The Real Macchiato Experience | Authentic Coffee at GROU
At GROU Coffee, the Macchiato stays true to Italian tradition: bold espresso with just a splash of milk. Taste the difference vs. Starbucks’ sweeter version.
Not all macchiatos are created equal. Order one at Starbucks, and you'll likely get a sweetened latte topped with caramel drizzle. Order one at GROU Coffee, and you'll taste the real deal.
What Is a True Macchiato?
A traditional Macchiato is a double shot of espresso, lightly "marked" with a splash of steamed milk. It's bold, simple, and rooted in Italian coffee culture. No syrups. No extra sugar. Just coffee craftsmanship at its finest.
Starbucks' Take on the Macchiato
Starbucks has reinvented the Macchiato into something quite different: a tall, creamy drink loaded with milk, flavored syrups, and caramel or vanilla swirls. While it can be tasty, it's far from the essence of the original espresso-forward beverage.
The GROU Coffee Experience
At GROU Coffee, we keep things authentic. Our baristas craft every Macchiato with fresh, hand-pulled espresso and just the right amount of milk to highlight, not hide, the coffee's natural flavors.
👉 Taste the difference. Discover the authentic Macchiato at GROU.
And yes, we're proud to share that Miami New Times recently recognized GROU Coffee among the 13 Best Coffee Shops in Miami 👏👏👏.
Ready to try it? Check out our full drinks menu and come experience the real macchiato in Coral Gables.
More from GROU: Order fresh-roasted beans and merch from the GROU shop, book a desk, meeting room or private office at GROU Cowork in Coral Gables, or see the menu.
Visit us
GROU Coffee + Cowork
- Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6 PM Sat-Sun 8:30 AM - 3 PM
- 2 hours free parking Walk in, no reservations
Keep reading
How to Know If Your Coffee Is Expired (And Why Roast Date Matters More)
Discover how to know if your coffee is expired and why the roast date matters more than the expiration date for freshness and flavor.
What Is a Cortadito? Miami's Coffee, Explained
A cortadito is Cuban espresso cut with steamed milk and sweetened as it brews. The sugar is the part everyone gets wrong.
What Is a Chagaccino? The Chaga Coffee Drink, Explained
A chagaccino is a cappuccino made with chaga, a fungus that grows on birch trees, blended with cocoa and cinnamon. Here is what it tastes like, how much caffeine it has, and what nobody can honestly claim about it.