Dads’ Kitchen and Co. taking over 2D Cafe spot in St. Pete

The interior of a cafe designed with a unique 2D comic book style, featuring black-and-white line art on the walls and bright green furniture. Credit: DADs’ Kitchen & Co./Facebook

A new breakfast and lunch spot is getting ready to open its doors on Central Avenue. Dads’ Kitchen and Co. is set to open this month in the Grand Central District. Dads’ takes over 2105 Central Ave., the former home of 2D Cafe, which closed in early 2025 after three years in business.

Dads’ Kitchen and Co. is owned by Nicholas Ellis and Joseph Christianson, who describe themselves on social media as “two proud dads raising four incredible kids.”

The pair previously operated Roo Roo’s Diner in Largo for four years before selling it in 2024, and many familiar dishes from their former diner will carry over to the new concept, per St. Pete Rising.

The spot still has some of 2D cafe’s black and white doodle aesthetics, with new seating and green accents.

Expect American and Southern-leaning comfort fare, including chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, country-fried steak, eggs Benedict and omelets. Lunch options lean into classic diner staples like club sandwiches, patty melts, mini corn dog and chicken tender baskets, along with a signature Reuben and buttermilk breakfast tacos.

Dads’ Kitchen and Co. will be open daily from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., serving breakfast and lunch all day, along with weekend brunch. Follow Dads’ Kitchen and Co. on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

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Dads’ Kitchen and Co. taking over 2D Cafe spot in St. Pete

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