounded a little abstract or hippi-dippiish ... but that place has that effect on me.
(5)Michael P.
The best milkshakes! And they have food as well. I ordered Margarita pizza and it was amazing. They have a lot of event nights so go in and check it out nightly. They are usually open til 2 am so its a great late night place too
(5)Melanie M.
Although at first glance it may be unappealing to some (the outdoor setting is part of an office building and the indoor setting is a lot of mix-match furniture and decor), the sense of community is what makes this place great. More often than not, you can drop in on any night (they are only open in the evenings) and catch lots of great local musicians, poetry slams, open mic nights, etc. The food and drinks are a bit slow coming out, as staffing is extremely limited most of the time, but that is because it is run purely by volunteers. They are almost always willing to accommodate community groups and events.
(4)T N.
Most diverse and extensive drink menu I've ever seen. You really need to go see for yourself. I recommend the "Ganesh" with condense milk, caramel, toffee syrup and a shot of expresso. Both times I've been here, drinks were delicious and made quickly (contrary to other reviewers) and brought out within 2-3 minutes. Seats and tables aren't fancy or new, but they're comfortable and clean. Not sure about later on in the evening, but at least between 6pm-8pm-ish the place is not very busy, the service is fast, friendly and it's a quiet and good place to study or just hangout with friends and chat. Will definitely come back often.
(5)Kieuntha P.
First impression not so good. I wanted to try a new spot so drove all the way up here through 30 minutes of traffic to get here a little after their 6pm opening... Twenty minutes later they still haven't opened...
(1)Izzy G.
I really want to love this place. I really do. I visit here regularly and if it weren't for the couches and atmosphere, I would not. The reason? I've never gotten a drink in less than 15-20 minutes and it has taken upwards of over an hour to receive a beverage. It should NEVER take an HOUR, much less more than one, to get a single iced coffee. What's good? All of the drinks are amazing, I won't lie. Just don't go here in a hurry, hungry or thirsty - you will end up a very unhappy customer. Also, they open at 6-ISH. Very ish. Sacred grounds, you're wonderful but your service is miserable. You'll go under soon if you don't step up your game.
(3)James B.
Pretty good coffee shop. Nice environment for a first date and definitely would go there for a chill spot to hang out and listen to small bands and music groups.
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