La Colada Gourmet

What La Colada Gourmet does

La Colada Gourmet is a privately held, family-owned coffee retailer founded in 2016 in Little Havana, Miami, operating from a flagship store at 1518 Southwest 8th Street and an e-commerce storefront built on Wix. The company roasts 100% Arabica beans daily in Cuban style, sourced from small producers with 35+ years of experience at elevations above 4,800 feet (SHG) under Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certifications, and offers three core coffee SKUs (Dark Roast, Medium Roast, Cuban Decaf) priced at $14.00–$15.50 alongside a line of Cuban-themed accessories including mugs, espresso cups, espresso makers, and traditional colada sets.

Revenue is generated through three streams: direct retail sales at the Little Havana store (open daily 10am–10pm), direct-to-consumer online sales shipped via USPS with 1–2 day processing, and a B2B wholesale program supplying freshly roasted beans to restaurants, cafes, and retailers. Marketing is conducted organically through TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp, with the website serving as the bottom-of-funnel conversion point. Customer segments are split between individual coffee enthusiasts seeking authentic Cuban coffee experiences and a smaller B2B segment of foodservice operators, with all relationships managed via a single shared Gmail inbox and a US phone number.

The business model is asset-light and owner-operated, with no disclosed institutional capital, no headcount data, no parent company, and no documented expansion beyond the original Miami retail site. The company's competitive positioning rests on Cuban cultural authenticity, the symbolic value of the Little Havana location, provenance claims tied to certified high-altitude beans, and a narrative centered on the traditional 'la colada' serving ritual, rather than on technology, scale, or AI-enabled differentiation.

Name

La Colada Gourmet

Legal name

La Colada Gourmet

Website

https://lacoladagourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

La Colada Gourmet is a family-owned Cuban coffee retailer founded in 2016 in Little Havana, Miami. It sells daily-fresh roasted 100% Arabica Cuban-style coffee, themed accessories, and wholesale beans to individual consumers and foodservice operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee retail
• Cuban roasted coffee
• Coffee wholesale supply
• Espresso equipment
• Cuban coffee accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Direct sales of freshly roasted Cuban-style coffee beans (Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaf varieties) to consumers through the physical store and e-commerce platform. Coffee is made fresh to order with 1-2 days shipping time.
2. Coffee Accessories: Sale of coffee-related accessories including Little Havana Mugs, Espresso Cups, Silver Espresso Makers, Electric Ceramic Espresso Makers, and Colada Sets. These complementary products enhance the coffee drinking experience.
3. Wholesale: B2B wholesale services offering their premium Cuban-style coffee beans to other businesses. The company extends their roasting excellence to restaurants, cafes, and retailers seeking authentic Cuban coffee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Colada Gourmet roasts and sells Cuban-style coffee beans (Dark Roast, Medium Roast, Decaf) sourced from 100% Arabica beans harvested above 4,800 feet on certified plantations, alongside a complementary line of coffee accessories including mugs, espresso cups, stovetop and electric espresso makers, and traditional colada sets. The company also provides wholesale coffee supply to restaurants, cafes, and retailers seeking authentic Cuban-style coffee.

Product overview

La Colada Gourmet is a family-owned Cuban coffee retailer offering a focused product portfolio centered on fresh-roasted coffee and Cuban-themed accessories. Their core offering consists of three house-blend coffee products (Dark Roast Cuban Style, Medium Roast, and Cuban Decaf) sourced from 100% Arabica beans harvested above 4,800 feet from certified Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade plantations, roasted daily in Cuban-style. The accessories line includes ceramic espresso cups, mugs with Cuban cultural designs, stovetop and electric espresso makers, and traditional colada sets. The company also offers wholesale services for businesses seeking their premium coffee beans. All products reflect Cuban cultural heritage with authentic "sabor cubano" branding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dark Roast Cuban Style Full-bodied Cuban-style espresso roasted daily from 100% Arabica beans, with dark chocolatey and nutty notes, smooth rich finish, strong aroma, and balanced acidity and bitterness. Sold fresh to order online and in-store for $14.00.
• Medium Roast Cuban-Style Coffee Medium-roasted Cuban-style coffee with dense cream, light caramel color, and bright acidity. Features initial floral notes with hints of citrus and chocolate at the end of the tasting. Sold fresh to order for $14.00.
• Cuban Decaf Decaffeinated Cuban-style coffee containing only 2 mg of caffeine per cup. Strong body, robust palate with hints of nuts and chocolate, and a balanced acidity and bitterness. Sold for $15.50.
• Little Havana Mugs White ceramic mugs featuring different illustrations of Cuba, including Cuban flag, palm trees, roosters, and other cultural motifs. Various designs available at $6.00 each.
• Espresso Cups Varied espresso ceramic cups with saucer measuring 2oz, available individually or as a set of 6. Features Cuban-themed designs including Cuban flag, Chevrolet car, coffee motifs, roosters, sunflowers, and palm trees. Priced from $5.75.
• Silver Espresso Maker Silver aluminum espresso maker compatible with gas and electric stovetops, available in sizes from 1 cup to 12 cups. Priced at $16.00.
• Electric Ceramic Espresso Maker Ceramic electric espresso machine making 2 to 4 cups of espresso. Includes electric base, separator for ground coffee, and the coffee maker. Electricity compatibility: 110-120 V, 400 W, 60 Hz. Priced at $62.65 (regular $70.00).
• Colada Set Traditional ceramic colada set including 4 shot cups with 1 colada cup and lid. Priced at $32.10.
• Wholesale Coffee Supply Services B2B wholesale service offering fresh premium Cuban-style coffee beans, freshly roasted daily, to restaurants, cafes, and retailers seeking authentic Cuban coffee. Pricing and partnership details arranged via [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Arabica beans from certified plantations harvested above 4,800 feet elevation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rainforest AllianceminorOthersEnvironmental certification partnership ensuring sustainable farming practices. Coffee is sourced from certified plantations meeting Rainforest Alliance standards for environmental protection.
• Fair Trade USAminorOthersFair trade certification ensuring fair and satisfactory payment of producers and ethical treatment of workers in the coffee supply chain.
• USPSminorOthersShipping carrier for online orders. All shipments are processed through USPS for domestic delivery within the United States.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Premium specialty coffee roaster with cafe, wholesale, and DTC channels. Comparable through its daily fresh roasting, premium positioning, multi-channel distribution, and accessories retail — though focused on broader specialty coffee rather than Cuban-style.
• Pilon Coffee: Cuban-style espresso brand distributed by Southeastern Grocers. Direct competitor in the same Cuban-style coffee category targeting the same Hispanic and broader espresso consumer, with deeper grocery penetration but a more value-oriented positioning.
• Cafe Bustelo: Mass-market Cuban-style espresso brand owned by JAB Holding/JDE Peet's. Closely comparable product category (Cuban-style roasted and ground coffee), overlapping customer base (Hispanic consumers), and identical cultural positioning — but at vastly larger scale and broader grocery distribution.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with strong sustainability credentials (organic, fair trade, direct trade). Comparable through its premium roasted coffee positioning, sustainability certifications, and multi-channel wholesale and DTC distribution.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster known for direct-trade relationships and premium single-origin sourcing. Comparable through its high-elevation, single-origin sourcing standards and specialty wholesale plus DTC model.
• Cuban Coffee Queen: Miami-based Cuban coffee brand selling roasted beans and brewing accessories online. Closely comparable product mix (coffee plus accessories), similar Cuban-heritage positioning, and overlapping direct-to-consumer e-commerce strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Lavazza: Large Italian coffee brand with broad espresso product portfolio including whole bean, ground, and pods. Comparable as an incumbent espresso-focused brand with global wholesale and retail distribution, though broader and less Cuban-specific than La Colada.

Regional players

• La Carreta: Iconic Miami Cuban restaurant chain that serves Cuban-style coffee as part of its menu. Comparable through its deep Little Havana roots and authentic Cuban coffee tradition, but functions primarily as a foodservice operator rather than a packaged coffee retailer.
• Versailles Restaurant: Calle Ocho landmark Cuban restaurant and cultural institution in Little Havana. Comparable through its deep Cuban cultural positioning in the same neighborhood, but operates as a restaurant rather than a packaged coffee brand.

Emerging players

• Cortadito Coffee: Smaller emerging Cuban-style coffee brand with direct-to-consumer focus. Comparable niche positioning around authentic Cuban coffee, though smaller scale and less developed wholesale and accessory businesses than La Colada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LaColadaGourmet
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacoladagourmet/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@lacoladagourmet

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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