Naviera Coffee Mills

Yes, the coffee is sensational but the service is not. I went in, yesterday, and was the only customer in the place. I greeted the young female clerk with a smile and a big hello. Her response was a deadpan stare with a ‘hurry up’ look in her eyes. Rudeness can kill even the best shop.

Good coffee. Terrible service. Beware. Asked for coffee to stay. Paid for it at counter plus tip and then told we had to leave because they were now closed. They were very rude to us.

I can’t believe it took 13 years for me to come here. The coffee is great, and they make really good coffee drinks. Only bummer is they are not open on weekends. Every drink would be about $ 1 – 1.50 cheaper than most places, and certainly better!
I implore you to check it out and decide for yourself!

This place is great… phenomenal coffee and an historic atmosphere showing you old school coffee roasting methods. Large selection of beans and ground coffee to take with you. Ybor city is a great place to stroll around, too.

How does it get any better than this place? In a world defined by Starbucks on virtually every corner, there are still real, legitimate coffee places that you can still visit and buy terrific coffee. We as a society are richer for having places like Naviera Coffee Mills still with us. This is what coffee used to taste like before the yuppies bastardized the entire industry. There is nothing about the place that will get you to come in if you are using just your eyes. Ah… but your nose will tell you that great coffee awaits you inside Naviera’s store/​factory. If I lived in Tampa, I’d go there all the time, because the coffee is that good. We also need to support family businesses like this because there aren’t many of them left. If you can’t get there in person, go to their website and buy their coffee for delivery. It’s half the price of Peet’s and it’s better.

If I ever make it back to Tampa I will find a way to visit Naviera Coffee Mills again. The coffee is that good.

Whoo! The strongest Cappuccino I’ve ever had, had me stut– stut– stuttering ! It was a bit different from the cappuccinos I usually receive at a coffee shop. It could have used a bit more milk, I like mine more on the frothier side. It tasted more like a big espresso with a splash of milk, good though. I wouldn’t have a problem ordering it again, and a medium is only $ 2.50! The barista was very nice and I enjoyed looking around the store at the antiques. Very small convenient little walk in place.

WOW! Absolutely the best coffee I have ever had. I found this coffee in Publix and I won’t go back to any other Spanish coffee brand. I was so happy to see that they had this shop in Ybor City. Love… Love…Love this coffee!

Best coffee hands down. We are lucky to live in walking distance and smell the coffee mill from the house. Get the café Ybor and bring home fresh ground coffee, it doesn’t get any fresher than this. They don’t accept cards for purchases under $ 10. Do yourself a favor and visit Ybor for this hidden gem.

I wanted to order a pound of Pumpkin Spice for a Valentines day present. Not only did they specially make it and grind they also made sure to ship in time for perfect delivery with a gift card. I cannot thank them enough for all their help and support. Best shop ever! Thank you so much

You can’t escape the coffee smell that pours into the Ybor streets even from blocks away. At first my zombie-​self-​craving coffee wondered why the building was so huge, when upon entering all I could see was a small shop with a couple café tables.
INTERESTING
But through the glass behind the barista was a flurry of activity. They roast and package the coffee in that building! (that explains the size and smell of the place) Plus, wander into a small side room to view little coffee-​related gifts.
SERVICE
Eh… brisk and business-​like. No smiles yet hardworking. Eh… maybe they need some of their own coffee.
TASTE
Is it the barista or the coffee? The coffees’ tastes were watered down and no amount of «con leche» could save it.

I stop here every time in Tampa and have ordered from home (Chicago) when my supply runs low.
This place has character and authenticity to go along with great coffees. I get the café leche and bring back 4 or 5 vacuum packed 14 oz packages that is an absolute steal at $ 4.00.
It truly is a mini factory where they roast and package coffee on premise.
The lines can be a bit sluggish but worth it.

It’s the aroma that qualifies anyone who has been to or driven past Ybor City to review Naviera. It is a working coffee mill (el molino=mill) on the main street «la Setima (no typo}» in the middle of the Ybor eating/​drinking/​tourist district. You can drop in and have a cafecito or Cuban espresso shot, or buy freshly-​roasted coffee to take home. They also supply coffee to many local restaurants, including the house brand for La Teresita, roasted to the specifications of the matriarch of the Cap d’Vila clan.
Just follow your nose and give your taste buds a treat.

Why 5 stars? Because it’s the best coffee in Tampa… and maybe anywhere!
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A few years ago, I was new to Tampa and lived in Ybor for a while. Every morning, I would wonder why it smelled like burned toast outside. Apparently Naviera is the culprit. I’ll admit, at first I did not like the smell, but now I can’t get enough of it. I guess it’s their coffee beans cooking away all day? Maybe someone who is smarter than me can explain it.
You can’t go wrong with any selection, but a Café Ybor will cause you to never look at coffee the same again. So rich. So sweet. So wonderful.
Seriously…why are you still reading this and not at Naviera?
P. S. (This is my first review ever with a P. S.)
There seems to be some confusion on Unilocal as to the name of the business. Naviera or El Molino. There are reviews for both, as the business goes by both names. Either way, it’s the same place and it’s awesome.

I had an amazing latte at this ybor city gem. A caramel latte to be exact! It was bold, sweet and the pick me up that was MUCH needed that day. I expected Naviera to be a happening little coffee shop but there’s literally one old school wooden table for people to sit at and the majority of the business caters to roasting the coffee beans for distribution. It smells like coffee heaven in there! So delicious– I’d definitely come back for a freshly brewed cuban coffee!

The Nectar of Life!: I move to tampa and began drinking Cuban style coffee in tampa hoping to taste something different than what i’m use to. I have very fond memories cuban bread and coffee at the 4^th of July Café and Tropicana. I moved back home in 1991 and have Naviera Coffee Mills ship my coffee to my home. and now am back in tampa you could say just because of the coffee lol. Everytime I serve to company they marvel at its flavor and richness. It is the best!

I had the unexpected pleasure of coming across Naviera Coffee Mills a couple of years ago when I was visiting Tampa. I had no idea that a place like this existed, but as I was wandering through Ybor City, I caught a whiff of the most delicious, freshly roasted coffee I had ever smelled. I literally «followed my nose,» and the scent grew stronger and stronger. My mouth was literally watering when, five blocks later I found myself outside Naviera, which ain’t too far from heaven in my book. It’s an amazing store, stacked floor to ceiling with old-​world relics, with dozens of brews to choose from, all SUPER FRESH. Needless to say, I bought coffee for everyone back home in LA. Living in Los Angeles, I can’t get out and visit Naviera, but thank God it’s online at
. They will roast your coffee TO ORDER, even change your order for you with no hassle, and ship it fresh. The box is already exuding deep coffee aroma on arrival. I recommend the Naviera Black and Tan and the Sumatra. Amazingly, it is CHEAPER than buying Starbucks coffee beans at the supermarket. About $ 8 bucks a pound. (P.S. I know I sound like a paid spokesperson, but I’m not, and it really is that good.)

If you are in the Ybor area and you want an amazing cup of coffee come here. I stumbled upon it while looking for Cuban coffee after lunch one day. The back of the store if used to roast the coffee beans that they sell. If you are there in the morning you will be able to smell it from Adamo. Try the café ybor, my personal favorite.
Bring cash. There is a $ 10 minimum for credit cards.

Probably the best coffee in Tampa, and in my mind, one of the best coffees I’ve had anywhere. Of course I happen to love tradition, and their coffee satisfies my desire for great tasting Cuban coffee.
Naviera coffee is located in the historical Ybor City district, which is the old Latin quarter of Tampa, where Spanish, Cuban, and Italian immigrants worked in the cigar factories, and congregated in restaurants and social clubs. To give you some perspective, Ybor city itself architecturally resembles somewhat the French quarter in New Orleans. While a little sleepy during midweek, it’s a neat place to spend a couple of hours in the afternoon for lunch and coffee, followed by a stroll down 7^th Ave.
Naviera Coffee doesn’t look like much from the outside, but their coffee packs a punch. They roast coffee in the back, and serve traditional delights in the front. My favorite is the Ybor special: Cuban Espresso, with a touch of condensed milk. Soooooo good !!!
While the seating area and sit down atmosphere is lacking, the coffee is so worth the visit to Ybor. Even our former President Teddy Roosevelt paid Ybor a visit before embarking on his journey with U.S. troops to fight and free Cuba during the Spanish American War (early 1900s). His troops even invented the «Cuba Libre» drink during that time, when they combined coca cola and rum for the first time in Ybor.

How fresh is coffee at the Roastery?
Stop here and try it.
Cheap, No Frills, Good Coffee.
Closes Early.