New coffee spots across Southwest Florida now roast beans on-site and bake everything from scratch. ThreeSixteen Cafe in North Naples, GLDN Hour in Old Naples, Acopio, Bayshore Bodega in the Bayshore Arts District, and Take Two Coffee in Fort Myers have joined the movement.
ThreeSixteen Cafe uses the Bellwether Series 2 Roaster for their program. They host a barista-style competition set that showcases straight espresso and cappuccino with sparkling water between sips to cleanse the palate. “Every cup is an experience, and every interaction makes your day brighter,” said co-founder Daniel Razumov, according to Gulfshore Life.
GLDN Hour pours drinks made with beans from a Detroit roaster. Seasonal beverages get layered with lavender syrup and flavors that came from founder Lauren Barrow’s mixology background. The pastry case holds gluten-free and sourdough items made from scratch without seed oils. “I wanted to build something that felt bright, clean, peaceful, and expansive,” said Lauren Barrow. “I wanted it to be bigger than the coffee.”…