State Flour Bakery

I wasn’t really a croissant fan before hitting this spot, I still might not be…but I am addicted to THESE croissants! The baking artistry of these darn things is only surpassed by their flaky, buttery crust and natural/fresh fillings! I’m a fan! Highly recommend!!

Having visited State Flour Bakery on several occasions, I can confidently say that it stands out as a gem in the Tampa Bay Area. With doors open from Thursday to Sunday, it’s wise to arrive early, as their most popular items tend to sell out quickly – a testament to their freshness and demand. On my initial visit, the elusive plain croissants had already been snapped up, but the staff’s warmth and expertise easily softened the disappointment.

The pastries here are a cut above, boasting a quality and fluffiness that justifies the slightly premium pricing. While they may not rival the pastries of Europe in every aspect, which the bakery playfully claims on social media, they indeed hold their own with a distinct charm and high standard. For anyone in search of top-tier bakery items with a local twist, State Flour Bakery is a must-try.

All I can say is oh my goodness. So good.

Owner is very nice. I like it’s a small family owned business.

You need to get there within the first 3-4 hours to see what they all offer. Once they run out. They close. It’s all freshly made.

This small hole in a wall pastry shop in South Tampa has the best pastries in town. They are only open Thursday to Sunday at around 7 am. Even before they open, there are cars waiting outside. You better get there early since they seek out fast. Because it was our first time, they patiently explained their offerings for the day. They specialize in sour dough and has two options in sour dough bread- plain and jalapeño cheddar. The pastries as also sour dough based. Plenty of choices- croissants, scones, cookies, cookies, etc- they are all good. They are a bit expensive but its worth it. We bought $75 worth of pastries and shared them with our neighbors. Can’t wait to try more. The word is out- get there early for the best selections.

I’m a patisserie lover and this visit was very disappointing. I won’t deny that the food looks amazing, but thats not the same with the flavor, didn’t like the flavor of the butter and the pistachio croissant its an absolutely NO. A very STRONG amaretto flavor that I don’t know why is there.
I dont think i will be coming back seems I drove 35 minutes to try everything and didn’t get a good experience.
They don’t serve coffee which is another disadvantage.