I was introduced to Per'La when I happened upon the Instagram Live that co-founders Chris and Paul…read moredid with Yelp Miami recently... They were so approachable, knowledgeable, and fun, that I wanted to support them, so I purchased some coffee. This was on a Thursday morning. The coffee was delivered across the country to my doorstep in Arizona on Saturday - I was super impressed! We made a pot of the Miami Restaurant Employee Relief Fund Blend this morning and it was fabulous. I typically put some steamed almond milk into my coffee but I drank it black (and several cups). It wasn't just me who enjoyed it either. It also passed the test of my judgemental, 43 year old Jewish husband's palate. He always takes his coffee black and this was no exception. I will definitely visit the Per'La coffee shop whenever I make my way back to Miami, but in the meantime, I'm sending love from Phoenix during these crazy times. I know where to look if I ever have questions related to coffee as well! Thanks Team Per'La!

Okay. I call myself an avid coffee drinker, however, I don't think my body was ready for what…read morePer'La throws down. Two cups in the morning, and I was still watching episodes of The Office until 4am... so you know the stuff is good, and probably the most productive I've been in a long time. Since I don't live in Miami, I ordered some of their beans and had them shipped. I got the Lucha Blend in whole bean form and some of the Cold Brew Blend ground up for my summer enjoyment during the heatwaves. I liked them both for different reasons, but the the Lucha Blend was my favorite. It was a dark roast but didn't punch you in the face. It was super smooth and you could get the smoky notes of chocolate with every sip. Don't get me wrong, the cold brew stuff was good too, and again, a small glass will keep you buzzing for hours. I've heard so many great things about Per'La from friends, so I was super happy I was able to support this coffee shop from across the country during COVID-19. Not only was the ordering process super easy via their website, they offer free shipping, and even included a super cute hand-written note showing appreciation too. Huge plus. I ordered on a Thursday and I was drinking their delicious blends by the start of the work-week. I don't know if they're always this fast, but... it was fast. Until I can come in and support them in-person during a future trip to Miami, I know I'll be ordering more of their beans to hold me over until that happens!

Before I ever tasted a single bean, the name stopped me cold. Calusa. A roaster bearing the name of…read morean Indigenous people -- the Calusa, the ancient shell-mound builders, the unconquered lords of South Florida's mangroves and waterways. People who never surrendered. People whose bones are folded into this very soil. As someone who walks through this world carrying Taíno blood and the memory of peoples whose names colonizers tried to erase, that word hit different. It wasn't a gimmick. It wasn't a logo. It was a declaration -- that this land has a story older than any espresso machine, and somebody here understood that. That understanding alone earned my curiosity and my respect before I'd even stepped through the door. "The name carried the weight of a people who never bent. That's the kind of legacy worth building a roastery around." Then I learned the story behind the man behind the roaster -- and it only deepened my respect. Luis Arteaga came home from serving in the United States Marine Corps and did what so many veterans do: he looked for work. No fanfare. No red carpet. Just a man with discipline in his bones and calluses on his hands, trying to find his next mission in a civilian world that doesn't always know what to do with people like that. He found his way to the original owners of Calusa Coffee Roasters. They saw in him what the Corps had always seen -- dependability, grit, and a willingness to learn. They gave him a job. A floor to stand on. And Luis did what Marines do -- he didn't just fill a position, he grew into something greater. Over time, through sweat and dedication and an unmistakable passion for the craft, he rose to become the owner of the very roastery that once took a chance on him. That's not a business story. That's an American story. A veteran's story. And it's exactly the kind of origin that makes a cup of coffee taste like something more than coffee. CALUSA COFFEE ROASTERS IS A SOUTH FLORIDA INSTITUTION Fast forward to today, and Calusa Coffee Roasters isn't just surviving -- it is a staple. Walk into the right cigar bar on a Friday evening and someone at the table will mention the name. Sit down at the right diner counter on a Tuesday morning and a regular will nod toward that familiar bag. In South Florida's rich, layered, cafecito-and-culture coffee landscape, that kind of word-of-mouth is earned over years of consistency, of showing up, of never letting the cup get small. Luis continues to build something that belongs to this community -- rooted in the terroir of a region as complex and layered as its people. The coffee is exceptional. Bold where it should be bold, nuanced where it earns it. The kind of roast that makes you sit down instead of rushing out. That's no accident. That's someone who respects the craft because he was forged in institutions that demand nothing less than your best. "When a Marine finds his mission in a roastery, every bag he puts his name on carries the same standard -- do it right or don't do it at all." Meeting Luis was one of those moments I didn't expect to move me the way it did. We are both moving through the coffee world trying to build something that means something -- something rooted in identity, in service, in the belief that what's in the cup should tell a story worth hearing. And here was a fellow Marine who had walked a road I recognize: uncertain ground, earned footing, and a refusal to quit. And finally, if you are in South Florida and you have not made the pilgrimage to Calusa Coffee Roasters on Commercial Blvd, you are overdue. Go for the coffee -- stay for the story. And if you're lucky enough to meet the man himself, shake his hand. He earned it in more ways than one. To Luis Arteaga and everyone at Calusa: thank you for carrying a name that honors this land. Thank you for honoring the service that shaped you. And thank you for a cup of coffee that carries the weight of all of it without spilling a drop. Semper Fi, brother. Keep roasting.

Came here once or twice before and the mocha latte was very bland and overpriced…read more Decided to come back and give it another try because it was only place in the area and it will definitely be my last time. It was about 11:30 AM on a Saturday and there were a couple people from me so it took me nearly 10 minutes to place my order just for them to tell me they were out of mocha lattes and pretty much any flavored lattes.

Best coffee in South Florida! The Brazilian blend is our favorite and the cold brew as well! MUST…read moreTRY! you will never like anything else. 100% delicious!

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I've been here a couple times but haven't reviewed it yet. Yesterday my sister and I and our kids…read morestopped here before heading to Books & Books next door. We were going to just grab coffee, but the croissants looked good so we stayed to eat. My daughter had the pistachio croissant, my nephew had the Nutella croissant, and my sister the ham and cheese croissant. They were all delicious, and everyone scarfed them down. My sister ordered a brown sugar latte with oat milk, and I had a cortado, and both were perfect. My sister remarked that the coffee was perfect in terms of strength and sweetness which isn't always her experience at other places. Everyone we interacted with was friendly. The ambiance is nice as well. I like that they had a shelf of books you can take one from. I found a book I had actually been wanting, and I'm glad to know I have a place I could bring some books when I'm done reading them. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

Panther coffee is such a cute coffee shop. I believe they have several locations not just the one…read morein the Grove. As you're walking down the strip area you can pop in for a quick caffeine break or tea or Matcha. We tried one of their suggested coffees and it was super delicious. I shared mine with my friend. They delivered it quickly and kindly we walked around the Grove area with drink in hand.m Inside they have a couple of chairs and small table areas that you could do some quick laptop working but it's overall more of a grab and go. They also have a couple of snacks such as croissants that you can munch on.

We came out after breakfast to get a little pick up. This business was tucked away in a small…read morebusiness center. We thought we parked by it but didn't and had to walk around to find it in the plaza. We even encountered other folks who were also trying to find it in the plaza. It might be good to have signs by the entrances to let people know where to go for that particular place, seeing as it's so popular. They were very welcoming and they were very quick with their service. They are a family owned i and operated business that specializes in Colombian coffee. They had some baked goods as well, but we didn't eat there. I ordered the banana coffee cake latte and it was fantastic! It was very rich in flavor, but kept it coffee. Unlike some of those specialty drinks and holiday drinks, it was not all syrup. I very much enjoyed it. Definitely recommend you checking them out. They're a bit away from the strip, so there won't be the same kind of lines.

New coffee shop in town? Apparently not.... It's just really well hidden! Cumbres has become a…read moregreat hidden gem! Parking was easy, the hardest part was finding where it was located, as I was not familiar with the plaza itself. Just make sure to follow your GPS well There's limited seating outside, and inside as well, but most people seemed to go in and take away their coffee and food. The coffee is freshly roasted, great quality, and the staff was super friendly explaining their different milk options, and quite healthy as well! I tried one of their iced lattes with a pandebono sandwich which seemed quite a novelty! Since pandebono is meant to just be eaten as is. Definitely exciting! I did enjoy it after all

Came later in the day before closing time to grab a quick coffee with a friend. The girl at the…read morecounter was sweet. We ordered a Bom-Bom latte which was so good. I loved the sugar coating that you get to crack with the spoon. The pricing wasn't bad at all $6.50 for the drink. i loved the rustic decor and how friendly and warm this location felt.

I think this was my first time trying Roasting Buddies, even though my fiancee swears we have been…read morehere before. We ordered some coffee and pastries for Togo before being on our way to run errands. I was craving Nutella for some reason so I ordered the Nutella frappe and she ordered iced hazelnut latte with oat milk. We also ordered Nutella croissant, beef empanadas, pan de Bono, and ham and cheese. For me, I must have ordered the wrong coffee drink because it wasn't anything too special or out of the ordinary. I didn't like my fiancée's coffee either. But the highlight of today's order was beef empanadas for me. Get it warmed up and order yourself one and tell me what you think. Unless I have been super hungry, it is one of the better empanadas I have tasted. Pan de bono was good too, it had a nice taste and texture. Their prices also seemed fair and overly expensive like some coffee shops price their items at. They offer ample seating spaces inside. I would be back in the future. I recommend this place to others.

I don't think there is a bad thing I could say about Grumpy Man. I am a true lover of their in…read morehouse roasted coffee beans. They release these seasonal roasts that are always just so good. I usually will have mine shipped to me but on the occasion I get to visit the shop I always have to get one of the specialty hot/cold drinks to go. They are SO good. They also do mail, packing and shopping services amongst other things which is so convenient. It's a one stop shop for your quick errands and you get to have some amazing local coffee while you are at it!

Located in a strip mall you could almost easily pass it. The hanging sign shows Espresso Mail and…read moreon the glass window you could see Grumpy Man Coffee. It was early around 9am that I came by and it had steady customer flow and even more so after. The ambiance was interesting as it is a shipping/postal service with the coffee bar in the back. Met the owner and he was really nice and explained the history of the location and the interesting decor and more that is displayed in the store. What was most interesting was the wall of fame where you are able to see really interesting things that customers have shipped which was pretty cool! The coffee was good overall, the only wish I would have to make this better is to actually have a menu similar to what is showcased online on their site for visibility. The syrup flavors are shown on their board but the names of the specialty coffee isn't such as the lucky charms and the French toast. So be sure to check online to see their speciality coffee!