HotWax Coffee Shop, Kava Bar & Tap House

Overpriced gelato. Upcharge for not paying with cash.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Staff ❣️ hands down.

Great little spot. They should update the lighting a little bit so it's softer and more relaxed but still a great atmosphere regardless

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Only thing missing here is an outdoor on the street people watching patio 🤩
The atrium is super cool but gets 🥵 fast and it’s awkward if there’s already someone in there - would be awesome if you turned that into an open sitting area.

Drink selection is Awesome - Beer, Coffee, Kombucha ect ( I’m sure there’s more but that’s all we drink)

haven’t had any food.

Dog friendly!!! 🙌🏻

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

The coffee was good, but the barista was very unfriendly. My mom’s hot chocolate was literally boiling, it took a long time to cool down enough to drink.

Very cool spot great vibes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I loved this place so much we went for my boyfriend‘s 30th birthday and just happen to pop in there now I’m definitely gonna be going for my birthday too. I love the staff. They’re super nice. We went on Saturday night. They were playing some really good music. the guy in the smoke shop was really nice. I love that they have alcohol andteas that really helps me blend my friends well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Almond Milk or Oat Milk

Best spot in Ybor! Laid back & super friendly environment. I usually get a pastry & some sort of latte, hot or cold depending on the day, definitely got a hot cup tonight. Best place to people watch & see all the fun

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Really cool spot in Yber with something for everyone. They also host lots of events so check their website.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really cool place. Great coffee. They were amazing during the hurricane , allowing people without power to charge all their electronics and hang out. Staff was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Very chill atmosphere. They have different theme nights to bring the community together. Kava-Tender MIKE is the best, friendly, always remembers my order and makes the place feel special to first-timers! Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not entirely sure what the last two reviews were about, maybe it was a personal thing. This place has been nothing but generous to the Ybor community in the aftermath of Milton. They opened quickly, provided amazing drinks and service, and provided a safe place to relax, charge devices, socialize, and enjoy some cold air conditioning. They do care about the community and have helped a lot of people in need right now. It's been such a great escape for me the last few days. As long as you are respectful, you'll have the same experience as I have.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came in yesterday, Thursday morning right after hurricane Milton, saw a sign that said “to go drinks only” assumed maybe Togo cups due to the boil water notice. We were just confused. People were in the cafe with laptops and phones charging. We sat at the bar about to order something through her, pulled our chargers out to charge our phones, and she says, “Oh we aren’t doing the charging thing… yeah like I just said… we’re only allowing employees in to charge….people JUST lost their homes and power… so” like why do you THINK I’m in here with all of my charging cords? Do you think these people are coming here for a leisurely walk the morning after the hurricane? Be serious. We were more than willing to buy anything just to get some AC and charge our phone, due to US ALSO losing our homes and power. Any normal person walking past a cafe of all places, and seeing power would come in with the hopes of charging our phones. It was so rude and almost guilt tripping. Do you not think we haven’t lost everything either? Just close the cafe because I’m sure we weren’t the only people this happened to. So insane.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Horrible customer service, we are currently in a state of disaster recovery and just wanted to charge our devices while we waited for a drink that we PAID FOR and were told by the employee that we couldn’t charge our stuff because “people just lost their homes”. She doesn’t even know what we’ve been through.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Was a very chill spot. Open Mic night 4th Friday of the month. On 7th Avenue in Ybor City! Come check it out. You like Kava or Kratom. This is your place it is also attached to a smoke shop. Pet Friendly. Wheel chair Friendly.

Kid-friendliness: A child under the age of 10 was sitting at the bar with his two dads.

Wheelchair accessibility: Both doors are wheelchair accessible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5