Vice City Bean

What Vice City Bean does

Vice City Bean is a privately-held specialty coffee company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. It operates a vertically integrated business combining small-batch local coffee roasting with a multi-channel retail and wholesale distribution model. The product portfolio centers on single-origin and blended specialty coffees roasted weekly in Miami (Midtown Espresso, Daybreak Blend, Yemen Sharqi Haraz Anaerobic Natural, El Mirador Pink Bourbon, Mehbuba Guji, BUENAS TARDES Decaf), with notable sourcing relationships including named producers in Colombia (Yessica and Diego Parra at El Mirador, Huila), Ethiopia (Mehbuba Seid, Guji), and Yemen (Sharqi Haraz Cooperative and Pearl of Tehama). Production relies on specialty processing techniques such as 48-72 hour anaerobic natural fermentation and the chemical-free Swiss Water Decaf process.

The company monetizes through six identifiable revenue streams: DTC retail coffee sales via e-commerce and cafes, a subscribe-and-save subscription model, branded merchandise (apparel, dad hats), third-party brewing equipment (Sibarist filters, CHEMEX bonded filters), B2B wholesale coffee programs with training and support, and professional on-site event barista services. Customers fall into three segments: individual specialty coffee enthusiasts (primary), B2B hospitality and corporate clients, and event organizers. Coffee bag pricing ranges from $19 for blends to $55 for limited-allocation microlots, with free USA shipping above $45. Order-ahead is enabled through Square across all cafe locations.

Vice City Bean is structured as Vice City Bean, LLC. in Florida, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent entity, or subsidiary structure. Its three physical cafes operate in Edgewater/Wynwood, Brickell (Sabadell Financial building), and Little River (The Citadel complex), and its products ship nationwide via the Shopify-powered website. Marketing is executed through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and an email newsletter. The company targets a horizontal segmentation strategy serving customers across consumer, B2B, and event-driven use cases within the Florida/Southeast US market.

Name

Vice City Bean

Legal name

Vice City Bean, LLC.

Website

https://vicecitybean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vice City Bean is a privately-held Miami-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator founded in 2016, running three Miami cafes (Edgewater/Wynwood, Brickell, Little River), a DTC e-commerce subscription store, a wholesale program, and event barista services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Specialty coffee retail
• Small batch roasting
• Coffee subscription service
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Cafe operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of whole bean and ground coffee through e-commerce and in-store purchases. Includes specialty single-origin coffees, blends, and decaf options.
2. Subscription Model: Subscribe and save program allowing customers to set up recurring coffee deliveries with flexibility to cancel or modify anytime.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hats) and brewing accessories.
4. Brewing Equipment & Accessories: Sale of third-party brewing gear and accessories including CHEMEX filters and Sibarist filters.
5. Wholesale Coffee Partnerships: B2B coffee programs for cafes, restaurants, and offices including product supply, training, support, and equipment selection.
6. Event Bookings: On-site professional barista experiences for private and corporate events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vice City Bean is a Miami-based specialty coffee company that roasts coffee in small batches weekly and sells single-origin and blended coffees through three cafe locations in Miami, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store, a subscribe-and-save subscription program, and a wholesale program serving other cafes, restaurants, and offices. The company also offers branded merchandise, third-party brewing gear, and on-site professional barista services for private and corporate events.

Product overview

Vice City Bean is a Miami-based specialty coffee company operating as a unified offering combining retail coffee sales, in-store cafe service, and wholesale distribution. The product portfolio centers on single-origin and blended specialty coffees (Midtown Espresso, Daybreak Blend, Yemen Sharqi Haraz, El Mirador Pink Bourbon, Mehbuba Guji, BUENAS TARDES Decaf), complemented by brewing gear (Sibarist Cone 02 Filters, CHEMEX Bonded Filters) and branded merchandise (t-shirts, dad hats). Services include three physical cafe locations in Miami, an on-site event barista booking service, wholesale partnerships for businesses, and a subscribe-and-save coffee delivery program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Midtown Espresso The signature espresso blend used in all Vice City Bean cafes, featuring chocolate, caramel, and berry tasting notes. Made from Colombia and Ethiopia origins, roasted weekly in Miami. Available in 2.2lb and 5lb size options at $19.00 for the standard size.
• Yemen Sharqi Haraz Anaerobic Natural A rare specialty microlot from smallholder farmers organized around the Sharqi Haraz Cooperative in the Eastern Haraz mountains of Yemen, featuring pomegranate, fig, and cocoa nib tasting notes. Produced via 48-72 hour anaerobic natural fermentation followed by 15-20 days of sun drying on raised beds. Limited allocation of 1,000 lbs imported to the USA. Priced at $55.00 for 8oz (100g).
• El Mirador Pink Bourbon Natural Single-origin Colombian coffee from Yessica and Diego Parra's El Mirador estate in Pitalito, Huila. Pink Bourbon varietal with blueberry, chocolate bar, and raisinets tasting notes. Priced at $26.00 per bag.
• Mehbuba Guji Uraga Haro Ethiopian single-origin coffee from Mehbuba Seid's farm in the Uraga region of Guji at 2,300 meters elevation. Features ripe berries, red apple, and whipped honey tasting notes. Priced at $23.00 per bag.
• Daybreak Blend The house drip coffee blend, bright and juicy with a smooth chocolate finish. Rotates seasonally using Uganda and Ethiopia coffees. Suitable for drip, pour-over, and French press. Priced at $19.00 for 2.2lb (1000g) and available as a subscription item.
• BUENAS TARDES Decaf Swiss Water decaffeinated coffee from Peru featuring brown sugar sweetness, nuts, and red apple tasting notes. Made from Red Caturra varietal and processed without chemicals. Priced at $19.00 for a 10oz bag.
• Support Local Vice City T-Shirt Branded cotton t-shirt with 'Support Local Coffee' messaging, marketed as a soft, comfortable fit. Priced at $27.00.
• VICE CITY Dad Hat Embroidered branded dad hat available in multiple colors (Red, Dusty Rose, Olive Green, Mustard Yellow, Navy, Maroon, Pink, Purple, Burnt Orange). Locally embroidered in Miami.
• V60 / Vice City Bean Graphic Tee Garment-dyed graphic t-shirt featuring a V60 pour-over design. 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton with a relaxed fit, manufactured in a WRAP-certified facility partnered with the Fair Labor Association.
• CHEMEX Bonded Filters Pre-Folded Squares Pre-folded specialty fiber filters for CHEMEX coffeemakers, claimed to be 20-30% thicker than competitive products. Designed to remove impurities, acidity, and bitter elements while preserving aromatic oils.
• Sibarist Cone 02 Filters - Size M Specialty coffee filters for V60 and cone-style brewers using FAST or B3 technology, made from Abacá plant fiber for enhanced extraction and flavor clarity. Priced at $17.25.
• Cafe Locations (In-Store Service) Three physical cafe locations in Miami offering in-store specialty coffee service and retail bean sales: Edgewater/Wynwood at 1657 N. Miami Ave (open 7am-6pm), Brickell/Sabadell Financial at 1111 Brickell Ave (open 7am-4pm), and The Citadel/Little River at 8300 NE 2nd Ave (open 8:30am-8pm).
• Coffee Subscription (Subscribe & Save) Subscribe-and-save program allowing customers to receive recurring coffee deliveries with flexibility to cancel or modify anytime. Free shipping is included on subscription orders over $45 within the USA.
• Wholesale Coffee Program B2B coffee partnership program for cafes, restaurants, and corporate offices. Includes locally roasted Miami coffee supply, barista training, ongoing support, and equipment selection assistance.
• Event Bookings (On-Site Barista Service) On-site professional barista experience service for private and corporate events, providing professional baristas and quality coffee at the host's venue.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cafes, Restaurants & Offices (Wholesale Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale coffee partnerships offering complete coffee programs for hospitality businesses and corporate environments. Includes quality coffee supply, barista training, ongoing support, and equipment selection assistance.
• Yessica & Diego Parra (El Mirador Estate)minorOthersBrother-and-sister farming team at El Mirador estate in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. Growing Pink Bourbon variety on their family farm, one of Colombia's most celebrated coffee growing regions.
• Mehbuba Seid (Guji, Ethiopia)minorOthersCoffee farmer in the highlands of Guji, Ethiopia. Her farm in Uraga sits at 2,300 meters elevation, producing high-quality natural sweetness in her coffee lots.
• Sharqi Haraz Cooperative (Yemen)minorOthersSmallholder farmers organized around the Sharqi Haraz Cooperative in Eastern Haraz mountains, Yemen. Growing heirloom Yemeni cultivars at 1,800-2,200 meters elevation.
• Pearl of Tehama (Yemen)minorOthersSource of Jadi, Dawaery, Tuffahi, Jufini heirloom Yemeni cultivars for specialty coffee production.
• CHEMEXminorOthersReseller of CHEMEX bonded filters - specialty filter paper co-developed with CHEMEX for optimal coffee extraction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Counter Culture Coffee: Direct-trade specialty roaster with strong sustainability narrative, training programs, and B2B/wholesale for cafes and offices. Closely comparable to VCB's training and equipment support for wholesale partners.
• Devoción: Specialty roaster operating its own cafes with a strong DTC subscription and freshness-forward brand. Highly comparable on roastery-cafe model, single-origin focus, and premium storytelling-driven positioning.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Specialty roaster with cafe, DTC subscription, and wholesale programs. Comparable on small-batch roasting, freshly roasted-to-order DTC, and a strong subscription business — though significantly larger scale.
• Panther Coffee: Miami-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with multiple locations. Most directly comparable peer — same city, same third-wave positioning, same roaster + cafe model, and overlapping wholesale presence in Miami hospitality.
• Joe Coffee Company: East Coast specialty roaster with multiple cafes, subscription, and wholesale partnerships. Comparable on cafe + DTC + wholesale model and target customer (specialty enthusiasts and B2B hospitality).
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with a national cafe footprint, DTC subscription, and B2B wholesale. Comparable on small-batch roasting, multi-location cafes, subscription program, and premium positioning.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Pioneering third-wave specialty roaster with cafes, retail bags, and a significant wholesale program. Comparable on direct-trade sourcing narrative, single-origin focus, and cafe + wholesale model.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Santa Cruz / LA-based specialty roaster with cafes, retail, and wholesale. Comparable on small-batch roastery + cafe model, farmer relationships, and subscription/ DTC channels.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland-origin specialty coffee roaster with cafes, DTC e-commerce, and a national wholesale program. Closely comparable on product mix (single origins, blends, decaf), small-batch roasting, and B2B wholesale model.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Specialty roaster recognized for competition-grade sourcing with a cafe, retail bag program, and growing wholesale. Comparable on competition-oriented microlot sourcing and roastery-cafe hybrid model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vicecitybean
• Instagraminstagram.com/vicecitybean
• TikToktiktok.com/@vicecitybean
• Xx.com/ViceCityBean
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vicecitybean

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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