The roasters writing the coffee scene in Miami: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Miami. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Panther Coffee in Wynwood is the 2010-founded specialty roaster at 2390 NW 2nd Avenue, ranked 30th on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list in November 2025.
Tip: The Wynwood cafe pulls a single-origin espresso every morning. The Little Haiti roastery sells whole bean by the kilo for kitchens.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour-over, Whole bean retail
Vice City Bean in Miami is the local roaster with three cafes in Brickell, Wynwood and the Citadel, sourcing single-origin beans alongside Cuban espresso.
Tip: The Brickell flagship pulls cortaditos by request. Subscriptions ship monthly; the seasonal Ethiopian lot is the editor's pick.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Pour-over, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Per'La Specialty Roasters near Coral Gables is the 2015 roast-to-order specialty house from two University of Miami grads supplying Florida cafes.
Tip: The South Miami roasting facility is open weekday mornings for retail. Coral Gables sister cafe House of Perla pulls espresso with the same beans.
Sources from: Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, Ethiopia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail