{"id":150747,"date":"2026-02-10T22:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/150747\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T22:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:07:14","slug":"dads-kitchen-and-co-taking-over-2d-cafe-spot-in-st-pete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/150747\/","title":{"rendered":"Dads\u2019 Kitchen and Co. taking over 2D Cafe spot in St. Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A new breakfast and lunch spot is getting ready to open its doors on Central Avenue. Dads\u2019 Kitchen and Co. is set to open this month in the Grand Central District. Dads\u2019 takes over 2105 Central Ave.,\u00a0 the former home of 2D Cafe<\/a>, which closed in early 2025 after three years in business.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dads\u2019 Kitchen and Co. is owned by Nicholas Ellis and Joseph Christianson, who describe themselves on social media as \u201ctwo proud dads raising four incredible kids.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The pair previously operated Roo Roo\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The spot still has some of 2D cafe\u2019s black and white doodle aesthetics, with new seating and green accents.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Dads\u2019 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\u2019 Kitchen and Co. on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n

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