Bern’s Steak House and Casa Azul Launched Coffee Menu
The Tampa collaboration celebrates the landmark 70th anniversary of the iconic steakhouse.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Coffee
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Bern's Steak House and Casa Azul have partnered to launch two limited-time coffee drinks inspired by the famous Harry Waugh Dessert Room menu. The collaboration runs through October 21.
Why it matters
The partnership honors the 70th anniversary of Bern's Steak House by bringing classic dessert flavors from the restaurant to the local coffee scene. The drinks were created through a collaboration between the restaurant's pastry chef and the Casa Azul team.
The drinks are available from 7 a.m. to noon daily as part of the celebration. Each recipe incorporates house-made syrups prepared at Bern's Steak House.
The players
Bern's Steak House
This historic Tampa institution is celebrating its 70th anniversary in the culinary industry.
Casa Azul
This mobile coffee provider is collaborating with local partners to serve uniquely flavored espresso drinks.
Harry Waugh Dessert Room
This renowned venue within Bern's Steak House is famous for its extensive menu of decadent desserts.
The details
The Dutch Apple Roast features espresso, milk, apple pie spice, and Granny Smith apple syrup, while the Chef's Reserve combines espresso, milk, and black walnut syrup. These offerings are served from the Casa Azul truck, which rotates through different spots in Tampa during the week.
Timeline
The partnership officially began on October 14, 2026.
The collaboration runs for one week until October 21, 2026.
The Casa Azul truck serves customers daily from 7 a.m. to noon.
Culture Shift
This collaboration follows the industry trend of legacy brands using localized pop-up partnerships to engage modern consumers. By moving classic dessert profiles into the morning coffee rotation, the initiative demonstrates how traditional fine dining establishments are adapting to current lifestyle and social media-driven consumer habits.
Residents can purchase the limited-edition drinks from the Casa Azul truck during morning hours through October 21. Because the truck changes locations daily, customers should prepare for potential travel to find the mobile unit.
The takeaway
This partnership offers a unique way for local diners to experience classic steakhouse dessert flavors in a mobile coffee format. It serves as a reminder to check local social media feeds for rotating truck locations to ensure you can sample these temporary menu items.
Further reading
Learn more about the local scene in the Tampa Coffee section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Q105.
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