The Blind Tiger, Tampa

A May 2020 Remote Review

The coffee shop I chose to research in Florida is called The blind Tiger. There are six total locations of this cafe, all located in Tampa, Florida. Founded by Roberto Torres, He started his company a couple years back.

The atmosphere of his website looks welcoming and a warm atmosphere, including the mission statement, “The Blind Tiger Cafe is known for its atmosphere. When you step into one of our cafes, you can feel it instantly. The perfect getaway for work or study complimented with great tasting coffee.”  According to the website, it is clear that the customers are first in their approach.My first impression of the cafe is that it is meant for the coffee to be socialized, and expanded upon.This is due to the spacious room the cafe is found in.

They also serve artsy coffees, coffees that are meant to be pictures before they are dranket, showing a touch of art in the coffees they create. There is a drop down menu, which includes a variety.The menu includes Iced coffee, Nitro Tapped, Kombucha, Flat-White hot, Cafe Cordadito, Cafe con Leche,Cafe Bombon,Cafe Caramel, Cafe Mocha,Espresso Bombon, Latte,Espresso, Cappuccino,Americano,Hot Chocolate, and Teas. There is a whole list to pick from. As far as pastries go, breakfast sandwiches and desserts are also located at specific locations.Each drink can be ordered at each size, which is standard.While there is a focus on coffee, they also have a secondary position in coffee marketing.Selling coffee supplies is another one of their specialties. Out of everything on this menu, I would like to try the Iced Coffee, just so i can compare it to iced Dunks Coffee.While prices are not listen, I imagine the prices are quite standard. While I would like to try the ice coffee, I’m sure the other items are delicious too.

Overall, this coffee shop looks like a treat to visit. The warm  atmosphere of the baristas, along with the welcoming space of the lounge creates for a great experience.One bit of information that makes this spot extra cool is why it is called the “Blind Tiger." The reason this cafe is called the Blind Tiger is due to referring to “an establishment that illegally sold alcohol and asked patrons to “speakeasy” while inside to help avoid exposure. Our name pays homage to those who kept the immigrant workers fueling those trades well-oiled and ready to conquer another day.” Having family from Colombia, it was cool to have them include immigrants in their statement.One thing i think the website should include is their prices, as customers have more knowledge before stepping into the store.Another thing would be to include what each drink is like, as I have no clue what some of the drinks are made and taste like, for example the Cafe Bombon.Lastly, they should include where their coffee is sourced, to ensure good quality.Their website also includes apparel, which shows they have a growing market. If I visit Florida again, the Blind Tiger is a cafe that I want to visit.

 -- Brian Damon