The best cafes in South Miami

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cozy, locally minded coffee shop offering breakfast, lunch, and happy hour, plus coworking space.

4100 Salzedo St Apt 5 (Coral Gables)

Cozy, locally minded coffee shop offering breakfast, lunch, and happy hour, plus coworking space.

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Hip local cafe with barista drinks, plus coffee beans roasted in small batches & sold by the pound.

2390 NW 2nd Ave (Miami)

Hip local cafe with barista drinks, plus coffee beans roasted in small batches & sold by the pound.

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Cozy eatery featuring breakfast bites, bowls and sandwiches alongside an array of espresso drinks.

1429 Washington Ave (Miami Beach)

Cozy eatery featuring breakfast bites, bowls and sandwiches alongside an array of espresso drinks.

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Easygoing cafe offering house-roasted Colombian coffee, plus pastries & breakfast/lunch dishes.

2494 NW 89th Pl (Doral)

Easygoing cafe offering house-roasted Colombian coffee, plus pastries & breakfast/lunch dishes.

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Need a caffeine upgrade this week? Vice City Bean roasts small-batch coffee in Miami, then turns it into dialed-in espresso and proper tea…

1657 N Miami Ave Unit c (Miami) · ✓ checked Jul 29

Need a caffeine upgrade this week? Vice City Bean roasts small-batch coffee in Miami, then turns it into dialed-in espresso and proper tea at their cafes. Try the Midtown Espresso or Daybreak Blend, bring a bag home, and ride that smooth, no-fuss buzz.

From the Doral newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Industrial-style European bistro for daytime fare made with natural ingredients, plus wine & beer.

2750 NW 3rd Ave Ste 21 (Miami)

Industrial-style European bistro for daytime fare made with natural ingredients, plus wine & beer.

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Café with a shaded terrace serving Latin & Italian food & tropical drinks at a waterfront hotel.

660 Ocean Dr (Miami Beach)

Café with a shaded terrace serving Latin & Italian food & tropical drinks at a waterfront hotel.

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