In honor of the drink that fuels us through the day, here are some of the best South Florida hotspots that are celebrating National Coffee Day (September 29) with creative and tasty renditions of everyone’s favorite beverage.
MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie
This National Coffee Day, guests at MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie — located on the ground floor of the stylish boutique hotel Arlo Wynwood — can find coffee not just in a drink at the Grab & Go cafe, but in a dish within the lush, modern dining space for a flavorful dinner.
The Short Rib “Vaca Frita” is currently offered for a limited time as part of the restaurant’s Miami Spice menu throughout the end of September.
The tender meat dish is braised in coffee for maximum flavor and served with tamarind molasses, maduro hollandaise and young corn.
Those searching for a more traditional coffee experience can visit the restaurant’s Grab & Go counter, opened daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, sandwiches and more.
Orno
The Toasted Carajillo cocktail, served at Orno by Chef Niven Patel at THesis Hotel is a sky-high coffee cocktail with toasted meringue on top, which is caramelized and toasty.
The cocktail is a combination of beluga vodka, licor 43, and espresso.
Merengue is piped into large dollups, which make it for a very Instagrammable and out-of-the-box espresso cocktail.
La Fuga at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
La Fuga is a coastal Italian eatery at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort with a diverse menu led by Executive Chef Michael Mayer.
Every item on La Fuga’s menu is made in-house by Chef Mayer and his dedicated team utilizing local, fresh produce and seafood sourced straight from the sea to the plate.
Celebrate National Coffee Day with La Fuga’s take on the infamous cocktail that’s got coffee lovers searching for the best combination, the Moka-tini ($13).
This libation is a unique twist on an espresso martini made with invigorating Brugal Anejo, Coffee Borghetti Liqueur and a fresh batch of espresso, the perfect spiked coffee for any afternoon slump.
Italica Midtown
Known at the very first and only spritz bar in Midtown Miami, Italica Midtown doesn’t just serve Italian spritz and woodfired pizzas.
This past summer, the modern Italian hotspot launched Italica Caffè with an all-new breakfast menu offering morning bites and pastries from the bakery, and, most of all, coffee.
Who does espresso better than the Italians?
On National Coffee Day, guests will feel like they’ve stepped into a spot on the Amalfi Coast to enjoy a classic espresso alongside a croissant and panini.
The caffè menu is open daily from 8 a.m. to noon and offers both hot and cold items, from Macchiatos ($3.50) to Iced Lattes ($5).
Milk alternatives include oat and almond for +$1. Espresso, Macchiato and Americano are also available during weekday lunch until 4 p.m., and coffee lovers can discover more in the American Coffee cocktail ($8) offered only during daily happy hour or weekend brunch as a 2×1 special.
Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar – Midtown
Favorite Midtown hotspot Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar, best known for its Latin American-inspired global fare, has recently introduced coffee to its expansive menu this summer with Lunch Lovers, its all-new lunch selection featuring prix-fixe food tiers and drink upgrades, including coffee.
Coffee lovers can come on down during lunch Monday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m. to enjoy a classic Espresso, Macchiato or Americano as part of a $2 upgrade to the lunch selection.
Cortadito Coffee House
Located on Lincoln Road, Cortadito Coffee House combines the largest coffee shop chain with the best fast-casual restaurants- creating a unique experience through food stations where you can find delicious pastelitos- Cuban baked puff pastries, and enjoy the best Cuban Coffee with our signature Cortadito or any item from the wide variety of coffees including the classics, and special creations.
The modern Latin American coffee shop serves the perfect cortadito for $3.50, consisting of espresso mixed with a roughly equal amount of warm milk.
The milk in a cortado is steamed, but not frothy and “texturized” as in many Italian coffees.