My first visit for dinner and I need to write a review. I was there Feb 1, 2019. The Caesar salad was one of the best I ever had. Everything about it was perfect. Then we had the chicken parm- so delicious. The chicken cutlet was perfectly fried with a tasty read sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. For dessert we had the moist and so delicious chocolate cake with a cup of the most perfect coffee. The meal was wonderful. The place was cold inside with an uneasy draft coming from the a/c but the food totally makes up for it. I can't wait to return. read more

Finally! I've been trying to convince my wife to try BC, but due to a few reasons, we managed to stay away as long as we did. Here are the detractions: its somewhat shady that its inside/adjacent to a sleazy motel. There's not a lot of space, so seating is very crouched. Finally, no full bar. All those things aside, this place has such a great feel to it. You can instantly tell that there's a lot of pride in what they do. We will be back, but for now we tried: Big Ragout w/ fries - not quite what I expected...its like a "ropa vieja" in a sandwich. Kinda messy (although, I was really hungry, so that may be my fault.) I liked it though, especially the amazing fries. Wife had grilled chicken w/ brussel sprouts and grilled artichoke hearts. She seemed to enjoy her meal as well. We happened to go by during brunch, and I'm regretting not ordering something from their breakfast menu, as the plates going by looked delicious! read more

In the mood for a good lunch today, so we decided to try blue collar. After hearing the specials, we decided we needed to try the chicken parm. We got an order to share, as well as Mac and cheese. Both dishes did not disappoint! read more

Blue Collar - Split chicken parm and Mac n cheese! - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Unbelievably great for a Saturday afternoon lunch. I got the brioche French Toast, huge portion perfectly done. My son got Chicken Parm with a side of mushrooms. Perfect Went back tonight for dinner, Pork Shoulder with a side of collard greens, unbelievable. My son had ribs which fell off the bone. read more

Brunch has a whole new definition in my book and when i goto look up that definition you will see Blue Collar righ there with a bunch of pictures of their food. I felt i needed to update my review because it did it no justice, Not like this place needs another great review or anything...I'm just saying. We live in Kendall and Blue Collar is on 69th street and Biscayne Blvd....do you get my drift already...yes we are more than willing to drive 25 plus miles to get some great food. Are we nuts? Nope...we just know what is good. So my wife and I planned some rations for this trip to brunch heaven to ensure we made it over there in one piece. With the car gassed up, oil checked and tire pressure ok we were on the move. We arrive to our destination around 1ish with little wait. The place was bumpin as it always is and we were sat down quickly and attending to just as quick. :) Then the conversation got serious...a series of planning and comprosies were to ensue this discussion of what to order. Knowing how the portions are we knew what we were in for so we chose...and we chose wisely. I opted for the BC sandwhich which is made up of an overeasy egg, potatoe latke, bacon and cheddar cheese in a soft warm biscuit with a side of a fruit salad. You know brunch isn't brunch if there is not a fruit involved. Michelle decided on the breakfast burrito and her mom the french toast. As we walked in though we careully eyed everyones plate to see what was out there...lol Now comes the fun part - the details... My BC sandwhich was soo amazing i decided to save half of it for Mondays breakfast...the potatoe latke was perfect and everything worked so well. The bacon to egg to cheese ration was on point and delicious. The breakfast burrito came as well and was filled with fluffy eggs and stuff that was heaven in wrap! The hash browns were so nice and seasoned it was a party in our mouths as we all took a try from our plates. The french toast....oh my the french toast....jesus almighty wow!!!! All i gotta say is that i cannot wait to go back and begin to scratch things off the menu as we eat them.... :D read more

WAS ROBBED WHILE EATING!!! Not making any assumptions but, while the wait staff asked us questions our car was broken into. The wait staff is very friendly. They asked where we were from what we are doing now ect. Come to find out they getting information about us to break into our vehicle. We told we just came off a cruise. It made a good day for them. We could see the wait staff leave through a side door numerous times. When I received an alert from OnStar, I checked the vehicle and everything seemed fine, until we reached out destination and found we lost two pieces of luggage and about $500.00 or more in alcohol. Again, I am not accusing anything, it is a helluva coincidence the way things happened however. read more

Went here for a late brunch and am on the fence. We ordered the pork and beans and the pancakes. Both were okay but nothing special and certainly not worth the price ($12 or $13 each I think). The pork and beans were literally a scoop of what seemed like regular ol' chili (even though description said sausage, it was really just ground meat) with two sunny side up eggs on top...could have used some heat or salt or something to give it a kick. The home fries that came on the side were not very good, they were cut really small and were kinda mushy for my taste. The pancakes were standard, but the fresh blueberries were a nice touch, it just wasn't worth the price... As luck would have it, we received a complimentary order of the shrimp and grits. I think they accidentally cooked it and had to get rid of it somehow, but I'm not gonna complain about free food! I'm happy too because it was one of the menu items I wanted to try for dinner. It was good, but other places (yardbird comes to mind) does it better. As with the pork and beans and home fries, it could have used some salt/spice or something... I can see myself coming back for dinner to try the veggie dishes and some of that heath bar bread pudding... read more

Can I say this place one me over one calorie at a time! I saw this place and I said, "Ok this is gonna be another hole in the wall trendy place with high price food with shnazzy names and crappy service!" BOY WAS I WRONG! Come one come all! Breakfast doesn't get any better than this. My mouth watered with every plate that walked by. The size of the french toast, to the breakfast sandwich, and meatball sub! I wish they offered one of those preferred customer cards I can put on my key chain, cuz ima coming BACK! read more

Great service!!cute spot & Amazing food!!! The Cuban spring rolls are a must!! The Mac & cheese with bacon was on point!!! The vaca frita tostones were fab!! We did 3 appetizers and a piece of chocolate cake with 2 glasses of milk.... It was perfect! Not pricey, if you're a fan of the eating house & bread & butter, you'll like this place. The only negative, parking is a little tough. read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure bro eat at. I like that you can see the chefs prepping the food if you're eating indoors, they're kind and do an amazing job. Not once in 2-3 years have I been disappointed. It's an honor to be able to eat at such a fine and outstanding establishment, I just wish they'd let tip the chefs! read more

I have absolutely NOTHING bad to say about BLUE COLLAR! The food is amazing! Portions are great, especially for sharing. But sharing is just a suggestion! You will have trouble putting down your fork at this place. My favorites at this place : 1. Mac and cheese. This Mac is gourmet cheese and bacon. Who can say no the bacon? 2. Mahi mahi with the veggie board gives you a great selection, especially of you're trying to eat on the healthy side 3. Banana bread pudding. If you're ever going to try it, do it here! It will never be the same again! read more

This is my second time here for brunch and they have yet to disappoint. The shrimp and grits is a MUST HAVE menu item. The texture of the grits and the flavors work together so well. My boyfriend had the steak and eggs and he was highly impressed with the steak (he's a big steak lover). He expected it to be good but not THAT good. The only complaint I have is the wait and parking. The restaurant is small, so not a lot of seats (hence the wait), but the food is worth it. The parking is shared with a hotel so it's pretty difficult to find parking if valet is full so plan ahead altogether. read more

Three reviews in one: Me: Best veggie burger I've ever had...it made my brain tickle. And of course, the french fries were amazing. Friend 1: Had some sort of meaty omelet and said it was the best breakfast she's ever had. Friend 1's dad: Best burger he's ever tasted (and from what I understand, he's quite the picky eater) One of the most endearing qualities about Blue Collar is that it seemed to gain its following by word of mouth which means it doesn't try to compensate mediocre taste and service with an extravagant atmosphere like a lot of places in Miami do. Adhering to the simple formula of Great menu + Good Service + Friendly Atmosphere= AWESOME EXPERIENCE, Blue Collar is tha' real deal yo! read more

A friend and I had decided to go to this place this past weekend (9/19) because we've never been. We knew from the start that the location is slightly uncomfortable because the accommodation potential for the inside isnt so large. We had to sit outside if we wanted to get immediate service and we were famished. We quickly realized the establishment has no actual blue collar prices to their name, slightly deceptive to say the least. I had their burger which the implicitly sexist waiter coined as "the best burger in Miami". Absolutely not. It wasn't bad and in fact, it was really good and I could tell the meat they use is certainly prime, but I felt it needed to be juicier. Also, a side is $6-8 extra! The burger certainly wasn't filling. My friend had the crispy fried chicken which was also good, but overall, it was not worth the price tag it comes with. I've had better burgers at Burger & Beer Joint. The atmosphere was also good and the waiter was very attentive, although sorta pushy. read more

The reviews of this place were spot-on. Excellent menu and service. Portions are large, so sharing is recommended. Best breakfast sandwich in Miami. Small place with limited tables, so make sure you grab a reservation before attended. There was a large queue out front, but it didn't seem to be moving all that quickly. read more

This is probably been the best meal in my life. ... I wish I could move to Miami just to be able to eat here more often. Went for lunch , had the grits with shrimp (good), beets with goat cheese (good), braised oxtail (mind blowing. .meat so well flavored, just falling off the bone) and the crowning achievement was the bread pudding with spiced cream (omg... indescribable).... read more

Blue Collar - A little bite of heaven on earth - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

We tried Blue Collar during Miami Spice and we loved it. My girl had a hamburger which was amazing but I got the ragout and wow. I felt like I should be back in PA during a snow storm and not in the tropics but it is really good. read more

The vegetables are awesome. The highlights include: house-made french fries (crisp, salty, thick cut), spaghetti squash (perfectly cooked and seasoned), cauliflower puree (simply yummy). My fish was a tiny bit overcooked, but seasoned perfectly. The ribs weren't quite fall off the bone, but their barbecue sauce was delicious. The crispy chicken breast was perfect. I didn't have room for dessert, but will certainly make sure to try the bread pudding next time. Make a reservation online so you don't have to wait a long time for a table, this place is tiny. Also, if you can't find parking along the street or in the lot in front of the restaurant, you can park at Chase Bank - located at 68th Street and Biscayne (I'm assuming this is only once the bank is closed - after 6:00 pm). The servers are really nice and the staff was wonderful. From making the reservation to asking about parking, the people at Blue Collar want to make sure you have a good experience. read more

Awesome food and great service. They are all very friendly. The only down side is that the restaurant is small, so you may have to wait. Stand outs are the steak, pork and beans breakfast, and Brussels sprouts. Delicious! PS, please start offering carry out again soon. We love your food but don't always want to sit down for a meal. read more

I am ashamed at myself for not having had the decency to write a Blue Collar review sooner, as I've been keeping the pleasures of Blue Collar all to myself over the past year or so. I have been to this place over ten times and each time, I walk away feeling impressed with its ability to continue to amaze me. The name Blue Collar says it all. There is no pretension here; just great food and great service at wallet-friendly prices. If you want fancy silverware, linen table cloths, and small portions, I suggest you go elsewhere. Blue Collar is for the person that can eat, not the person that wants to be seen eating. Asking me to choose between brunch or dinner -- or asking me which menu item is my favorite -- is like asking a parent to tell you which of his children is his favorite. That being said, some of my most favorite dishes include: Brunch menu: Pork and beans: absolutely amazing. They're a little spicy, so beware Pulled-pork benedict served over corn bread: absolutely genius French toast stuffed with cream cheese and mixed berries Lemon-ricotta pancakes Dinner menu: Baby back ribs: ridiculously tender and juicy Big ragout sandwich: huge portion of meaty deliciousness Oxtail braise Cuban sandwich spring rolls: wonderful twist on traditional spring rolls Vaca frita tostones Dessert: the bread pudding is orgasmic Big shout-out to the wait staff, who are sharply dressed in their tuxedo shirts and manage to impressively remain calm and friendly while consistently providing good service, even during the busiest hours. read more

I went for Bruch, there was a long wait but I was Lucky that there were seats open at the bar. The place is small but nice. I had the pulled pork eggs Benedict. It was really good the only bad thing is that I was so full after I finished that I couldn't try the bread pudding. Well, an excuse to come back!!! read more

Blue Collar - Pulled pork eggs Benedict. Delish!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

I was very excited about coming to Blue Collar upon my arrival form NYC for a long weekend of taking in some culture, food and relaxing in Miami. I think I was a little too excited because this place just simply did not live up to what I was expecting. Upon entering the small space, the open kitchen greeted me along with a smiling server. The place was no frills for sure, which was fine with my boyfriend and I as we didn't come for a romantic ambiance, we just wanted some good food, which in my eyes was what Blue Collar was all about. Eh, I was disappointed. My boyfriend ordered the "ribeye" cheesesteak and it came out dry and burnt, and definitely didn't taste like ribeye, but more like steakums. I personally would have sent this back as overcooked beef is a huge faux pas to me. I ordered the Big Raugot and the meat was melt in your mouth tender and the bread was fresh and crusty, but the amount of cheese they put on this thing was over the top (easy enough to remedy by peeling off hte outer layer though) and what was that after taste I kept getting from the sauce....ketchup? It basically tasted like ketchup with vinegar. Not exactly what I was looking for...especially for $16. The service was friendly but aloof and the food took almost 30 minutes to come out although there was only one other table present when we ordered. Even though this place was only 4 blocks from where we stayed, we did not return. Sorry Blue Collar but you are definitely the definition of hyped. read more

Checking this place out for the first time. So far so good! :-) Okay!! So I'm excited to finally get home and write a review about this local eatery. Located at the former locale of what used to be American Noodle Bar, this place has definitely made its own mark. Small, intimate, friendly and excellent service are some of the main points that makes this place stellar. The beauty at this location are in the details. Once you walk in, you're immediately greeted by the waitress who also doubles as the hostess. The menu is on a clip board and attached on the walls are retro-lunch boxes.. all to add to the motif of blue collar. The menu has an excellent assortment of choices. Several fish dishes (which is what my partner and I were looking for since we don't eat meat) a good variety of appetizers. We ordered their cool tomato and mozzarella salad along with their wild mushroom and goat cheese croquettes. The best part of the croquettes: the pomegranate fig jam..yuuuum. ommaaahhh gaawwwd. lol. Then came our main dishes, I ordered the Grilled Swordfish and my partner ordered the Crispy Skin Snapper both dishes were amazing! The best part of it all was when the chef approached our table to ensure we enjoyed our meal! Nothing creates a lasting impression on top of good food than when the chef/owner of a restaurant creates a personable experience with its patrons! Thank you Chef Daniel Serfer! We will definitely come back for more!! read more

Food out of this world and customer service a few stars below. I would recommend this to any person who loves veggies, great food or likes to try new combination dishes as the way they pair food groups is outrageous!!! read more

Blue Collar - Braised pork and roasted artichoke hearts with lemon aioli - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I'm a repeat customer and love this place. Super hearty. That Mac n cheese w/ bacon is incredible and good portion to share w/ 4 people. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and the reason for minus one star. They weren't ricotta or lemony at all . Tasted like regular pancakes, which I still enjoyed. If you're 2 people chances are you get table within 10 min. Four or more might be 30 min wait. Place is small, but worth the wait! read more

We had a late lunch on December 31. Though they were not too busy,slow service and bad food was inexcusable. I had the burger which I've ordered in the past though this time it looked like Kraft American Cheese and an in toasted bun. I think there may be new owners? New management? It's my last time there as there are so many other great choices. read more

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE Ordered the pulled pork Benedict for my wife and a huge egg shell was in the polenta. I kindly informed the manager and she sarcastically responded" is any one cut or bleeding" and walked away from the table. Tiny place and it's not worth the wait in line. read more

Great Spot! The chalk board of veggies was amazing! The Vaca Frita tostones app was awesome, so was the smoked Gouda. The Veggie plate was amazing. So Amazing, my boyfriend (who eats meat) got the veggie plate too! It's hard to find a place with a wide variety of delicious options. Will Definitely be back, Thank You read more

Went on Saturday morning for breakfast I was starving and boy was I in for a treat... BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST! and BACON So good! portion was huge; even got to take some home for a midnight snack :p Cant wait to go back! read more

Refused service from 9 months pregnant wife and myself during open hours We are actually frequent diners and were very excited to come back. My 9 month pregnant wife was met at the door by a manager with long hair. He said they were closed and would not be able to serve us, even though we arrived at 3:05 ( closing time at restaurant on door and website says 3:30 :/). Needless to say we were very dissappointed and will not be returning. Sometimes its not always about the food, but the way you treat your regular customers. Glen read more

This place is horrible. I went for brunch and was not greeted when I walked in and after seating myself I watched the manager (maybe owner) greet and seat every single white person who walked through the door some time after me. Although I already ordered my food I decided to leave after growing increasingly uncomfortable and realizing I was not welcomed there. I told them why I was leaving even though I was not asked why (because clearly they didn't care). I will never go to this restaurant again and will tell every person I know my experience and ensure that they too never go to this restaurant. read more

The food is superb. I had a brisket sandwich with au jus and potato pancakes. Wow. Meat was tender and flavorful. My daughter had the egg sandwich and she said it was very good. Service was great and it is well worth the drive read more

Enjoyed a delicious Saturday brunch at Blue Collar. All the food we ordered was tremendous and there was so much left on the menu that also sounded incredible. We went with the Duck Muffin, Breakfast Burrito, and Bread Pudding. Quality The first item I tried was the Breakfast Burrito, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Scrambled eggs, chorizo, gouda, and shallots, wrapped up and covered with a tangy chipotle sour cream. It really was the chipotle sour cream that made the dish as it provided a perfect compliment to the rich filling. My girlfriend did not love it to the same degree as me, but she is not a fan of scrambled eggs, so if you are picky about how your eggs are cooked maybe look elsewhere on the menu. However, she and I were both huge fans of the Duck Muffin. Duck breast, gouda, a sunny-side up duck egg, all on top of a muffin with aioli and jus. The taste profile is amazing and the use of duck in several different components is perfection. As a side for the dishes we went with the potato hash, which I was also a huge fan of. Potato chunks with onions and peppers with great seasoning, just add a bit of hot sauce or ketchup and you are golden. Then we chose to go with the Bread Pudding instead of the french toast as a sweet ending to the meal. The Bread Pudding was the only item that didn't wow me, but it was just because I felt it went a bit heavy on chocolate. It was set up as a heath bar bread pudding with whipping cream and it was good, just too rich in chocolate. Quantity Blue Collar definitely gives more than fair portion sizes. The Duck Muffin was a huge dish and the Breakfast Burrito was also fairly large. The Bread Pudding was also more than enough to be shared. Value The prices are maybe a little high for brunch, but I absolutely loved the food so I'd gladly paid a bit more. With the huge portions and the high quality it is still a very reasonable deal. Ambiance Blue Collar is a part of the quickly up and coming Little River area of North Miami. However, it is extremely easy to miss the restaurant driving by. It is a small little shop that is part of a hollowed out shell of an old motel. The restaurant has a small outdoor patio adjacent to the road and then an equally small indoor dining space. On this occasion we brought a puppy along so we sat outside and it was no problem at all. They have a few bushes to block off the street and they also have an awning in case the weather is not the best. Inside is very simplistic with a small diner feel. It has an open kitchen area and above it is the magic blackboard that lists out the daily specials. The only other real unique decor is the lunch-boxes that line some of the walls. The music selection was 90s rap classics and I personally loved it and felt it fit great. In the end this is a place that focuses on food and not the experience and the food is good enough to make you forget you are in the front of a broken down old motel. Crowd Since we knew we had to sit outside we arrived just as it opened. On a holiday weekend for Saturday it quickly started to fill up. By the time we left the entire outside area was full and about half of the inside. It was a diverse mix of ages and groups with one bigger party inside, but mostly small families and couples outside. It is definitely a very casual and no frills kind of brunch. Service The staff was nice, but nothing over the top. Once again Blue Collar is about the enormous and delicious food. The food came out quick and our server checked on us the perfect amount. Parking So there is a very small lot right in front of the motel that is a disaster. It is free, but honestly it may be worth heading down a block and paying for street parking. I basically got blocked in and took about 15 minutes to manipulate my way out of the crater filled motel parking area. Extra Blue Collar is all about delicious comfort food. The brunch was absolutely tremendous and while you may not leave bragging about the ambiance or the service, you will be too distracted by the food to really even care. I will absolutely be back and want to try out some of the lunch and dinner items as well. read more

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Always consistent and the best burgers, even if hey did change their beef. I have always received quality food

Believe the hype. I went to the restaurant for Sunday brunch and had a great time. I ordered the duck eggs benedict. The duck was perfectly cooked. The entire staff - the chef and the servers - was fantastic. They were attentive and cool. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. I gave it 4 stars because the place lacked space, inside and in the parking lot. I felt like we were sardines in a can when we sat down to eat. That still won't take away from the service, which was top notch. The gentleman who helped us was ever so kind with a splash of "take it or leave it" attitude. Which I think sometimes patrons of the business need when being snappy. On to the food! The prices were great. I had a nice glass, or three, of pinot noir to go with my grilled Mahi-Mahi, which was so tender the mahi fell apart with my fork poking it. Oh, I poked that mahi gently too. I had the bok choy veggie and the roasted carrots. Holy jesus christ. The fricken VEGGIES! They were to die for! My better half had the "Super Tender Hanger" steak which came with fries. Now, I know this means jack but, I have a picky taste for beef. Only for the reason that everyone boasts that they have amazing beef but then when I try it, its just horrible quality. I come from a farm and I know good beef when I taste it. My boyfriend orders his meat, steak that is, medium-well, which in my book should be a crime. Depending on the cut, I usually go with rare or blue rare. He ordered it medium-well of course and it came to our table medium-rare. Thank you chef! I love you! And he loved his steak. I took a few bites, myself. It was pretty damn good. The fries were well made but the veggies were much better. I will definitely come back to this place. It made me a happy gal. read more

I'd heard about this place since it first opened, but never seemed able to get there. I finally got there, and it was well worth the wait! I went with a friend who had been there before. She went with a healthier choice: the vegetable board. What amazed me was the number of choices of vegetables! So many options; each one looked better than the last. And when the board and out, everything looked fresh and was perfectly prepared! I decided to skip healthy, and go with what caught my eye: the Mac. Let me say, Mac and cheese is one of my favorite things. How can it not be? Well, I've never had Mac like this before. First, I loved the noodles. They were perfectly cooked. I added the bacon, which was a good call. The smokiness of the bacon mixed with the gooey cheese and the pepper added to the Mac, it was delicious. I was full, but I kept eating because it was so tasty! We finished it off with the bread pudding. Now that is bread pudding! It's so sweet, which is almost too much but not quite. It's paired with a spicy whipped cream! Be prepared for the kick! But the sweetness of the bread pudding is right there to cool off your mouth! Amazing, can't wait to make several trips back to try everything else! read more

Great restaurant in the emerging food scene of Little Haiti. If you are from Miami, do not let the neighborhood scare you... Brickell, Edgewater, Wynwood, MiMo and Little Haiti have changed considerably and are worth trying. I went to dinner with a group of 6 girls after a night of painting up the street. We were able to order a lot and share family style... which was great. Everything was delicious Starters: Cuban Sandwich Spring Rolls- cool presentation and great taste Duck McMuffin - if you love duck you must get it Mac - delightful feel good food done well Veg Chalkboard... everything was great and what an awesome concept! Main: The Big Ragout - Awesome taste... a ton of food! All and all a great night out with very good food and ambiance. read more

A hip place where omnivores and herbivores can both enjoy a meal. I've gone for both lunch and dinner, and both were fantastic. I can't wait to try the brunch menu. The service is good and so are the prices. read more

Blue Collar - Veggie plate- you can pick from a wide variety of veggies and make your own platter! - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

I had been wanting to come here for a while. I DON'T know what took me so long ! We decided to do the Miami Spice Menu. Here it's just their regular menu which you can pick an appetizer,main course and dessert (and either a glass of wine or a beer). Everything was AMAZING ! Portions are pretty big. Not some mini appetizer or small plate ! There were 3 of us and we had- Appetizers- Shrimp and grits Mac Fried gouda Main course- The Corben Gnocchi with lamb sauce The big ragout Dessert- Key lime pie Bread pudding And coffee ! (Even the coffee is amazing) We devoured most of it and had some leftovers for the next day. Once again comfort food at it's best. Small place so reservations should be made. Great beer and wine selection also. Can't wait to come back. 5 stars and then some ! read more