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