Write Around Tampa

Kahwa Coffee Roasters

3928 Henderson Boulevard

Tampa

When I walked in Toto’s Hold The Line was playing, which I recognize as a heavenly message from my sister. I knew I was in the right place.

Quality and pricing of food and drink:

One of the most reasonable I’ve come across. A delicious tomato, basil and mozzarella quiche and a homemade strawberry lemonade was just a little over $10. They also have breakfast sandwiches and sweets abound, plus drinks drinks drinks.

Are there enough outlets?

There were a few, but are there ever really enough? Half the clientele was working unplugged.

How’s the wifi?

Fast and password protected.

Will my muse come out?

She will. It’s an open, inviting place with good music, good food and good vibes. The outside area is bright and welcoming too.

How long can I park it?

Open most days 6:00am to 6:30pm you can park for half the day (not so much the parking lot; I think I invented my own space). And you’ll probably want to. It’s easy to get lost in what you’re working on and it may take you a while to convince your muse it’s time to go.

Final rating: 5 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, the most recent of which—Lessons I Learned From My Cat—went on sale this month. She lives in Tampa, Florida.