The Cracked Pepper Cafe

2901 W Busch Blvd Suite 1020, Tampa
(813) 443-1105

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Award Winning Traditional Cuban
Gabagool and Friends Sandwich
S O B South of the Border
Because I'm Starving
Philly Cheese Steak
Gabagool & Friends
Two Jumbo Pancakes
Hand Crafted Soup
Kentucky High Top
Some Like It Hot

Menu

Morning Offerings
S.O.B. "South of the Border"
3 eggs, chorizo, cheddar, salsa, sour cream, bell peppers, onions and jalapeno pressed in a 12" tortilla.
Red Bomber
Kaiser roll with home fries, egg, and your choice of protein and cheese.
Havana
Cuban bread with egg, and your choice of protein and cheese.
Jimmy the New Yorker
Kaiser roll with egg, and your choice of protein and cheese.
Belle
American bread with 2 eggs and your choice of protein and cheese.
Mrs. Jones
Cuban bread eggs your way, with spinach, tomatoes and cheese.
Cali Sunrise
Three eggs, potato O'Brien, bacon, salsa, Cheddar cheese, avocado, onion, peppers, and sour cream; wrapped and pressed in a sundried tomato tortilla.
Southern Charm
Double order of cheese grits, cheddar cheese, protein and two eggs your way.
CPC S.O.B. Skillet
Three eggs, chorizo, onions, peppers, double potato O'Brien, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
Your Ordinary
3 eggs, and your choice of protein and toast.
Because I'm Starving
Three eggs, choice of protein, potatoes O'Brien, and pancakes
Leslie the Bomb
Cuban bread, two eggs, your choice of cheese and protein, stuffed with potatoes O'Brien.

Stuffed Eggs (Omelette)

Big Bad Omelet
3 eggs, cheese, protein and veggies.
Eggs on the other Side of the Border
Four eggs, cheddar, chorizo, onions, bell peppers, salsa and sour cream.
Athena's Dream
Four eggs, feta, spinach, tomatoes, onions, peppers, black olives
Tombstone
Four eggs, onions, bell peppers and ham with your choice of cheese.
Pigs and Chicks
Four eggs, ham, Cuban pork and Swiss cheese.

Early Side Jobs
Potato O'Brien
Cheese Grits
Pancakes
2 large pancakes.
So Cheesy Toast
Toast
The Lonely Egg
Couple of Bacon
Couple of Sausage
Morning Star Sausage
Two Morning Star Sausage breakfast patties

Sandwichology
Award Winning Traditional Cuban
2023 Ybor City Competition Award Winning Traditional Cuban. Bolo ham, salami, Swiss cheese, Chef's Cuban pork, pickles and mustard. This sandwich may not be altered.
El Cubano Sandwich
Pressed Cuban bread with ham, salami, chef's Cuban pork, Swiss, and secret sauce.
Gabagool and Friends Sandwich
Baked Italian roll, ham, salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, and roasted red pepper, and roasted red pepper dressing.
Kentucky High Top Sandwich
Slow-cooked turkey breast, ham, bacon, and Swiss cheese on your choice of bread and fillings.
Balboa Sandwich
Philly roll, hundred% sirloin, onions, peppers, mushroom and provolone.
The Godfather Sandwich
Baked Italian roll, meatballs, zesty marinara sauce, provolone, and mozzarella.
Fowl on Bread Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, with your choice of cheese, filling, dressing and bread.
Yardbird Sandwich
Curry chicken salad with pecans and grapes on your choice of bread.
Pilgrim Sandwich
Slow-cooked turkey breast, cheddar cheese on your choice of bread.
Maddie Lou Sandwich
Pecan smoked ham, American cheese, with lettuce, pickle, cucumber, black olives, on your choice of bread.
Emily's Po' Boy
Boneless BBQ wings, Cole slaw, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles
Nola's Po'Boy
Fried shrimp or roast beef with shredded lettuces, tomatoes, pickles, and creole remoulade served on French bread.
Wife's Greenery Sandwich
2 cheese choices, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, black olives, and pickles with your choice of cheese and bread and dressing.
Tree Hugger
Morningstar Griller with choice of cheese, filling, and bread
El Cheapo Queso
Grilled cheese with your choice of bread and two cheese.

That's a Wrap
Conner the Toad
Boneless buffalo wings, Bleu cheese, Cole slaw, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and thousand island dressing
Slim Daddy
Turkey breast, spring mix, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar cheese, red onions, and honey mustard served and pressed in a sundried tomato wrap
Creed
100% sirloin, provolone, with your choice of onions, bell peppers, hot cherry peppers and mushroom; in a jalapeño wrap.

Greenery
Fowl in the Yard Salad
Grilled chicken breast, cheddar, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and croutons, served with buttermilk ranch dressing.
Some Like it Hot!
Buffalo boneless wings on a bed of spring mix, with bleu cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and spicy cherry peppers. Recommended with ranch.
Nana Special Salad
Ham, salami, capicola, provolone, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, bell peppers, and hot cherry peppers served with roasted red pepper Italian dressing.
Country Club Salad
Roasted turkey, pecan smoked ham, bacon, hardboiled egg, cheddar cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons, served with buttermilk ranch dressing. Contains nuts.
Yardbird in the Field Salad
Curry chicken salad with pecans and grapes on spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and bell peppers, served with buttermilk ranch dressing. Contains nuts.
Annabelle Salad
Fried boneless wings, bleu cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and candied pecans, served with honey mustard dressing. Contains nuts.
Wobbler Salad
Roasted turkey, cheddar, hardboiled egg, bacon, Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons served with honey mustard dressing.

Side Jobs II
Hand Crafted Soup
A twelve-ounce serving of our daily homemade soups. Call 813 443 1105 for soup of the day flavor.
Steak Fries
Steak fries covered with our spiecial seasoning blend.
Potato Salad
American style potato salad.
Creamy Coleslaw mix
Homemade sweet creamy Cole slaw.
Chips
Choice of flavor.bbq
Fruit Grapes
A twelves ounce cup filled with grapes.
Side Salad
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and your choice of dressing.

A Little Sweetness

Snickerdoodle Cookie
One homemade cookie made with real butter and Madagascar vanilla.
Three Snickerdoodle Cookies
One homemade cookie made with real butter and Madagascar vanilla.

Liquids
12 oz Coffee
Cuban, Americano or Cafe con Leche
20 oz Coffee
Cuban, Americano or Cafe con Leche
20 oz. Bottle Soda
Choice of soda.
Juice
Apple
Bubly Seltzer
Life Water
Specialty Drink
Bang, Starbucks, or Red Bull.
Gatorade

Extra Sauce
Extra CPC Roast Red Pepper
Exclusive homemade roasted red pepper creamy Italian
Extra Ranch
Homemade ranch dressing
Extra Honey Mustard
Homemade honey mustard
Extra Thousand Island
Homemade thousand island dressing
Extra Balsamic Vinegarette
Homemade vinegarette

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Recent Reviews

Great place! The food was amazing and reasonably priced and the service was amazing! It has a cute pond with lots of animals! We got to watch birds hunt for little fish and turtles eat their morning breakfast.
September 2025
I can’t say enough about how great this place is! We were greeted by Ken with such warmth and care, his energy is so pure and genuine. The food was absolutely delicious, and everyone made sure we enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. We ate outside, even though it was pretty hot, because the seating overlooking the lake was so cute. I’m not local, but I’d make an excuse to come back to Tampa just to see Ken again and eat the fantastic food. It was truly a perfect experience.
September 2025
What a hidden gem! This little Tampa lunch spot makes everything fresh to order, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The food is absolutely delicious, and the setting makes it even better — beautiful outdoor seating overlooking the lake creates such a peaceful, welcoming vibe. A place I’ll definitely keep coming back to.
September 2025

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The Cracked Pepper Cafe

2901 W Busch Blvd Suite 1020, Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 443-1105