CAFE RAY – American
The cafe inside the Florida Aquarium on Channelside Drive, and considerably more than an attraction snack bar. Burgers are griddled to order on butter-toasted brioche, including one with pimento cheese, green tomato jam and crispy onions. Personal pies come out of the oven: roasted garlic shrimp with broccoli rabe, pumpkin and ricotta with aged balsamic, Italian beef with hot cherry giardiniera. Bowls run to burrata, cumin cauliflower, and farro with whipped feta and creamy tahini. Handhelds include spicy guava barbecue chicken and house-roasted carved turkey with cheddar on multigrain. Gluten-free buns and cauliflower crusts are offered throughout. Aquarium admission required.
701 CHANNELSIDE DR, TAMPA, FL, 33602 813-273-4000 https://cafe-ray.se/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at CAFE RAY
Dairy-Free at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Breads. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Pastries, Fresh Breads and Tim Tam Slam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Breads, Chinese Blossom Tea and Juice Boxes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Pastries, Fresh Breads and Tim Tam Slam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Breads. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Pastries, Fresh Breads and Tim Tam Slam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Breads. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at CAFE RAY
CAFE RAY in Tampa has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Juice Boxes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CAFE RAY
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The London Fog | 81.6 g | 5.2 g |
| Cortado | 8 g | 5 g |
| Green Tea | 14.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Americano | 2 g | 1 g |
| Latte | 8.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Espresso | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Coffee
- The Al Pacino Cappuccino - $45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Latte - $48: Milk or Oat milk
- Espresso - $35: Single or double
- Cortado - $38
- Filter Coffee - $35: Locally roasted by Solde
- Americano - $35
Tea
- Chinese Blossom Tea - $40 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Green Tea - $35
- Earl Grey - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Cold Drinks
- Chilled San Pellegrino - $30 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ramlösa - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Juice Boxes - $15: For little ones Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Specials
- The London Fog - $52: Earl Grey tea latte with vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics
- Tim Tam Slam - $20: Direct from Australia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Bakery
- Fresh Pastries - $35: Sourced from Brödkultur 2.0 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Breads - $45: Sourced from Brödkultur 2.0 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CAFE RAY
- Is CAFE RAY dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CAFE RAY has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Breads.
- What can I eat at CAFE RAY on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Breads carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CAFE RAY have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Breads and Chinese Blossom Tea.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CAFE RAY?
- The London Fog, at roughly 5.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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