Here’s what you need to know: Naughty Coffee, the brand that made vintage VW vans iconic for street-side espresso, has traded wheels for walls. Its first permanent flagship in Miami’s Downtown is less about nostalgia and more about reinvention. The 101 NE 2nd Ave. space isn’t just a coffee shop—it’s a statement.
The shop’s minimalist design, with its glass roaster and steel islands, feels like a Brutalist dream, echoing the co-founders’ roots in Serbia and Ukraine. Milan Blagojevic, co-founder and roaster, calls it a “collision of cultures.” The space is a hub for hand-brewed single-origin coffees, with a Slayer Steam LP espresso machine and Mahlkönig grinders working in tandem. “We’re drowning in hand brews,” Blagojevic admits. In a city obsessed with ice milk drinks, Naughty’s focus on manual brewing is a bold move—and a hit.
The menu isn’t just about coffee. A kitchen in the back crafts house-made syrups, Turkish ceramics, and small plates, all paired with the same precision applied to their beans. “We treat every dish like a cup of coffee,” Blagojevic says. The result? A seamless blend of coffee culture and culinary artistry.
Naughty’s roasting journey is equally striking. After years of Counter Culture beans, the team now sources directly from farms like Hacienda La Minita in Costa Rica and Carlos Guamanga in Colombia. They eschew blending, focusing instead on “one farm, one origin, one flavor.” It’s a philosophy that’s reshaping their identity—and their future.
Hand-brewed single-origin coffees are the star, alongside thoughtfully crafted food.
KEY POINTS: The Miami flagship marries Naughty’s mobile roots with a permanent, minimalist aesthetic. Hand-brewed single-origin coffees are the star, alongside thoughtfully crafted food. The brand’s roasting philosophy prioritizes transparency and origin, rejecting blends for a more personal approach.
What makes Naughty Coffee’s Miami location feel like a true evolution rather than just a scaled-up van? How does this space redefine what a coffee shop can be?
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Questions & Answers
Where is Naughty Coffee’s new flagship located?
Naughty Coffee’s flagship cafe is located in Miami, Florida, offering a unique blend of coffee and playful design.
What makes Naughty Coffee’s Miami cafe special?
The Miami cafe features a whimsical, colorful interior and a focus on quality coffee, making it a standout destination.
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