Photo by Morgan Banno
I am constantly on the hunt for fabulous food and drink, and to me, the more local flare an establishment has, the better. Cool Vibes Pub & Grub is a hidden local hangout in Kenneth City.
It’s a total dive, but then again, who doesn’t love a great dive bar? Inside is dark, the floor is sticky, and the half-toasted locals swarm the horseshoe bar en masse. It’s one of those places where everyone knows everyone, yet “outsiders” are warmly welcomed. But the best part is the frosty mugs.
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Bar Food at Cool Vibes Pub & Grub
This watering hole not only serves killer drink specials, but they boast a pretty large food menu to boot.
I was intrigued by the fried pizza rolls ($8.31) on the appetizer menu. Growing up in the ’90s, pizza rolls were part of my teenage diet. They’re mini pizza pockets stuffed with cheese and pepperoni that are deep fried and then tossed in garlic-parmesan wing sauce. The portion isn’t large enough to share (at least for me) but it hits the spot if you’re hangry.
I was torn between the buffalo chicken wrap and the Southwest wrap with, but I ended up ordering the wrap special of the day ($14.55). It was BBQ pulled pork and homemade mac and cheese stuffed into a grilled burrito. The pork itself was too dry for my liking. But the mac and cheese was gooey and creamy. I suggest washing it all down with a local craft beer in a super frosty mug.
Expect items like pizzas, burgers, wings, corn dogs, nachos, fish & chips, and even a donut tower when you visit. While much of the menu is a fried food extravaganza, Cool Vibes comes up with some pretty creative, stoner-like specials.
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A Cool Vibe Bonus
The locals not only trek to Cool Vibes for their drink specials, but for the pool tables, darts, slot machines, and sport games on TV. Additionally, there’s live music and karaoke throughout the week.
Cool Vibes also offers “early bird” drink specials daily with $3.50 domestic bottles and $7 craft beers, among others. If you’re one of those people who likes to drink a liquid brunch, this is the right place. Cool Vibes offers bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys on the weekends from noon to 3 p.m.
Cool Vibes Pub & Grub, 5488 58th St. N., St. Petersburg. Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 727-289-3861, mycoolvibes.com.
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