The Miami coffee scene is always percolating. Case in point: Black Sheep Coffee, one of the U.K.’s most beloved coffee brands, is opening its first Florida shop in Coconut Grove on Tuesday, August 12. The popular British java brand already has more than 116 locations across its native United Kingdom as well as France, the UAE and more, with its upcoming outpost at Grove Central (2750 SW 27th Terrace, Suite 108) continuing the chain's growing presence stateside. And we're here for it!
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The fourth U.S. location (the chain has already expanded to Texas), the Coconut Grove coffeeshop will debut with an open-to-the-public Grand Opening Celebration next Tuesday from 11am to 2pm, complete with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Francis Suarez.
Come for special meet-and-greets with Black Sheep founders Gabriel Shohet and Eirik Holth and the rest of the team, all flying across the pond from London. Guests will also be welcomed with free samples of drinks and food during the event, including the brand's cold brew range, signature iced vanilla oat lattes, and 100-percent ceremonial grade matcha, available in fun flavor combinations like peaches and cream, strawberries and cream, and blueberry. (We’re thirsty just thinking about it.) Black Sheep is known for spotlighting sustainably sourced, specialty-grade robusta beans, which reportedly has higher caffeine, lower acidity and richer flavors than other varieties.
Of course, snacks will also be on offer, including the shop's famous Norwegian waffles topped with Nutella, berries, and other accoutrements; freshly baked pastries; and smoothies of all sorts of flavors. A popular menu item, the organic Acai bowls are top sellers. The new storefront will also let java fiends take home a bag or two of the specialty coffee beans so you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen.
Good to know: If you download the Black Sheep Coffee app, you can earn loyalty points and special offers. Stay buzzed!