We’re in the final days of this year’s Build-Outs of Coffee feature series, which closes this week. But before we go, let’s take our talents to South Beach, or uh, rather, to Downtown Miami proper, where homegrown success story Naughty Coffee are gearing up to open a brand new cafe.
The 2025 Build-Outs of Coffee is sponsored by Pacific Barista Series, La Marzocco, Ceado, and Dona.
As told to Sprudge by Milan Blagojevic.
For those who aren’t familiar, will you tell us about your company?
Our journey began in 2020 when my wife and I converted our vintage VW camper into a coffee truck. We started by serving the streets of Miami and participating in local food truck events. One of our biggest breaks came when we were invited to the Aventura Mall Farmers Market. They loved what we were doing and offered us a full-time spot at the center of the mall. That opportunity turned out to be a major success—and our little truck is still there today, going strong.
In 2023, we built a second coffee truck with a more minimal, design-forward aesthetic. Not long after, Dadeland Mall offered us a permanent space as well. It’s now been two years at that location, and the South Miami community has shown us incredible support.
Can you tell us a bit about the new space?
We’re just a few days away from opening our flagship Naughty Coffee Shop and Roastery in the heart of Downtown Miami—a dream we’ve been chasing for the past eight years. Now, we’re entering a new chapter.
Naughty Coffee is about to open as a full-scale cafe and roastery—a permanent home for the brand we’ve poured so much love into. This space is deeply rooted in our passion for coffee and hospitality. Every element, from the drink recipes to the roasting process to the interior details, has been thoughtfully crafted. We partnered with the brilliant design team AENY from Germany and Miami-based NAFA Contractors to bring this vision to life, and the result is something truly special.
Our coffee menu will feature the signature “Fancy Drinks ” that gained popularity at our mall locations, alongside a new range of carefully crafted drinks. We source our green coffee beans with great care, focusing on single origins and working closely with farmers and producers who prioritize both quality and sustainability. All coffees will be roasted in-house at our new roastery and served across our three locations.
What’s your approach to coffee?
Together, my wife and I bring over 10 years of hospitality experience each to this venture. At its core, Naughty Coffee is about great service, a beautiful environment, and uncompromising coffee quality. We can’t wait to share it with you and the city.
Any machines, coffees, special equipment lined up?
Loring S7 Nighthawk, Roest sample roaster, Slayer Steam LP
How is your project considering sustainability?
At Naughty Coffee, we like our roasting like we like our coffee—smart, clean, and full of intention.
Our Roest sample roaster helps us test and dial in flavors without wasting beans or energy. It’s nerdy in the best way.
Then we roast big on our Loring, a beast of a machine that cuts energy use by up to 80% and pretty much roasts smoke-free. No afterburner. Just better coffee with a smaller footprint.
Sustainable, efficient, and just a little bit geeky , exactly how we like it :)
What’s your hopeful target opening date/month?
We just opened!
Are you working with craftspeople, architects, and/or creatives that you’d like to mention?
AENY a multidisciplinary design collective based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in architecture, interior, and product design.
NAFA construction Based in Miami, Florida, NAFA Construction is a company specializing in new construction and remodeling for both residential and commercial projects.
Thank you!
Love your work guys! Thank you for telling our story!
The 2025 Build-Outs of Coffee is sponsored by Pacific Barista Series, La Marzocco, Ceado, and Dona.
