‘Functional’ coffee cafe opening in Grand Central District
January 24, 2026 - A new European-inspired cafe with functional coffee and artisan pastries has opened at 2040 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District. Crispy Avenue now occupies an 800-square-foot space and, in addition to typical cafe offerings, serves specialty lattes with various adaptogenic mushrooms. The cafe's teas are also designed to boost relaxation, energy and digestion.