Downtown Pensacola brewery is saying goodbye, but a popular brunch spot is taking its place

Pensacola is getting a Miramar Beach-based fan-favorite brunch spot in the former Secret Sagittarius Bierwerks & Scratch Kitchen early next year.

Secret Sagittarius just took over Pensacola’s former Big Top Brewery space at 21 W. Romana Street in February, but owner Edward Brown Sr. said that there is potential for Secret Sagittarius to eventually reopen in a different location.

“We really enjoyed it, but it just wasn’t lucrative enough and we got an offer we couldn’t refuse,” Brown wrote in a statement. “We may open again here in Pensacola within (the) next year or so, exploring locations.”

Secret Sagittarius kept much of the original space’s design, but added new house-made beers, such as the Aries 88 Imperial Ale, Papa’s Brown Ale and Not Krispy Kreme white stout.

Now, Bistrology is planning to open to the public sometime early next year, bringing downtown Pensacola a brunch spot that accounts for every detail of the dining experience.

What is Bistrology?

Bistrology, a Miramar Beach daytime restaurant that recently opened in July, serves detail-driven dishes from the aesthetics to the flavor. The name was derived from two components: the “bistro” portion meaning a small restaurant, and the "ology: meaning the science of the bistro, Bistrology co-owner Jonatan Torres told The Destin Log, a sister news organization of the News Journal, in September.

Crafting the menu alongside co-owner Henry Guerrero, the menu fuses the flavors of Europe and Latin America with American culture. Although this is Torres’ first restaurant, his family ran a restaurant in Europe.

The owners put their artistic eye into every aspect of the restaurant, from the logos to the decorations and menu.

What’s on the Bistrology menu?

True to the bistro name, the menu has a range of options suitable for every coffee lover's taste, from the bold cold brew, to the sweet, spiced cinnamon latte or decadent affogato served in a martini glass. Bistrology also sells its beans wholesale, including blends from Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Costa Rica and Rwanda.

If coffee isn’t your speed, the restaurant offers a variety of fresh juices, smoothies, milkshakes and homemade sodas. And true to the Bistrology experience, each drink comes with its own ornate flair from the lavender lemonade garnished with orchids, to the Lemon Mint Oasis decorated with brown sugar and peppermint on top with dehydrated lemon and a fruit popsicle inside.

If you thought the beverages were a sight to see, wait until you catch a glimpse of the food items, like the gargantuan pancake towers. Dishes like the Pancake Cinnamon Roll come intricately layered with flavors that give you “the taste of autumn in every bite.”

“Here's what makes it special,” the menu states. “Each pancake is crowned with the delicious finish of a Cinnamon Roll, which melts over your pancakes for an unparalleled flavor explosion. And, of course, we can't forget the sweet cream cheese topping that completes this unique culinary experience.”

Those looking for something more on the savory side can indulge in a “Spanish Fussion” stuffed croissant, filled with Spanish Serrano ham, scrambled cheesy eggs with a bed of spring mix, arugula and candied cherry tomato, or a benedict trio where diners can choose three different egg benedicts to taste, including the Shrimp Benedict, Bacon Crown, Spanish Ham Heaven and Benedict North Pacific.

The restaurant also leans in lunch items, such as a variety of special burgers. One interesting option being the special “Burguer ‘Patacon’” made with a juicy 7-ounce patty of premium angus beef, exclusive secret sauce, bourbon bacon glaze, fresh tomato and arugula along with perfectly sunny side up egg.

“A burger that will change your perception of what’s possible with a plantain,” the menu states.

There are also a wide variety of homemade desserts “made with love as grandma did” like the mango mousse, tress leches and showstopping tiramisu, that comes presented as a flowerpot.

“Original Tiramisu Recipe, learned by our Dessert Chef in the city of Veneto, Italy,” the menu states.

For more real-time updates and information, follow Bistrology on Facebook and Instagram or take a look at the full menu on the restaurant’s website.

This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Bistrology replacing downtown Pensacola brewery Secret Sagittarius