Bar Chinchilla, known for its vast selection of wines, will now offer espresso drinks | facebook image

The smallest wine bar in St. Pete is now also the tiniest coffee shop in town.

The 18-seat Bar Chinchilla recently expanded with the launch of Cafe ‘Chilla, a morning coffee bar tucked inside its intimate space at 439 1st Avenue North.

Cafe ‘Chilla offers a menu of espresso drinks, cold brew, matcha, and specialty lattes from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Bar Manager Lynsey Carlson shared with St. Pete Rising that the idea stemmed from a desire to create a separate cafe-like experience during the morning when the wine bar is typically closed.

“We wanted to offer something for the morning crowd, especially those attending farmers markets and local events,” Carlson said.

Cafe ‘Chilla offers a menu of espresso drinks, cold brew, matcha, and specialty lattes from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday | Cafe ‘Chilla

The coffee menu includes a rotating selection of specialty lattes like the Chocolate Covered Cherry Latte, the Coastal Nut Latte with coconut and hazelnut, and an Ube Matcha Latte.

Drinks start at $4 and there is no extra charge for alt milks.

Cafe ‘Chilla will rotate its coffee roaster every few months. Right now, the cafe uses beans from KOS, a specialty roaster based in Orlando and sources its cold brew from St. Pete-based Hogg Batch Coffee Roastery.

As for food offerings, Cafe ‘Chilla has partnered with local micro bakery Two Bite Tuesday for a selection of fresh baked goods.

Bar Chinchilla is St. Pete’s smallest bar at 500 square feet | Bar Chinchilla

This new chapter comes seven years after Bar Chinchilla first opened its doors as a neighborhood gem for wine lovers.

Beginning in the afternoon, Bar Chinchilla opens, offering over 60 wines by the glass from regions including Italy, France, Spain, Austria, and Croatia. A selection of craft and draft beer is also available.

Small bites and entrees such as a marinated Greek olive medley, toasted bread with pimento cheese dip or pesto spread, and build-your-own charcuterie boards.

The bar is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10. p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's closed on Monday.

Be sure to follow Bar Chinchilla on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and offerings.