5 coffee and sweets shops in Miami

Miami’s first independent coffee minichain has been a rousing success. It roasts its own coffee in small batches, not only supplying itself but restaurants and cafes. In its own locations, it also serves baked goods and wine, and fosters appreciation of the arts, both visual and performing. A true Miami institution.

Former City of Miami firefighter Derek Kaplan proves true the myth that firefighters know how to cook. He started his bakery with his perfected key lime pie, then quickly mastered others, including s’mores, chocolate pecan and multiple types of fruit pies. Enjoy a slice with a macchiato or cold brew or grab one to go. A second location is in Coconut Grove.

Whenever a Miamian says they work from home, they really mean they work from vice, drinking everything from a mocha with Camino Verde Ecuadorian chocolate to a Luz Helena Salazar Colombian nitro cold brew to a cajeta latte inspired by Mexico. And eating overnight oats and cinnamon rolls, too, while they’re at it.

Pour over. Hot drip. Cold brew. Even cupping (as in, choose three coffees). This place knows its coffee. Pair any of them with pastries or breakfast dishes made in-house – the ‘mostess’ marshmallow fluff-stuffed cupcake is a fave, as is the tres leches-battered French toast with pecan butter, condensed milk and maple syrup.

This appealing Latin-American coffee shop displays its heart on the surface of your cappuccino or latte. Designs change depending on which artisanal barrista is on duty, as do the daily, house-made empanadas, croissants, quiches, pies and tarts. Check the chalkboard for what’s available, but do check in. Prices beat national chains, and so does atmosphere.