La Gourmandise

Looking for a quick bite to eat in Miami Beach, I spotted Rosetta Bakery's pristine window display…read morewith tantalizing focaccias and pastries. It was around dinner time, and there was still plenty of pastries to choose from. I ordered the focaccia topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and Kalamata olives, which was toasted to order. I grabbed a seat inside the bakery and watched as the bakers prepared the next batch of focaccia. I was the only diner inside the bakery, but several customers came in to order focaccias to-go. The focaccia tasted fresh - the bread had a nice chew, and the cherry tomatoes were nice and sweet. The arugula seemed to have lost some of its crispness and became wilted after going through the toaster oven, but otherwise, the focaccia hit the spot. I noticed several other Rosetta Bakery locations in South Beach, so I'll have to try their Italian sandwiches and pastries if I'm ever back in the area.

Stopped by for an espresso and a couple of sweets to end my birthday meal. Ive been to other…read morelocations before and had decent experience but this time the service was atrocious. It was 9pm and they had an hour before closing but again, I just wanted a single espresso so I figured it was enough time. No greeting when we walked in. Barely a word spoken as we ordered. I saw they were about to serve my espresso in a paper cup and I asked for a ceramic cup since the paper changes the flavor. They said they couldn't do that because they were closing. There was still 45 minutes to go at this point but they said they'd rather refund me the $3+ dollars for the ounce of coffee. They ended just giving in. It took less than 5mins for us to eat the 4 small tarts and me to drink the espresso. They proceeded to get an attitude and mock me on the way out. None of the employees like their jobs or people. None of them want to be there. They are rude and disrespectful. I get it, its work. Ive been there. But I will not support or spend my money again in a place where everyone exudes "we hate you and this job". There's plenty of other options.

DONUTS AND PASTRIES - house-made right there on premises in the back kitchen. YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO RESIST. WE COULDN'T. :)

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The Baked Bear

4.8(110 reviews)

7.6 mi

Had an amazing experience here! The ice cream was great, but Mila honestly made the visit even…read morebetter. She was super friendly, welcoming, and had great customer service. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure customers have a good experience. She deserves a lot of recognition for how she represents the shop. Definitely coming back again 10/10 experience!

Kept it simple with the Bear Bowl . warm brownie topped with a scoop of old fashioned vanilla, no…read moretoppings needed. No sprinkles, no drizzle, no fuss. Sometimes that's exactly what a dessert needs. The brownie itself was fudgy in the middle, slightly crisp at the edges but still warm enough to soften the ice cream on contact without fully melting it into soup. Service was quick, portion size felt generous for the price, and it's the kind of order that satisfies without putting you in a sugar coma. That said, The Baked Bear's whole concept is built around the custom ice cream sandwich mix-and-match cookies, ice creams, and toppings so going the Bear Bowl route felt like ordering offmenu in spirit. Next visit, I'll build the full sandwich to see what the fuss is about

Brownie Sundae

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This is the size of the scoop, before they top it. It was enormous! Yum

Cafe des Fleurs

4.7(3 reviews)

Lots of cool looking pastries, especially for a food court. It seemed like everything was priced…read moreat $8, which feels fair for some fancy looking items but a bit pricier for the more common pastries. Lots of choices, so might take several trips to try everything. Mango Cake: Not very heavy on the mango. But not heavy in other ways either. Light and spongy and creamy with a hint of mango flavor. Perfect for when you're mostly full, but you want to end with something sweet on your tongue. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake: Perfectly indulgent for those who like creamy. A chocolate ganache around a big orb of peanut butter cream. Also, not too heavy. But strong on the peanut butter flavor. Strawberry Roll: Very thin jam layers rolled into soft cake. Also a subtle fruit flavor. And kinda light. Chocolate Roll: More personality than the strawberry roll. A little like devil's food. Though not too rich. Coffee Éclair: Ok, this one was indulgent. Tons of thick coffee custard inside the choux pastry shell.

Nice new kosher French patisserie. So enjoyed talking to the owner, damn I'm so bad with names…read more Anyway, not enough superlatives regarding the pastries. Only tried 2. Will be back to try all!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Strawberry Roll

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Legendairy Milkshake Bar

4.3(22 reviews)

I came here when they had just opened their Miami Beach location and really enjoyed their…read moremilkshakes. However due to their location they were kind of hidden which is why I think they ended up closing this one but if you ever come across a Legendairy and love milkshakes, deff recommend giving them a try!

First time here... nothing to write home about. It's BlueBell ice cream that you can pick up at any…read morePublix in the area. Are the shakes beautiful? Absolutely! But once again, the ice cream used is nothing spectacular. I would have expected something more on the homemade side, not a "homemade" national brand. My husband on the other hand, loved his shake! It was made exactly as he requested it!

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Rosetta Bakery

4.1(690 reviews)

Love this place Went to the one at aventura and Miami Beach…read moreSandwiches are delicious Pizza is very good too The custard filled croissant is to die for Tried the pu're not sure what is was called it looked like a large jelly donut Best thing ever

Very disappointed with this cute little coffee shop! I am a Miami Beach local and have been here a…read morefew times and all times the coffee has been mediocre. Today I saw the barista only putting in half a shot of coffee in everybody's order. No wonder why my coffee has always tasted water watered down! The service is great, and the ladies are always super friendly

@endoedibles on Instagram 10/27/24 Sfogliatelle

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Salt & Straw

4.6(80 reviews)

6.9 mi

I loved this place so much that I literally came back the next day! My absolute favorites were the…read morepumpkin bread, cinnamon snickerdoodle, guava & cheese donut, and sea salt caramel flavors. SO good! One of my favorite things about this place is that you can try unlimited flavors before deciding what you actually want. This is perfect because there are so many unique flavors, and you really get to figure out which ones you love before committing to one. The staff was also super friendly and made me feel very welcome. I honestly wish they had a location back home because I would be here ALL the time. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area. I'll absolutely be back!

I can't resist Salt & Straw, and I was excited to find one in Miami near my hotel. Unlike the other…read moreSalt & Straw shops I've visited in other cities, there was no line to order (!). Even better, the timing of my visit lined up with Salt & Straw's cereal flavor series, meaning that they were scooping one of my favorites, Pots of Gold and Rainbows. I also noticed a few flavors that sounded like local specialties, including coffee tres leches and cheese guava. Since the shop was empty, it took several attempts to catch someone's attention when I was ready to order. Once I was being helped, I sampled a couple of flavors and decided that I couldn't go wrong with a scoop of Pots of Gold and Rainbows in a waffle cone. There wasn't any seating indoors or outdoors, but the shop is located along a shopping promenade, so I took my ice cream to go and enjoyed it on my stroll.

Beecher's cheese & apple pie cinnamon roll single scoop

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Paya Miami

4.8(43 reviews)

Paya may very well offer the best value in fine dining in Miami; the $75 tasting menu offers 10…read morecourses that will fill even the most voracious of appetites and in a way that would make even the most stringent foodies weep at the flavors and presentations. The staff is beyond friendly and attentive, often stopping by and not only checking on you but also to simply converse about your meal, opinions on the food, or chat about whatever you want to bring up. That is a level of personalness that just doesn't exist in most restaurants or even the service industry. The decor is soft and inviting; intimate; it has a soft, yellow lighting and the rest of the environment is meant to contrast the lighting. It's a nod to not only the owners' backgrounds and roots, but also to the old school fine dining environments. It set the stage perfectly for what was to come. The tasting menu is 10 dishes and is served in 4 courses (apps, small plates, entrees, dessert), served in a 3 plate course until dessert which is 1 dish. Each dish is unique in its own right, yet contrasts from the others so you don't get fatigue from a single flavor or style. For example, the app course that I had was a wahoo ceviche, a shrimp and green papaya salad, and an endive and sharp cheese salad (served in wrapped endive leaves). They all worked together, but offered vastly different textures and contrasting flavors while feeling like an orchestra working together in your mouth. This experience continued through the entrees and I cannot opine on the dessert (rum cake) because I took it to go because I was so full... which has never happened to me in a tasting menu before. Paya is not only worth consideration in a saturated market of fine dining in Miami, it is one that should be prioritized and experienced as an indulgence of senses and flavors. While it may seem expensive in a vacuum, it is 33-50% cheaper than a slew of other tasting menus in the city and offers more courses for that cheaper price.

After his stint with Mamey, I became a fan of chef Niven Patel. He is also known for the popular…read moreGhee. I like that many of his ingredients are sourced locally at his farm where he trains his team on food quality. I think it does add something extra to the dishes. This is his new elevated Caribbean fusion cuisine, which I was excited to try and didn't disappoint. I went for the miami spice and ordered a few extra apps. Dim lit interior. Nice music soundtrack. Amazing menu. I enjoyed the roti starter as well as the scallop dish which had great presentation and flavors. The papaya salad was also a hit. For the miami spice starter I tried the ceviche which has great presentation and quite flavorful. As for the main, I got the fish in curry which was a table favorite! The rum cake was his signature dessert like in Mamey... however, unlike Mamey they didn't pour the sauce at the table and mine felt a little lacking something. I think the table pour was nicer and had a little more generous pour. Overall I'd recommend and return.

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Icy N Spicy

4.3(203 reviews)

7.3 mi

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We had a fabulous time at Icy and Spicy! Such a cute and well decorated ice cream shop. I took my…read morenieces for the first time to South Beach and we stopped for some icecream and this was a perfect place to stop! We tried the mochi icecream and the oreo milkshake! My other niece got the cookie monster and cookie dough. It was a great time to bond with my family and enjoy icecream on the beach. I recommend to take the family for an enjoyable time.

Decided to stop in this cute little shop before calling our Uber to the airport. I wish we would…read morehave stopped in earlier in the week. My son and I shared a Dragon Fruit sorbet which was delicious. Service was quick as they are already prepared. I would definitely make a stop at this location again when I'm back in Miami because I would love to try the pineapple sorbet.

Cotton Candy around two scoop ice cream cone

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Osmanlizadeler Baklava

3.8(28 reviews)

6.9 mi

Walking into this Turkish bakery feels like stepping straight into an authentic little spot…read moreoverseas--the aromas, the décor, the warmth, everything. The service is incredibly friendly and genuinely hospitable. The lady working there went above and beyond. We got a variety box of baklava. Once I got home and tried everything... wow. Every single piece was delicious. So many flavors, so many varieties, and none of them overly sweet. You can really taste the high‑quality ingredients in every bite. Plus, everything looks absolutely adorable. They also offer fun new flavors that keep things exciting, and the whole place has such a charming, cozy vibe. The baked goods are exceptional, and the people are just as wonderful--kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do.

Really disappointing experience. The shop was empty when I went in, and both employees were kind…read moreand helpful, which made me feel confident. Unfortunately, the baklava did not live up to how it looked. Tasted stale, and the pistachios seemed soggy and old with bitter aftertaste. At around $7 per piece, that price only feels justified if the quality and taste are exceptional. That was definitely not the case here.

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XO Espresso Bar

4.6(117 reviews)

Tasty drinks. For a coffee shop, the service isn't bad. Love the pink salt latte! No complaints.read more

Was in the Lincoln road area and I was in the mood for some good coffee. Stumbled upon the Lincoln…read moreeatery food court. Lots of different food options in this place and very kid friendly. The barista was super nice and helped me navigate the extensive latte menu. The food court area was decorated very Miami Beach artsy meets tropical.

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