Located on the 600 block of Central Avenue, one of the most active pedestrian corridors in Downtown St. Petersburg, this second generation café and retail space offers approximately 1,700 square feet with an existing ~500 square foot back-of-house prep area. The prior tenant operated a fast casual concept, and the space includes infrastructure that supported that use, including a walk-in refrigerator, grease trap, three-compartment sink, and food-safe wall finishes. There is no hood, and prospective tenants should verify suitability for their intended concept and permitting requirements.
The interior features tall ceilings, exposed concrete columns, and strong natural light, creating an open environment that can accommodate a variety of café, beverage, or light food concepts. The storefront is visible from Central Avenue, providing exposure along one of St. Petersburg’s most dynamic retail streets.
A key feature of the space is direct access to an adjacent courtyard, allowing an operator to extend the experience outdoors. With thoughtful landscaping and seating, the courtyard can function as a gathering environment where customers naturally spill outside and interact.
Ownership is seeking an operator who can help establish the space as a “third place” for the building and neighborhood. In urban planning, a third place refers to a social environment separate from home and work where people gather, meet, and spend time informally. Concepts such as coffee and cocktails, café style dining, or a small neighborhood eatery would align well with the surrounding ecosystem.
The building itself hosts an active executive-suite and coworking environment above, creating built-in daytime traffic from professionals who work in the building. On the ground floor, a condominium sales gallery and other creative retail tenants contribute to a collaborative atmosphere that blends office, retail, and hospitality.
The property is surrounded by a strong mix of neighborhood anchors including Book + Bottle, a well-known wine bar and bookstore directly across the street that has become a gathering place for the community. The location also benefits from proximity to the Pinellas County Courthouse, the Floridian Social Club, and nearby residential density including The Hermitage Apartments.
The building itself is highly recognizable in the district, featuring large-scale three-story murals on both the alley and parking lot elevations. The artwork contributes to the creative identity of the property and reflects the broader cultural energy that defines Central Avenue and Downtown St. Petersburg.
Positioned at the gateway to the Mirror Lake neighborhood, the property sits within one of the most walkable and architecturally distinctive areas of the city. Downtown St. Petersburg continues to see strong residential growth, new condominium development, and an expanding hospitality scene, supporting consistent foot traffic throughout the district.
This space offers an opportunity for an operator to bring a thoughtful concept to a second generation café environment with existing infrastructure, courtyard access, and strong pedestrian visibility in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg.
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Date available: Now
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Lease term: Negotiable
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Service type: To Be Determined
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Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
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Space Type: Relet
Marlee Wittner
KW Commercial
