Miami, Florida, Florida · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Vice City Bean

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level

TagsVice City Bean Florida coffee roasters Uganda Colombia Independent Farm level Roasts in-house

Vice City Bean is a Miami-based specialty coffee company that operates multiple cafes and its own roastery. Originally launched as a multi-roaster shop, the brand now roasts its own coffee with a focus on intentional sourcing and quality. They are recognized for their commitment to the local Miami community and for providing a diverse range of coffee profiles, from classic washed to experimental processed beans.

Ownership

Vice City Bean is an independent, family-owned business founded by Roland Baker and his family.

Founded

2016

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Serving as a cornerstone of Miami's specialty coffee scene, the brand is known for its welcoming cafe environments and its transition from a multi-roaster model to roasting its own coffee in-house.

Sourcing countries

Uganda · Colombia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand provides specific details for its single-origin offerings, including the producer, region, elevation, and processing method. For its blends, it identifies the specific farms or washing stations used, such as the Ramirez Estate or Kyagalanyi Coffee.

Notable coffees

— Rwenzori (Uganda, Producer: Kyagalanyi Coffee)
— Ramirez Estate
— Mehbuba Seid (Guji, Ethiopia)
— Daybreak Blend (Components: Carolina Ramirez, Kyagalanyi Coffee, Yessica & Diego Parra)

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-18. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand's website confirms they now roast in-house, early press coverage from 2015 indicates they previously operated as a multi-roaster shop, which is a significant evolution in their business model.

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