Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileIntermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
St. Petersburg, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails runs a serious cocktail program with a split personality: a daytime café lineup of coffee-infused classics like the Café Mexicana and Branca Brew, and a more adventurous evening menu featuring the Matcha Martini and Lapsang Sazzy. The amaro list and zero-proof options add depth.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Café Mexicana, a reposado tequila and cold brew number, or the Branca Brew for bourbon-coffee-fernent. Evening, the Matcha Martini is a showpiece. Happy hour: the $8 Tommy's Margarita or a Cappelletti Spritz. For amaro lovers, a Montenegro or Braulio straight.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate both classic and inventive builds, coffee drinkers looking for a café by day and a bar by night, and anyone seeking a well-priced happy hour. The amaro selection will appeal to bitter-liqueur aficionados.
- When should I go?
- Daytime suits a coffee-and-cocktail break; evenings are for the full cocktail menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $12-$16; happy hour cocktails $8. Wines by the glass $12-$15, bottles $48-$60. Beer $5-$7. Zero-proof cocktails $13-$15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A European-style café that pivots to a craft cocktail bar, with a coffee-forward daytime menu, an amaro-focused spirits list, and a daily happy hour with $8 cocktails. The Matcha Martini and Lapsang Sazzy show a willingness to experiment beyond the expected.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative and extensive cocktail list spanning coffee-infused daytime drinks and more adventurous evening offerings. Happy hour provides strong value.
Menu strengths
- — Daytime and evening menus show range and creativity.
- — Daily happy hour at $8 per cocktail is a notable value.
- — Positive community feedback on cocktail quality and bartender skill.
Standout selections
- — Café Mexicana - reposado tequila, amaro averna, coffee liqueur, vanilla, cold brew, vanilla cream.
- — Matcha Martini - Condesa gin, licor 43, pistachio orgeat, matcha, oat milk, rose water.
- — Branca Brew - bourbon, cold brew, fernet menta.
- — Lapsang Sazzy - evening menu highlight (details not provided).
Pricing: $12-$16; happy hour $8
Wine
Compact but curated wine list with interesting regional picks from Lebanon, Austria, and Italy. Happy hour discounts add value.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles: sparkling, rosé, white, red.; Regional diversity beyond typical wine lists.
Standout selections
- — Massaya Rosé - Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
- — Steinschaden Grüner Veltliner - Kamptal, Austria.
- — Lamiraja Barbera d'Asti - Piedmont, Italy.
Pricing: By the glass $12-$15; bottles $48-$60
Beer
Solid but limited beer list with a couple of local Florida options and a non-alcoholic choice. Happy hour specials are decent.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Florida craft beers.; Non-alcoholic option available.
- — Happy hour discounts on drafts and Miller High Life.
Standout selections
- — Green Bench 'Paisano' Italian Pilsner - local Florida draft.
- — Green Bench 'Sunshine City' IPA - 6.8% ABV.
Pricing: $5-$7; happy hour $1 off drafts, Miller High Life $4
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with three inventive options, plus a range of NA beverages. Happy hour discount on zero-proof cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof cocktails are crafted with house syrups and premium NA spirits.
- — Variety of NA beverages including kombucha and specialty sodas.
Standout selections
- — Red Pepper 'Paloma' - grapefruit, red pepper-habanero syrup, lime.
- — Amaro Nero - Pathfinder n/a spirit, espresso, whey syrup, vanilla.
- — Brambly - blackberry, lavender, elderflower, lemon.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $13-$15; other NA drinks $3-$6
Spirits
A focused amaro program with a wide range of Italian and American amari, each with concise tasting notes. Prices are reasonable.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive amaro selection with regional variety.; Educational menu descriptions.
- — Premium spirits used in cocktails (e.g., Elijah Craig, Ford's Gin, Don Fulano).
Standout selections
- — Montenegro Amaro - orange blossom, tea, spice.
- — Bruto Americano - pine resin, grapefruit, bay leaf.
Pricing: Amaro $10-$13
How it sits with the food
Food pairing is not specified, but the coffee-infused cocktails and amari suggest compatibility with dessert or after-dinner sipping. The Café Mexicana could pair with chocolate, while the Branca Brew's bitterness might suit a savory bite.
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