Chef and The Baker

Service was great, seeing happy faces behind the counter is amazing. Coffee was so tasty considering I went with a lactose free option. I just wish it was served in a regular cup for dine in instead of take out. Guava croissant was delicious too. I would go back.

On a Sunday afternoon, I was driving to South Tampa and remembered that The Chef and The Baker was opened. First thing I noticed was the holiday music going and the display of goodies. I got the chicken empanada which is so good and tasty. Then, a guava croissant which is good and some iced green tea which was refreshing. You can sit inside or outside. It's very nice cafe feel to it. Go check it out.

Great local bakery in South Tampa.I had been a fan of Piquant, and I was excited to see that the Chef and the Baker had opened close to me.I went to pick up food for a busy day when I wanted carbs. I ordered a beef empanada and a guava cronut for myself. I also picked up a salted chocolate chip cookie for my husband. The empanada was awesome! This is the empanada that "beat Bobby Flay," and I can see why. The dough was flaky (their empanadas are baked, not fried), and the filling was so nice and umami. The cronut was good too.My husband didn't love his cookie. He prefers a softer/chewier cookie, and this one was hard. My kids likewise didn't love the cookie. I took a bite. I thought the quality of the chocolate was good, but I agreed that I didn't love the texture.While we'll be skipping the cookies in the future, I'd happily return for more empanadas and other baked goods.

Delightful coffee shop in South Tampa to meet a friend owned by the two nicest, caring and talented chefs around!! Loved their avocado toast and toast with salmon too - so fresh and delicious. They just reopened after damage from the recent hurricane- but they are back and better than ever. Welcome back to South Tampa, Chef Castro and Chef Rosana!!!

Ok so this is right next to my gym and I always always pass it.. I finally walked in... OMG it smells heavenly inside and talk about an array of breads and desserts oooooh boy! I got the madeline cookies and some cakes in a cup for my kids teachers. They said it was amazing so I think I need to go back and get my own. The croissants were as big as my arm... yes I had a small arm but man they're big and tasty looking. I'll report back on those once i buy them. The staff was so welcoming especially after seeing I came from the gym hahaha I'll be back again soon.

I have been trying to find the best coffee in Tampa and this is one of the top options on Yelp. The customer service is five stars. They were very friendly and helpful. We tried the vanilla latte and the caramel macchiato which are good but my cousin and would have liked it to be a little sweeter. Also ordered beef empanada - flavor was good but dough was not flaky. The cronut was just ok. I had a cronut from the creator Dominique Ansel bakery in NYC so I don't think none can beat the texture and flavor. Will definitely come back for the almond croissant and to try some other items.

This place is incredible! The famous empanadas lived up to their reputation. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. The staff were very friendly and our orders were ready quickly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Can't wait to go back and try more bakery items next time!

I was in the area so I wanted to try Chef and the Baker and I am glad I did. It's in South Tampa and they have some indoor seating and outdoor tables as well. I was expecting more options of baked goods, but what we had was good. I really enjoyed the donut and the chocolate chip cookie was good. I prefer a softer cookie, but it was still good. Staff were very friendly. It's a cute spot and I definitely want to come back and try some of the food.

They were impacted by Hurricane Helene and to have this quality of baked goods, you would never know. I've been following this dynamic duo since Beat Bobby Flay and love going to their Clearwater shop. This cafe has a few tables outside for outdoor seating and the inside is decorated so nicely. Everything I ordered was 1000/10. The Cronut was soft, even the day after. The strawberry kouign amman is just amazing. It's glazed perfectly and a crunchy outside with a soft inside. It's hard to describe, just order it. You're welcome. The BEC croissant WAS *chefs kiss*. It was flaky, buttery, and unbelievably soft. This cafe is worth every mile driven, calorie consumed, and dollar paid. The service was also great. They sliced my bread for me and walked me through all the pastries. At this point, it was a good education moment. I loved it. Will definitely be back.

This place is so good! A fun little coffee shop with unique donuts and food options. The guava donut was amazing, highly recommend! They had a pizza empanadas which I will definitely be back for!