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    Chug's Diner

    3.9 (644 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Diners, Caribbean
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ariana D.

    I loved this quick diner spot! Our server was a sweet young girl who helped me pick the snapper. I loved the pickled salad it came with, but I think the fish needed a bit more seasoning itself? Loved their fries so much, I almost ate all my husbands. He enjoyed his patty melt 110%

    Tami C.

    "Tami in Miami" brunch series review! Who doesn't love brunch? Perfect cheat day indulgence with your special friends & loved ones. Today we tried Chug's in Coconut Grove, and SO glad we did! Yep, It's a wait and parking was a b*tch, but we finally lucked out after a few passbys with a great space out front. No RSVP for brunch, so we got on wait list and strolled around the beautiful grove. All good! After about 25 mins, we got a table. Place is comfy & cute, lively. Floors are cement, upscale "diner-esque." Staff is great, menu selections unique and amazing! Don't be shy about asking for recommendations or looking at Yelp photos. WOW!! We got the famous HUGE-mongous pancake, the likes of which I've not seen. Like an actual CAKE size, and we added banana slices & chocolate. It's the perfect moist, yet still fluffy texture, baked like top/outer, sitting in a pool of delicious syrup and yet, not soggy?! SCORE-great choice!! We Could not finish it together. I also tried the chocolate shake and fries--worth it! It's for dipping the perfect light crispy bistro fries in thick chocolate shake. Yaaaassss-brunch nirvana. Hubby got a meal and Americano coffee, pictured here. He loved it, minus the eggs which he said were not cooked over easy to his liking. Oh, well. Not my eating experience, so I can't comment. *Pet peeve: I never like a $4 ice tea that doesn't come with complimentary refills, AND it was small. I also knew enough to ask, so as not an unpleasant surprise afterwards!! Ugh, really? Just charge an extra dollar or two guys and give refills!! Minus 1 star If you want a delicious, fun and fantastic brunch experience, check out Chugs diner! Thanks for following me, Happy 2026!!

    Clara A.

    I only had croquetas. And they were okay. This is a half review because we were there for 30 minutes. The decor is super cute although it's a little dark. I will be back to taste it and judge more.

    A sign that this is a Michelin Restaurant! I totally agree
    Bill S.

    On biz, and searches around for a good lunch spot near my hotel. I found and selected Chugs and sure glad that I did. Quickly was seated at the bar per my request as it was not very busy. I ordered the Pan Con Bistec and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. It is a sub roll(fresh soft bread) with short rib meet, crispy onions and an amazing sauce. The total home run was the au jus that comes along in a small bowl. Did I say that this was amazing!!! I noticed a post that this place is a Michelin recognized restaurant in 2025. I totally agree. If you are in the Coconut Grove area of Miami, get to this place as soon as you are hungry!!

    Martha C.

    The good part - the food was very good. I get why they had the Michelen nod. The iron pancake was a carb of sweet and savory goodness with the salted butter and syrup. The latkes were crispy outside and soft inside and on point with the seasoning. The breakfast sandwich was a winner. The breakfast burrito was solid with great sauce. (TBH The regular breakfast plate was meh but tasty). I would want to try more things on the menu BUT: The what is going on here part - service is not good. As in we had to physically leave our seats to get water several times. And check on our coffee order multiple times. (It came AFTER our meal was done and five reminders). And retrieve standard table items like sweetener and drink menus etc from the bussers station. Our waiter was friendly but the hosts/runners were doing the absolute least. We bussed our own table. The scan to pay and split the check was a nice touch. It made leaving with our just arrived coffee a little easier.

    Amanda M.

    Food was pretty good here and they have an extensive menu with some unique options. The pancakes are a must try for brunch but beware they are huge!! It can be a bit of a wait to get in but worth it if you plan for that.

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    Bisan A.

    Chug's is a brunch spot in the heart of the Grove serving classic Cuban cuisine. The coffee is good, the food is good, the service is good; what's not to like? I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and a la completa for my dish. The food came out relatively quick despite being their usual state of busy. The potatoes were delicious and had perfect crunch, and the eggs were seasoned nicely and made just how I like. We also got their popular pancake to share since it's huge, and that was also soft and yummy. Overall, you can't go wrong at Chug's!

    The Cuban-American Sandwich
    Idania B.

    I went for lunch during the week and it was fairly busy. Thankfully, we were seated quickly and the waiter came to our table right away. The menu offers a good variety of options. I got the Cuban American sandwich with the salad, which was EXCELLENT! You could tell the food was cooked fresh and the dressing for salad was so good. Definitely will be back to try more items!

    Mojito is good, wait is long but food coming out looks amazing.
    Scott W.

    The reason I'm giving a four star review and not a five star is I wasn't please with our server and lack of attention. All "he" did was take our order, after that never saw "him" again. The food here is amazing and I will absolutely be back when I'm in the area. You can tell they take the food here serious and everything was absolutely fresh. Watching all the plates coming out I knew the food was going to be good. I will highly recommend this if you're in the area.

    Bobby C.

    So happy to have stumbled upon this place! It was our first time eating at a "Michelin Star" restaurant, so that made it a little extra special. This is a breakfast review - the food came out insanely quick and it was all perfectly fresh. Our server was delightful, answering all our questions and helping us pick out a few menu items. The breakfast sandwich was one of the best I've had... and served on super soft and fresh Cuban bread! The diner vibe was on point too. It was a Cuban American mixed menu. We would absolutely eat here again!

    Chloe M.

    Really great spot, I only tried some of their coffee and bakery items the day I went but enjoyed them. They tasted fresh and the staff is very nice. The space is really pretty too!

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    Itzak H.

    Chugs diner is a wonderful haven in the middle of coconut grove. I love how they stay open later to make sure anyone coming to the grove has a go to spot to fill their hungry tummies. The food is good. You're not going to find award winning meals here. But you will find a friendly face, a clean comfortably restaurant and leave with a full belly and your wallet intact. Also shout out to the beautiful patio with the misters for the hot summer days!

    Emely R.

    Delicious food, and definitely see why this is a local favorite!!! We waited about 40 minutes at 1pm on a Sunday for brunch/ lunch. We ordered two pan con bistec which comes with their house fries and a matcha green tea latte with almond milk. The ambience was great we loved the music and the Cuban-American vibe. Highly suggest parking in the near by parking lot which is a block away. Highly recommend to anyone to check them out (:

    La Completa, scrambled eggs, toast, potatoes with added ham and avocado

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    Dropped by on a Saturday @ 4pm and they were closed with no notice. Have their hours changed?

    Hi Roberto! Thanks for your question. Only for today we are closed due to a Collaboration dinner with Chef Michael Beltran x Chef Stephanie Izard from Chicago. This event is open to the public and starts at 5pm. It was posted on our social media… Read more

    Hi, I'm unable to call to place an order . Is the number on the website incorrect?

    Unfortunately if the web number it's not correct you have to go in person. But so far I remember they dont do delivering

    I've been wanting to place an order over the phone, but the phone number listed is disconnected. Is there a working number for this business?

    No number right now. They told me they are working on it

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