★★★★★
A cute little downtown coffee shop with very tasty coffee.
Google Review
Free Wi-Fi
Dine-In
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
St. Petersburg, FL
Downtown South
Specialty coffee, locally roasted, in downtown St. Petersburg. Open every day at 7 AM.
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Downtown St. Pete’s corner coffee stop, steps from the Saturday Morning Market.
Just off Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, this cafe pairs the full Kahwa menu with indoor and outdoor seating — an easy place to work, meet, or grab coffee before the Saturday Morning Market, or refuel between galleries and shops. Beans roasted locally in St. Petersburg. Espresso pulled smooth, every time.
Best For
Working sessions, meetings & downtown strolls
Parking
Street and nearby public parking
Hours & Location
Open 7 AM, every day.
Open daily.
- Monday7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday — Today7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What regulars order at Downtown South.
A look at the drinks and pastries that make this location's reputation. Full menu inside the cafe and on the app.
What customers are saying.
★★★★★
Great place for a working lunch or coffee — comfortable, warm, and friendly staff.
Google Review★★★★★
My favorite spot in St. Pete to study or grab a coffee with friends.
Google Review
Frequently Asked
Answers to the questions people ask before visiting.
Is there a good local coffee shop near me in downtown St. Petersburg?
Yes. Kahwa Coffee at 204 2nd Ave S in St. Petersburg, FL serves specialty coffee, espresso, cold brew, and fresh pastries with indoor and outdoor seating, open from 7 AM on weekdays.
Does Kahwa Coffee Downtown South have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available for all customers. The Downtown South location has indoor and outdoor seating suitable for working or meetings.
What time does Kahwa Coffee Downtown South open?
Kahwa Coffee at 204 2nd Ave S opens at 7:00 AM on weekdays, including weekends.
Where is the closest local coffee roaster in St. Petersburg, FL?
Kahwa Coffee roasts its beans locally in Tampa Bay. The Downtown South cafe at 204 2nd Ave S serves coffee from those beans and is one of more than 20 Kahwa cafes across Florida and Texas.
Does Kahwa Coffee Downtown South serve food?
Yes. The cafe serves fresh-baked croissants, muffins, egg bites, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries alongside the full coffee and espresso menu.
Is Kahwa Coffee Downtown South good for iced coffee or cold brew?
Yes. Cold brew is brewed daily on-site. The location also serves iced lattes, iced Americano, and nitro cold brew.
What is the best espresso shop in St. Petersburg, FL?
Kahwa Coffee is consistently rated among the top specialty coffee shops in St. Petersburg. The Downtown South location is praised for smooth espresso pulled from beans roasted locally by Kahwa.
Does Kahwa have a rewards program?
Yes. The Kahwa rewards program is available through the Kahwa mobile app and earns points on every purchase, redeemable for free coffee, cold brew, and pastries at any Kahwa location, including Downtown South.