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NewsSt. Pete RisingAugust 24, 2026Pinellas

Mocha Bay to open Yemeni coffee shop at 401 1st Avenue North in St. Pete

Mocha Bay is scheduled to open a new coffee shop specializing in traditional Yemeni preparations before Thanksgiving this year. The business will occupy the former Deja Vu Café space on the ground floor of the Princess Martha senior living community.

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Why It Matters

The opening introduces a new commercial tenant to a 2,000-square-foot space in downtown St. Pete, replacing a business that closed earlier this year.

Key Facts

  • Mocha Bay is opening a new coffee shop at 401 1st Avenue North.
  • The shop is located on the ground floor of the Princess Martha senior living community.
  • The space is approximately 2,000 square feet.
  • The business is expected to open before Thanksgiving.
  • The menu will feature traditional Yemeni coffee and espresso drinks.
  • The coffee beans are sourced from Yemen.
  • The previous tenant, Deja Vu Café, operated from 2016 until earlier this year.

Who's Mentioned

personTony Baker“Partner in Mocha Bay and operator of Arab Tampa Official.”locationPrincess Martha“Historic senior living community where the shop is located.”location401 1st Avenue North“The address of the new Mocha Bay location.”organizationMocha Bay“The new coffee shop opening in downtown St. Pete.”personHamdi Ali“Local businessman and partner in Mocha Bay.”organizationArab Tampa Official“Local business directory providing updates on the buildout.”organizationDeja Vu Café“Previous tenant of the 401 1st Avenue North space.”