GROU Coffee + Cowork of Coral Gables

GROU Coffee + Cowork of Coral Gables is a coffee shop in Coral Gables, FL. It serves specialty coffee, conscious brunch, and operates as a coworking space for freelancers and small businesses. The menu features items such as strawberry matcha, acai bowls, fresh salads, baked lasagna, and pan de bono. The business is family-owned and 100% locally sourced, showcasing local bakers, roasters, and makers. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on 1,046 reviews.

The establishment describes itself as the first coffee and coworking space in Coral Gables and Miami's first affogato bar. The name GROU stands for Grow, Group, and Ground, reflecting its mission to help businesses grow, bring people together over coffee, and stay grounded in community. The team supports a network of more than 70 local brands, backs over 90 entrepreneurs, and impacts more than 460 local families. Coffee is sourced from local Miami roasters, roasted in small batches to protect origin character, and poured by hand as dialed-in espresso or pour-overs. The menu includes specialty drinks like the Chagaccino, Colada, and cold brew, along with toasts, bowls, breakfast, pastries, desserts, lunch, and bottled drinks. The founders, Barbara Safina and Orlando Superlano, are both coffee lovers and alumni of the University of Miami and Texas Christian University, respectively. They host a podcast called Coffee with Founders, discussing entrepreneurship, community, and coffee.

The location is at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, situated about a tenth of a mile from Southwest 40th Street and Pelican School. It is also within a short distance of Southwest 42nd Avenue, District Instructional Center 8, and the Shops at Merrick Park. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM.

Customers have praised the quality of the coffee, noting fresh, quality beans and delicious menu items like matcha, avocado toast, and the Italianissimo panini. The affogato bar is highlighted as a must-try. The space is described as professional and warm, suitable for hosting weddings, rehearsal dinners, and networking gatherings. The business offers in-house catering and flexible scheduling for groups and events. A loyalty program provides rewards, including a free drink upon sign-up, one point per dollar for one dollar off, and 10% back on every visit.

GROU Coffee + Cowork of Coral Gables combines specialty coffee, conscious food, and a collaborative workspace, serving as a community hub in the heart of Coral Gables.