Open Cafe

Nice spot to pick up some good soulfood. I ordered the smothered pork chops which came with rice and 2 sides. I chose collard greens and mac and cheese. The sides were so good and tasty, I couldn’t stop eating them. The smothered pork chop was missing something, I think it was lacking a little flavor BUT it was still worth eating. The price was right my meal was only $ 8.00 ($ 12 if you get two pork chops) and the plate was hefty, I can eat off of the plate twice.

Open Café is the best, The food & service was fantastic, I stopped in from Denver CO and Ms. Marcia Gail was the greatest host. I was full for the entire day. Check them out

Incredible service, AMAZING MOUTH WATERING FOOD, and great value for price! I would go back there everyday to eat!

Love love love. Great food, great prices, lovely people. Fried chicken and greens are to die for. Big take out business.

Food and staff are always great if you like soul food. The desserts are always great! We meet moms here for lunch often and we usually leave with half our food as leftovers because the portions are big.

This place is a hidden treasure for Soul Food and yummy cakes. It’s a nice little meeting spot to chat with some of the regulars, community leaders, and other Tampaians AND to have great food!
As you walk into the café, you may be greeted by one of the staff members and asked if this is to-​go or dine-​in… If you are dining in, pick a table where you want to sit, a paper menu will be provided to you… If it’s a take-​out or to-​go order, you will be provided a paper menu and you will select your food and beverage items. The staff is friendly and will educate you on the specials.
On the menu, you will need to select — meats, starch, vegetables, desserts (OMG Delicious — homemade), beverages (non-​alcoholic), and bread. If dining in, they will bring your beverage immediately and your food will be forthcoming. When you have your first bite — don’t be surprise if you say underneath your breath «Uhm-​Uhm-​Uhm», «Oh My Goodness This is So Good» or «I Am Going to Hurt Myself»… Yes, it’s truly soul food.
Don’t worry if you are not a big eater, they will bring you to-​go containers; I do it often or share my meal.
Key Points:
Monday — Friday Tipping: The funds will go to a central jar (by the cash register) and later be disseminated to the workers.
Saturday — Sunday Tipping: The worker who provided you table services will receive the funds.
Parking: There is parking on-​site, on the street, and across the street in two lots.
What I Enjoy to Eat when I visit Open Café:
Fried Shrimp, cabbage or yams, green beans, corn bread, hush puppies, sweet tea, and coconut cake.
Catfish and shrimp platter, mac n’ cheese, collards or cabbage, corn bread, hush puppies, sweet tea, and red velvet cake.
What I’ve heard was tasty — I only eat seafood and veggies:
Fried pork chops, oxtails, chicken, and meat loaf; yellow rice; and black eye peas