Chef & The Baker Announces Second Tampa Location in West River Neighborhood
Chef & The Baker is expanding its operations with a second location in Tampa, set to open in the West River neighborhood at 1103 W. Main St. in November. This new, larger space will accommodate expanded production and retail offerings…

Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 2, 2026 — Chef & The Baker, a European-inspired bakery and cafe, is set to open its second location in Tampa this November. The new establishment will be situated at 1103 W. Main St. in the West River neighborhood.
The expansion into the West River area signifies a significant step for the company, which has been operating its first location prior to this announcement. The new, larger premises have been designed to facilitate an increase in both production capacity and the range of retail offerings available to customers.
This move will allow Chef & The Baker to further develop its services, catering to a growing demand for its European-inspired baked goods and cafe experience. The specific details regarding the expanded production capabilities and new retail items were not provided.
The opening is scheduled for November, though an exact date was not specified. Further details about the new location’s offerings and opening day events are expected to be released closer to the opening date. The contractor responsible for the build-out or renovation of the new space was not identified in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by By Meaghan Habuda, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.