Love love love this place! Such a great homey Florida vibe to be able to go during our lunch and sit down and eat a bomb Cuban Sandwich! So many people go here for lunch it's a really popular spot during lunch hour but so worth it ! read more

I usually stop in before work @ 8am to have my lunch sandwich made. The lady who makes it is always nice and makes the perfect sandwich for me and she is quick. I usually order a small 6inch but honestly, they are huge it last 2 days. Also, their hot lunches are also good, and the pastries are always fresh. read more

The location is perfect and the Service is questionable, the young lady that makes the sandwiches overnight has the worst customer service ever, lots of attitude or maybe it's her personality, idk. you better not question anything or ask for anything if you only speak English. it's located on 36st NW 57ave. read more

Let me give you the skinny of this place. This is the ultimate in convenient store. The only thing they are missing is a gas station. I'll let you know straight up that I have a slight bias to this place. I walked in a saw Crystal hot sauce on every seating area! If that was not enough excitement for this New Orleans native, I looked beyond the tables and saw Zapps potato chips! Dear convenient store, you just earned an extra star. New Orleans influence aside, this place is open 34/7...that was worthy enough of a 4th star coupled with the fact they deliver. They also have a restaurant inside with a rotating daily menu to go along with daily specials. The restaurant closes down but they serve sandwiches 24/7. There is even a bakery section that has guava pastries, fresh baked bread, fresh baked cookies and Latin inspired bakeries. The pricing is slightly higher than I would like to pay, but all in all, this place delivers variety. Just take a look at the menu I provided and I'm certain something will tickle your fancy. Even the Boar's Head meat and cheese sandwiches comes in 3 sizes to fit your level of hunger. I can not fail to mention that since this is a convenient store setup, you have a variety of drink options from fountain drinks, to milkshakes, to juice machines, to alcohol. Give this place a look. read more

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This place has been a mainstay and lifesaver for many of us in the airline/airport positions that work many different shifts. The food and service has always been and continues to be awesome! High recommend this place. read more

Would say the truth, or to say the least downstairs was pretty much what you would expect upstairs

Update: I'm not surprised that shortly after I wrote this review, downstairs in Miami springs had 23 food inspection violations. Given the quality of the employees and lack of training, it's not a surprise at all. I haven't gone back since my review and probably never will. I've seen other employees at the UM location drop knives and re use them. They need better hiring and training practices. I'm Attaching a picture of the article citing the violations. While there is some decent food here like in most downstairs locations, also like in most locations, the biggest problem is the people they choose to hire. They're not mean or nasty (except for some at the UM location, who have dropped knives on the floor and used them on sandwiches without washing them), but they are very inconsistent with their job performance . Some do their jobs well while others are utterly incompetent . Some know how to build a sandwich and are able to do so in a timely manner whereas others will let customers stand there for 20 minutes while they sweep, take out garbage, and do other menial tasks that can wait until after the customers are served. One lady at this location is renowned for this during overnight hours. It's astonishing what kind of unimportant chores she will fit in one after the other while customers are waiting for her. She also puts way too much mustard and Mayo on the sandwiches and generally is sloppy and unskilled when making the sandwich . They are never heated enough when she tries to heat them and she does so with the Mayo and mustard already in the sandwich, which is gross. At least this location has one woman who is good at making sandwiches, but the other I've seen there is terrible at it. It doesn't matter how good the quality of roast beef is, if you put globs of Mayo and mustard and heat it with the cheese under the beef, the sandwich is going to be ruined. I've wasted a lot of money on terrible sandwiches when she is working. She's not a mean person, just terrible at her job, which is why I was so hesitant to review. The location by UM is even worse and has only given me negative experiences. The one on le jeune is usually positive. Like I said, the quality of employee is inconsistent across the locations , but the quality of the food is pretty good. I appreciate it as a late night option, but they need to train their employees better and have better hiring practices . When I worked at Arby's as a teenager, the management was clear that you only clean and do other chores for the restaurant AFTER customers have been served. Some employees at downstairs need to learn why that's logical and essential to a successful business . The managers need to teach that and make sure the employees are competent and logical at making sandwiches . Many fine ingredients have gone to waste because they were assembled into a sandwich by an incompetent employee at downstairs locations . I appreciate the Cuban pastries and some of the other baked goods, though. read more

Downstairs - Article showing list of 23 food inspection violations - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

Forget about Subway! These subs are the bomb. Made fresh to order with fresh ingredients. At Downstairs they prepare your sub with high quality meats and cheeses. They stack your sub with Boars Head Deli Meats and Cheeses. Plenty of fresh vegetables to add to your sub including all kinds of oils, dressing, and don't forget about the salt and pepper. The breads are very fluffy and tasty. They even have a quick-oven if you want your sub to be nice and hot. This Downstairs location has all kinds of craft beers. It's located on NW 36th Street and 57th Avenue. There's plenty of parking right up front which makes it safe for customers to visit the store at all times during night and day. What I like about Downstairs is that it's a local Miami chain. You can't find a Downstairs anywhere else. Downstairs is also one of the sponsors at Burger Beast Events which are normally held at Magic City Casino such as Croquetapalooza. Try purchasing a Mama's Guava Bar when visiting a Downstairs Store. Mama's Guava Bars are made in Miami. It's a local company that makes all natural guava bars. I've only had their "naked" flavor and it is delicious. Downstairs is truly a step above Subway. I would even say their subs are better than Publix Subs but then again that's my opinion. read more

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I'm a fan of the Downstairs chain, and their sandwiches - from the Gables locatiom so I was expecting the same when I noticed they have a Miami Springs location. Located in a gas station, this spot also uses Boars Head meats and cheeses. However, their selection seems to be lacking in relation to their southern location. For example, I usually order the chipotle chicken with mango chutney jelly. These meats and condiments weren't available here in the springs. Neither were the alfalfa sprouts that I sometimes ask for. I didn't see soup available either. The staff at the Gables one also seem friendlier. I wasn't offered to have my sandwich toasted, and the sandiwch was falling apart. I had to eat the meat with a fork instead of on the bread. Three stars since the food did taste fresh, but some details service and condiment wise need improvement. read more

Oh yeahhh, you want to stop by here before going to the beach. Create your own fresh sub, grab a tasty craft beer, and you're set! Be warned, the lines can get long, but the team does a decent job to keep the line going. It's a good sign that Downstairs is always packed during lunch hours. Expect to hear some Spanish (it's the native sounds of the land). Overall, it's a clean pit stop with fun variety of items to select from. read more

If I had a Yelp list of weird places with good food this would be in it! Located across the street from MIA, it's a little off the beaten path as far as places to eat go and don't expect full wait service as this is a convenience store that serves up some great breakfast and lunch deals including a really mean Churrasco! This place gets busy during peak breakfast and lunch hours, always a good sign when seeking out new places to eat. read more

Downstairs - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

As much as I frequent Miami Springs, I did not have the pleasure of trying it until Hurricane Irma. My mom had often times mentioned Downstairs but I literally thought she meant she went downstairs of a building. Judgment free zone here. After Irma passed, this restaurant was our saving grace as it was primarily the only place in Miami Springs. We were out of power for practically a week and ate here everyday for breakfast. Lunch we had covered. Salads never tasted so good. It was during this time that I fell in love with their cafe con leche. Now let me stop here for a moment. My job has a cafeteria and I typically would get my cafe con leche from there. Little did I know that I was missing out on GOOD cafe con leche all this time. Now this is a frequent stop for me in the mornings; if I am not in a Starbucks mood. Thank goodness it's on my way to work! The lady that makes it, makes it just the way I like each. and. every. time. (Yes I did that on purpose for a dramatic effect). Thank you Downstairs for being my family's saving grace during the Hurricane Irma aftermath. read more

Friendly staff Clean place But the cheese steak sub is NOT Boar's Head brand, which is what they advertise. What I got was a steak and fat sub; a lot of fatty beef. Gross. read more

Downstairs - Not boars head beef - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

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Everything looked so clean. Love coming to this gas station. They have a little bit of everything here! The staff is friendly, they're very welcoming. read more

Downstairs - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

Downstairs is one of Miami's great liquor store cafes. Sandwiches and lunch plates to order, (choose a main dish plus two sides), fresh bread, coffee drinks, cold beer and booze. The food is great and the quantities are quite generous. With a drink, lunch will be about $15-20. read more

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Came here for lunch with a coworker. I wasn't expecting much from a "Convenience Store" and Downstairs did not disappoint. I ordered the Oxtail with white rice and plantains. The oxtail was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful and so good mixed in with the rice. It was a great meal that ended with a cafe con leche. Might need to stop more often as they also offer grilled steaks and if needed a lotto ticket. read more

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Excellent bilingual service, excellent products, all hours of the day. Combine my odd work hours on a Wednesday and a misunderstanding about the food I brought to work, I found myself hungry at 3am. Gas stations and one fast food joint are the only choices I knew about down here. Normally I find places through yelp but this one I figuratively stumbled upon. There were 5 cop cars outside and people inside, it's 3am, so that's either a really good or really bad sign. I took my chances and after a few seconds of observation it all looked legit. They have a huge menus on giant TVs. Normally delis, especially ones that serve hot sammys are shut down for the night by 10pm at the latest but not here. 3am and I was #3 in line for service! I decided to go with a 6" Cuban, a drink and desert which came to under $10 after tax. Superb deal and quality especially for the time of day. The sub wasn't loaded with meat, however it tasted great, and had plenty of fresh toppings. It was filling! Where else can you find a custom made hot Cuban sandwich at 3am? Low quality menu pix, so you'll just have to come check it out in person. It's worth it! read more

This is a great place to grab a quick lunch across from the airport cargo section on 36th St. The ladies behind the counter are the nicest you will meet. The Boars Head sandwiches are some of the best cuts you can buy. 12" or 9" sub option (who can be satisfied by a 6" anymore?)(no pun intended) Spring Mix on you sub! Fresh made Hot plate options with a nice little high top sit down area. Brand new Drink Coolers with shiny blue white lighting (fancy). A nice selection of Colombian & other South American pastries (pandebono was moist and puffy,. and this was at 1:30pm!) The place is spotless. The beer selection is not as great as Stop N' Shop in the two Gables locations, but our office Fridge still sounds great from the selection they do carry... clink.. clink.. read more

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Best quick lunch spot in the area. Their sandwiches/subs are top notch. The deli meats & cheeses are all Boars Head. My fave is the Serrano Ham sandwich that comes with Manchego cheese and a fig jelly spread. I always opt for a baguette but they do have other options. Then they have a ton of great veggies, condiments and dressings to top your sub. This ain't no Subway. read more

Downstairs - Jamón serrano, manchego & fig jelly - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

I drive by this place regularly, and have always been intrigued by it. Finally, while attending a meeting in the general vicinity, I decided to grab a quick bite here. We tend to use the main sandwich franchises as benchmark for the regular sandwich places. In this case, it is an unfair comparison - they do have a system to it, but nevertheless, the finished product is a more unique sandwich. A good selection here, they offer some pretty good combinations. I my case, a french baguette with ham, manchego and arugula ....totally satisfying. read more

HELLO STONE BREWERY BEER! Yes I found some from my favorite brewery and I was happy. Plus they have some amazing sandwiches, I love Roast Beef and the sammy I got here was great. I picked up and brought home to enjoy with my Levitation beer form Stone. I haven't been when its really busy so all I can say is that my experience was pretty darn good! read more

Of all 36st Local Cafe's this is the MOST expensive. They will find a way to charge you more than what you are getting. I have come encounters multiple times when you want a Tequeño or a Croqueta it's almost $2 for just one. Even a Small Cafe con Leche you're looking at $5. Look if you're looking for lunch this place is not bad spot. But prepare yourself for the overpriced charges. I am definitely not going back. there is other small local cafes like Vito's bakery who don't over charge you and give great Quality Food. read more

Talk about a little whole in the wall that's simply a treasure here in Miami. Been coming here for 4 years and I can't get enough of their cafe con leche, pastries, croquetas and everything on the menu really. The staff is so friendly, and work around the clock to get your food out on time. Eating breakfast or lunch here is like going to eat at your grandma's house, you know it's going to be good and the portions are enough for 2!!!! Not only are they a superb little cafeteria but the have a mini market with basic goodies like cakes, cereal, milk AND they also have a good variety of craft beers and wine... need I say more? This gem is always packed so be patient in finding seats but oh so worth the the experience! read more

This place is a hidden gem!!! Personally, I have not tried the hot foods, I've only stuck to the deli, but it never dissapoints. The Serrano sandwich is my personal favorite! Their tuna wraps are incredible as well! And let's not talk about their chocolate chip cookies. Everything is amazing and so inexpensive. You cannot go wrong. It's a little hectic during lunch hours but it's truly the perfect spot. There's always plenty of employees to help and it's clean. read more

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A little gem hidden in Virginia Gardens. This is definitely the spot for fresh sandwiches and meals. They serve both hot food and deli sandwiches. Good prices and quite the variety of craft beers. All the perks of a convenience store plus food. read more

This location in the late evenings has all their pastries cold and stale and when ask to be heated up either they give you an excuse that the oven is out of service, or they give you a face of stare down... read more

Unbelievable. Pressure washing behind the salad bar for subs while serving customers. Getting dirty water and germs all over the food they serve. Disgusting. And today having someone drilling and sanding in front of the front door getting paint dust in everyone's eyes and mouths. This place has no common sense and no respect for their customers. Will never go here again. Which is unfortunate because their subs are good- at least when they understand what I'm asking for. I'm amazed whoever is running this store lets these things happen. I had to go home after going inside this place today to rinse the paint dust out of my mouth eyes nose and ears. Horribly uncomfortable and dangerous. I just I'll avoid this place at all costs. read more

Don't go anywhere else....fresh food made everyday. Selection is amazing, from picaña to salmon with many sides. Taste the soup and you would slap yo mamma!!!. I come here everyday like a retard because the food is so good, and I'm fat...ding ding ding!!!! read more

I love you guys! Great spot, but you have to close the wrap BEFORE you wrapping it in paper, not after. I saw the lady do this, I asked her if she normally does it this way and she said it was sealed. When I got home it wasn't. Flavor was great, it was just sloppy. read more

Downstairs - Italian wrap. Not closed. - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

I LIKE this place! They have a mini convenience store, with a deli attached. They make fresh sandwiches and have fresh bakery items. they had Guava and cheese pastries, so I am a fan! My sandwich was fresh as ever and really good! read more

Terrible service from personnel. One of the most rude cashiers I've encountered. It's a shame because the food and coffee is pretty good.

I think that the Cuban sandwich on baguette is the best you'll find. Not toasted. Swiss or provolone. It's fabulous. Baguette, not Cuban bread! Yum read more

What a cool find! Coworker took us here for subs. You'd think a convenient store sub wouldn't be anything to write home about, but here it is! This was the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had! Can't wait to come back here for more! read more

Every time I eat here I am never disappointed. I love their sandwiches. I love there lunch specials. The portions are very generous. This is my go to lunch place when I'm in this part of the woods read more

Downstairs - Convenience Stores Near Me - Miami Springs, Florida

I had gone numerous times to the sushi place next door and never noticed this place. From the outside it looks like a quickie mart and in fact it partly is one. They have a deli inside with some very good sandwiches and even a selection of hot dishes. I've had their spinach empanadas and they're very good, so is the chicken Caesar wrap. I really don't have a favorite but there's plenty more selections I haven't tried. In one of my visits I tried their lentils and they were almost as good as my grandmas (Everyone knows how good grandmas cooking is). I would recommend this place if you're in the area and are looking for a good sandwich place for lunch. They have a good selection of sandwiches, toppings for them, and drinks since it's like a quickie mart. Prices are very reasonable too! read more

I've been here twice. First time 4 a tuna sub, and the second roast beef sub both times the subs were just time, I highly recommended them.

Love this place. Located in my neighborhood, and always buzzing with locals and fresh pastries and sandwiches made on the spot at any hour. Great place to come for a late nite snack . read more

This is the place to have lunch if you are nearby the Airport or Miami Springs. It's the old Stop & Shop convenience store. The have three chefs and everyday prepare a fresh special. If you like a quick healthy meal you must try it. Fish is always on the menu. Today was blackened grouper with a guacamole topping. DELICIOUS read more

I work in the airport across the street and came in on my lunch break. The staff that was working Friday 8/14/2020 @ around 7pm was the rudest of them all. The treated me like I was a bum off the street. No care in making my turkey wrap lunch. And acted like I was found them a favor. It's very tough out here finding a job for most people now with this pandemic, they could of acted in more greeting full way. Maybe is because I didn't speak any spanish, (when you get treated bad like this speculation rise). read more

Ok place to get a sandwich and a craft beer. This place used to be a Circle K many years ago that was converted into a convenient store. They make hot and cold sandwiches. The cold sandwiches are made with Boars Head products. They have a decent selection of craft beers, soft drinks, and teas. The staff is bilingual. They also have pastries and baked breads for sale. They sell beer and wine. No hard liquor. They are open 24 hours a day. read more