Monday, October 29, 2018

Brunch with Datz Tampa



Brunch is the key to my generation's heart, but where did it originate? And what makes it so great? The endless cocktails? Syrupy sweet pancakes? Well Datz has mastered the art of brunch by hitting both of these elements dead on the nail.


Located in south Tampa, I stumbled upon this treasure during a weekend getaway. Brunch was the only appropriate antidote to a late night partying in Ybor City and I knew I would serve all foodies an injustice if I settled for IHOP, or any other chain restaurant. SN: God Bless IHOP, but there’s a time and place for everything. Anyhoo, we were immediately hooked on Datz. The innovation and diversity of their menu drew me in like a moth to a flame. Buffalo Cauliflower Popcorn. Prickly Pear Mimosa. Kimchi Quesadilla. Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes. It was the perfect blend of savory classics and sugary sweetness.


The exterior of Datz hinted at it’s eclectic vibe, with its sign reminiscent of a 50s dive. But the interior...blew me away. From the beer bottle chandelier to the exposed brick walls with funky art, the entire place is a gem. Though a bit overwhelming, the energy did more for us than any caffeine could and I loved every minute of it.




And how is it that their ENTIRE bakery case is tempting??






But lets get into this food..their menu looks like a cute, local newsletter..





For drinks we ordered the Prickly Pear Mimosa and the Frose’. Cuz you know, when in Rome..




They didn’t disappoint. The Mimosa was a deliciously welcomed break from the norm, and the Frose had me feeling bougie.  And bless our waitress; with so many options, my indecisiveness showed its worse. But in the end, we ordered the Short Rib Biscuit Benedict and Creme Brulee French Toast.




I’m so grateful to have a best friend thats the total opposite of me because we both were able to satisfy our tastes of sweet and savory.




The Short Rib Biscuit Benedict was delicious, albeit a bit dry, but nothing a little hot sauce couldn’t fix. Each ingredient provided the diversity of any five-star meal and the tomato hollandaise sauce married those elements perfectly. Speaking of hot sauce, Datz's sister restaurant, Roux, makes their own recipe and it added the perfect spice to the dish.




The Creme Brulee French Toast was surprisingly not overly sweet. The bavarian cream was subtle, with the consistency of whipped butter, and paired perfectly with the soft on the inside, lightly crispy on the outside french toast. I forewent the strawberries and just added syrup for the perfect bite. I haven’t perfected the craft of making french toast just yet, so I always look forward to enjoying it when I can.




The Verdict: As you can guess, I give this place a 10/10. Datz caters to everyone while maintaining its uniqueness. There are few times that I find a spot that far exceeds my expectations, and Datz blew it out of the park.

Have you been to Datz? If so, let me know in the comments!


Till Next Time,


KB + Co.


Datz

2616 South MacDill Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
www.datztampa.com

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