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Rebecca Sohlvia Google

about 2 months ago

Love this little Asian coffee spot so much. The French fries were amazing. The owner shared that they’ve been perfecting the spice blend for seven years, and it absolutely shows. Overall, the food was great, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor. I especially loved my lavender matcha, which was non-dairy and perfectly balanced. Such a cozy, welcoming place. I’ll definitely be back. ☕️✨ If you want it a touch shorter or more casual, I can tweak it.

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Steph Ricevia Google

4 months ago

Listen, it’s very rare that I give a bad review most of the time if I feel poorly about a place I just don’t review them. However, Retro House was phenomenal and deserved all the stars! My son was visiting from out of town and we brought him here Sunday morning for a brunch type situation. We ordered these amazing tea mimosas they had draft beer, coffee bar and amazing Asian appetizers and meals. We tried several of the appetizers, the bao, Dan Dan siu mai, mango shrimp wontons and an ube cookie. The service ambience food and drinks were all out of this world. I cannot wait to go back and I’m looking forward to going for late nights. You must try this place!

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yiwenvia Google

4 months ago

Perfect dinner after tampa river walk! The candy apple matcha was an unexpected gem, loved the flavor combination. Cafe has an overall lovely vibe with the artwork. Top picks, curry tofu had amazing spices and texture and I’d recommend the siu mai as well! The chili oil was nutty and not too spicy or salty. We also got the rice bowl with pork belly and fried rice which were good but on the saltier side. The fluffy bao lived up to their name, but were pretty sweet and light flavored. Will be back to pick up some art prints!

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M Newkirkvia Google

5 months ago

A small, mom and pop Asian Food and drinks locale, Retro House was a wonderful find for us while visiting Ybor in Tampa! Food and customer service were gorgeous, and coffee and specialty teas delightful. We had all the dumpling options, and our group favorite was the Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings. The others were just as delicious and well made, but if we had to pick one, it would be the one. We also tried the Chilli Wontons (my favorite), the Kare Chicken & Mushroom Puff, the Pork & Shrimp bao, and the Vegan Mushroom bao, and loved all of those as well! Everything was sooo fresh, tasty, and not overly salted! The accompanying sauces were also very delicious, and you can taste the individual ingredients it was so well balanced. While we waited on our food, which arrived in a timely manner, we enjoyed the retro and chill vibe, artwork by local artists, and our drinks, a Passion Mango Green Tea, a Vanilla Spice Latte, the Yuan Yang Latte, and a Purple Haze. The coffees and teas were all on point and so good, we had to order more to go! And since we do not get as great a Chinese food option in the Destin / FL panhandle area, we made a point to stop by the next day on our way out of town. If you're in Ybor, or local area, give them a try! You will not be disappointed! Wish the owners the best and we can't wait to come back on our next visit so we can stop back by for good drinks, great eats and wonderful service.

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Angel Gonzalezvia Google

5 months ago

Let me just say — Retro House is a true diamond in the rough! Located right in the Ybor area, my girlfriend and I have passed by this spot countless times, never realizing how absolutely amazing it is inside. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a beautiful woman with the warmest, most genuine welcome. She immediately asked if we’d been there before, and when we said it was our first time, she took the time to explain everything about the place. It’s an incredible coffeehouse that not only serves fantastic food, but also radiates positive energy and good vibes from every corner. The space is vibrant, comfortable, and just makes you feel happy to be there. We started off with lattes — my girlfriend ordered the Flower Child Latte (pistachio and rose) while I went with the Honey Pie Latte (honey and cinnamon). Both were absolutely delicious! 😋 Then came the food — and wow, we were blown away. We tried: Bolo Char Siu Bao – a soft, sweet baked Hong Kong pineapple bun filled with savory char siu pork Kung Pao Chicken Mochi – crispy yet chewy dumplings filled with chicken, peanuts, and veggies in a flavorful Kung Pao sauce Steamed Char Siu Bao – the classic fluffy bun filled with tender char siu pork Each dish was bursting with flavor and honestly brought me to my happy place. The staff was quick, friendly, and simply amazing from start to finish. This is definitely going to be one of our new go-to spots, especially whenever we’re in Ybor. Love this place ❤️