Boulon Brasserie and Bakery

Boulon is a modern French style brasserie inspired by Parisian dining culture. Fresh seafood, steaks, classic pastries, and a full bar make the large Water Street room flexible across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The separate bakery counter adds a casual entry point for visitors who do not want a full brasserie meal.

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Boulon puts a polished brasserie frame around its burger, balancing a rich patty with careful toppings and a well-made bun. Order it alongside something sharper or lighter from the menu, since the contrast keeps the meal from feeling like an isolated luxury sandwich.

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Boulon's dedicated bakery counter draws on traditional French inspiration for pastries, breads, sandwiches, coffee, and tea. The compact morning operation sits inside the Water Street brasserie, giving downtown Tampa a polished place for a croissant or breakfast sandwich before the dining room shifts toward lunch and dinner service.

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