In Hyde Park and SoHo, brunch can take several forms: a table surrounded by books and natural light, a diner beginning a new chapter, or a Spanish meal built around shared plates. All three choices are in South Tampa, but they suit different plans. Oxford Exchange rewards time spent exploring the building; Meeting House brings casual diner cooking and the recent transformation of a neighborhood favorite; Bulla turns the weekend into a lingering meal of tapas, sangria and conversation.
Oxford Exchange offers the fullest experience. The complex brings together a restaurant, bookstore, shop, coffee bar and tea service inside an atrium designed for a longer visit. Its all-day brunch menu includes avocado toast, a smoked salmon bagel and other preparations; coffee is served at a separate counter using a Buddy Brew blend created for the venue. The restaurant recommends reservations during busy periods, while the Coffee Bar is walk-up with limited seating. It suits visitors who want breakfast and browsing under one roof, though weekends can be lively.
Meeting House reopened the former Daily Eats address on August 20, 2026, with a new identity. Its weekend brunch includes diner classics and dishes mentioned in early reviews, including French toast sticks, mac and cheese and milkshakes. The fairest way to read it is as a newly opened restaurant: some guests praise the service and flavors, while others compare the concept with their memories of the former name. It opens at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and closes Mondays, making it a good informal brunch before exploring South Howard.
Bulla Gastrobar is the most social option. Huevos Bulla, Spanish tortilla, tapas, rice dishes and a rooftop lounge make for a brunch best enjoyed at the center of the table. Paella takes time, and Luna Lounge does not take reservations; the dining room does. The restaurant is also cashless. For an early start, Oxford Exchange or Meeting House fits better; for a later meal that becomes a long conversation, Bulla opens at 11 a.m. on weekends. In all three cases, the decision is not only about the menu: it is about how much time you want to give the neighborhood.
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Sources: Oxford Exchange: brunch, coffee and reservations · Meeting House: hours and concept · Axios Tampa Bay: Daily Eats changes to Meeting House · Bulla Tampa: menu and hours
Recommended restaurants
The profiles below explain each restaurant’s cooking and give practical details for planning a visit.
A Tampa destination where European-inspired brunch shares a setting with a bookstore, shop and specialty coffee bar.
Visible comments praise the atmosphere, architecture, bookstore and breakfast experience; guests also recommend booking when it is busy.
All-day brunch and restaurant, Buddy Brew coffee, bookstore and shop in a historic atrium.
A new chapter for a longtime South Howard address: Meeting House serves weekend breakfast, lunch and dinner with a contemporary diner spirit.
Early reviews praise the service, milkshakes and several dishes; others compare the new concept with its former name, Daily Eats.
Contemporary American diner; weekend brunch, French toast, burgers and milkshakes.
A Spanish-style, shareable brunch on South Howard, with tapas, rice dishes, charcoal cooking and a rooftop lounge overlooking the city.
Visible reviews praise the tapas, patatas bravas, paella, atmosphere and service; some guests single out staff members by name.
Spanish-inspired brunch, tapas, Huevos Bulla, tortilla, paella and cocktails at Luna Lounge.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
- Official website ↗ Primary source oxfordexchange.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Oxford Exchange: coffee, menu and reservation FAQs ↗ Primary source oxfordexchange.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Oxford Exchange: location, phone and hours ↗ Primary source oxfordexchange.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Official website ↗ Primary source www.meetinghousetampa.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Official website ↗ Primary source bullagastrobar.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Bulla Tampa: official menu ↗ Primary source bullagastrobar.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Google Maps ↗ Secondary source www.google.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Axios Tampa Bay: Daily Eats reopens as Meeting House ↗ Secondary source www.axios.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Google Maps ↗ Secondary source www.google.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
- Google Maps ↗ Secondary source www.google.com · Accessed September 29, 2026