NEWS NOW DOT COM. WELL, TONIGHT OR THIS WEEKEND, GET READY TO STEP INSIDE. A PROHIBITION INSPIRED LOUNGE. IT WAS SOME MODERN CHILL. IT’S CALLED KAVA NIRVANA SPEAKEASY IN CAPE CORAL. THEY HAVE PREMIUM CAVA BOTANICAL TEASE, HANDCRAFTED COFFEE AND SO MUCH MORE. >> THIS MORNING, JASON JUROR IS GULF COAST IN THEIR LONG SOUTHEAST 15TH AVENUE. SO JASON, TELL US WHAT’S ON THE MENU. >> GOOD MORNING, ALEX. WORSE 80’S. GOOD MORNING. GULF COAST. THIS PLACE IS LITERALLY LIKE STEPPING BACK INTO THE GREAT GATSBY ERA. THE 1920’S. IT IS COMMON NIRVANA SPEAKEASY RIGHT OFF OF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY. MY GOSH. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR OPENING YOUR DOOR SO EARLY THIS MORNING, JOE OWNER, WELCOME AS I GET UP ON THE BAR. HOW ARE YOU DOING? GREAT BUSINESS. BEEN GOOD. THE PAST COUPLE OF BUSINESS IS GOING GOOD. WE GETTING THE WORD OUT AND PEOPLE ARE EXCITED THAT WE’RE HERE. >> NOW, WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE KAVA CULTURE THAT MAKES IT ITS NOT ALCOHOLIC? AND IT’S LITTLE CAFFEINE. YOU’RE OPEN AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING. SO YOU CAN STOP BY HERE INSTEAD OF THE ABSOLUTELY. SO WE APPEAL TO ALL ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE. THEY’RE LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT VENUES TO GO TO AND ENJOY THEMSELVES. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF A POPULATION DO LIKE TO AVOID ALCOHOL. SO THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO EXPERIENCE THE LOCAL BAR SCENE, BUT DO IT WITHOUT ANY TEMPTATION. IT’S ALMOST A LITTLE BIT MORE CLASSY. YOU KNOW, I MEAN, I’VE BEEN FALLING DOWN IN THE BAR. WAS THERE, SO I’VE BEEN TOLD. AND THIS IT IS IT’S A REALLY CLASSY KIND OF A PLACE SALUTE LEE. I MEAN, I THINK PEOPLE’S PEOPLE SEE WHAT THE ATMOSPHERE IS LIKE. AND THEY JUST LOVE TO BE COME PART OF THAT COMMUNITY. WE WE ALMOST BECOME LIKE A SMALL FAMILY OVER TIME. WE HAVE OUR REGULARS THAT WILL SEE DAILY. WE’LL HAVE THOSE THAT COME IN ON THE SPECIAL EVENTS THAT WE HAVE NIGHTLY. IT’S IT’S JUST A REALLY EXCITING YET. YOU DO HAVE ALL SORTS GREAT EVENTS ALL WEEK LONG TONIGHT, I KNOW IS A TRIVIA NIGHT. TRIVIA NIGHT STARTS AT 07:00PM. WE DO. WE ASKED GREAT QUESTIONS. WE DO A LOT OF ACTIVITIES IN BETWEEN THE SEGMENTS QUESTIONS THAT WE ASKED JUST TO KEEP THE EXCITEMENT GOING NONSTOP FOR A GOOD HOUR AND A HALF. IT IS A VERY COMFY PLACE TO THE COUCHES, THE CHAIRS, EVEN THE BAR. IT’S GREAT IN, OF COURSE. >> YOU’VE GOT SOME HAPPY HOURS. NOT JUST ONE, NOT JUST WHO YOU GOT 3 HAPPY HOURS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ABSOLUTELY SUBDUE SOMEONE THAT LIKES TO SAVE MONEY. I MEAN, COME IN. YOU CAN ENJOY ALL 3 FOR US. THIS FROM 08:00AM TO 10:00AM FOR THAT MORNING CRUDE. WE HAVE A 04:00PM TO 06:00PM FOR THAT. LATE AFTER WORK TYPE AND THEN WE HAVE A LATE HAPPY HOUR THAT GOES FROM 10 TO 12 DURING THE WEEK AND 11 TO ONE ON THE WEEKENDS AND ALSO TO THIS IS A NICE BONUS. IF YOU WORK IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY, IT’S A MONDAY NIGHT’S MONDAY NIGHT. YES, WE WANT TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT TAKES CARE WHENEVER WE GO OUT, THE SERVICE, THE SERVICE INDUSTRY, WE WANT TO MAKE IT SPECIAL FOR THEM AND THEY GET THE BIGGEST DISCOUNTS. WE DO 50% OFF OF ALL OF THEM. OUR FRESHLY BREWED COVERING FROM 8 PM TO MIDNIGHT AND EVERYTHING IS BREWED RIGHT HERE ON PREMISES, WHICH IS HUGE BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS JUST TASTY. DELICIOUS. LOOK AT THESE DRINKS. NOT ALL OF THESE ARE NON ALCOHOLIC. >> THIS ONE, I’M NOT GOING TO PICK FAVORITES. OKAY. IT’S MY FAVORITE IT’S GIGGLE WATERS. HOW SIMPLE AS THAT. IT WAS GREAT. YOU KNOW, IT’S BASED. IT’S BASED OFF OF A REAL DRINK THAT WAS SERVED DURING PROHIBITION TIMES. >> AS WITH ALL OF A PROHIBITION DRINKS, WE JUST PUT CREATIVE TWIST ON IT. IT’S SO FUN AND THAT SO INVENTIVE YOU UP TO GET WATER. THAT’S THE ONE I’M HAVING RIGHT NOW. LEMON, HONEY, ORANGE WITH A LITTLE SPLASHES SPARKLING. A SPRITZ ORANGE ZEST, ORANGE, BLOSSOM WATER. IT’S SO GOOD. ALRIGHT? IT’S OPEN. THEY HAVE BEEN HERE FOR JUST ABOUT 3 WEEKS. AND CONGRATULATIONS. WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IT’S GOOD TO BE HERE AND I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET. >> THE RESIDENTS OF CAPE CORAL. >> COME ON OUT THERE. OPEN ITS COMEDY, NIRVANA SPEAKEASY RIGHT HERE OFF OF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY. WE’RE GONNA HAVE ALL THE INFO FOR YOU SO YOU CAN GET MORE INFORMATION AT GULF COAST NEWS NOW DOT COM. IN THE MEANTIME, THANKS SO MUCH FOR HAVING US HERE THIS MORNING. MAY THEY GIGGLE JUICE BE FLOWN IN YOUR WORLD? CHEERS BACK TO YOU GUYS IN THE STUDIO. HANG OUT AND SEE IF IT’S STILL WORKING. >> GET WATER. >> ALL RIGHT. WELL, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHECK IT OUT, COMING AROUND TO SPEAK, EASY IS ALONG SOUTHEAST 15TH AVENUE IN CAPE CORAL. THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT DRINKS AND COFFEE SIT RIGHT OUT. WE’LL HAVE ALL THE DETAILS ON OUR GULF COAST NEWS APP. AND IF YOU’VE GOT AN IDEA THAT WE CAN SHOWCASE ONGOING, COASTING, SEND AN E-MAIL DIRECTLY. JASON, THE E-MAIL ADDRESS IS UP ON YOUR SCREEN RIGHT NO
Jason Drew steps into Cape Coral’s new ‘Gatsby‑style’ Kava Nirvana Speakeasy
Updated: 10:27 AM EDT May 12, 2026
Jason Drew was “Gulfcoasting” in Cape Coral Tuesday morning, stepping into the city’s newest gathering place, Kava Nirvana Speakeasy, an upscale, Prohibition‑style lounge that blends 1920s glamour with a modern social scene. It’s a “Great Gatsby‑inspired” hideaway where the lights are low, the decor is rich and the atmosphere shifts effortlessly from early morning chill to late‑night energy.Kava Nirvana isn’t just a nighttime spot. The doors open at 8 a.m., making it one of the few places in Cape Coral where you can start your day with premium kava, botanical teas, handcrafted coffee, matcha and specialty elixirs — all served in a lounge that feels more like a vintage parlor than a cafe. And when the sun goes down, the vibe doesn’t slow down. The speakeasy stays open until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, giving the city a true all‑hours destination.Drew met up with owner Joseph Catalano to get the scoop on the mocktails, the matcha and the whole speakeasy aesthetic. From the plush red leather sofas to the ornate chandeliers overhead, Catalano walked Drew through the details that give Kava Nirvana its signature look — a blend of “Gatsby‑era” elegance and modern comfort that makes the lounge feel like a hidden escape right in the middle of Cape Coral.And the experience goes well beyond the drinks and decor. Kava Nirvana packs the weekly calendar with events every single night, such as trivia, open mic nights, tournaments, themed parties and immersive community gatherings. For anyone looking to unwind, the lounge also features a full game room with darts, pool and retro arcade games, turning the space into a social hub for groups, date nights and anyone wanting something different from the typical bar scene.Whether you’re stopping in for a morning matcha, an afternoon hangout or a late‑night round of trivia, Kava Nirvana Speakeasy offers a place to relax, connect and enjoy Cape Coral’s newest twist on the classic speakeasy experience. To find out more, check out its website here.WATCH THE FULL STORY ABOVEDOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Jason Drew was “Gulfcoasting” in Cape Coral Tuesday morning, stepping into the city’s newest gathering place, Kava Nirvana Speakeasy, an upscale, Prohibition‑style lounge that blends 1920s glamour with a modern social scene. It’s a “Great Gatsby‑inspired” hideaway where the lights are low, the decor is rich and the atmosphere shifts effortlessly from early morning chill to late‑night energy.
Kava Nirvana isn’t just a nighttime spot. The doors open at 8 a.m., making it one of the few places in Cape Coral where you can start your day with premium kava, botanical teas, handcrafted coffee, matcha and specialty elixirs — all served in a lounge that feels more like a vintage parlor than a cafe. And when the sun goes down, the vibe doesn’t slow down. The speakeasy stays open until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, giving the city a true all‑hours destination.
Drew met up with owner Joseph Catalano to get the scoop on the mocktails, the matcha and the whole speakeasy aesthetic. From the plush red leather sofas to the ornate chandeliers overhead, Catalano walked Drew through the details that give Kava Nirvana its signature look — a blend of “Gatsby‑era” elegance and modern comfort that makes the lounge feel like a hidden escape right in the middle of Cape Coral.
And the experience goes well beyond the drinks and decor. Kava Nirvana packs the weekly calendar with events every single night, such as trivia, open mic nights, tournaments, themed parties and immersive community gatherings. For anyone looking to unwind, the lounge also features a full game room with darts, pool and retro arcade games, turning the space into a social hub for groups, date nights and anyone wanting something different from the typical bar scene.
Whether you’re stopping in for a morning matcha, an afternoon hangout or a late‑night round of trivia, Kava Nirvana Speakeasy offers a place to relax, connect and enjoy Cape Coral’s newest twist on the classic speakeasy experience.
To find out more, check out its website here.
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DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.