Willa's

Ahhh yes what a cool, hip and vibe at this wonderful lunch/brunch spot!I decided to come with my son last week and what a great call it was.The service was phenomenal, the orders of Mac and Cheese for my 2 year old and my Smashburger, were winning orders! I wish I had a cocktail but today it was my turn to drive.The nice touch was they have a kids menu and crayons to keep the kiddies busy.I can't wait to come back for some brunch action and some cocktails!There is street parking a limited space parking lot. Well done Willa's!

Willa's has an interesting menu, and it's hard to pinpoint what exactly they specialize in. I've been here multiple times since they first opened. Initially, I wasn't too impressed--though their cocktails were delicious--but my recent visit completely changed my mind.Unfortunately, the phone did not eat first . The food was pretty good this time around! I tried the Smashburger, which was unique since it came on an English muffin. My only critique is that it could have used a bit more condiments, but the fries were absolutely delicious, crispy, and a great portion size.We also tried the Steak Frites. My friend ordered it medium, but it leaned a little too raw for our liking. However, the chimichurri sauce that accompanied the dish was amazing and really elevated the flavor. The Shrimp Frites was good as well, though the sauce was slightly salty.For dessert, the crème brûlée was a highlight--perfect texture, not too sweet, and just right. Another favorite was the mac & cheese, which had a very generous portion size and a creamy, yummy flavor.One thing I can't forget is the cucumber soda--it was so refreshing! I could've easily had 10 of these. Even though it's a non-alcoholic drink, it would make a fantastic base for a cucumber gimlet.Service was another standout. Everyone was super attentive and kind, with multiple staff members checking in on us throughout our meal. It wasn't too busy for a Friday night, but I know this place can get packed, so plan accordingly.Another thing to mention is Willa's Provisions, a separate area with different hours where you can grab coffee, muffins, and other treats. One of my favorites there--and also available in the restaurant--is the affogato, which is always a treat.The vibe at Willa's is relaxed but still feels a bit upscale, making it a great spot for both casual hangouts and nicer dinners. The decor is modern and cozy, so it's stylish without feeling too formal. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. Willa's has definitely won me over, and I'll be back!

Willa's is such a cute spot for dinner or lunch. They have outdoor, indoor and bar seating. Recently grabbed lunch with girlfriends and tried the rotisserie chicken. It was SO good. The chimichurri sauce and crispy fries were delicious. They also have lovely specialty coffee offerings. I enjoyed their flat white.

We landed in Tampa on Friday for a college tour and as we thought about a place to grab lunch we realized it was Valentine's Day and all of the restaurants would be extra busy. We came to Willa's and a super friendly hostess greeted us and found a way to snag us a spot at the bar. We are so happy it worked out! Katie at the bar took good care of us, and I loved my glass of sparkling rose with a bright and fresh avocado toast. My daughter enjoyed the breakfast plate, but the most amazing thing on the plate was the grits - they were creamy and just a hint of spice, I could've eaten a whole bowl! The decor and wall paintings are so pretty, and this just feels like a special place to be. They have a large outdoor dining area, too!

Went to brunch here on a rainy Sunday morning with a party of 5 and only waited 15 minutes to be sat. The wait staff is so kind and really made our experience! It was our friend's birthday and they made it a point to make her feel special and embraced the party hats we brought to the restaurant. The latkes are a MUST ORDER! The waiter described them perfectly as an elevated McDonald's hash brown. Perfectly crispy! The latte and matcha were creamy and clearly made with high quality matcha and espresso. As for our main dishes, I wasn't overly impressed with the huevos rancheros nor the mushroom omelette (the reason for minus one star). The vibes of this restaurant though would make me return. In my opinion, Tampa lacks breakfast places and this spot fulfills that craving.

When we arrived the hostesses asked us if we'd like a table or to sit at the bar, we sat at the bar and the bartender wasn't really spritely. I get she was busy, but she didn't greet us nor did she introduce herself. She gave us the menus and asked us if we've been there before and if we'd like to order. We let her know it was our first time there so she said let her know if we had any questions from the menu. While we waited for our food we asked for spring water and she said there wasn't any, but I found some in their min fridge across from us at the bar. She apologized though. Then she put in an order for hot matcha tea instead of iced like I asked.She wasn't really attentive, but was nice, we talked to her a bit and her demeanor changed from tense to chill. My boyfriend had to ask her, her name and it is Cass. The food was good for the most part, I really liked the potato onion latkes. The roasted chicken frites was yummy, but the skin needed more crisp and if it didn't have the garlic aioli on it; it would have been unseasoned. My boyfriend's scrambled eggs were watery and he had to send it back two times, but his sourdough French toast was superb. I actually wanted his food instead of mine. The ambiance was chill themed and vibey. Not bad for a French cuisine.

I finally made it to Willa's! It was a last minute idea so we didn't have time to make a reservation. We ate at the bar, and I will definitely make a reservation the next time. I got the croque madame for brunch and it was sooooo good! I wanted almost everything on the menu so I will need to make a return trip!

I knew by the pictures of this place that it wasn't going to be my favorite. It was cute inside but pretty small. The food was only OK. I got a chicken salad sandwich, which was probably a 6.3 out of 10 and the chips on the side were really not that good. The mocktail sangria that I got was my favorite thing. I'd say that was a 9.5 out of 10. Server was super nice and the food came out really fast as well for being how busy it was. we had reservations but we heard other people who were walk-ins had to wait an hour and a half! Not worth the wait, but if you can snag a reservation then that's the only time I would say it would be worth it to come. but all in all I won't be returning back here.

We have loved Willa's for brunch so thought we'd try her out for dinner! They have a wonderful happy hour til 6 with $10 cocktails. Ambiance inside was intimate, homey, and relaxing -- very cute and demure. The lavender wildfire was absolutely delicious, just wish it was a lil bigger than a few sips. My boyfriend loved the honey old fashioned. For apps, rosemary focaccia was well done. Star of the show was my steak salad (a salad, I know!). I subbed the ranch for their green goddess dressing and was so glad I did. The steak was perfectly cooked at medium rare (and a generous portion), served with pecans, dates, roasted carrots and blue cheese. I've never had dates on a salad before, but they added the perfect sweetness to balance the steak and blue cheese. YUM! My boyfriend loved his steak sandwich, served on fresh ciabatta with caramelized onions and jalapeños.

Visited Willa's for brunch over the weekend and I will definitely be back! Everything I had was great! The sourdough French toast is so tasty and I loved the whipped ricotta with it. It wasn't overly sweet. We also had the chips and dip appetizer which was just ok and the eggs and bacon was very tasty! Not sure how but their eggs were fluffy and tasted buttery and perfect! Also pictured is the granola breakfast yogurt which was also very tasty. Loaded with berries and toppings! We were seated outside which was a bummer because I really wanted to see the inside of this place but it was an hr wait. The outdoor seating area can use some fans as it was extremely hot and not all the tables had umbrella coverage.Overall I really enjoyed my dining experience at Willa's and I would definitely check them out if you haven't already been!