Write Around Tampa

Harborview Cafe

3031 N Rocky Point Drive W

Tampa

Another gem off the Courtney Campbell Causeway, this one’s located in an executive building, a hidden gem for outsiders like me.

Quality and pricing of food and drink:

The prices are reasonable: a grilled cheese and chips plus a tip for the cashier was less than $9. The grilled cheese was on rye and delicious. They do have breakfast, which I was too late to sample; it stops at 11:00am.

Are there enough outlets?

I didn’t see one. Come fully charged.

How’s the wifi?

Fast, open network.

Will my muse come out?

Yes. With the beautiful, calming view of the water (visible from any seat) and the laid back atmosphere (let’s call it cafeteria-chic) she’ll want to tell stories of summertime, cool breezes and love in the sun.

How long can I park it?

Only until 2:00, which is okay considering your battery will drain by then.

Final rating: 4 out of 5 laptops

Rachel Remick’s fiction and non-fiction stories have appeared in various magazines, among them Rosebud, Bluestem and ellipsis . . . literature and art. A frequent contributor to women’s magazine Sasee, her writing has also been published in several volumes of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books. She lives in Tampa, Florida.