The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

One of my favorite coffee spots to hit when I'm in Tampa. They roast and serve zeal coffee, which objectively is consistently stellar. The espresso is always dialed in well and is a good sign that the baristas pay attention to their product. The atmosphere is clean and relaxed and the conversations with the baristas are always entertaining. Staff is welcoming and friendly, couldn't ask for a better spot to chill!

The Lab is a great little coffee bar and roaster. We stopped in on a Saturday morning and had the best lattes I've ever tasted. They carry milk alternatives and serve their drinks with a side of sparkling water as a palate cleanser (a very nice touch). Service was awesome and we purchased some of the Zeal coffee that is roasted there (phenomenal coffee!). They carry some small deserts as well. Overall, this place has a very cool vibe and serves/roasts (in my opinion) the best coffee in Tampa!

Best coffee in Tampa Bay. Especially their cold brew. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable.

Love that they change the beans they use often so we always get something new to try.

This place has always been wonderful and caring. These fine folk follow ADA guidelines. They follow local regulations. They are truly fine people that care about the health and welfare of the community. This place is worthy of business not just because of their kindness but also their excellence in coffee and coffee roasting. I have fond memories of studying here while applying to and studying for medical school. This place is a gem. If you feel that not wearing a mask is your right, it is their right not to serve you.

The Lab was always my favorite coffee shop in Tampa. The employees were always really nice and friendly. However, the interaction that just took place between the owner (Jason) and I has forever changed my opinion on this place. Jason is extremely disrespectful, rude and beyond arrogant. From the second I walked in he had a major attitude and threw a mask at my friend who sat at the community table. Mind you nobody sitting at this table was wearing a mask. I gave the mask to my friend but he did not think he had to wear it because no one at the table was wearing one. Jason refused to take my order until he put it on so I told my friend to wait outside because clearly Jason had a problem, and he was making me feel extremely uncomfortable. Not to mention, Jason never personally asked him to put the mask on he was just mumbling things under his breathe so if he really wanted him to wear it all he had to do was open his mouth and ask. Instead, he continued to speak under his breathe the entire time, then proceeded to throw my coffee at me after making it wrong. He was so consumed in his ego that he couldn't even remember what I ordered. Customers who were inside of the place were staring because he was making such a scene. Jason did not even give me the chance to tell him that he made me the wrong coffee, he just threw it at me and ran away. One of his employees witnessed this encounter and came up to me to apologize for his behavior and re-made my coffee. The fact that your own employees are apologizing to customers because of your behavior is a seriously problem.The level of unprofessional was beyond anything I can explain. I was a loyal customer until today, I will never go back to this place. I don't know who he thinks he is treating someone like that, let alone a customer but he needs a reality check.

My mocha was divine, however, the wait for it was a very temporal experience for a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't the most comfortable place to hang out, but the drink was well worth the visit. I especially LOVED that their used coffee grounds were available in front of the lab to take home and compost.

Off street location makes it a bit difficult to spot. Seems to be more geared toward UT college type as it is just one block from student apartments. The place definitely has a trendy feel and low key laid back ambiance. The seating is adequate, more table top style versus a more comfortable coach style arrangement.

The interior is spacious and inviting, not pretentious at all. Great place to chill and have a conversation with friends. It might get a bit warm however during the summer time when they have a garage style door open. Great for a nice open feeling with plenty of natural light but it gets a bit warm in the Florida heat.

The coffee (I ordered a cold brew) was not that tasty and lacked good depth and flavor, could have tasted less watered down. And at $4.00 for a 12 oz cold brew, a bit more than I like to spend. Not my favorite brew house for the coffee but a nice venue.

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great presentation. Smooth espresso. My favorite place in Tampa.

An exceptional coffee shop with really high quality of everything they make and excellent service. Their espressos are served properly (sparking water, 38grams). It's not a great place to work because there aren't a lot of tables and it's open-air. Otherwise a must visit when you are in Tampa.

Usually don't leave reviews, but this place was so good! Got the nitro cold brew both times I stopped in, and it is delicious! The other thing I would highly recommend is the organic coffee cake. I will definitely be back, maybe to try a latte next time