Beautiful place. I came here years ago and it was a little run down and not inviting. Fast forward to 2021 , what a difference! I've been here several times with family and friends and they loved it! Me too! We've bought many nice things: Perfumes, soaps , candles, books , salt lamps , jewelry etc etc etc there are 2 restaurants. Looking forward to checking them out read more

Looking to kill some time, we stopped at Cauley Square Shops. Did not know what to expect of this small village, but made our way through the shops and walked around the area. Quality Cauley Square Shops bills itself as a historic railroad village that has shops, restaurants, and functions as a wedding venue. I don't understand the appeal at all. Of the twelve or so shops, only six were open. The most interesting of them was a bird store that was filled with exotic species. However, the rest were craft shops, which would be better labeled as a mix of junk that would not even stand out at a flea market. The buildings are old, many having been around for decades and that is their charm, but I personally do not like it when the whole shop shakes with every step. They had three or four food spots, the tea room being the most intriguing, but none of the menus seemed tempting. I also felt like the grounds were poorly maintained and almost a joke. The bridge garden and the sled leading to the largest laughs. Quantity It took us about an hour to walk the grounds and to visit the five or six shops that were actually open. It is a surprisingly large area, but there is just not a lot to see. Value There is no charge to visit the area and I had no problem not spending any money here. Ambiance Cauley Square Shops is located near the Homestead area in Goulds. Over a hundred years ago the area was a railroad stop that helped ship items from nearby farms up the coast. Now the remaining buildings are filled with eclectic shops for birds, crafts, art, and healing as well as a few restaurants. The main purpose of the area though appears to be for hosting events such as weddings. While I do see some elements of charm, I feel like the whole place needs work. Overgrown plants and weeds, massive puddles, fallen limbs, and piles of garbage decorate the area that is supposed to be picturesque. Bugs swarm almost everywhere you go and I left with a few bites. I also couldn't help but laugh listening to music over the speakers that was constantly interrupted by text messages. Someone had just plugged their phone into the speakers. Crowd When we arrived we saw a good deal of cars parked on the road. However, I do not know where the people were. The place was practically deserted, with the only exceptions being the bird store and the tea room. We only passed two or three other people during our walk around the property who were not staff. Service The shop owners were very friendly, but I don't think they have much of a choice when peddling extremely expensive craft goods. I also saw some groundskeepers who were power washing a walkway. I think they may need some additional help because the property is in very rough shape, or perhaps that is what it is supposed to look like. Parking We followed the lead of the other cars and just parked on the side of the road. I did not see any signs and we did not have any issues. There was a small lot towards the center of the property, but it appeared designated just for guests of the restaurant. Extra I believe Cauley Square Shops has the potential to be a place for a nice family friendly afternoon. However, it requires some maintenance, more intriguing stores, and community events. I do not see myself returning unless I decide I want a colorful bird in my life. read more

A small area in which you can walk around and visit in just 30 minutes (unless if you plan to eat at a tea house or one of the two restaurants I saw in here). This is a place where you can get a touch of Old Florida. Lots of old-fashioned houses and stores. Many of the buildings have a musty feel, so that might be unpleasant for those not used to their grandparents' dusty rooms of yesteryear. The stores themselves don't really interest me. If I come here, it just would be to chill and get away from the hustle & bustle of Miami. read more

This is ridiculous. Driving all the way for nothing. Arrived at 1130 am, only 4 places open. Such a waste of time. One of the restaurants Village Chalet, clearly had a sign that says open on top. The sign on bottom said closed Monday and Tuesday. Gates open, welcome signs everywhere. One of the shop keepers told me go they are open when the Tea Room is open.... nothing. Well, good luck until next year. Live too far to sewing by again. Update google to state never open. read more

Cutest old town feel at this place. A lot of things even a hair salon towards the end, they have a nice vintage antics shop, art shop, tea room (it's gorgeous) with food and cute desserts (a little pricy but well worth it). My favorite is when they light it all up at night and sometimes have events with food trucks and music out there. Such a pretty, chill zen forest hidden gem vibes. read more

My cousin and his fiancee brought us here to show us their wedding venue. And what an adorable location! I felt I was in a Southern town in like Mississippi. Cauley Square offers shops and restaurants, as well as weekend events. We arrived in the evening around 6:45ish but by then most of the shops were already closed. They have everything from a sanctuary, a new jewelry/spa store, restaurants, food stands, flower shop and large open courts with vendors (these open courts are where weddings are held). On today's visit, I saw belly dancer performers on one side of the court, and on another side there was a yoga class going-on. All of these shops were surrounded by a lush canopy of trees. It provides enough shade to walk around but around this season be prepared to be bitten by mosquitoes. By the way, be prepared to see cats, domesticated raccoons and big ass spiders. Some of the trees were lit with decorative christmas lights making it a romantic setting for a nice date or future weddings. I am curious to try this place called the Tea Room restaurant. Until next time. read more

Cauley Square - Love this! - Antiques Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is a great place to spend an afternoon with a friend if you want to just relax, walk around, and check out some quaint little shops. The shops have rocks, gems, jewelry, candles, organic soaps, shampoos, and clothes. I couldn't help but buy a few candles and candle holders, and I already want to go back and get some more! There is also the Tea Room and the Village Chalet to grab a bite to eat. We ate at the Tea Room and it was such a lovely little restaurant. I only wish that the paths were laid out more clearly. Sometimes my friend and I would be waking down a path and it would end, we weren't sure where to go next as there weren't many clear signs pointing to where everything is. But as the sun was setting the lights on the trees turned on and the place looked even more lovely. I can't wait to return! read more

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Cauley Square is such a cute place. There are antique houses in the area, which are actually shops: vintage items, stones, soaps, etc. Each is specialized in something. Surrounding these shops is an amazing greenery, old lush trees that give the area such a warm and gentle atmosphere. But the best word to describe it: cute! read more

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Great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city without going for a 3 hour tour. The restaurants are great the shops are very helpful and just the scenery is fantastic. I would recommend every time all the time. read more

Recomiendo visitar Cauley Square shops, tendrás una agradable experiencia y rodeada de la naturaleza que lo hace un especial lugar, visita todas y cada una de las tiendas especialmente DGabay, donde está mi amiga escultora de Venezuela Dora Gabay read more

I love Cauley square. It's such a rare find. It's full of history and gorgeous little bohemian shops.

I've always heard of Cauley Square being a nice outdoor place that makes you feel you're anywhere but Miami. So when I arrived recently for a friend's wedding I was pleasantly surprised to see that the description was very fitting. Yeah, it's a hell of schlep to get here and the drive is anything but scenic driving through Homestead. But once you arrive, it all becomes worth it as it feels I was somewhere in the English countryside. Keep in mind I've never been to England, but I felt like I was there so that's what counts. There are shady trees everywhere and it feels like a quaint village. The trees were lit up with clear Christmas lights so there's a festive feel to the place. There was a small, old chapel located on the premises where the ceremony took place. It was so historic and it looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie. The weather was cool and sunny and I could see how I would never want to come here during the summer months for any outdoor events. The setup for the wedding ceremony was nice and there was a separate outdoor area for dining. The servers were attentive and eager to please. Several times my hands were full with drinks and the staff offered to follow me with my additional drinks. The food that was served was pretty good as I had the chicken Marsala. But make no mistake, the reason to have an event here is to be outdoors and feel like you're in a small village. A really unique and fun setting that seemed miles away from Miami, let alone Homestead. read more

Maybe it was the weather (dull and drizzly) but Cauley Square while very cute and GREAT for taking pictures due to the amount of tropical foliage, colorful painted chalets and kitschy random folk art, was also a lot run down and maybe even sad looking. Someone needs to take this place and give it a lot of TLC because it has such HUGE potential. Some of the stores had it going on. Most were closed. But very cute little chalets, brightly painted, very nice courtyards with benches for sitting, random fountains (none working) with some great sculpture pieces, mature trees and great local foliage. And a shit load of Raccoons like Robert C. mentioned. We were there just after a thunderstorm and there were about 8 of them frolicking in a big puddle. Fun to watch. There's lots of parking here, but unfortunately with a lot of the stores closed, not a lot to keep you there after you spend about a half hour rambling around. The tea room looked like a really interesting place to try out but we had just stuffed our guts at lunch elsewhere. Maybe on a Sunny Saturday when they have live music this might be a whole different place. read more

I discovered this place by accident one day but it was a really nice surprise. It's sort of a little strip of antique shops and a couple of restaurants. There is even a little pet shop. It's a really cute little place to walk around. There are fountains and statues all over the place. Everyone who works there is very nice and helpful. Once I went there and they were setting up for a wedding. It actually looked really elegant... white tables being set up around the area where there were fountains and statues... I imagined that at night with candles and flowers it was going to be gorgeous. Inside the antique shops you can find everything you can imagine. Old jewelry or even appliances. If you're in the neighborhood I'd stop in. It's something a little different from the ordinary, like you're walking into the past. read more

For a brief moment in time, your taken from the hussle and bustle and put inside a jungle settle with some small shops and restaurants. Such a gorgeous setting! I love the trees, plants and flowers. The raccoons run wild in these parts, but got a few great pictures of the crazy little rascals. Event caught one doing the wild thing. I felt like I was on a raccoon safari! most of the shops here are jewelry and brick and brack. It's a really enjoyable way to spend an afternoon! read more

This review is LONNNNG OVERDUE! On May 8th I was SOOO BLESSED to marry not only the man of my dreams, but I got to marry the man of my dreams in the PLACE OF MY DREAMS! I can't tell you enough how grateful we are to Cauley Square. I promise you--you will not regret it! After wrestling with about half a dozen venues, Wesly and I felt so defeated; we literally almost gave up on planning our wedding. One day at work, a co-worker approached my husband and told him about Cauley Square ( A HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTH DADE). From the moment we stepped in, we already knew we would get married there. We arrived there unexpectedly on a SUNDAY and Abby immediately connected me with the owner, Francis. Francis sat down with us and on the spot we had a food sampling (not to mention the best cafecito)! Wesly and I explained how were planning a wedding on an extremely tight budget, and that we were paying it with no help from family. Francis was so kind and really worked with us. We signed the paperwork that same day!!! From then on we had 4 months to plan. Can I tell you that we visited Cauley Square- our future wedding spot almost every Sunday? It was our new escape. As a bride planning her own wedding with no financial support from parents, it was very burdensome. I felt so heavy. Francis saw how I was feeling and connected me with Abby. Abby went above and beyond to help me figure out my flower arrangements (which I did on site at a super low price) and invested so much of her personal time. Up until the very day of the wedding, Francis and Abby and their crew helped me like a family would. They held me as I cried, as I laughed and dreamed of the day I would walk down the aisle. The way they treated us-- I will NEVER forget. They made my night unforgettable. The day before the wedding during the rehearsal dinner it started to POUR. Francis took it among herself to bless us with a beautiful white tent to prop up just in case it rained on our big day. I CRIED SOOOO MUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! No other place would have every welcomed us and breathed so much life into us. God blessed us with Cauley Square, and I know He'll bless you too. It is absolute the most breathtaking place. The quaint, vintage, timeless place will be your perfect venue. You'll be missing out on so much if you don't get married or celebrate your special occasion here. read more

I can describe my feelings after discover this artistic old village!! Completely fall in love with it ! read more

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I love this place. Have been coming for years with hubby. I finally rebound it when going with a friend into sacred rock meeting Mary Kay who said that she would like to bring life back.. Two years later.. It's seems more amazing than ever. Went to spritual meditation it was awesome read more

Cauley Square - Love my crystals - Antiques Near Me - Miami, Florida

Watch out for the Raccoons. Its a cool little place to walk around and see the shops. I'm not sure how some of the shops are becuase alot seem to be closed read more

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I made a quick stop to check out this small village and look around. Not a whole lot to see, but there are some interesting small businesses and shops in the other part of the village, though I did not stop in any of them. Not too bad of a place. read more

Cauley Square is definitely worth a stop if you are spending a day exploring the Redlands. Depending on how much time you spend in the shops or eating, you can cover everything in about an hour. The Tea Room is a nice place for a bite to eat. It's nothing out-of-this-world, but it is inexpensive, quick, friendly, and cute. I don't know much about antiques, so I can't comment on the quality of the antique shops, but I had fun browsing around. There are art galleries and some other shops. I really enjoyed the shop that sold homemade soaps and scrubs. What I liked most was the beautiful tropical vegetation and walking paths. It was like stepping into a mini-jungle for an hour. I'd definitely like to come back when there is an event going on- like the antique car show or the Renaissance Festival. read more

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Stopped by this place just to take a look around. On the surface I had assumed that it only consisted of the bird shop (As indicated by the colorful building). However, I was surprised to see that it also includes different shops, restaurants, historical sights, and some sort of mini jungle (for lack of a better term) that is decorated in Christmas theme. I did not get the chance to actually stop in and look at any of the shops or try out the restaurant but the next time that I am in the area and have the time, I'll try out everything that Cauley Square has to offer. I think that it's worthy of being seen. I can't be the only person that didn't know that this place existed beyond the bird shop! I'll update my review once I have had the chance to actually experience everything being seeing. read more

Came in for Renaissance festival. Great place to roam around, shop for trinkets, or enjoy the scenery. They keep the place clean, ample parking, shops are easy to find. Wish I lived closer so I can venture more into this area =} read more

This place is a gorgeous property! We live coming here to hang out with friends and family. It's great to come and visit the Tea shop for some afternoon High Tea. Even just to walk around in the heavily shaded areas of the mature trees. This place transports you to a time of simplicity. There is also an Aviary at the corner which is a must visit. There is also working Post a Office across the street, so bring your postings and drop them off! read more

Cute stores and a nice place to enjoy a relaxing lazy afternoon. They have a few art galleries and boutiques to visit and enjoy. read more

Cauley Square - Valentine's day 2015 - Antiques Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excellent vintage place to have beautiful Wedding Receptions, birthday parties, all types of events, social gatherings The restaurants are fantastic and the stores to go shopping are also great!!! I highly recommend this place for the whole entire family!!! I've been there countless times and every time I go with my family it's an awesome experience for us all... Michael Cruz "Dj Dynamike" (786) 227-1320 EnergiaMixRadiofm.com read more

My mental picture did this place is a mix of tie-dye tears with a workout pair of Birkenstocks and an vintage blouse. Am I unmatched ? Doesn't matter. This little strip of old goodness comes together just like that outfit I just described. Wanna know why? Comfort. A crystal store, a vintage tea room, a Latin batido spot, art galleries, gardens, and you can't forget the old caboose that I know you'll climb to take a picture. Miami in this form just doesn't exist anymore. Its so untouched that it's like the beginning essence of what built this city still stands by its old Florida style of nonchalant attitude and a chancleta perspective. Sure, I've seen a few gala wear heels and walk like a newly born calf when they realize it's all stones and dirt but that's part of the entertainment. Walk around, people are nice. Have a tea and look at the art. Soak it all in before they open a CVS and build a parking garage- oh wait, that's the rest of Miami. This place is untouchable. It's cute and quirky yet far down south but totally worth the drive. read more

I would have never known this place was here if it had not been for the lil UYE on sunday. This place seems like a pretty cool place to spend some time and see what it has to offer. I can only imagine it during our cooler months and see them having some outdoor things going on. There are some little stores around the location and some little places to eat like a Tea Room which looks promising. I must give it a shot. A great place to stroll around take some cool piks as well. There are also a family of racoons there that we say bathing in a huge puddle...piks soon to come. I would like to come back here again when some more things are open to check them out. read more

Cauley Square is a great day place to visit! Everyone is so polite. My family and I enjoyed our walk around exploring all of Cauley Square's shops. From the Aviary to the Tea Room Restaurant Cauley Square was built for an amazing family outing. read more

Very pretty outdoor small business shops. Completely covered with trees, beautiful fountains, and photo spots. There are restaurants, gift shops, craft shops, etc. Lots of organic and spiritual vendors around. They use their venues for festivals and also for weddings and events. If you are in Homestead on the weekend, this is a must see place. read more

I have lived down the street from Cauley Square for almost 12 years now. I've seen it survive over 10 hurricanes, several floods, and even a fire, and I can honestly say this small shopping village is going to be around for a while. From the awesome parrot shop (which used to be an antique furniture store), to the amazing Tea Room, the square offers a variety of things to do on a lazy weekend. Walking the grounds is surprising because of how cool and shaded everything is compared to the rest of southern Miami. Entering any of the dozens of small stores makes you wonder how this place hasn't be gobbled up by developers wanting to place a Target, Wal-Mart, or some other stupid unnecessary megastore. They are beautiful, family-owned shops that offer almost anything you need. I even bought my boutonniere and date's corsage for my senior prom! All-in-all for me, Cauley Square is always going to be the gem just down the street that offers an extra special something that no one else in these parts can. read more

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Love this place and the staff! I just had my wedding here last weekend and it turned out so wonderful! The owner Francis went above and beyond for us, and I can't even thank her enough! There is also Siufer, she has a cute little shop in Cauley Square called The Forest Fairies, she does photography and she did my sweets bar! She also went out of her way to make me the happiest bride! I recommend this place to anyone who wants a magical night they will never forget! I wish I could give it more stars! Xoxoxo read more

Cute little area to visit if you're going down to the keys or just over to homestead and the Redlands. Not somewhere you'd stay for more than an hour though, stopped by with my boyfriend and while it made for some nice photo ops, there wasn't much else. It's almost like a little village, a small collection of houses that look old timey. read more

I am giving this a 5 star because the is nothing in Miami like this and we need to support a place like this so it can survive and thrive for our children. I have live in Miami for my entire life-36 years- and never knew this place existed. When I arrived with my husband and 1 year old son I was shocked at how beautiful this place was and the potential it has to be a hot spot for locals, tourist and anyone interested in seeing what a historical sight should look like. I was also shocked to see so many of the small stores closed due to lack of support. I wish I would have seen what this looked like with all the business open and thriving. I would like all Miamians to check this place out at least once and fall in love with it like I did. We need to support our communities and keep these shops open. I will be returning this week to take my mother to the Tea room and make it a yearly event for my family. Check their web sites so that you can see what this place is all about and attend one of their events. read more

Park is beautiful , but the management is not. I do not advise anyone to have their event here because you will be left in the dust like I was. I was promised that I would not be double booked with another event and that there would be security patrolling the area. That was not the case. I so happened to check their website and found out on my own terms that there was a sweet sixteen right next to my wedding. When I questioned how this is going to work to have two large parties with DJs playing all they said was don't worry it's fine. No it wasn't. I could hear their music clashing with mine. No there was not security provided and any person who felt like walking through our party most certainly did. Also I wanted to order tents for the venue in case of Rain, and surprise they don't even know their own measurements. So if you would like tents, expect to measure the space yourself. Seriously poor service. Do not have your event here. read more

Has anyone ever gone to a restaurant and been treated so badly you didn't even wait for your food to arrive? This was what my wife and I experienced this past Saturday the Village Chalet at Cauley Square. After asking a waitress where to sit and being told anywhere (there were literally only 3 other people in the restaurant at this time), ordering drinks and food, this manager/hostess comes in and says "this is a table for 4 you are only two. You need to sit in the back of the restaurant where we have tables for two." Polite reply by my wife "we would like to sit close to the band" reply "you can't you can hear from the back" our reply "never mind we are leaving" their reply "Ok" and turns around and leaves... Then to add insult to injury after placing a comment to the friend about leaving early, I note that the comment was removed and I receive an email saying "...we are terribly sorry this behavior took place. But we were completely reserved and was not aware that you were friends with xxxx". REALLY????? So if I am friends with someone I would be treated better? Then they had the audacity to write: "we hope can continue to dine at our place". NOT A CHANCE!!!! read more

This is a must stop. Very old Florida, with all sorts of interesting shops and antiques. We enjoyed it. Huge old growth trees and foliage, with old Florida homes turned into shops. Fun to browse and find something fun and unusual read more

My daughter had her heart set on this place for her wedding, it was very pricey for an outdoor venue but I said ok. We saw the place a year before the event was to take place and I thought it was beautiful. My daughter wanted a night wedding and the trees were loaded with lights, it was enchanting. Well, fast forward to the night before the wedding 11/11/11 and 3/4s of the lights were not working, we were told by the woman who runs the place the the torential down pours the weekend before shorted out the lights (not my problem I said, we paid 3,000) to rent the place. She assured us that the lights would be working for the wedding on the following day. Of course she lied, only 1/2 the lights were working. I was very dissappointed by her lack of concern and she was very beligerent. If you plan on renting this place be aware you have to stock the bathrooms yourself, police and clean them during the event and of course the lights probably won't be working. Go figure, just how things are in Miami. read more