Black Crow's story began back in 2007 when Greg Bauman opened his first coffee concept on Gulf Boulevard in the beach town of Indian Shores, FL. Nestled between the gulf and the intercostal, the appropriately named Indian Shores Coffee Co. found its place in the community. Eight years later, Bauman set out to create more spaces for the community in other parts of Pinellas — which brought him to St. Pete.



In 2015, Bauman, along with Deana Hawk, opened Black Crow Coffee, at 772 2nd Street North. Almost immediately it was apparent that they’d need more space as the concept began to grow. So they began by taking over the next door space that was formerly occupied by Wild Lotus Yoga.

A year later, in 2016, the pair began leasing space in Grand Central District to roast their own coffee. And with every bean they roasted, Black Crow's popularity grew, so much so that Greg and Deanna are now planning on opening a second location.