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7 Fitted Hat Stores in Tampa Bay
Every shop in Tampa Bay worth the trip for a fitted, with today’s hours. Open any store for real reviews, photos and the full rundown.
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Lids Brandon
Brandon Lids known for custom embroidered fitteds and Rays caps.
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Lids Tyrone Square
Newly remodeled St. Pete Lids that does custom hats in about 15 minutes.
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The Bay Republic
Rays and Rowdies gear only, with City Connect, Devil Rays and game-used caps.
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Lids Westshore Plaza
Westshore Plaza Lids where the manager will call around for your size.
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Heads and Tails
South Tampa sports shop open since 1992, kept alive by three local families.
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Tampa Bay Sports Store
The Lightning's official team store on Channelside, with Rays caps too.
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Fan Outfitters Village Center
North Tampa fan shop heavy on Lightning, with Bucs, Rays and trading cards.
Tampa Bay fitted hat stores compared
| Store | Area | Known for | Google rating | Today |
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| 1Lids Brandon | Brandon | Custom embroidered fitteds | 4.0 (196) | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| 2Lids Tyrone Square | Jungle Terrace | 15-minute custom caps | 4.1 (71) | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| 3The Bay Republic | St. Petersburg | Rays only, game-used caps | 4.7 (64) | Closed today |
| 4Lids Westshore Plaza | Westshore | Calls around for your size | 3.9 (84) | 11 PM to 8 PM |
| 5Heads and Tails | Beach Park | Local shop since 1992 | 4.6 (141) | 10 AM to 3 PM |
| 6Tampa Bay Sports Store | Downtown | Lightning team store, Rays too | 4.5 (255) | Closed today |
| 7Fan Outfitters Village Center | Tampa | Every Florida team | 4.6 (19) | 10 AM to 6 PM |
How we verified this list
- 72 shops screened. Every hat, cap, sports apparel and sneaker store Google lists around Tampa Bay. 7 made it.
- Every photo checked for caps. 16 of 53 Google photos made it. Storefronts, jersey racks and beanies don’t count.
- Websites checked. Dead or hijacked store sites are hidden, so every link goes somewhere real.
- Hours and reviews refresh weekly from Google, so “open now” is current.
Tampa Bay Hat Store FAQ
- Where can I buy fitted hats in Tampa Bay?
- Our top picks for fitted hats in Tampa Bay are Lids Brandon, Lids Tyrone Square and The Bay Republic. We list 7 stores in total, with what each one is known for and current hours.
- Where can I buy Rays fitted hats in Tampa Bay?
- For Rays fitteds, start with Lids Brandon, The Bay Republic and Tampa Bay Sports Store. Every Rays on-field 59FIFTY and recent drop is also in our Tampa Bay Rays catalog.
- How do I know my fitted hat size before I go?
- Measure around your head about an inch above your eyebrows and match the number to a fitted size chart. A 22 3/4 inch head is a 7 1/4, a 23 1/2 inch head is a 7 1/2. Trying it on in store still beats any chart.
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