Space is very small but it's cute. It's there home with a store front it seems. I didn't have any food this visit, not sure if they actually have anything to eat or if it's just coffee. read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I love making espresso at home so I was hunting for locally roasted beans. Calusa was one of the first ones that popped up. Gave their coffee a try and fell in love. They offer a selection of different beans. My go to is their Brazil which is also usually the one they serve in store. The shop itself is a cozy spot with some indoor and outdoor seating (there is a back yard as well). My wife and I come often and will continue to. Luis and his team are warm and welcoming. They also have some pastries for sale that pair well with their coffee. If you're a local you prob already know about this place but if you are visiting, make it a point to get coffee here. read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Fantastic out of the way coffee place with friendly service that's literally in someone's home ( it's a repurposed 1950s ranch house) 5 star food beverage: incredibly good in house roasted coffee. The regulars keep coming back for the amazing coffee 5 star service: the staff are generally sweet, free spirited hipsters (hipster in a good way, not as a veiled criticism : ) 5 star ambience: it's located off a dead end side access road near Commercial and i95. Slightly hard to find but use gps. The cool ambience of the repurposed 1950s tract house adds to the charm read more

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Delicious coffee at an in-house roaster! We walked in and it felt like a cool home, chill vibes and smelled so good. We met the owner Luis who answered all our questions with enthusiasm, cool guy. There's an outdoor area with lots of seating. Free parking, lots of things to look at inside while you're enjoying your coffee. They have some baked goods from a local bakery. Good steady stream of locals coming in getting their coffee to go, happy to see! read more

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Lovely little coffee shop tucked into a strip mall. I presume the owners are who took care of us on the Sunday morning we visited and the service was phenomenal. My lavender latte was perfectly crafted and creamy. We also tried a couple of the empanadas - the breakfast one was a stand out! read more

Service was pretty poor, no lid for my to go latte. Also put our to go croissant on a plate & we had to put it on a paper towel to take it to go. Staff was pretty rude. read more

We decided to go on a coffee adventure! A new hobby for me is to try as many coffee shops as I can!!!! I've seem to find someone who loves coffee as much as I do. :))) This location is a MUST!!!!! Coffee DELISSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!!!!! The ratings say it all, if you have not stopped by for coffee here then you need to. You can smell the beans. Such cute decor. Wish it was closer to my home. Had such a nice relaxed time enjoying my coffee with great company. Happy. Peaceful. Great convo. Walking in you feel the positive aura. A MUST visit if in the area. read more

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Cool spot, didn't expect the inside to be this nice. They roast their own coffee as well. Always glad to support a local roaster, and try new coffees. Will be back again! read more

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Impromptu stop off of 95 & what a great choice. Walked in to a cozy vibe with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. My iced latte was delicious and my husband gave his latte a solid thumbs up. High quality bean is evident here and hope to return on another impromptu 95 stop next time the road leads south. read more

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Always seeking a good coffee house no matter where I am at. One of sofl better places. Coffee is their pride and joy...demonstrated by their process. Poi-over is my preferred method of enjoying coffee. I'm grateful places like this exist. Limited items to eat (sometimes none at all) but coffee remains the primary focus thankfully. read more

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I stopped by here earlier today with my wife and twins for our morning coffee. Whenever our family is traveling, we always try to hit up local coffee shops and on this day we went to Calusa Coffee Roasters. This coffee shop is a pretty nondescript location right off E Commercial Blvd. There is a decent amount of outdoor seating, both covered and uncovered which is good because the inside is rather small. There is also a "secret garden" around the back which is peaceful and has plenty more seating. Inside there was a place to order with some food inside cloches and then some couches. For our coffee on this morning I went with a large latte while my wife went with an iced caramel latte. The coffee here ended up being really good as it was bold and rich. It stood up to the milk and you could really taste it on the finish which I loved. My wife's caramel latte was also really good with the sweetness from the caramel and that same great coffee taste at the finish. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Our barista was nice and the coffee was great! read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Large Latte and Regular Iced caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Super cute little shop! I stopped by to grab a bag of roasted beans. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. The beans are great and our home espresso has been amazing. I can't wait to go back read more

Love, love, LOVE everything about Calusa! It's a great place to meet a friend or associate for coffee & a snack. Small & quaint but plenty of seating! The coffee is A+, freshly roasted in house daily! It's the only coffee beans I use in my Breville Barista at home! Highly recommend! read more

Sweet little coffee shop in an off the beaten path location. Feels like walking into someone's home, with the greeting to match. Loved the vibes and the coffee. As is tradition, I try to find a local roaster to support in each city I visit, and I'm happy to have found Calusa. Walking into the little house, I found the owners/roasters seated at a table sharing some coffee and conversation. I asked about pour over options and the owner pulled a Nicaraguan coffee from his personal stash. "Elephant beans", he called them, due to their size compared to other beans, and they were true to description. The coffee had nice body and developed a sweet but earthy flavor profile, perfect to kickstart the day. I even convinced them to pull a shot of it on espresso as an experiment too. Machine and grinder weren't dialed, but it showed good potential but not worth drinking. Sadly I couldn't buy any of this coffee to brew at home, but I picked up a bag of their new river blend and I'm excited to try it. read more

A really cute local coffee shop. The staff was incredibly friendly and created such a warm and welcoming environment. They had their two dogs in the shop who were the sweetest little additions. It was also really quick service and overall just a really nice vibe. It's a perfect spot to grab a quick coffee or to do work at. I didn't try any of the food but will have to next time. read more

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My wife and I stopped here to get some energy and it is such a cute spot. They have outside and inside seating. This place gives you relaxing poolside vibes meets stepping into a mini vintage museum. This place is run by a husband and wife duo who are very knowledgeable about coffee. They have a roaster in there so they grind their beans in-house. My wife did a double take when she tasted her iced americano as she was not expecting it to taste that good. They did not have matcha and I was about to give up, but they had a powder called chaga ,which is after the mushroom, as an alternative. He made me an iced chagaccino latte and that was really good. I was a bit skeptical, but it hit the spot. He did not add coffee to mine, so mushroom by its self. We also shared the vegan banana walnut bread and it was fire!! My neck rolled when I heard it was vegan. Overall this place is good to chill with friends, do some work, and bring your furry friend. I definitely recommend going and I would definitely go back. read more

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The absolute best roastery in the area! The beans are roasted to perfection. Coffee tastes creamy, light and very smooth! The Brazilian beans are my favorite one. We always get some to brew at home too! Service is great as well. The owner and his wife are very friendly and helpful. There is also a back yard with sitting area that is quite and relaxing if you need to get some work done while enjoying your coffee :) read more

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Service was great --- needs to be cleaning up the entrance. Place was fairly busy so what more can I say ?

Cozy little mom and pop restaurant runner by this family! So cute, they roast their coffees in house!!! Delicious!!!

There was only 3 super small pastries for $5 each. The waiter didn't recommend them, so nothing to eat. My tea was redone 2 times, but ended up throwing it away. Small cup of tea $5. The place is not inviting. I will not go next time and I can't recommend it read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Tea that was thrown away after being redone 2 times:( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Incredible ambiance & vibes, best coffee in town. There is a small lot for parking try to carpool for sure. read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Large Iced Latte and Brioche & Turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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A true gem! Hidden in plain sight. I'm happy I decided to visit Calusa this morning. You have the option to sit outside and inside if you choose. The inside is decorated so home-like/cozy. I ordered their iced caramel latte and it was so smooth and fruity. The coffee itself had a sweet , fresh taste and had no bitterness. If you're feeling hungry they offer various pastries- some vegan options to pair with your coffee. On my visit today I had the opportunity to converse with the owners of Calusa Coffee. They were down to earth and informative. They gave me a brief history of the shop and the process they go through to roast the coffee beans. The coffee is roasted onsite- you have the opportunity to witness this whenever they roast. I highly recommend Calusa. Go for the coffee, food and the experience read more

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After a morning of shopping I was in the neighborhood looking for a shot of caffeine and a bite to eat. I remembered coming here for an Elite event and had always meant to get back here and today was the day. The story behind Calusa Coffee is very interesting. Calusa was purchased by Marine Corps Veteran Luis Arteaga. Love our veterans. Arteaga didn't know very much about coffee when he sought his next step after leaving the military. He came in one day looking for coffee and ended up leaving with a job. He was taken under the guidance of Calusa founder Steven Hodel. Six months after working as a barista he tried his hand at roasting while Hodel was on vacation. After some trail and error he was able to learn the roasting process. Less than a year after he started, he became the business owner when Hodel wanted to sell. Calusa Coffee specializes in small batches of coffee and they roast it in house before brewing. In addition to the coffee shop/cafe and they also operate a wholesale business. You order at the counter and then you can sit inside or outside on their patio. Today I had a cappuccino and a ham and cheese croissant ($10). Their coffee is delicious. It is miles above those corporate coffee chains in terms of taste and quality. My croissant was fresh and equally delightful. I love supporting a small business and Calusa is worth going out of your way for. Thank you a latte Calusa! read more

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Best coffee in Fort Lauderdale.... By far. Fresh roasted, smooth, and more like independent coffee houses in the East and Midwest (that's a good thing). read more

First time to Fort Lauderdale, first time to Calusa. This coffee shop was the closest, reasonable looking shop to the office I'm working out of for the next week, so it was my first trip upon landing. They were unbeknownst to me, actually just closing when I pulled up, and the owner reopened the doors, fired up the espresso machine, and made two drinks for me. I grabbed an iced latte with oat milk, and it was a solid. The espresso itself tastes great, and oat milk is usually hit or miss for me, but theirs had great texture. I'd have liked to work in the shop; it felt cozy, but duty called. Big thanks again to the owner for the great customer service! read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Work time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

After I picked up my Elite Gift Pack, we went in and ordered a couple of drinks. This place may look like a small coffee shop, but it feels very cozy. My wife and I ordered a couple of ice coffee and they were pretty good. I usually drink my coffee black, but if you need brown sugar or cream, they have it on the desk by the wall. There are a couple of tables and chairs outside, so you get to have your drinks while enjoying the nice weather. Parking might be a bit of a challenge because they only got a few spots in front of their shop. But you can park on the street and walk over. read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Three years since my first review here. It's time I write an update. On this #ThankYouThursday, I want to thank Calusa for the endless amounts of quality espresso I've consumed here. This is some of the best coffee I've ever had - anywhere. From midday pick-me-ups to pre-brainstorming fuel, early morning must-have-caffine to surprise my gal with a coffee, I'm so grateful for my neighborhood coffee shop. I'm also thankful for Luis! Sure, for the amazing coffee, but also for the conversations we've had during non-peak times. A simple chat goes a long way - especially during the pandemic. In the last few months we've had our share of 6-feet apart chats, through masks. From podcast discussions to show recommendations, guesses on when this will all be over to updates on his business, those chats and human interaction have brought a little normalcy in these crazy times. read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Great service & delicious cappuccino. Starting my birthday celebration with a cappuccino and my daughter had an ice coffee with almond milk. Great little spot! read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - The best cappuccino ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beautiful layout and vibe... appears family run, good coffee, vegan snacks and other pastries. Service was friendly, prompt and helpful in deciding what might be best for me. read more

Calusa Coffee Roasters - Front counter, standing room and open seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The coffee was amazing... smooth and rich in flavor. It was so good that I bought a bag of freshly ground coffee to take home. The owner is so knowledgeable about coffees around the world. I took his recommendation and even went to Target and bought a French press. So worth it! I've been making the coffee everyday this week and need to get more already. read more

Just. Come. Here. Wow!! They roast on premises-amazing coffee! I got their broccoli & cheese quiche-May be the best I've ever had, SO tasty!! Super friendly owners! Cozy ambiance. Love this gem!! read more

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When here for coffee on a Saturday and talk to the owner of that on how he runs his operation. They roast the beans themselves and service other restaurants with their coffee beans as well. We ordered a couple of coffees and they tasted pretty good. Place is not that big inside but it also has some tables outside with some chairs. Service was fair and decent. read more

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Came by yesterday for an iced latte and they had a medium roasted Brazilian bean with low acidity for the day which was perfect! They roasted the beans yesterday and tasted great! Well folks, I found my favorite coffee shop in FLL! read more

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