HotWax Coffee Shop Kava Bar & Tap House - Kava Bar Experience

I 100% love this place. The staff (Kava Tenders) there are the most calm and understanding individuals in all of Ybor. It’s really shameful watching other patrons argue with them for not serving certain drinks. It is because the patrons have been drinking alcohol. The Kava Tenders pay a great deal of attention and care for their patrons. I 100% trust their decision. The music, the cleanliness, the atmosphere all resonate the spirit of Ybor. It is an artists dream. I would not ever change a thing about this place. On another note to other patrons, stop trying to make this place like a Starbucks in NYC, if you don’t like this place, GO HOME.

It has been a while. One double shell of the mind kava and it relaxes you. The kava they have is potent. The effects i felt could be a product of me going back in to try kava after a long time. Nonetheless it was high quality. Must visit when in ybor if you want to chill without alcohol being involved.

Had a great cup of iced coffee in this unique establishment next door to the glass shop (which we also enjoyed). Quiet, super open and airy environment. Many places to relax and enjoy some conversation and a cup of Joe. Desserts looked amazing!

Got a calming peace of mind tea with some kratom and it was nice. Slightly pricey about $22 for 2 drinks. Chill atmosphere. Definitely haunted as when I went to use the rr I heard a loud knock twice on the door and when I got out nobody was waiting there and the same 3 customers were still seated with their phones/laptops. My friend who is clairvoyant told me she felt something there before I even told her what happened in the rr 👻

I travel throughout the US looking for quaint and local spots where the food or drink is unique and the conversation is good, and I've found it in this place. Was walking Ybor one night and decided to stop by and try Kratom and Kava tea and they had me feeling good and the they are great at making conversation I had to go back the next day and I'll probably go again tonight! Being vegan, I don't partake in alcohol and this is a great alternative. I highly recommend you stop by and say hello. One of the best parts of my travels is meeting interesting people, the worst part is knowing I'll leave one day and never see them again.