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Review Mortar & Pestle Cafe-bar - Tampa

Roxanne Mestre
Absolutely loved this place! Went for the first time a couple of weeks ago with a couple of friends. The bar tender and waitress were so nice and attentive! The bar tender also made creative drinks to have us try which made it fun and seemed like a personalized experience. We ended up meeting the owners, and they were incredibly gracious. I will certainly be coming here more often! Love the unique atmosphere in this new, cozy Tampa spot!
Adam Macleod
Saw this spot a few times and decided to stop by. Atmosphere is pretty chill with a rustic retro open feel to it. The bar stool’s are pretty awesome and made out of bicycle gears. I had the chicken and waffles and was pretty floored by them. Service was good and on point with questions and refills. Will definitely be returning.
Christie Steele
5 stars for ambiance 5 for menu choices 3 for service and food It's such a cute place inside; we were immediately happy that we chose there for breakfast. They had a few interesting menu items apart from what you'd expect to see at an IHOP. I liked their coffee variety. They had kumbucha tea. Even the glassware were trendy mason jars. However, they lost a star for food and service. The pancakes my friend asked for were rock-solid. She rapped them against the table in explanation. A pancake shouldn't sound like that. 😅 Our waitress was nice, but she took long periods away before she came back to check on us or get our order. I wish she would've brought my friend something on the house for their mistake. It's not obligatory, but it would've been nice after we waited so long for it to come out. The waitresses knowingly said, "The pancakes are hard?" when my friend raised her hand. My friend nodded and she took it off of the bill. My sandwich was great and R said that the chicken and waffles were good, too. Maybe just don't get the pancakes. :) I'll be back to give it another chance.
Allison Duffus
Got brunch at 9:45 on a Sunday and it was perfect. No busy crowd. Plenty of parking. And great service. Also the food is on point. Chicken and waffles portion is huge. Grits were delicious. Cold Brew was perfect. Would definitely eat here again.
Jason Layman
Great atmosphere. The staff very friendly and helpful. The kind of place you want to come back to so you can try everything on the menu. Great cold brews and craft sodas also!
Massimo Russo
Pretty cool little place with a great selection of craft beers from local breweries. The food was pretty on point too. I got chicken and waffles with a bourbon maple syrup and fruit loops whipped cream. Yummmm!!!
Nick Fagnoni
Stop in for Brunch on Sunday and had an absolutely fantastic meal. Sous vide fried chicken with sweet potato waffle and friend egg. Soooooooo good! Plus, with 32 taps, and there own coffee bar, you won't be thirsty! Husband had the North African Shakshuka which had tons of flavor!!
Kevin Carlson
Just discovered Seminole Heights, and Mortar & Pestle was a nice introduction. Open, two story room with waxed concrete floor and rustic, wooden tables and chairs make an airy, casual and clean statement. Specialty coffee and beer seem to be popular, but we ate brunch. Chicken and waffles we're good, and Eggs Benedict with spinach and apple glazed bacon was great. Parking lot in back is wonderful, and needed, given no street parking in the residential neighborhood.
Jose Matos
Very cool neighborhood spot. Laid back with some great beers on tap. Something for everyone. They were out of pork so I didn't get to sample some of the menu options but I believe that way intentional to get me to return. Well played and mission accomplished. Until next time.
Stephanie Sanford
OMG this shrimp & grits is to die for. And he wanted to lick the bowl of his smoked brisket Benedict. Several times we've been here and it never disappoints. Very good craft beer choices too.
Beatriz Velazquez
Loved the menu! Went a bit early so I could not try everything I wanted. Veggie burger was everything I wanted and more .. can't wait to return for the bread pudding! Oh the kombucha was so refreshing!
Dsu 10
Amazing shrimp and grits!! Love the atmosphere and great management. Definitely come here. And they got a coffee bar also!
Tavares Johnson (TJ)
Stopped in here for a bite and great choice we made. The atmosphere was very cool and trendy. They have 32 beers on tap and make some of the best coffee in town. Food was delicious. We had the sample platter and the beef brisket was a 5 outta 5. The wings were just okay. The smoked burger just okay but smoked ketchup was on point like a dart. The chickens were mixed reviews. The waffle was amazing however the chicken could use a little more seasoning. Jason was out server and he was super duper amazing. If you have a question about food, coffee, or alcohol related he is a Walking Google. If in the Seminole area definitely stop in and check this out.
R R
My wife and I went in on Sunday for brunch and were impressed. I had the peanut butter crunch burger and can honestly say it's in my top 10 "that IS a tasty burger" list. My wife had the veggie burger and liked it as well. The service was friendly and the ambiance/decor was unique and pleasant. We will definitely be back for more!
Sean C
Great food and drinks. They've really improved their menu. It's more BBQ style now
John DePalma
Great atmosphere! Tons of local brews on tap and coffee! Had the cubano and potato salad and was on point.
Stephen M Bell
The food was good. The waitress oversold it a little. Had the chicken and waffles for brunch. The waffles were very good. The chicken was like cutting into a rubber ball. The potato hash wasn't hash at all, just potato chunks fried up. We had the pork tostones as an appetizer which were quite good. My friends had the coffee which was supposed to be this amazing experience, neither were impressed. I'd still go back to try the dinner menu.
Vicki McFadden
Great food and coffee. Good service. Love the biscuits.
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