One of the things worth being excited about being in Miami is its diverse, rich, and wonderful culinary scene. Not to be left out is the eclectic variety of a bunch of coffee shops almost in every nook and corner of their neighborhoods (and we're not talking about Starbucks here). Miami got them all - from iced and hot coffee, lattes, cold brews, espressos, cortados, cappuccinos to the Tres Leches or Cafe con Leche. There are several boutique specialty coffee places here, much influenced by the Cuban culture. We've listed 10 of the most “go-to” coffee places around Miami where you can sit, relax, and just enjoy the coffee (or maybe have it delivered to your place, or just take a cup or two to go). We know that not only one but maybe two or more of these coffee shops will satisfy your caffeine cravings.
So, while at it, sip that favorite coffee of yours and read on.
Address: Multiple Locations in Miami
Instagram: @panthercoffee
Everyone in Miami just loves Panther Coffee. Plus, ask anyone around and he surely knows the place. Panther Coffee was the pioneer in specialty coffee in Miami 11 years ago. Today, it continues to grow with the focus solely on its quality. Panther Coffee is much-raved for its brew, espresso, lattes, ready-to-brew coffees, and more. Its menu is extensive. Feel free to go through all their options and taste some of the finest coffees around the world. While having your coffee, grab a tummy-filling breakfast sandwich or savor their delectable pastries to complete the meal. Sit outside if you want the street views. If you're somewhere around the Wynwood Walls, rest by and chill it here. It is near the Wynwood Wall entrance. Aside from Wynwood, you can find this coffee shop in other neighborhoods: Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, W Miami Lobby, Little Haiti, and MiMo or Miami Modern District. By the way, this coffee shop is also dog-friendly. True Loaf Bakery of Sunset Harbour supplies Panther Coffee's most pastries like oversized croissants, empanadas, and vegan cupcakes. Be sure to taste them and ask to have them warmed up for that perfect combination for your coffee. As a caution: their cold brew may be any coffee addict's favorite but here, it is quite strong.
Address: Multiple Locations in Miami
Instagram: @vicecitybean
Vice City Bean has become a favorite Miami coffee destination. Why not? The café is filled with gorgeous artworks made by local artists. This café showcases local art and supports the local community. A cozy neighborhood hang-out, it features many of the classics no one gets tired of like the lattes, cold brews, cappuccinos, cortados, and more. If you're not up for a cup of coffee, you may try their other drink options, such as oat milk, soy milk, and house-made almond milk. Go for the café's baked products and for sure, that will be a perfect combination with your cup of joe. You can have empanadas, croissants, and quiches. Ooohhhh, tempting indeed! Checking out the coffee menu reveals a mix of both the classics and the new ones. Aside from the lattes, espressos, and cortados, you may prefer their matcha and nitro cold brew that you can drink and customize with either macadamia nut milk or house-made almond milk. Try them! Care for a mint-infused coffee or maybe a lavender tea? Do you have something in mind other than what they offer? You can request it as they're known to customize drinks for their customers.
This café is where neighbors and old friends chat over coffee and pastries. Mind you - these are not only yummy but they're the loveliest sweets, too.
Address: 160 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137, Design District
Instagram: @otlmia
This casual café's name OTL is an abbreviation for “Out to Lunch.” Their equally interesting slogan is “Everyone welcome!” For coffee, there are different choices: vanilla and matcha lattes (complete with stunning art on them) to the cortados, and more. Aside from coffee, they also serve protein-packed salads, sandwiches, and baked goodies. You can have your lunch here, too. The subdued colors and lovely interiors of this place right in the center of Miami Design District are what make it appealing. This bright café is roomy, with a white backdrop accented by pale blue and pink color themes. Picture the high ceilings and wood furnishings as well. It's as if you would want to spend your full day here just sipping on your coffee and tasting their yummy food. Breakfast fare includes among others: overnight oats, avocado toast, and an egg and cheese sandwich. One awesome lunch option can be a salad or a Manchego and Pear Sandwich with some crunchy plantain chips. A light dish but so tasteful, you will never miss the finer details as well in their food presentations. The way to do it: order at their modern counter then you're given a domino woodblock as your order's identification. Cool!
Try to have a catch-up with friends here, or if you want to do some work while having coffee and pastries from Zak the Baker, OTL will fit the bill.
Address: 117 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Instagram: @eternitycoffeeroasters
At the heart of Downtown, this is the coffee place where the locals and residents go in between meetings, medical or embassy appointments, usual errands, or any business matters they need to attend to in this hustle-and-bustle portion of Miami. Well, you can always have a to-go latte or cafecito for take-outs or quickly grab a sandwich from their takeout counter if you're in such a hurry. This coffee shop mostly has their coffee beans brought straight from Colombia (this place is after all co-owned by two renowned Colombian coffee growers). Other major sources are the coffee growers in Guatemala and Ethiopia but if you're a caffeine-loving fan, Eternity Coffee Roasters offers their native beans as well and yes, it's so tasteful you will love it the first time. Their system of a farm-direct trade paves the way for the coffee roasting to offer a farm-to-table experience to have that aromatic flavor in your cup. Nestled in this busy thoroughfare, you will find a sanctuary in Eternity Coffee Roasters' laid-back vibes as well as soothing coffee house music. The interiors of the cafe are so chic while the retro vibe makes you linger on for a while, or you can also choose to have a comfortable outdoor seat for some street scenes. For weekends, you can see the coffee addicts playing board games over cups of nitro coffee brews which by the way are ready for re-filling on tap.
Address: 2626 Ponce de Leon Unit #3, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Instagram: @drinkperla
Want a good coffee place to be part of your morning ritual? House of Per'la is the place to be. It's a modern, cozy, and minimalist coffee shop offering creamy, delicious, and flavorful coffee with almost no bitterness or acidity (perfectly balanced). Pure excellence! Although their food menu is not as extensive as their coffee selections, still there are some hot items to try like the very much raved about Guava and Cheese Pan de Bono. Pair it with your favorite brew (they rotate a menu of delectable pastries for excellent pairings). At House of Per'la, you choose from different coffee roasts and espresso to explore the dimensions of your taste. They have two types of espresso, three kinds of rotating brewed coffee, house brew drip coffee, and their cold brews. Or check the lattes and cappuccinos. House of Perla's single-origin coffees is award-winning, too. Plus, there's a variety of milk options to choose from. Other food offerings on the menu include a mix of soups and salads, sandwiches, and some bakery items.
Try either their Matcha Green Latte or Iced Latte with oat milk. They have their house-made turbinado sugar syrup that adds the right sweetness and still allows you to appreciate the coffee itself. Even if you've tried House of Per'la's coffee somewhere, nothing beats drinking your cup right inside their café. Combine that coffee with a perfect pair of any of the baked items available for that savory meal. You're set for a delightful experience!
Address: 1518 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Instagram: @lacoladagourmet
La Colada Gourmet means “The House of Cuban Coffee.” Are you a fan of Cuban coffee? When you adore anything more about Cuba aside from their coffee, then go to this place nestled in Little Havana. Cuban classics like Café con Leche, Tres Leches, Cortaditos, Capablanca, and more are what's in store for you here. Drink your favorites and treat that caffeine fix. The coffee is rich in this charming coffee shop. The coffee aroma will fill your sense of smell and your taste buds exploding next with the coffee flavor. Coffee is very smooth, strong yet not bitter, and so flavorful. Usually, first-timers ask for their best-selling coffee which the staff will readily offer. You might as well try their original flavor coffee, without any whipped cream or toppings. Get that cup of coffee, and have that small biscuit as a complementary when you're halfway through your drink - it certainly adds flavor. The staff is friendly and efficient. They will recommend what you wish based on how strong or sweet you'd like your drink. The seating area is small versus the constant overflow of the crowd.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab that cup, sip it slowly, and then go and explore the culture that lies within Calle Ocho in this Little Havana community.
Address: 1504 Bay Rd #106, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Instagram: @bebitoscafe
Grab a coffee and a quick bite when you're within the vicinity of the Miami Beach neighborhood. So close to Alton Road is this popular and solid coffee shop, Bebito's. This café is what you need to recharge for the weekend - whether bonding with loved ones or catching up with friends. Head on to their seats upstairs for more privacy and a quieter ambiance. By the way, don't forget to take your best snaps here as this coffee shop is highly instagrammable. Take inspiration from those various unique items on display that remind you of 1950's Cuba with a touch of Miami Art Deco. Stunning interiors! Bebito's proudly offers its own label's signature blend - a strong combination of South and Central American beans roasted locally. Try their signature brewing styles with the Cuban's influence on Miami's culture: Cafecito, traditional Café con Leche, and more variations. Have a cup of your chosen coffee coupled with other delicious classic Cuban breakfast food (most on their menu) that guarantees a perfect meal any time.
They have Breakfast All-Day offerings with croquettas, tostadas (avocado and lemon butter), salads, and baked goodies like cinnamon rolls, blueberry and cheese Danish, vegan fudge banana bread, and more. Maybe you can pick the croissant ice cream sandwich, too, when days are really hot? Oh, and they have healthy smoothies, too. Customized requests like almond milk and coconut milk are being offered as well.
Address: Multiple Locations in Brickell and Downtown
Instagram: @pasiondelcielocoffee
If your dream is to taste coffee from around the world, have that fulfilled now at Pasion del Cielo Coffee. What's cool is their ordering system, too. Just pick your country for the origin of the coffee beans then pick your coffee. Tell them how you want the style of brewing would be - whether latte, in an espresso, in a colada, or maybe dark and large. They have friendly and knowledgeable staff --- ask for their recommendations if you will have difficulty deciding which to try. Pasion del Cielo has the best coffee selections - a variety of brews from different coffee-growing countries, such as Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Cuba, Costa Rica, Kenya, and more. This coffee shop features fun times for people who are quite picky with their coffee and have strong opinions about their brewing process. The food selection isn't as wide-ranging as the coffee offerings but there are sandwiches, salads, and wraps for some quick bites as well.
Address: Multiple Locations
Instagram: @crema_gourmet
If you're looking to have some expresso or just grab a quick bite, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar offers an extensive set of options. It has a coffee and tea bar as well as an all-day breakfast to your liking. It is the "go-to" breakfast hot spot In Coral Gables.
This coffee shop has been operating for close to a decade and always guarantees a friendly ambiance and good quality drinks and food (they even encourage pancakes for dinner!). They feature good European coffee - illy coffee and espresso are some of the favorites. When you dine in, they serve your drinks in large mugs or mason jars. Prices are quite reasonable, too. This is such a solid spot for brunches with mouth-watering choices: open-face breakfast sandwich, chicken club sandwich, avocado toast, chocolate croissants, pancakes, salads, and other baked goods. They have everything for everyone. Want to try their lavender latte? If you want some floral hints with your brew with the usual latte heart for the gram, then grab one.
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar exudes that European chic vibe, its interiors with the minimalist black-and-white color combination theme. Large chandeliers adorn the inside with a big marble espresso bar. There is also outside covered seating with trees lining the patio and parking is not a problem.
Tip: when you don't know what you want as you like everything, go for the open breakfast sandwich which is filling - a real deal of a hearty meal.
