Every time I passed by this restaurant at night, it was slammed with an energetic vibe. The Miami…read morelocation has been making its rounds on instagram, so it was time to see what the buzz was about. Tropical and relaxing vibe- you could feel like you're on a Caribbean island or in the Keys with the decor. We did their happy hour which had discounted bites and $7-9 drinks. Had a rum based and also a tequila cocktail which were made well and quite refreshing. Bartenders were friendly too. Shared the sliders and chicken satay. Both flavorful and the restaurant doesn't use seed oils I heard which is really important and nice to see. Will return for dinner because a friend said the chicken Milanese was fire!

I must say this was a very unique eating experience beautiful restaurant indoor outdoor seating the…read morewaitress was exceptional. Very helpful. Nice informative ERIKA.-D I had a salad the Summer salad. I thought it was outstanding. I liked everything about it. This was our first time there the other people had HERISSE lamb meatballs they thought they were too spicy. Also had the hummus which was again spicy it's a type of place where you're really supposed to share your food. The people that I was with would not that interested in sharing and they didn't want the main dinner I thought it was a unique experience. Make sure you know the menu before you go. very enjoyable to sit outside. Plenty of free parking

Stumbled upon this place for breakfast. Good coffee and…read morebreakfast options. I ordered the fig, Brie and sliced almond toast - which I really enjoyed the toast. My order was brought to the table in a timely period. The dining area has comfy side chairs or tables. The store sells coffee from Costa Rica which is roasted in Miami. I like the fact it's a women owned & managed business.

Coffee was great! I had the salted caramel iced coffee. It was very flavorful and rich. I ordered…read moretwo iced coffees and it was only $11. I think the price was very reasonable, since other coffee shops charge $11 for just one coffee. The inside looks small but there's enough seating, including a couch and two sofa chairs. Very cute coffee shop and feels very homey. The only thing I did not like was the lack of customer service. We went around 8 something at night. She did not even greet us and was not welcoming nor friendly when I was placing my order. Despite the lack of customer service, I liked the coffee a lot so I want to try the other locations.

Honestly very disappointed in this spot. For these two drinks I was charged 17.66$ which is absurd…read morefor quality of the drinks. I asked for less ice and less sweetness, and they failed to inform me that it costs an additional $1 for less ice. I have never heard of this happening before- I understand that you use more product, but you should inform the customer before you add that charge. My annoyance only grows as I left my drink for 15 minutes and the milk and matcha completely separated, please see the photo attached. Overall, the matcha itself was not good. It's very grainy and had no flavor. Additionally upon reviewing the menu, each "snow drink" comes with a foam topping which I was not asked about and not received. The ube taro smoothie's first sip was amazing, but every other sip tasted like ube flavored ice water. The actual boba pearls themself are taste great, but they stick together and I can't even get the drink or the boba up the straw. I wouldn't recommend coming here for the boba and I don't plan on coming back.

I loved the decor immediately, as an otaku it felt a bit like Weeb Heaven seeing large holographic…read moreNaruto, Aang, and Goku [the awesome 3] in large frames on the far right as you enter and the poster walls with iconic anime characters in the bathroom hallway were a very nice touch. They also had Astro Boy playing on the bar TV! Astro Boy was also featured on their menu alongside Sailor Moon. The font and graphics on the menu gives manga. I wish I could rave about the food as much as the decor but unfortunately, it was pretty displeasing, to say the least. I had an order of the chicken Katsu Bao buns. I am a huge fan of dim sums and Bao buns (I typically don't eat the open-face ones) so this was very disappointing. The Katsu was so dry, overcooked, and chewy that it seemed like it was leftover, not fresh at all! I'll pass on Baos from here next time. The bobas were great though I got the matcha milk and my cohort got the Ube taro. They were delicious and bobalicious [they were not stingy with the boba] The cashier was very welcoming and our waitress was nice and attentive. The food alone would make this a one-star review but the boba and ambiance helped get it up to 4 stars. I recommend their Bobas, be cautious when ordering food.

Woah. Long Island bagel cafe was a pleasant surprise that we didn't know existed. We got sailor…read morewrap on spinach wrap with egg onion bagel toasted with cream cheese for togo. I also asked my fiancee to buy me chocolate fudge protein snack. The sailor wrap was so much better than what we expected. It tasted perfectly seasoned not too heavy on the sauce and all the ingredients on the inside went well together. The bagel gets 3/5 stars but that might be because we drove 40 minutes home and asked everything for togo. Next time we get to try it again, we will try it while we are there and let you guys know with an update. They had ran out of several bagel flavors when we were there, so this place must be a pretty popular stop for bagels for the locals who live there. The chocolate snack that was loaded with 10g of protein had a nice taste and texture. I will for sure get it again next time. I would recommend this place to others to try, and I would be back myself in the future! Thank you Long Island Bagel Cafe for such a great first time experience.

I know this place is well loved by many people, but I'm just not a fan, and I've tried their bagels…read morebefore and they have always been too doughy for my taste. I was in the plaza for an appointment and was absolutely famished, so I decided I'd give them another chance. I kept it simple, just a scooped pumpernickel bagel with veggie cream cheese. I heard the tuna was very good, so I got a small cup just to try it, thinking I'd bring it home for later. Unfortunately, the bagel tasted like it wasn't fully cooked, and the veggies in the cream cheese were barely visible. The amount of cream cheese they put on the bagel was absurd, so I ended up giving the bagel to my friend, and even he had to scrape off most of the excess cream cheese. The tuna was way too sweet for my taste. I asked if sugar was added and was told no, but something made it taste unusually sweet. Then there was the biggest issue for me, and that was they had Fox News playing in the small dining area. I'm there to eat, not be subjected to political programming. In today's incredibly divided world, choosing to play such a controversial channel in a restaurant is, in my opinion, a really poor business decision. Why not play something neutral that everyone can simply enjoy while eating? It's hard for me to understand why a business would create that kind of atmosphere when it's completely unnecessary. Between the bagel, the overly sweet tuna and especially the decision to have Fox News playing, I left feeling disappointed, annoyed, and definitely not anxious to return.

This was my first time at Lublu bakery and Cafe. It is located in the TJ Maxx plaza with plenty of…read morefree parking. They have a large outdoor sitting area or inside seating as well . We sat inside since it was early morning. We dined around 9 am on Saturday morning and it wasn't very busy. You seat yourself then a server comes over with menus , silverware , water pitcher and cups. They serve breakfast all day as well as lunch . There was a varied selection of egg dishes - sandwiches , platters, as well as crepes , avocado toast , French toast , salads , nova, and sandwiches as well. They have a large assortment of pasties and cakes in their front cases. Their drink menu consists of fresh juices, smoothies , and a variety of coffee drinks . The service was great , we were greeted quickly . Once we placed our order , food was brought out within 10-15 min. I had the egg and cheese sandwich, I don't eat ham so I was subbed for turkey . It included a salad but since it was breakfast time, I opted for fruit which was a $2 up charge . My mom and sister both had the poached egg breakfast that included a croissant , fresh fruit , and spinach with mushrooms and onions . We all enjoyed our meals . I had a lemon/ginger hot tea which I liked. The total for the three dishes , one hot tea and one cold brew was $56 . Definitely a great place to check out for breakfast/brunch or lunch.

LuBlu Bakery & Cafe is one of my favorite breakfast spots. They also have an amazing bakery…read moreselection -- you can order custom cakes and pastries or simply choose from the beautiful desserts they already have available in the display. My kids absolutely love their Nutella & berry pancakes, and their smoothies are always delicious too. There's usually something interesting and unique to try every visit. This time the macarons caught my attention -- they had different character designs, and we even found ones that matched our little family The coffee is always good, and my husband is obsessed with their French onion soup with melted baked cheese on top. Everything tastes fresh and homemade. The café itself is clean, the staff takes orders quickly, and the food comes out fast as well. Most of the staff speaks Russian, which is very convenient for many local families. The only downside during our visit was the gentleman cleaning the tables -- he seemed very unhappy and not very welcoming. He didn't speak English or Russian either (I believe Spanish only). The restroom could definitely use some updating. It was clean, but older, and unfortunately there never seems to be enough toilet paper or soap. The location is convenient with a large parking lot, plus there's a Russian store and TJ Maxx nearby, which makes it easy to turn breakfast into a little shopping trip.

Needed to kill a few minutes while the Geek Squad checked on something for me at Best Buy right in…read morethe same parking lot. That said parking closeby is not easy. Seems like the majority of their business is done through the drive-thru. Wasn't busy late afternoon, service was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised at the nice decor and a comfortable place to sit... my black-eye coffee (9.0) was great, nice and hot.

This location is always busy so order ahead if you can , you'll still have to wait but it's easier…read morethan drive thru. For the most part, my food and drinks are always good but this morning I ordered my coffee without whip cream and they added it on anyways. It was so busy I couldn't wait to speak to anyone or have them remove the whipped cream so I just took the order. Easy mistake but please pay attention to orders especially ones online. Other than that no issues with this location.

I visited this Playa Bowls location to redeem my $5 birthday discount. With its casual, beach-like…read moreatmosphere, the shop offers a variety of freshly made açai bowls, smoothies, juices, and cold brew coffee. I greeted a pleasant employee who took my order for a 16oz. strawberry banana smoothie and applied the $5 discount. The smoothies was nicely blended and tasty. It was was thick with an even balance of strawberry and banana flavor. This was the perfect way to quench my thirst on a hot, sunny day.

Why does this location have such poor reviews? Storefront is beyond clean, huge menu, staff was…read morebeyond friendly and made my smoothie absolutely perfectly. Girls behind the counter were super efficient, stood there and watched them make 1/2 a dozen bowls while my smoothie was being made and zero complaints! Made beautifully! Highly recommend! Sign up for reward to earn points and 15% off first order.

I've heard mixed reviews -- curious to check it out after a morning stopover at Home Depot next…read moredoor. I tried out their Lox in a Box with an onion bagel. This is intended for to-go orders as you will need to toast and assemble it on your own. This explains the abundance of empty seating on a Saturday morning. Dining in is more ideal for coffee and drinks. Once assembled though, it is delicious. Lox in a Box comes with 4 oz of smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onions, cucumbers, and sliced tomatoes. The onion bagel has a fresh and soft fluff to it.

Just like the other Jeff's Bagel Run that I've been to in Orlando and Coconut Creek, this was a…read moresolid 5 star experience for me. Many of their bagels are served warm, depending on when you get there but regardless of whether they're warm or not, they're serving up some really, really good bagels. I don't expect them to be anything like a NY bagel, I'm just looking for a delicious bagel and I've found that at all the JBR stores that I've tried. My absolute favorite is the rosemary salt bagel with their onion and chive cream cheese but today I tried the jalapeño cheese bagel and the veggie cream cheese and both were delicious. I also tried the nova salmon from my son's lox box and it was great and so reasonably priced especially for lox. Servers were friendly and the place was very clean. I don't live near this JBR but if I were in the area I would definitely come back again!

Beautiful and Delicious Flourless Chocolate Cake!! Wonderful customer service as well. Thank you!read more

I could not recommend this place more for a custom cake! I am currently long distance with my…read moreboyfriend who is in Florida and I wanted to send him a special cake centered around his favorite childhood show and his favorite snack which is Oreos. The staff were helpful and nice and listened to exactly what I wanted. The outer layer of the buttercream frosting had crushed up Oreos which was such a nice touch. The design also came out so vivid and clear! He was happy to receive this cake and he and his family said it was very delicious :) he said he never in a million years thought he would get a cake like this and that it made him feel giddy like a kid haha thank you again!

Good mix of options as far as Latin cuisine goes. As with most chain restaurants, each location…read morevaries a bit. This one tends to be a bit heavier on spices and oil use. The flavors are bold and strong. The meat pieces are chunky and thick. I ordered the shredded chicken soup. It is loaded with potato, pieces of corn on the cob, big cuts of white meat chicken. The broth is very seasoned and rich. The loaded tamale is full of chunks of pork and chicken, diced carrots and peas. It is a huge portion and the corn is soft. It comes with a side of rice and a fluffy arepa. My husband ordered the lomo saltado which was also a big portion with rice and plantains. He didn't think the flavor was the best but the meat was cooked medium rare and was tender.

The atmosphere inside was spacious and quiet with plenty of tables in the dining room. The yellow…read moreled lighting saying Pure Latin Flavor against the greenery was a nice touch in addition to the red brick wall with the business name imprinted against it. The barista brewed me a nice single espresso which tasted good but the price at $4.25 was obnoxious and superseded the taste - again this was a single shot of coffee. I did appreciate the brown paper cup bearing the logo and also acknowledging that the coffee is locally roasted. The gender neutral bathroom was absolutely ultra contemporary with gray floor tiles and white rectangular wrap around wall tile with some potted greenery that popped against that gray, white and black color scheme.