Popular St. Pete Brunch Spot ‘Bacon Bitch’ Closes Overnight

This was upsetting news for anyone looking for a good brunch spot this past weekend. Turns out ANOTHER Tampa Bay brunch staple Bacon Bitch unexpectedly closed its doors over the weekend with no notice or explanation to fans.

In an Exploring Tampa Bay Facebook group, someone posted "What's going on with Bacon Bitch" with photos of a completely dark and empty restaurant. Very strange things to see on a Sunday afternoon. The writers of the post said the lights were off, the doors were locked, and there wasn't even a sign on the door.

When googling the restaurant, it still shows operating hours but the St. Pete location has been removed from the company's website. If you head to their social media page, their latest post is even from today (May 20) and it has no explanation of this weekend's closure, just videos of how crazy brunch can get.

Bacon Bitch opened in Downtown St. Pete around Fall of 2020. It was known for its unconventional service (like being greeted at the door with "Hey Bitch") and meals like croissant sandwiches.

Bacon Bitch joins a handful of other Tampa staples that have closed in 2024. Spots like Crisp & Green, The Stone Soup Company, select Tijuana Flatts locations have all announced their closures this year. Another unexpected closure was the popular speakeasy Ciro's located in Bayshore/Downtown Tampa.

For those die hard Bacon Bitch fans, it looks like the Miami location is still going strong. So if you're ever on vacation in south beach, then you can get your bacon fix. Even though the environment might not be for everybody, the food at Bacon Bitch was pretty good, so we're sad to see them go. But don't worry, there are plenty of brunch spots in Tampa Bay worth trying.

Need a spot to help cure your hangover? Check out these 13 best boozy brunch spots in the Tampa Bay area. Most of these places include bottomless mimosas, which let's be real, is the main reason to go out for brunch. We also included spots that have insane Bloody Marys or a build-your-own bar. There are so many good options to choose from for a brunch place in Tampa, with the help of unation.com, we made a list of the best boozy brunches in Tampa Bay.

Because most of these places are so popular, we recommend reserving a table for your brunch date! With many of these places offering bottomless drinks, it's pretty common for tables to camp out for a few hours. Most places serve brunch on Saturdays AND Sundays, be sure to check the restaurant's menu before you go!

We made this list a while ago but updated it in December 2023... Any places you think we should add to the list? Let us know on social media!

The Pearl is one of the best newest additions to Downtown Tampa/Water St. They don't have bottomless mimosas but you can buy a "Mimosa Kit" that comes with a bottle of champagne and your choice of OJ or grapefruit juice. 

Bottomless mimosas and waterfront views?! Yes, please! Click here to see their brunch menu!

Enjoy brunch with bottomless mimosas for $30. Click here to see their menu! 

One of the best parts of Clearsky's brunch is their Bloody Mary bar!

Another great bottomless brunch restaurant in Tampa is Bulla Gastrobar. Brunch is served on weekends from 11:30am – 4pm and features $18 bottomless mimosas and sangria.

It's first come, first serve at 7th + Grove but the vibes are lit with all you can eat AND drink!

Come aboard Yacht StarShip for the ultimate weekend brunch experience. Enhance your experience by adding $10 bottomless mimosas on board.

This British-inspired pub has $15 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's, for just $2 more you can mix-and-match both!

Treat yourself to bottomless Bloody Mary's and mimosas for $20! They also have some delicious breakfast cocktails on their menu, like the Wake Up Call.

Mother's is such a Tampa hidden gem! The food is delicious and they have specials every day. For brunch, they have bottomless Mimosa's, sangria, or Bloody Mary!

It may not be bottomless, but $2 mimosas and $5 Bloody Mary's is a great way to brunch!

Datz is known for their ridiculous creations. While they don't have bottomless mimosas, they do have a shareable pitcher for $29. Also, try the mimosa that's color-changing! Even though the South Tampa location is closed, you can still go to the St. Pete or Riverview location!

Smaller food menu, but still a lot of delicious options! For $15 you can enjoy the Heavy Pour – an entire bottle of champagne with a side of orange juice.