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The heart of family beats loudest. A constant wave of energy to do best for those you love, to work tirelessly for the purpose of creating purpose, for creating your best life; the most carefully knit quilt of tradition, culture, joy, laughter and motivation. The motivation to wake each day and put on your strongest face even when faced with challenge.

Ana was Cuban-born and Key West-raised, inheriting a deep appreciation for her culture, as well as the togetherness that food creates for family. As a young mother who saw beyond obstacles and made her own opportunities, Ana worked hard to raise a family while developing her love of Cuban coffee culture into a Key West staple. Ana’s Café became the go-to Cuban café with Ana as the face customers wanted to see. The energy of her spirit shaped the mold that made Ana’s Café a success. And with the continued growth of Ana’s Café into Casana, the bold, magnetic, fierce spirit that was Ana is ever-present in the evolution of her legacy, carried on by her sons, Alex and Gordo.

There is sweat behind Casana, there are sleepless nights and heavy hearts. There are long hours, moments of frustration and periods of wondering if it will all work out. And there is love behind Casana. Pure, unadulterated passion that kept Ana pushing forward every day. There is the zest for human connection, to fold into the lives of customers and their story, to lend a fiery sense of humor to brighten each day, or impart some much needed tough love to give the kind of compassion only family can give. The kind of compassion one can taste.

Casana is a taste of the authentic – authentic flavor, service and heritage. A café where the Cuban experience is felt in every Cortadito. To experience Casana’s is to feel as though you’ve earned a seat at the family table, where comfort classics are underscored by informal banter. With each taste of Casana is the unintentional gift of tasting years of dedication to building an environment cultivated through tireless days of passion-fueled work. The determination to provide for family and the community, with an unmatched dedication to pride and quality.

The story of Casana is the story of the woman behind Casana: the caretaker, the nurturer, the firecracker of a mother who served as the backbone of her family. This strength is infused into every piece of Casana, along with a no-frills, stubborn, honest desire to simply make people happy and feel at home.

Casana is an attempt to bottle a woman who can’t be contained, to capture the essence of someone who’s reach was as massive as her personality. Casana embodies this authentic character, this genuine sense of personality with love for heritage, tradition, craft, and most importantly, family.

Casana is a Cuban café & roaster serving traditional Cuban coffee and food with homage to its culture, quality and vibrant character of its founder, Ana. Casana’sfinecrafted blend of roasted coffee, classic preparation, focus on heritage, and desire to offer the very best customer service, positions Casana as the go-to brand for an authentic Cuban café experience.

Casana is a taste of the authentic – authentic flavor, service and heritage. A café where the Cuban experience is felt in every Cortadito. With each taste of Casana is the unintentional gift of tasting years of dedication to building an environment cultivated through tireless days of passion-fueled work. The determination to provide for family and the community, with an unmatched dedication to pride and quality.

Esto es Ana’s House.

Authentic, Cuban, Heritage, Tradition, Culture, Fiery, Quality, Service, Family, Spirit, Rich, Integrity, “Slim”, Home, “Ana’s House”

Authentic (Cuban):
Culture is ingrained in every facet of Casana, as we embrace our heritage by crafting a true taste of the Cuban experience, energy and flavor in every cafecito.

Quality:
Casana continuously offers our very best in regard to coffee and food products, customer service, and delivering an authentic experience rooted within our Cuban culture.

Character:
A genuine sense of personality in all areas of Casana, from interior space to all brand efforts, inspired by the fiery energy and passion of Casana’s founder, Ana.

Family:
Our culture is woven upon an honest desire to make people happy and feel at home, where laughs are shared along with a love for heritage, tradition and most importantly, family.

The Casana voice is authentic. It is steeped in its culture and traditions, while still current in approach. There is wit, subtle humor, modest expertise and directness. Casana comes across as a true expert in the space of Cuban coffee preparation with ease, a comfort due to its familial heritage, much like an inherit trait. Latin terminology is woven throughout the brand not only to be true to its roots, but also to be playful with language and show a marriage of American and Cuban heritage.