Quality Vanuatu & Solomon Island Kava
St. Pete’s Original Kava Bar
Kava, locally sourced coffee and ethnobotanical teas in the Kenwood Historic District since 2009.
“The Burg’s Own”
Welcome to St. Pete’s first Nakamal or Kava Bar, located in Beautiful Kenwood Historic District. BULA KAFE is St. Petersburg’s Original Kava Bar and Coffee House; featuring the finest Kava from Vanuatu & Solomon Island, locally sourced coffee, and Ethnobotanical Teas.
What is Kava?
Kava, when ingested, has a relaxing effect on the body, eases tension and alleviates stress while enhancing mental clarity, creativity, and sociability. Very similar to a booze buzz, but without the alcohol and hangover. Amazing Right?
You will also find a large selection of stimulating drinks from caffeine to matcha to botanical teas, there’s a potion for everyone, and the experience is as enchanting, as are the drinks served.
Hang, play, chill or even work
Kava, coffee & teas on the menuVoted
Best Kava Bar
FOUR Years Running
Creative Loafing’s ‘Best of the Bay‘ Readers Choice award for “Best Kava Bar” in the Tampa Bay / Pinellas area has consistently gone to St. Pete’s original kava bar, Bula Kafe.

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Hours & Location
- Monday7:00AM – 2:00AM (yes, 20 hours open)
- Tuesday7:00AM – 2:00AM
- Wednesday7:00AM – 2:00AM
- Thursday7:00AM – 3:00AM
- Friday7:00AM – 3:00AM (21+ hours open)
- Saturday7:00AM – 3:00AM
- Sunday7:00AM – 2:00AM
- Phone
- (727) 498-8913
Open Location on Google Maps Come hang, play, chill or even work at Bula Kafe, just be sure to
Bula With Us
Hold your shell up high, wait for the cue and belt out a big loud “BULA” before you slam that shell.


