The Blend (US 19) Coffee & Cocktails

This place was super cool and fun. My friend recommended it and we were in the area(mind you we live 2 hours away) and this place did not disappoint. I tried the summer coffee flight and my kids tried a flight of their own(fruit sodas based on their favorite colors) I wish I would've gotten the ladies name that helped us do the ordering and suggested all the things we got. This place is so cute and we will definitely be back.

I absolutely loved this place! I ordered the Samoa Mocha and it was sooo delicious! And not only do they have amazing coffee here, but their baked goods are super good, and they even serve beer and wine! The atmosphere here is so awesome, just loved everything!

Service was great! Prices are amazing! Vibe is terrific! Rating this place 11/10. I like the whole vibe of this shop. It's small but it still provides a very spacious environment.

Got this $6.15 (included tax) 24oz PB&J smoothie which is perfect for a post workout. Very refreshing! Definitely gonna come back to try their coffee another day. Workers were efficient and friendly.

Their concept of coffee flights is what brought us in. Fantastic idea that fell short in execution. In order to learn and sample flavors you would be interested in trying again, you should be able to pick your flavors to some extent. Instead, you have 4 preset flavors, take-it-or-leave-it. For the 'Fall Flight': take the peach cobbler and caramel pecan, leave the cold brew and pumpkin. The minimalist furniture is cute, but not too comfortable for a long-haul work or study session. Wall paintings are artsy and cute and the coffee flavor menu is larger than expected. All-day breakfast is a bonus.

This is a really exceptional coffee shop, and it has the added benefit of serving cocktails - so no matter what you need, they have it!

Pros:

1) The coffee is quite good, and the prices are WAY lower than the big chains. For example, a 24 oz Latte is $5.25 and Carmel Machiatto is $6. They have cold drinks that match in price for size, but they can only serve 32 oz drinks cold. They also have a rotating roster of specialty coffees.

2) Not a ton of pastries, but the ones I saw look pretty good. The coffee cake is large, has a smallish cake part, but 50% is the crumbly, cinnamon topping - yummy!

3) The decor is a bit minimalist. They have tons of counter-type seats, and these all have electrical outlets underneath. The chairs are more upscale than one usually finds, and are pretty comfy. They also have upholstered benches that are good to sit on, but not the most practical for groups. Finally, there are 18" tables flanked by the same comfy chairs.

4) I appreciated that the music was probably what you'd call soft rock/reggae/pop, so it wouldn't offend anyone, and it was not obtrusive or loud.

5) The staff were quite attentive, polite, and helpful. No stuck-up barristas here.

6) They have both 4G and 5G WiFi, and it is plenty fast.

7) There are enough electrical outlets scattered all along the walls. My only gripe is that the ones at the counters (where I'm most likely to use a laptop) are beneath, so you have to crawl underneath to plug/unplug. Petty? I admit it.

Cons:

1) The only quibble I have other than the outlets under the counters is that I'd like to see a bit more art on the walls. It isn't Spartan or Industrial, but Welcoming doesn't describe the decor, either.

I didn't try any of the alcohol drinks, but the prices appear to me to be low/average.

I saw that they have a sister store closer to Downtown, so I will definitely be giving it a try.

Super cute coffee shop perfect for getting some work done and enjoying delicious coffee. The Blend is easily my favorite coffee chain in St. Pete. They have an insane amount of variety flavor wise, and offer coffee flights for anyone wanting a little bit of everything. Their food is just as delicious; I get an asiago bagel with cream cheese every time I go! Can't wait to go again :)

Cool, atmosphere, the stuff is very nice. There’s not a lot of work places to sit, but there is certainly plenty of seating. If you want to hang out with friends and enjoy a cocktail or coffee, iced latte is very good, and I especially enjoyed the music.

Very trendy coffee shop, even have a drive thru. Didn't expect a place like this in this location. Everything is good or on par with other coffee shop.

I love the fun seasonal flights, and was really excited to try the holiday flavors.

I took a star off for seating. I went there for a date night, and but the seating/layout is not the best for a date. There wasn’t a lot of people there, so we had options, but the layout seating types are not as cozy for sitting and chatting awhile.

Yep, absolutely FANTASTIC coffee and experience. Wonderful place to hang out. I normally favor Starbucks when traveling, but happened upon this place based on reviews. Exceeded my expectations. Drinks were not overly syrupy like Starbucks and the coffee flavors shine thorough beautifully. Highly recommended.