The Salty, one of the most buzzworthy artisan donut and coffee brands in the U.S., is expanding its footprint in Tampa with a brand-new location in Seminole Heights, opening Friday, June 27, 2025.
Located at 5808 North Florida Ave., the new store will be The Salty’s 19th location nationwide and features exclusive menu items, a unique breakfast lineup, and a weekend of launch festivities.
🍩 What Makes The Salty Stand Out?
Launched in 2015 in Miami, The Salty (originally The Salty Donut) has grown a cult following for its:
- Handcrafted, small-batch donuts made fresh daily
- Seasonal, rotating menus featuring innovative flavors
- High-end coffee program featuring house-roasted beans and local collaborations
- Design-forward stores with creative, community-driven aesthetics
CEO and co-founder Andy Rodriguez describes the brand as “a community-driven artisan concept that’s about much more than just donuts.”
📍 Location Details – Seminole Heights, Tampa
- Address: 5808 North Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33604
- Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily
- Order Options: In-store, delivery, pickup via The Salty Rewards App
Opening Weekend (June 27–29) will include:
- Mystery “Vibe Vault” gumball machine giveaways for the first 100 customers each day
- Free coffee, gift cards, exclusive merch, and more
- In-store activations and live community energy
🥐 New Breakfast Menu: Exclusive to Seminole Heights
For the first time, The Salty is expanding its offerings with a new artisanal breakfast lineup, including:
- Everything Cragel – A croissant-bagel hybrid with everything seasoning
- Egg & Cheese Croissant – Add bacon for extra indulgence
- Hot Honey Ricotta Toast – Whipped ricotta, pistachios & Mike’s Hot Honey
- Avocado Toast – Creamy & crunchy with red pepper flakes
- Almond Butter & Banana Toast – Nutritious and flavorful on brioche
These new dishes complement fan-favorite donuts like:
- Brown Butter & Salt Cake Donut
- Strawberry Tres Leches Brioche Donut
- Mixed Berry Cheesecake Donut (Seasonal)
- Vegan PB&J Donut
📈 The Salty’s Growth: A Brand to Watch
With 19 locations and counting, The Salty is expanding strategically across:
- Florida (Miami, Orlando, Tampa)
- Texas (Dallas, Austin)
- Georgia (Atlanta)
- North Carolina (Charlotte)
- More cities planned in 2025–2026
Though not currently franchising, The Salty’s growth trajectory and cult status suggest strong long-term potential as a premium café model with national appeal.
🏁 Final Thoughts: Want to Build a Brand Like The Salty?
The Salty proves that a donut shop can be more than a quick stop — it can be a destination café, a lifestyle brand, and a community hub.
At DonutFranchiseMaster.com, we help aspiring entrepreneurs:
- Launch artisan donut cafés with a clear brand and menu strategy
- Design on-trend stores and customer experiences
- Evaluate whether to go franchise, independent, or licensed
- Build profit models inspired by success stories like The Salty
Book a free strategy call today and let us help you start something delicious.