The Campus Grind

Name: The Campus Grind
Address: 121 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, US
Telephone: (727) 289-1929
Price range: $
Rating: 4.70

Coffee shop, Bakery, Cafe, Espresso bar, Lunch restaurant, Tea house

At The Campus Grind, a delightful coffee shop on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, you’ll discover a cozy oasis for students and locals alike. With a friendly vibe and a menu featuring great coffee, tasty breakfast sandwiches, and nut-free pastries, this women-owned gem is perfect for solo studying or casual gatherings. Diners rave about the relaxing outdoor seating, the welcoming staff, and the delicious iced cafe con leche. Swing by for a quick bite or a leisurely lunch; you won’t be disappointed!

Contact Info

Location: 121 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Located in: University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
Phone: (727) 289-1929
Price range: $

Opening hours

Monday: 7:30 am-2 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am-2 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am-2 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am-2 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-1 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Services

Identifies as women-owned

Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Great coffee
Great tea selection

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating

Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Groups
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs

Free of charge street parking

Dogs allowed outside

Food & drink

Vibe

Coffee

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Add Your Review

Reviews

Pleasant coffee/breakfast/lunch spot on the USF campus.
I live nearby, but only visit occasionally since I'm usually headed downtown.
If you're looking for a quiet spot to have coffee outside or inside, this is one of the best places south of downtown near the water.
The atmosphere is less institutional than Kahwa in the student center, and less corporate than Starbucks in the Hilton.
The outside seating is relaxing, unlike the coffee shop at the USF bookstore, which has only a few uncomfortable metal tables with attached chairs along busy 5th Ave S. How is the coffee? I can only comment on the regular latte, which is very good.
They also offer the obligatory sugary drinks masquerading as coffee that many Americans prefer. Speaking of sugar, one quibble: The multigrain bread is sweet (as is often the case).
I'd recommend choosing something else if you enjoy a savory sandwich such as the bacon, egg, spinach and tomato (BEST). Occasionally there can be issues with smoke outside. For dinner check out The Tavern next door.
It has live music, and the grouper is great.

Owner response

Hey Clinton, thanks for the review! So glad you found us and enjoy our atmosphere.
Great choice with the B.E.S.T.
sandwich and the latte (maybe one day you'll be up to trying one of those fun beverages you referenced, hehe.) Hope to see you again soon! :-)

pleasant little coffee shop at the usf st.
pete campus.
the staff is friendly and the food is great and reasonably priced.
get an iced cafe con leche! it’s my favorite

Owner response

You're so sweet- thanks for coming in!

We like the fact that the pastries in this little shop are nut-free and have no cross-contamination worries.
They deserve 5 stars just for that! But, the pastries are cloyingly sweet.
Had to throw away the coffee cake.
And, they are expensive as is their coffee and coffee drinks.
Hard to understand, being on a college campus with “impoverished” college kids (🙂), why it costs more than say, Kahwa or, Starbucks…?!

Owner response

Hello! Thanks for the review! Knocked off 2 stars for a pastry that's...
sweet? That's how they should be, if I'm not mistaken (hehe) ;-) Also, most if not all of our coffee and pastries cost less than Starbucks, and are made in house rather than thawed from frozen like most chains.
Hope you stop in again soon! :-)