When Aussies Nick and Teresa Sharp moved to Miami, they never dreamed that a bout of nostalgia would lead to a major shakeup in Miami’s café culture. The transplants longed for the type of places that are mainstays in their native Australia: a shop with a curated list of specialty coffee and a talented chef at its helm, churning out delicious eats. While there are more than 2,500 of these businesses in their hometown of Melbourne alone, Miami had but two (Panther Coffee and Eternity Coffee Roasters) when the pair landed here over five years ago. So, in 2014, the Sharps took matters into their hands and opened Threefold Café in Coral Gables, where they showcase products from local vendors such as Zak the Baker, L’Atelier Gourmet, Miami Smokers and JoJo Tea.
Soon, the duo is extending their community-focused concept, which already has a second location South Miami, to South Beach and Little River. Threefold Café at the Hotel Astor Miami Beach opens this month, featuring a revamped food menu and a speakeasy-style lounge. Smashing Avos, a spin-off restaurant named after Threefold’s popular avocado toast, opens at The Citadel food hall later this year. Its menu promises all sorts of creative dishes—toasts, smoothies, soups—starring the green fruit.
Even with four major projects in the works, it seems that Nick and Teresa Sharp are just getting started in their quest to bring Miami a taste of their native Australia. And we couldn’t be more grateful for these local entrepreneurs. Tip: mention “Support Local” at any Threefold Café to receive 50 percent off a single-origin Chemex coffee.
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