Cali Coffee was founded in 2018 in Broward County by Craig Avera and Rose White who met each other…read morewhile working in the fitness industry. Cali Coffee is not your classic coffee house where you can set up your laptop and work a spell or hang out. Instead it is for people on the go with a walkup window and drive through. They have now expanded to six locations including Stuart and Miramar and they will be opening 12 more soon all over the state. I first tried Cali Coffee in Cooper City and really enjoyed it. In addition to coffee they also have on their menu fruity drinks, energy drinks iced tea, soda and shakes. They also have a kids menu with a featured shake flavor and a few pastries. We were headed home and my friend suggested stopping by to try their new iced coffee. We had been sitting outside in the heat for a few hours and an iced coffee sounded perfect. Like all of their coffee drinks the iced coffee is highly customizable with many favors to chose from, toppings like sprinkles, syrup drizzles, cookie crumbs, and cold foam for an additional charge. My friend was able to order our drinks on the app so we only had a short wait when we arrived. I chose a Irish cream frozen coffee with cinnamon sprinkles and a caramel drizzle. I like that you can even customize the percentage of sweetness. In this heat, a frozen coffee from Cali is the perfect way to caffeinate this summer.

I am not sure how I haven't reviewed Cali Coffee yet but glad they are making their way around this…read moreside of Broward! Staff is always friendly and they love to chat it up with you. It's quite refreshing from the typical fast pace drive thru starbucks or dunkin. Every location has been a hit but this North Lauderdale one has been my go-to lately, I cannot wait for the location in West Tamarac to open in March. The staff at this location are always friendly, and provide recommendations when you are feeling indecisive. My favorites: Iced cookies and cream coffee, with all the fixin's (chocolate drizzle, cold foam, cookie dust). It's definitely a chocolate lovers dream but the coffee balances it so well. Iced Rose Water, either as a soda or with green tea. This is a hit every time, what's not to love about strawberry and watermelon flavors? Add some glitter for an extra cute drink! I hope Cali Coffee brings back the funky monkey coffee!! They also leave cute messages on your lids!

The beef empanadas are awesome and great atmosphere! The iced coffee was great. I will definitely…read morebe back soon

Stopped by for coffee and a croissant. Had an iced horchata and a guava croissant. Both were…read moredelicious. This is a very quaint coffee shop. Very welcoming. The people were very friendly and the service was outstanding ! Definitely would come back if in the area! A++++

Great spot to work!! Quiet enough and the space is set for working. Staff was so sweet and had…read moregreat recommendations I don't get food out at coffee shops often, but I couldn't resist! Everything was delicious and I'll definitely be back!

Went during their "soft opening" accidentally - and was very disappointed. The marshmallow idea…read morewas very gimmicky, which I usually love, but I want a good rich flavored coffee paired with a gimmick and this was not. I got 2 featured iced lattes. I'd recommend a recipe remix and potential bean change to improve the flavor.

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.

I stopped by Calusa Coffee Roasters to do coffee run for my fiancee. I ordered the iced Americano…read morefor myself and iced vanilla latte for my fiancee with oatmilk. My fiancee seemed content with their flavors and she didn't yell at me. So based on this, I would assume Calusa Coffee has some decent coffees. Please try this place and see if you enjoyed it as much as my fiancee. The location is a bit weird to enter and exit so be careful driving in and out. They offer limited parking so bring plenty of patience with you when visiting!

I came to this cave on a Friday afternoon and got the cheese waffle and some specialty…read morecoffees($9-$11). The cheese waffle was surprisingly super delicious and it paired well with the jam. The coffees were also very delicious! Staff were very friendly! The outside area is covered. Overall this was a phenomenal coffee/brunch spot , I would definitely come back! Food(50%): 8.6 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.1/10

This is such a gorgeous cafe! Our server was Jojo, and he was very pleasant and made our experience…read moreexcellent. This entire cafe is outdoors, so it's best to visit during weather where you can tolerate being outdoors. There is lots of shade, so the sun won't be beating on you directly, and there are fans around the tables as well. There are also those little fly fans on each table to keep flies away from your food, so it's clear that they've done their due diligence with creating a comfortable outdoor environment. This was my first time visiting, and I was pleased with everything I ordered. My fiance had been here once before on his own, and brought me along this time to experience it for myself! I ordered the iced Rosa Latte, the Breakfast Bowl, and a plan Belgian waffle. He had an iced Chai Latte, and the Pancake Sandwich. Here are our thoughts of each item: Rosa Latte: I got mine with almond milk, and it was just the right amount of sweet. The rose syrup brings a truly unique flavor that I can hardly describe myself! If you like your tea with milk and honey (or any sweetener) and you also like lattes, you'll enjoy this. Breakfast Bowl: everything was cooked perfectly. I was surprised at the heaping scoop of perfectly ripe avocado on top--I wasn't expecting so much avocado, in a good way. Most restaurants are stingy with avocado. The eggs were fluffy, the bacon was crispy, and everything tasted like an extremely well made home breakfast. The eggs were not salted, which I preferred because I was able to add the amount of salt I wanted. Pancake Sandwich: My fiance ordered this one, and he described it as the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The pancake (bread) was a normal pancake size, which made the sandwich a bit difficult to hold given that pancakes aren't very firm, so some people might find it easier to use utensils to eat this. I tasted the pink mayonnaise, and it tasted homemade! If you like deviled eggs, the pink mayonnaise tastes like fresh deviled eggs. It's lovely. Overall, this was a super pleasant experience. The server that my fiance had last time (I didn't catch his name) also remembered him and stopped by our table to say hello. The prices here are a bit higher for a breakfast cafe, but once you taste everything you'll understand why. It's clear that all the food and drinks use fresh ingredients, and the staff takes pride in it!

Aroma Joe's is a solid go-to spot if you're into sweet, customizable drinks and quick drive-thru…read morecoffee. Their menu stands out compared to typical chains--especially with their "Rush" energy drinks and flavored iced coffees, which a lot say they are consistently good and more creative than some competitors. One of the biggest highlights is the friendly service. Staff are helpful and make the experience feel more personal. The atmosphere is usually clean and upbeat, making it a nice stop for your morning coffee run.

It's so great to have another drive-through coffee place that isn't Starbucks or Dunkin. The menu…read morehad a big variety from coffee to espresso to lemonade to energy drinks. We tried their Christmas drinks which were the Merry Mocha and the Peppermint Mocha. The Merry Mocha was not my favorite, but I recommend the Peppermint Mocha (I just wish it had more ice because the bottom of the drink was hot). I also tried the chocolate chip muffin which was good. There were two cars in front of me, and we waited about 15 minutes. The employees were friendly. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

The Alchemist Café is an absolute must-visit! We discovered this gem eight years ago, and now it's…read morea tradition--we make it a point to come back every single time we are in town. I especially love coming here for their coffee. The service style is great; you order at the counter and then pick a spot to sit, and the friendly staff brings everything right to your table. We stopped in today and caught it at a great time when it wasn't as busy as usual. We ordered the pepperoni pizza, four-cheese pizza, and avocado toast, along with the Alchemist coffee, passionfruit tea, and a Sprite. Everything was delicious, and sitting in the outdoor seating area is always a highlight. This place is an absolute five stars to me--after eight years, it never lets us down!

I first reviewed this restaurant 10 years ago. Yikes! 10 years. The menu has changed slightly but…read morethe basics are there. I enjoy their cold coffees and freshly made food: the Greek or Mediterranean toast with olives and feta is my favor: you'll be surprised how filled up you get. The service is what it is. Please when it's time to order and when they bring the food but that's okay. There's nothing formal about this place. It's cozy and beautiful with the greenery. They have lots of parking and I've never had an issue. The best feeling is having breakfast alone in the am. I could stay there forever. Definitely recommend

Loved the coffee and croissants here! Came here for a book club meeting and the vibes and…read moreatmosphere were perfect. Full video review on IG @sipswithV Would definitely come back and try more!

I loveeeee the matcha here and the dragon fruit lemonade! Sooo yummyyyy and people are so kind here!read more

Amazing! Whenever I come here, everyone is always pleasant and has a great attitude. They give…read moregreat suggestion whenever I am in a jam on picking a coffee. I've never been inside yet because I'm always on the go and I appreciate the recommendations that are given.

Cali Coffee always comes through with delicious warm hugs in a mug plus some pretty inspiring…read morewords! They're like the tarot cards of coffee shops! Albeit, the drive through concept of taking the order at the window vs the menu stand can improve just a tad bit (no one was outside with a tablet) their service with a genuine smile makes up for the adder wait times! Just don't get stuck behind a large order...

I really enjoy this little coffee and bake shop. The ambience is chill, the prices are decent, the…read morepeople working there are really pleasant, and the food is tasty. I highly recommend the lavender latte (just don't chew on the lavender, it can be bitter), the empanadas and the sweet cheese pastry. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich as well, and the croissant was amazing. Just know that the turkey or ham option is deli meat, and it didn't seem to have too much egg on it, but it did have lots of cheese. :) I would love to try the avocado toast and more of their baked items soon!

All I have to say is... what a gem. From the moment we walked in, the place had such a cozy,…read morecharming vibe. I really loved how affordable everything was, which is rare these days. My latte was delicious and came out perfectly hot, not lukewarm like you get at some cafés. I may have also had one of the best bacon, egg, and cheese croissants here. It was fresh, warm, buttery, and the cheese was melting perfectly. And whatever you do, do not sleep on the cinnamon roll, it's a must. For two breakfast sandwiches, a latte, and a cinnamon roll, our total was around $30, which felt like a great value. Such a cute ambiance too and the service was wonderful! My family and I can't wait to go back.