Tampa Bay kosher guide
Every certified option, with the supervising rabbi listed
5 places to eat · 3 takeout & delivery services · 4 grocery stops
Last verified: October 2026. Kosher status changes often. If you spot something out of date, email us and we’ll fix it within a week.
Tampa’s kosher scene is small, so knowing every option matters. Below is every certified place to eat, shop and order kosher food in the Tampa Bay area, with the supervising rabbi or agency listed for each one so you can decide what meets your standard.
Quick answer: where to eat kosher in Tampa
| Name | Type | Area | Meat / Dairy | Supervision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David’s Deli Glatt Kosher | Restaurant / deli | Hyde Park (South Tampa) | Meat (Glatt) | Bais Din of Tampa Bay – Rabbi Lazer Rivkin |
| Crembo Bakery & Cafe | Bakery / café | Glazer JCC (West Tampa) | Dairy (Cholov Yisroel) | Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski – Rabbinate of Central & Northern Florida (RCF) |
| Sababa Bites | Food truck | USF campus (North Tampa) | Meat (Glatt, Pas Yisroel) | Rabbi Pinny Backman – Chabad at USF |
| Buccaneers Kosher Stand | Stadium stand | Raymond James Stadium | Meat | Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski – Chabad Chai South Tampa |
| JO-EL’S Kosher Deli, Market & Café | Deli / market / butcher | St. Petersburg (about 25 min) | Meat | Confirm supervision with the store |
Kosher restaurants and cafés in Tampa
David’s Deli Glatt Kosher
- Address: 2001 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 (entrance on Melville Ave, inside the Chabad House building with its own separate entrance)
- Phone: (813) 666-7401
- Type: Glatt kosher meat. Middle Eastern menu during the week, plus catering and Shabbat meals.
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 12:00–6:30 pm. Closed Friday and Saturday.
- Supervision: Bais Din of Tampa Bay, Rabbi Lazer Rivkin
Crembo Bakery & Cafe
- Address: Inside the Glazer JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
- Phone: (954) 670-3389
- Type: Cholov Yisroel dairy café and bakery
- Supervision: Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski, guided by the Rabbinate of Central & Northern Florida (Chabad)
Sababa Bites (food truck at USF)
- Location: USF Tampa campus, across from the Honors College, at the edge of the parking lot by Chick-fil-A
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Closed when the university is on break.
- Supervision: Rabbi Pinny Backman, Chabad at USF. Glatt kosher, Pas Yisroel, full-time mashgiach.
- Contact: info@usfchabad.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kosher Stand
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Sections 113 and 213
- Open: Bucs home games
- Supervision: Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski, Chabad Chai South Tampa
Nearby: JO-EL’S Kosher Deli, Market & Café (St. Petersburg)
- Address: 2619 23rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Type: Kosher deli, café, market and full-service butcher. A Tampa Bay institution for over 40 years, with prepared foods, deli sandwiches, smoked fish and holiday foods.
- Supervision: Standards for the market and the deli counter may differ. Ask the store which supervision covers what you’re buying.
Kosher takeout, Shabbat meals and delivery
- KosherKaddy (kosherkaddy.com) – Prepared hot meals, Shabbat meal packages, grass-fed beef and a large kosher grocery selection. Store is in Wimauma (about 42 miles south of Tampa) with delivery across Tampa. Phone (813) 643-9796. Call ahead to schedule.
- KitchenYa – Shabbat and daily takeout, based in Wimauma. Phone (845) 517-9659. Supervision: Satmar, Rabbi Yehoshua Hershkowitz, Rav of Chassidishe Kehilah Tampa.
- Kosher Central (koshercentral.com) – Weekly delivery to pickup spots in North Tampa and Wimauma.
- David’s Deli – Shabbat menu and catering (see above).
Grocery stores with kosher sections in Tampa
- Publix – Kosher meat, poultry, Cholov Yisroel dairy and dry goods at 13178 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Carrollwood area, 33618) and 1313 S Dale Mabry Hwy (South Tampa, 33629).
- Walmart – 1601 W Kennedy Blvd (33606). Cholov Yisroel dairy, limited cold cuts, frozen and dry goods.
- Trader Joe’s – Kosher chicken and meat, some cheeses, and Pas Yisroel breads (selection varies by store).
- Hila’s Israeli dry goods – Phone (813) 505-4177.
Recently closed or no longer kosher
Older guides still list these. Don’t rely on them:
- Grill Express (514 N Franklin St, downtown) – No longer kosher. RCF dropped its certification in October 2024 after an ownership change.
- Pilpel Glatt Kosher Grill (615 S Melville Ave) – No longer operating under that name. David’s Deli now serves glatt kosher meals at the Chabad House.
- Dina’s Kitchen (W Swann Ave) – Listed as temporarily closed.
Tips for eating kosher in Tampa
- Plan around Shabbat. Kosher restaurants here close Friday afternoon through Saturday night. Order Shabbat meals by Wednesday or Thursday.
- Check the supervision, not just the word “kosher.” Tampa has more than one local kosher authority, and community guides don’t always list each other’s restaurants. This page lists every certified option with its supervisor so you can choose.
- “Kosher-style” is not kosher. Review sites often tag regular delis and steakhouses as “kosher-friendly.” Stick to places with active supervision.
- Visiting for a Bucs game? The kosher stand is in Sections 113 and 213.
Frequently asked questions
Are there kosher restaurants in Tampa?
Yes, though only a few. As of October 2026, Tampa has David’s Deli (glatt kosher meat), Crembo Bakery & Cafe (dairy), the Sababa Bites food truck at USF, and a kosher stand at Raymond James Stadium. JO-EL’S in St. Petersburg is about 25 minutes away.
Is there a kosher meat restaurant in Tampa?
David’s Deli Glatt Kosher on W Swann Ave is Tampa’s sit-down glatt kosher meat option. The Sababa Bites food truck at USF also serves glatt kosher meat Monday to Thursday.
Where can I get kosher Shabbat meals in Tampa?
David’s Deli, KosherKaddy and KitchenYa all offer Shabbat meals. Order a few days ahead.
Is Grill Express in Tampa still kosher?
No. Grill Express lost its kosher certification in October 2024.
Which grocery stores in Tampa sell kosher meat?
The Publix stores at 13178 N Dale Mabry Hwy and 1313 S Dale Mabry Hwy carry kosher meat and poultry. Trader Joe’s carries kosher chicken and meat. For a full kosher butcher, go to JO-EL’S in St. Petersburg or order from KosherKaddy.