★★★★★
Good coffee, friendly service, and an open, airy space with plenty of seating.
Google Review
Drive-Thru
Free Wi-Fi
Dine-In
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
St. Petersburg, FL
Southside
Specialty coffee, locally roasted, with a drive-thru in south St. Petersburg. Open every day at 6 AM.
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A drive-thru and a bright room on the south side.
On 45th Avenue South, this cafe brings a drive-thru and a bright, open dining room to south St. Petersburg — room to grab and go or settle in. Beans roasted locally in St. Petersburg. Espresso pulled smooth, every time.
Best For
Drive-thru runs & sit-down breakfast
Parking
On-site lot with drive-thru lane
Hours & Location
Open 6 AM on weekdays.
Open daily, with weekend hours starting at 7 AM. The drive-thru opens with the cafe.
- Monday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday — Today6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What regulars order at Southside.
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.
★★★★★
Delicious fresh pastries and great drinks in a bright, comfortable room.
Google Review★★★★★
Some of the nicest employees — they had our order down after a couple visits.
Google Review
Frequently Asked
Answers to the questions people ask before visiting.
Is there a coffee shop with a drive-thru near me in south St. Petersburg?
Yes. Kahwa Coffee at 400 45th Ave S in St. Petersburg, FL operates a drive-thru. The drive-thru serves the full espresso menu, cold brew, and pastries, open from 6 AM on weekdays and 7 AM on weekends.
Does Kahwa Coffee Southside have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available for all customers. The Southside location has indoor and outdoor seating suitable for working or meetings.
What time does Kahwa Coffee Southside open?
Kahwa Coffee at 400 45th Ave S opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM on weekends.
Where is the closest local coffee roaster in St. Petersburg, FL?
Kahwa Coffee roasts its beans locally in Tampa Bay. The Southside cafe at 400 45th Ave S serves coffee from those beans and is one of more than 20 Kahwa cafes across Florida and Texas.
Does Kahwa Coffee Southside 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 Southside 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 Southside 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 Southside.