Named the Best Cuban Restaurant in Miami by New Times in 2024, the restaurant is whipping up iced cortaditos (iced lattes brewed with strong Cuban coffee) this summer, with inventive flavors like "Guava Cold Foam," "Maria Cookie Crumble," "Cuban S’mores," and a brown sugar cortadito. They will also be launching two seasonal coffee flavors every quarter, and all iced cortaditos can come with cold foam.
When news broke of these iced cortaditos, food bloggers immediately took to social media to post their reviews. Then, last week, word of the secret cortaditos truly exploded when Miami Frendors (@miamifriendors) shared a TikTok spotlighting Sergio's Doral drive-thru and its cold drinks. All priced at $6.49, the flavors read like a pastelito-meets-Starbucks fever dream, and Miami's coffee-loving crowd can't get enough. "Instant mood lift," reads the caption of the post, which has racked up thousands of impressions.@miamifriendors ♬ original sound - Miami Friendors
@sammyyyyhill Pls try the Maria cookie latte from Sergio’s Restaurant and thank me later #coffee #miamibeach #latte #bestcoffee #musttry #cafe #ConSantanderConecto ♬ Aesthetic - Tollan Kim
From Legacy Brand to Cold Foam Craze
Sergio's Restaurant began in 1975 as a modest Cuban sandwich shop on Bird Road in Miami, launched by Blanca Cabrera and her mother. Their traditional family recipes, flavors rooted in Cuba's culinary heart, quickly drew a following, prompting a shift from grab-and-go sandwiches to a full-service sit-down restaurant offering comida casera, or homemade comfort food. Dishes like ropa vieja, carne con papa, and vaca frita became cornerstones of the menu, helping cement Sergio's as a go-to spot for authentic Cuban cuisine in Miami.Today, Sergio's is led by third-generation owner Carlos Gazitua, who grew up in the family business before returning after law school with a vision to evolve the brand without losing its roots. Under his leadership, Sergio's introduced modern, health-conscious options like the La Flaca menu, featuring Cuban-inspired meals under 500 calories, alongside innovations like baked empanadas and viral iced cafecitos topped with Maria cookies.
Even more iced options are expected to join the lineup throughout the year, with seasonal drops teasing limited-time flavors. Between the frothy toppings and nostalgic flavors (hello, Maria cookies), Sergio's has carved out a surprising space in the local coffee scene and on your "For You" page.
The flavors read like a pastelito-meets-Starbucks fever dream, and Miami's coffee-loving youth can't get enough. "Instant mood lift," reads the caption of the post, which has racked up thousands of impressions.
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Pinecrest, You're Next
And the buzz doesn’t stop there: Sergio's is expanding into Pinecrest this fall, taking over the former IHOP on US-1. It'll be the first major Cuban restaurant in the neighborhood and, yes, it will have a ventanita."We've spent 20 years searching for the perfect location in Pinecrest," the Sergio's team shared on Instagram. "We finally made it happen."
Looks like Miami's next iced coffee craze might just hit South Dixie Highway next.
