Finn’s Bistro Offers Students A Scenic Respite In-Between Classes
When Kendall Campus students returned on-campus this fall, they found a remodeled spot to grab coffee or a quick bite in-between classes.
Finn’s Bistro—the name was selected by students using a social media survey—has replaced the former Koffee House.
Gone is the drab outdoor furniture replaced with vibrant-colored teal, orange and blue tables that give the space, located at the center of the campus in building 100, a beach-like ambiance. The décor is accented with an orange oval-shaped sign that reads “Finn’s Bistro,” a statue of Finn decked out in Miami Dade College gear and string lights that dangle from the trees.
The facade of the building is painted light blue with lime green columns highlighting the entrance.
“I love coming by to grab some coffee on my way out of a class,” said Brianna Villatorro, a sophomore studying psychology. “It’s great having that afternoon pick-me-up right on campus.”
The newly renovated outdoor area is decked out with chairs and tables made of Polywood a recyclable, durable, and weather-resistant material that is derived from recycled plastic.
“It has a good atmosphere and it’s nice to meet friends here to study,” said Sofia Sousa, an architecture student.
Inside, the space will add a Starbucks coffee station in the next few weeks. It currently offers Cuban coffee, cookies, brownies, potato chips, sodas, teas, pastelitos and empanadas. They also sell pizza, chicken tenders, paninis, fries and tuna sandwiches.
A seating area inside the bistro offers socially-distanced seating with stools and circular tables for visitors to mingle. It is also just a few feet away from the campus’ Student Life area that sits next door.
But nursing student Gabriella Farinacci prefers the scenic outdoor seating area.
“It’s perfect,” Farinacci said. “We can sit outside because we don’t have to be in close contact with others.”
Finn’s Bistro is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
