PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market announced a new partnership with Buddy Brew Coffee, a Tampa‑based specialty coffee company, to open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes this summer inside select Sprouts stores across the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida region.
Launching inside select Sprouts stores across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota counties, the cafes expand Sprouts’ in‑store coffee program, building on successful launches with local coffee roasters in Southern California (Klatch Coffee) and Arizona (PRESS Coffee). The partnership introduces Buddy Brew Coffee to Pinellas and Pasco counties for the first time and will more than double the brand’s total cafe footprint.
“At Sprouts, we’re always looking for thoughtful ways to enhance the in‑store experience while supporting local partners that share our values,” said Nick Konat, president and chief operating officer of Sprouts. “Partnering with Buddy Brew Coffee brings a locally loved, quality‑driven cafe experience into our stores—inviting our customers to shop and discover Sprouts’ wide assortment of fresh and innovative offerings while enjoying great local coffee.”
Each in‑store cafe will offer Buddy Brew Coffee’s handcrafted espresso drinks, cold brew, specialty beverages and breakfast items, including limited‑edition selections available exclusively at the Sprouts cafes, delivering a convenient and elevated experience for shoppers.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution for Buddy Brew,” said Dave Ward, CEO and co-founder of Buddy Brew Coffee. “We respect the culture Sprouts has built and the way their teams connect with the people they serve. Working with Sprouts allows us to thoughtfully expand our footprint, reach new communities, and grow alongside a retailer that shares our commitment to quality and care.”
Founded in 2010, Buddy Brew Coffee sources specialty beans from growers around the world and roasts them locally in Tampa, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and community. Through its Brew Good, Do Good mission, the brand supports local nonprofits and partners directly with smallholder farmers and women‑owned co‑ops, paying equitable prices that help growers thrive – an approach that aligns naturally with Sprouts Farmers Market’s local, organic, and better‑for‑you assortment.
The first cafe will open on Wednesday, June 17, at the Sprouts Tampa – Westchase location at 10 a.m., with additional cafes opening throughout the summer. To celebrate the grand opening, Buddy Brew will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with special guests and will be offering $3.00 drinks all day, including lattes, cold brews, and matchas. The first 25 guests at the new Sprouts Buddy Brew cafe will receive a gift bag filled with exclusive merchandise, gift cards and other special goodies. Plus, one lucky guest will win free coffee for a year.
Buddy Brew will open cafes at the following Sprouts locations:
- Tampa – Westchase | 10619 Sheldon Rd., Tampa, FL 33626
- South Tampa | 1523 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33629
- Palm Harbor | 33652 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
- Riverview | 12960 S. US HWY 301, Riverview, FL 33578
- New Tampa | 8620 Hunters Village Road, New Tampa, FL 33647
- Trinity | 8840 Strength Ave., New Port Richey, FL 34655
- Seminole | 7263 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772
- Tampa – Carrollwood | 15110 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618
- Valrico | 3315 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Valrico, FL 33596
- South Sarasota | 8330 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
