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Vice City Bean

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Vice City Bean; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsVice City BeanFlorida coffee roastersUgandaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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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)
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Vice City Bean, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-10-28 · KeenGamer
Vice City Bean Launches GTA VI-Inspired Leonida Coffee

Vice City Bean has introduced the 'Leonida' blend, a collaboration with Rockstar Games designed to celebrate the setting of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. The coffee is marketed with tasting notes of cacao, apricot, and Brazil nuts, and the company has updated its physical cafe locations with branding related to the game.

2026-10-26 · GameSpot
GTA 6 Coffee Is Here To Keep You Warm Until The Game Releases

Miami-based roaster Vice City Bean has partnered with Rockstar Games to release a limited-edition coffee blend named 'Leonida' ahead of the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. The medium-roast blend, which features beans from Colombia and Ethiopia, is being sold at the company's three Miami locations and through its online store.

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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