Five unique coffee drinks in South Florida

South Florida is not only diverse in cultures, but also coffee flavors. The coffee scene in South Florida is brewing coffee that caters more than just a drink; it is a creative experience.

These coffee shops craft unique coffee drinks that are not only delicious, but also flavorful experiences. The drinks on this list are all handcrafted, made to order, and often prepared with house made syrups.

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Ren Coffee Cart Miso Salted Caramel Latte (Samantha Espinosa/Caplin News)

1. Ren Coffee Cart Miso Salted Caramel Latte 
5900 Stirling Road, Suite 1
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 805-3581
Monday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday

Located in a vintage T-shirt Store, Ren Coffee Cart is crafting premium lattes made to order. The Miso Salted Caramel Latte is an unforgettable umami flavor pairing. The sweetness from the caramel and the savory miso creates an indulgent latte. Before serving, barista also asks customers to top the drink off with flakey salt to enhance the flavor profile, creating a personalized experience. Lattes start at $6.50 with flavor syrups at $0.75.

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Iced Banana Bread Latte from Honey Veil. (Courtesy of Gabriella Barahona/Honey Veil Social Media Manager)

2. Honey Veil Bakery Iced Banana Bread Latte 
5815 SW 68th St.
South Miami, Miami, FL 33143
(305) 979-0941
Wednesday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Honey Veil’s Banana Bread Latte mixes comfort with caffeine. Honey Veil’s espresso, milk, cinnamon, and banana pairing will make you feel cozy and caffeinated. This latte is creamy, nutty and rich in flavor. Honey Veil also offers signature honey-whipped cold topping, a pillowy finish that adds sweetness and texture to every sip. Lattes start at $6.00, and the honey whipped topping is $0.75.

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Salted Honey Tahini Latte from Maman. (Samantha Espinosa/ Caplin News)

3. Maman Salted Honey Tahini Latte
136 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786)320-5200
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Maman’s Salted Honey Tahini latte is sweet and savory, creating an irresistible flavor pairing. The Mediterranean salted tahini flavor balances perfectly with the sweet honey. The latte is also topped off with toasted sesame seeds, adding a delicious warm and nutty finish to the drink. There is a total of eight Maman locations in South Florida where you can enjoy this handcrafted latte. Lattes start at $6.50 at Maman.

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Honey Cinnamon latte from Rosso Coffee Club (Samantha Espinosa/Caplin News)

4. Rosso Coffee Club Honey Cinnamon Latte
1975 S. Flamingo Rd.
Davie, FL 33325
(786) 779-7459
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 9 a.m. -7 p.m.

Rosso Coffee Club is an outdoor cafe located in a garden nursery in Davie. They use real ingredients, and all orders are crafted by hand. The Honey Cinnamon Latte stands out for its strong honey flavor. This drink is the perfect caffeinated treat for honey lovers. Its raw honey flavor provides customers with a refreshing coffee experience while being surrounded by lush greenery. The drink is topped off with creamy cinnamon honey whipped cream, gold flakes, and a wooden honeycomb, transforming it into a luxurious drink. They sell their specialty lattes starting at $9.00.  

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Tiramisu Latte (Samantha Espinosa/Caplin News)

5. Twenty9 Coffee Tiramisu Latte
6403 Stirling Rd.
Davie, FL 33314
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Twenty9’s tiramisu latte is a decadent drink topped with mascarpone and a crunchy ladyfinger. Twenty9 finishes the latte by dusting it with cocoa powder, making it not only a coffee drink, but a dessert in a cup. This specialty latte is a must have sweet treat when you are craving both a coffee drink, and tiramisu. The tiramisu latte costs $8.99. 

Samantha Espinosa is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in English. She is interested in reporting on things related to law and government.