Eastern European cakes and good coffee.

An enchanting little dessert, breakfast and coffee shop on Central Avenue, with handcrafted cakes and a green, mural-filled room.

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A cappuccino with heart latte art in a striped cup on a dark marble table

A cozy spot on Central Avenue

We bake Eastern European cakes and pastries, pull espresso at the bar, and serve breakfast through lunch. There is seating inside and a few little tables out front, with house music playing and a bespoke mural on the wall.

4.7 stars on Google, across 90 reviews

On the menu

What we make

A taste of the case and the kitchen. Prices and the full daily selection are in the shop.

The café counter and espresso bar with warm wood shelves Coffee & espresso bar Espresso drinks pulled at the bar, plus tea. See the menu A breakfast plate with a filled croissant, egg and a side of greens Breakfast & brunch Served in the morning and through lunch. See the menu A wooden display of croissants, danishes and cinnamon rolls with handwritten labels Pastries From the case by the door, baked fresh. See the menu A close-up slice of honey cake showing its many thin layers Cakes & desserts Handcrafted cakes, by the slice or whole. See the menu
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The Forest Vibe sign hanging under the awning on Central Avenue

Baked with an Eastern European heart

Everything is handcrafted. The honey cake, the Napoleon, the Kyiv cake, the croissants and the danishes are made fresh and laid out in the case by the door, by the slice or whole.

Our story

The room, the case and a few of the things we make.

A close-up slice of honey cake showing its many thin layers
A table with a cappuccino, cheese pancakes with berry sauce and a crepe
A refrigerated case of layered cakes and pastries with name cards
Rolled crepes with sauce and a small pot of tea
A tall slice of layered cream cake on a white plate
A wooden display of croissants, danishes and cinnamon rolls with handwritten labels

Loved by the neighborhood

4.7 stars across 90 Google reviews.

Enchanting little dessert, breakfast and coffee shop with an Eastern European flair! Nice green atmosphere with a bespoke mural and green color palette.
Ian PhoenixGoogle review
Their crepes, croissants, cakes, and desserts in general are amazing. Try the honey cake!
Shady KhechenGoogle review
What a wonderful place! Whether it’s the cakes, buns, croissants, breakfast, or coffee, everything is incredibly delicious, fresh, and made with great care.
Ekaterina FeldmannGoogle review
The place was so cute and beautiful inside. They had so many fun pastries as well as a menu for breakfast and lunch.
Danielle ChristyGoogle review
This is a nice cozy spot that has friendly service and great house music playing in the background. We were pleasantly surprised by the serving sizes, very generous!
Luis OrtizGoogle review
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On Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

Get directions Call (727) 202-8614

Hours

  • Monday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Hours can change on holidays, so it’s worth a call first.

Where to find us

449 Central Ave #102 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 202-8614
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