Panther Coffee

(This review is based on a visit that took place at 11:45 am, on a Friday morning)
Not crowded, easy to find a place to sit, plenty of people watching. What more can I say? This is Panther Coffee. The pour over was great and I didn’t have to ask for a ceramic cup. They instinctively knew that I didn’t want a paper cup. AMAZING! Perhaps it was obvious that I wasn’t in a hurry and wouldn’t be going anywhere else anytime soon.
The pour over (sorry, can’t remember the name of the roast) was smooth, elegant, slightly nutty, and served at the perfect temperature. As the coffee began to cool, unfortunately, the flavor began to brighten and develop a citrus note — bleh! Moral of the story: take your time to enjoy this cup of java, but don’t let it cool off too much. If you like that lemony-​zing, take as much time as you want.
There, was that enough coffee douche-​bagery? Sorry, I think I had too much caffeine.
Yes, I still like this place. This has to be my favorite Panther Coffee location. Purdy is too loud — it’s like every single unemployed Millennial is in there networking. Wynwood is packed full of hipsters/​tourists and the line is insane. I am really looking forward to the Biscayne location opening.
Joel and Leticia, will there be bicycle parking at the Biscayne location?

Loads of single origin coffees and brew methods to choose from as well as your standard drinks.

Excellent hipster coffee joint we found while trying to get out of the rain. Make sure to order the «Sex Panther Coffee» off the secret menu.JK. Had a great Latte and small Mimo’s Triple Chocolate Cake. Definitely recommend!

Panther in the Grove? We thought it would be a great adding! We waited for months and months for it to open. We’ve been there three times and its soooooo uncomfortable… So sad that they didn´t invest into proper tables, chairs and nice inviting outdoor seating. The place is uncomfortable, with low tables on hardwood benches. Impossible to have a nice snack or breakfast, not even mention a work meeting. It seems it was designed for lonely people or bikers on the go… Why invest in a place in the grove if you don´t want people to hangout and consume in your local? Don’t understand.
Also, the cashier is at the end of the place, so if there are people waiting for a coffee or desert, they get in the middle of the line to order, creating a bit of confusion. Who designed that store? It puzzles me that they thought it would work this way. Most of the time its empty. Don’t think it will last, personally. I’m so sad that they didn´t put as much effort to the Grove store as in the original store in Wynwood or in Purdy in MB, maybe they ran out of money for tables… who knows.

I’m so happy I have a panther coffee within walking distance of my place. Panther’s local, it’s Miami with delicious coffee. Thank you for existing

The review is soley based on the chocolate chip cookie… which was out of this WORLD!!! My mom had a cold brew and also said it was really good. I also think this was a very cute little place with a lot of character much better vibe then a Starbucks!

I don’t drink coffee anymore but am a sucker for coffee and tea shops. It’s always a plus if a coffee shop has a decent tea selection. While Panther Coffee’s «thing» is obviously coffee, I was not disappointed by their tea selection. I have tried the iced hibiscus and jasmine green teas. I love my tea brewed extremely strong and am very picky about iced tea as many places have a tendency to serve watered down iced teas (brewing a strong iced tea not watered down by ice is an art) but Panther Coffee stood up to the challenge! Their baked good selection is small but delicious– I love the tarts. There is also a small selection of wine and beer I have yet to try but looks well curated which is pretty cool.
They also have plenty of outdoor sitting and it’s really quaint which is a major plus for me, as I go to school most of the year in a place where year round patio seating is not a luxury we have! I really enjoy to coffee and tea shops to sip and read, or people watch, or do some light work, and Panther does not seem like the right place for that but that’s ok!
Panther loses a star mostly because the staff isn’t the friendliest or warmest. They aren’t rude or mean, but can be curt. Since so much of the appeal of a coffee shop is the ambiance and community feeling it cultivates, this is important to me. The other quarter of the star lost is for pricing– Panther Coffee is kind of expensive but is pretty par for course for Miami/​trendy Miami/​Wynwood in particular.

Once I started studying at Panther Coffee, it was pretty much game over. I’m here all the time now.
There is excellent professionalism, service and coffee. I can’t recommend this coffee spot enough!

I love coffee. I love coffee shops. But I love customer service with a smile and a strong dose of hospitality even more. Panther Coffee has some good coffee, but they threw out the good customer service with the dirty napkins. Since I have had the same experience in both the Wynwood and the Coconut Grove locations, I have to believe that management is seeking out baristas and cashiers with the greatest degree of unhip nonchalance. Could it be that they are going for a hipster attitude and missing the mark? Doubtful. I’ve spent a decent amount of time in the birthplace cities of hipster — Portland, Austin, Brooklyn, and in each of those spots I leave with a strong dose of «how can we make your day great» hospitality.
Panther, you guys are serving coffee. Most of us stop in when we are starting the day, running low on energy, or just plain want some comfort. Panther, you guys are a local small business. We want to support you because your products are good and you’re fighting an uphill battle. Why screw the whole bean up with employees who take your order like you’re not important to their paycheck and baristas who are solely focused on how fast they make your beverage, forgetting that «serving it» is also part of the customer experience. I’ve been in the stores a half dozen times over the past two weeks and each time the story has been the same, albeit different employees. Is this where all the apathetic, customer service flunky’s land? Methinks so.
I’ll miss the decent coffee, but not the attitude. Come on Miami, we can do better.

I’ve always heard good things about this place. Le beau ordered coffee while I waited outside with my pup. They have a dog bowl outside for the pups too but it didn’t have any water in it.
Anyway, he ordered an ice coffee with vanilla. I loved it. It is not your typical super sweet iced coffee like Dunkin Donuts, McD’s, or even starbucks. It had just the right amount of sweetness and it was not bitter at all.

After having been a few times I know what to expect, basic coffee but great place to people watch. Decided to do just that on my day off, unfortunately this flamboyant cashier was just not having it with me. I didn’t fit in with the crowd but it’s not like I was an alien either. Got weird looks from the people behind the counter and it was just all around weird.
Safe to say I won’t go back for their basic coffee and judgmental service.

This Panther Coffee is kind of wedged in between a wine bar and a hair salon. It is somewhat hidden, victim of in a non descriptive façade. I have been there a bunch of times and still miss the entrance. Inside, it is pretty plain, unlike the other locations. I know that comparisons are hideous, trust me, but I can’t help thinking of the Wynwood location or the Beach location. Still, Panther is my source of hipster coffee…
So, if you like good coffee, you have to come to Panther. Despite many coffee houses serving Panther coffee around Miami, the Panther locations still have an advantage vis-​a-​vis the other ones: they get freshly roasted coffee. And it makes all the difference.
I normally come here to get my cortaditos, but with the year-​round summer temperatures of Miami, I have been getting iced coffees. I normally get the ice mocha latte. I am pretty sure chocolate has some medicinal/​health value, so I don’t feel too bad having an iced coffee versus a smoothie, for instance. I can’t help it, I love the cocoa taste of the mocha latte…
My secret wish, which just became public, is that Panther gets one of those blenders that make frappé drinks. I would love nothing more than to have a mocha or a caramel frappé from Panther, for example. Those things are addictive like cheese puffs. I think at least the Coconut Grove location should have that blender. Panther kids, if you are reading, suggest this for a promotion or a free coffee. Are you reading?
Besides the coffee, the usual suspects loom around. Croissants, muffins, cakes, empanadas, all types of pastries and bites.
All in all, I don’t mind driving here to get some great coffee, anyway, I have a couple of other spots that I frequent around here.
Only minus: metered parking.

The quality of the coffee (beans and prepared drinks) is easily the best in Miami and is definitely a competitor nationwide.
Buy a pound of coffee and get a free drink? That’s quite a bargain when the cost of some their drinks are nearly half the cost of the beans.
Only reason not to give it five stars is the seating is limited and pretty uncomfortable.

Coffee is just ok, nothing great but after having lineage coffee in Winter Park it may be difficult to find something comparable in Miami. The seating is limited and uncomfortable and although the barista’s are friendly the cashier dude that placed my order had attitude for days. Great thing is we have choices and I’ll be choosing not to spend my money here –at least until this guy no longer works here.

Brooklyn-​quality coffee makers without the Williamsburg holier than thou attitude.
I had a west coast latte with almond milk and it was the best cup of coffee I have ever had. The chocolate croissant was delicious, and my husband also enjoyed his east coast latte.
Great place to meet friends and great area to walk around outside.

Been a fan of Panther since they first opened in Wynwood. A few years ago I used to make a a drive out to Wynwood once a week to buy a weekly supply of Cold Brew to keep at home.
Being a local Grove Rat my days of trekking to Wynwood are over, YAY!!! The Panther spot in the Grove has been featuring some great Grove only treats like «the Nitro» a delicious cup of Nitro Cold brew with a Bianco Gelato (amazing Gelato shop here in the Grove) Vanilla Gelato Bar dipped in the cup. It was AMAZING. Keep it up Panther, you guys are rocking the neighborhood.

I love Panther Coffee. The lattes are great. The only problem I have with this chain is the seating is quite uncomfortable. I do like to sit down and enjoy my coffee, even pull out my laptop to get some work done and over here you really can’t. It sucks because they’ve got USB outlets everywhere. Oh well. Do check it out for the taste of the coffee. It is on the pricer side, but totally worth it. I do wish on less hectic days my baristas would have fun with the latte art.

The good: location is great for people watching. The music is good. The bathrooms are clean.
The okay: the staff is vaguely friendly. I had a small cold brew with almond milk. It was nearly 4 bucks, and it was just fine, though the amount of melted ice quickly diluted the mild coffee. If they made the infusion a little stronger, and/​or if cold-​brew ice cubes were used, I’d have really liked this drink.
The bad: The seating consists of a counter and a long bench jutting up to the wall (no backing, little padding). Small-​diameter round tables at knee-​height discourage you from spreading out a newspaper or a textbook. Not only does it look uninviting, it IS uncomfortable. The interior urges you to leave as quickly as possible after relinquishing your money.
Panther Coffee, I really want to like you because your hype machine is terrific. But eh, your store and your product not so much.

I love Panther coffee in Wynwood so of course I had to try the one in the grove. So glad they expanded this way! Just like in wynwood the service is so friendly, the coffee is one of my favorite and the pastries… that almond filled croissant… if you haven’t tried it you must. It’s delicious.
They are a perfect addition to the coconut grove community. Glad they’re expanding their greatness.

New Panther Coffee? You know I’m there!
Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, this outpost has quickly found a home. On a Saturday afternoon, it was packed with people when I arrived, but traffic must ebb and flow because it was practically empty after about an hour when I was making my way out.
If this is your first Panther Coffee experience, know they have a wide variety of beans for both espresso and coffee drinks and all are explained in detail on the menu. Preparation is about quality over speed so expect to wait a few minutes before your coffee is served. It’s worth it.
For eats, they have a small bakery case by the register with cookies, pies, quiches, and other sweet and savory pastries. I’m a fan of the packaged Om Nom Nom vegan cookies and grabbed a tasty peanut butter one on my last visit.
I don’t see this spot becoming as crowded as the Wynwood location so plan on adding it to my coffee shop rotation. I do wish that they had more tables, rather than a long bench and some counter seats. The setup isn’t ideal for a meeting or workday with multiple people wanting to collaborate, but for a going solo or grabbing to go, it’ll work!