Driftwood Kava & Roastery St. Pete — Restaurant in Saint Petersburg

Well, that was me strolling into Driftwood Kava in downtown St. Pete, ready to conquer the uncharted territory of… vanilla pistachio iced coffee. Because why not, right?

Let me tell you, when I ordered their extra-large, I expected to need a forklift to carry it out. But nope, it was more like a small – like a "baby’s first sippy cup" small. It was adorable. But hey, at least it wasn’t pretending to be something it’s not.

And then, the moment of truth. Was it good? Oh, it was more than good. It was like my taste buds were suddenly invited to a high-society party, wearing tuxedos and sipping gourmet lattes, instead of hanging out in a Dunkin' parking lot with something that came out of a carton. You could taste the authenticity, the freshness, the magic of beans that had actually met water recently.

So, if you're in the mood for an adventure that won't break your back or your wallet, and you’re ready to treat your taste buds to the fancy life, Driftwood Kava’s your place. Plus, it's a great spot to make questionable life choices – like ordering a vanilla pistachio iced coffee and living to laugh about it....

I've been looking for a good coffee shop to work from that's near my apartment and I was happy to see Driftwood is now here.

The place is beautiful, well-decorated, and clean.

The prices are fair and the staff is attentive.

So far I have had a couple of kratom teas (there is a great deal for $6 doubles on Fridays and Saturdays), vegan donuts (dense but delicious), an iced cookie butter latte, and a few shots of espresso.

I've been happy with everything BUT the espresso.

I've had espresso on three separate occasions (update: 4 different occasions) by different people, and each one has missed the mark. The crema is too light in color. The taste is sour and astringent.

Good espresso is at the heart of every coffee drink. If the espresso isn't great then the drinks being made with it cannot be great either.

I'd love to see Driftwood Cafe do more training with the staff on how to make a quality espresso. What to look for, how it should taste, and how to make a consistent cup every time.

If the espresso can be brought up to the same standard as everything else in Driftwood, this truly will be a five star...

Review of Driftwood Kava and Roastery in St. Pete, FL

Hey folks, if you're ever in St. Pete and looking for a chill place to hang out, you gotta check out Driftwood Kava and Roastery.

First up, the vibe here is all about relaxing. It's got a cool, rustic look and comfy seats. Great spot for hanging with friends or just chilling on your own.

They serve this drink called kava here, which is pretty neat and different. It's supposed to be relaxing, and the folks at Driftwood are really nice about helping you pick one if you've never tried it before. And for coffee lovers, their coffee is top-notch – really fresh and tasty.

The food's just snacks and small bites, nothing too fancy, but good for munching with your drink.

Just a heads up, this isn't a fast-food kind of place. It's more for when you want to take your time and enjoy. And kava's an unusual taste, might not be everyone's cup of tea.

All in all, Driftwood Kava and Roastery is a great spot to unwind and try something new in St. Pete. Definitely worth dropping by if you're in the area and want to take it...