Calusa Coffee Roasters

Delicious pastries. Freshly ground coffee. Adorable patio. Perfect pick me up / rest spot on your way up or down 95!

I walked into Calusa Coffee Roasters on a whim. I’m a Fort Lauderdale resident but I live further south and I don’t know the area around Commercial very well. I happened to be nearby and wanted an Iced Latte. I did a quick search, and being a fan of local shops, I found Calusa and decided to give it a try.
I walked in and to my surprise, I saw a familiar face! Luis owns the shop and funny enough, he’s an old family friend whom I hadn’t seen in years. It brought me such joy to see him in his element, in the shop he started and nurtured. I can speak from personal experience…Luis is a great person with a sharp sense of humor and zest for life. If you are interested in supporting local business owners, he’s the guy you want to give your money to. The shop itself was cute and homey, well-curated, and had a very local vibe. I got the feeling that the people who were there were regulars and knowing Luis, he makes everyone feel like family.
Best of all, the Latte I ordered was amazing. Plus, they sell wholesale for anyone interested. Great quality coffee.
Highly recommend you check this place out if you are in the area! It’s conveniently located East of 95 of of Commercial, so it’s easy to swing in there before you jump on the highway.
Can’t wait to visit again!

Calusa Coffee is located in a converted house. While the immediate area is somewhat gritty, the roaster creates a pleasant environment. They do have their own roaster and serve the standard barista made drinks. Calusa has both inside and outside seats to sip your coffee. The coffee was decent although they had less emphasis on the “artistic design” that you typically find in similar higher end speciality coffee shops.

A new favorite of mine since moving into the area a few months ago. Luis and Maria are wonderful people, and I love coming in to grab a cappuccino and freshly roasted beans to make my coffees at home. Highly recommend Calusa!

Great coffee plus they roast and sell their own beans. Excellent variety available. Luis and Maria are wonderful and very personable. I love it!