The Tampa restaurant scene has all the usual national chains and fast food joints, but part of the fun of going out is sampling the local cuisine. With that in mind, the locally owned Urban Culinary Cuisine Café offers choices for those who crave comfort food and those who savor more international flavors, for fans of out-of-the-way spots as well as proponents of small but stylish, upscale cafes.

This intimate-sized Greenwich Village New York-styled cafe is known for its cooked to order freshness and large portion sizes. Located in Northeast Tampa, it is owned by Chef John Saxton, known simply as “Chef” by the locals. He was a Chef's Apprentice at the once world-famous "Windows on the World" restaurant on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center towers. He was subsequently asked by Barbara Smith to assist her in developing her first restaurant, “B. Smith’s”, which was located on 8th Avenue in NYC. Due to the success of her first restaurant, she now has three restaurants, two in New York and one in D.C.

His experience with various Chef’s from around the world has influenced the development of his own signature sensual menu ranging from “southern cuisine” to “upscale dining cuisine” to very "sensual desserts". He is constantly creating new, innovative selections for his "Chef's Lecture Series: The Sensual Side of Foods".

Urban Culinary Cafe provides dine-in facilities, take out, orders by phone, delivery and catering services. All food is cooked to order and the Chef’s menu and the flavors of his cuisine reflects the culinary desires of the urban cosmopolitan market he serves. And, to keep the cost reasonable for our customers and to speed customer service, we provide a Quick Service format where customers step up to the counter and place their order with the Cashier. Then, they relax as their drinks and meals are brought to their table.

Whether you need sandwiches for a corporate meeting or a full course dinner catered with china and tablecloths, call our Catering Specialists at 813-391-5848 to discuss your catering needs. Catering services has ranged from providing 200 to 2000 servings of exquisite cuisine for the 2009 NFL Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

Conveniently located at 10016 Cross Creek Blvd in the shopping plaza across from the New Tampa Library, approximately 2 miles east of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Whatever your culinary needs may be, Urban Culinary Cuisine Cafe is ready to serve you. 



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Below is a mouthwatering selection of some of our popular platter items. The full menu is available for catering as well. Customized catering orders are the norm. If there’s something you like that's not listed, just ask, and we'll accommodate your needs.