Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

Toshi Alger 4 months ago

What a vibe! An absolute joy of a dining experience. The fried rice and bao were top notch. They also promote and sell local artists work on their walls as part of the decor. All around wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back and try more, especially for bunch. We went for dinner. The brunch menu looked just as amazing if not more. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Brittany - 4 months ago

The food was delicious and flavorful. I got the 'Shroomami Udon and it’s so good you want to keep eating it even when you are full. The Vegan Char Siu Mushroom Bao (also pictured) were surprisingly good. There was some sweetness to them but the flavor of them was good and so was the texture. I forgot to take a pic of the Curry Tofu Fried Rice and it was insanely good and flavorful. It has a little kick to it. The tofu was perfectly cooked. I love how they have a separate entrance for pickup which made it super easy for us to pickup our order. The online menu clearly has the vegan items listed which we appreciated so much. My friend got the same udon and she loved it too.

M Newkirk 8 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.

frances coolman a month ago

Been wanting to try this spot and idk what took so long. Wish I would’ve gone sooner but will definitely be coming back. Came for coffee and a little morning snack but they also have a late night menu I can’t wait to try!!! So cute inside and everything was delicious. Hidden gem if you ask me

Michael Snyder 3 months ago

What an awesome bistro & cafe. The coffee “Full Moon” was amazing, no bitter taste, the beans were well roasted not burnt tasting like national chains. The Fried Rice with BBQ Pork was tasty. Saved some for my roommate at home, otherwise I would have finished it all. This is a beautiful cafe with local art and wonderful atmosphere. I will be back and will be brining friends.