Whenever we're in S. Beach, Miami it honestly feels like home. One of the eateries that keeps us feeling connected is La Playa Supermarket. This grocery store so reminds me of NYC, with the stores layout and their no nonsense service. Despite the many choices of fine dining restaurants, diners and cafes in the area, it's welcoming to have a comforting, homey Bodega type store located in a prime location on Collins Ave., just steps away from our beach hotel. Get your Cuban, Dominican or American style breakfast, lunch or dinner by special request or choose items available from their prepared food steam table. La Playa is always a stop in our rotation. read more

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I finally ordered the ceviche, and it truly is one of the best I've ever had. Absolutely delicious and without the restaurant price! The shrimps were huge and so fresh. And the red beans... riquísimos! Definitely hard to compete with. Gracias al tío de Nataly for the special treat! read more

Fresh, beautiful produce and a great selection of products. Wonderful cafesitos and espressos, daily hot tacos and Latin fare plates and plate specials. Features Boars Head meats for freshly made to order sandwiches. Daily specials for those as well. Expensive but convenient and less expensive than any restaurant. read more

I jumped-off a morning with La Playa. I got their bacon, egg & cheese croissant & it was INCREDIBLE. It was exactly what I needed. Plenty of bacon, the egg was scrambled & the cheese melted right along with the flaky croissant. I helped my streaky week of having espresso by getting some here as well. Gave me a boost as I enjoyed the croissant & espresso on the beach. I'd go back again & again & again. Give me ALL of the croissants. read more

La Playa Supermarket - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food smells, looks and tastes amazing. Everyone is pleasant. The store is clean and has a little of everything, even wine and beer!

I booked an Airbnb and saw that this was my local market. I went inside and found this incredible Dominican hot bar with great affordable prices, considering that the area of South Beach near the strip is very expensive. I also got a Modelo beer and premade Michelada cup. they have everything you need in the store with great prices read more

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The Ox tails are so tasty. Every time I'm in Miami beach I gotta come here on Friday to grab the Ox tails. Everything is good. read more

La Playa Supermarket - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Best bodega in Miami. Perfect for last minute groceries, coffee & the hot food is delicious. I recommend getting an empanada. The prices lower than other delis in the area. read more

La Playa Supermarket - Empanada - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I love this market!!! On our way to enjoy a beautiful sunny day in Miami, we realized we forgot alot of needful things. We were going to stop at a gas station but their prices are a little ridiculous. I mean $5 for the smallest bag of ice I've ever seen...I think not! So we kept driving and stopped when we saw this store....perfect! This store not only had the ice we forgot at a normal price but they also had the big bottles of wine we also needed. This market is perfect for that last minute necessity. Alot of locals were coming in to buy regular groceries like bread, avocado, and fruit. They also have a cafeteria serving hot fresh plates of food that smelled delicious. The chicharrones smelled and looked amazing..next time I told my stomach. They have all the normal things a convenience store would have and more. Forgot sunscreen, a hat, or maybe some beach toys like a pale and shovel for the little ones, they got it! Need some dip for those chips, grab it, plastic cups for your drinks, great, keep the beach clean, you need oil for your car, yep they got that to! I walked out of here with more treats and things we would need to enjoy our day. It's good to know if we ever forget anything again we can count on coming to this store. Forget the gas stations and other stores with their ridiculous prices. Everything here is reasonable and they carry everything you need for these beautiful beach days and then some! read more

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I love this place. I had been gone six months and I had been welcomed like I was family. Great sandwiches, great hot food, and the woman who with glasses whi make the cafe con leche could teach the baristas at Starbucks a thing or two. The store tries to carry a little bit of everything to service the neighborhood's needs. The range is Boar's head meats, cleaning supplies, tobacco-good cigars, ice cream, beverages, sushi, milk, good produce, candy, and personal hygiene. I only go to PUBLIX OR WHOLE FOODS when I have to. The store similar to this on Alton doesnt come close and believe me, they DONT TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY. DR. CARLOS read more

It's a great local little market to least stop in and buy a beer or maybe some snacks without having to buy it from a higher end liquor store. It's just practical in this area or many of these expensive places maybe overshadow a local market. read more

OMG! I love this place! I've been going to this place for the past 10 years and the food, service, and staff are wonderful! It's nice having a small grocery store in the South of Fifth neighborhood. The staff is friendly, courteous and professional. I've gotten hot breakfast and hot lunch here many times, and it's always been yummy yummy to the tummy. It has that home cook feeling for sure. The grocery store is well stocked with fruit, veggies, meats, juices and what not. The only issue is parking. It's only street parking and quite limited so this store is geared towards to pedestrian traffic. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

WE LOVE THIS PLACE! the people, the food, the service, the location cannot be beat! always visit and eat here whenever we visit Miami!

Super nice joint and the food is exactly what you need when you wake up. Very clean and they open at 7am. read more

La Playa Supermarket - the front of the store - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

A great little store for picking up whatever you need from drinks to local food. I was staying the night in South Beach right down the street so every time I needed something I would come here. The service was good, the prices were decent and there was a long line of people waiting for some local food. I didn't get any food but it did look damn good. I love little mom and pop stores like this. Forget going to Walgreen's because this place feels more like home. Well anyway if you need a quick local bite or a few drinks then this is your spot. read more

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This place is sooo money. I went there to get some Baby formula and soda water. Their deli section food is amazing. We like to Uber to here, stock up for the beach, then walk on down to our favorite beach area. read more

Great Latin home cooked food not a fast food place they practically cook the food in front of you if you go early in the morning they have the old fashion pots simmering. read more

What an amazing place! In addition to being a market, it also has a terrific kitchen for breakfast or lunch. Breakfast sandwiches are made to order and can feed two people. Lunch is a buffet of home-cooked Cuban food served in generous portions at amazing prices. It's nothing fancy, and you will be shoulder to shoulder with the working folks of South Beach, but you will not go away hungry or disappointing. Will definitely be back! read more

Double charged me for items. Very unfortunate and unnecessary. Didn't realize until I had walked out.

Ordered a media noche here, it was the most horrible taste ever. The ham was cold and the flavor was off. I went to let them know and the girl behind the counter shrugged her shoulders like she couldn't care less. Gross read more

Great food, feels home cooked. Great staff and friendly. Nice and clean environment. Family run business for over three decades.

Love La Playa Best kept secret south of fifth sandwiches, fruit, snack and more Shhhh read more

They take down bad Yelp reviews! I was sold moldy yogurt and bad sushi!! Isn't as great as what people post, maybe it's tourist just happy to be on vacation ? I lived in the area this place is pretty poor in quality compared to others read more

La Playa Supermarket - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Awesome find, thanks to Joseluis. The cafeteria is delicious. There seems to be a mix of Dominican and Cuban food. The prices were very reasonable, definitely the best on the beach. A completa is just under 6 bucks. The arroz moro is delicious, the pollo asado is flavorful and tasty too. There are always plenty of options as well. The day my boyfriend and I went, they had costillas de cerdo, masitas de puerco, pollo asado, and one other thing i can't remember, arroz moro, veggie medley, maduros, and another side I can't remember, plus a selection of croquetas and sweet pasteles. The lady at the cafeteria line was nice enough and patient. She got some tourist before us who kept changing their minds on stuff so much that I wanted to kick them out of the place, but she kept her cool, showing only minor annoyance, especially by Miami standards. You need to either speak Spanish at the cafeteria or have your pointing finger ready. She is patient with that. The lady at the register, however, isn't exactly the friendliest. As far as the grocery store part, they have just about everything you could possibly need from cheeses to juices, spices, a plethora of fresh fruit, lots of yogurt options, milk, detergent...seriously, everything. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for everything, considering that this place has the look of a convenience mart more than a full supermarket. I felt super lucky to have this place so close to where I was staying. I had everything I needed just a few blocks away. They accept cards too, which is an added convenience. If you are staying in the area, I highly recommend stopping by at least once if you're hungry and having a chill day. You won't be disappointed. Everything's tasty and authentic. read more

This place has great breakfast sandwiches for a great price! It is carry out only. They also have a wonderful Cuban hot case (cafeteria style) that looks great but I have only tried the breakfast sandwiches thus far. Based upon the large number of Cuban construction workers coming in to pickup their hot lunch from this place I feel that it's safe to say it will be good. 1/3 of my normal breakfast bill for two people at this place with just as good a quality as surrounding sit down restaurants. I will be back! A lot! read more

Part grocery store part fritanga. Might be in only fritango on South Beach. Get the fried pork chicharon. It's the BEST I've ever had. read more

La Playa Supermarket - Chicharrón - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

i love this little store! go often and sandwiches are great! great place to pick up a few groceries as well!

My favorite place to visit when I touch down in Miami. The Snapper with rice and plantains are all I pretty much get, ive tried other things but my taste buds just keeps bringing me back to the snapper! It's a small place but it's not pricey, the snapper plate is about $11. You have to really pay close attention when looking for this place tho as it blends in like it's just another shop! read more

Pro: A small and unpretentious place to grab some lunch in South Beach?!? Say it ain't so!!! La Playa is a small bodega that houses a hot food counter, and it doesn't disappoint. All of the expected Cuban/Latin food options are present. I opted for the white rice, black beans, stewed chicken, and tostones. Everything was well-flavored and inexpensive! Con: Only a grab-and-go option. Find your own corner of the world to sit and enjoy... Bottom Line: If you're wanting a easy grab of good food with no gold-plated strings attached, visit La Playa! read more

This place is amazing, if I can come here everyday I would but I live so far away! The cashier lady is very sweet and helps everyone. The people in the kitchen are amazing. The language barrier confuses it a bit. Salad is amazing and gives me bodega vibes from NYC my hometown I love this store!! Come to this place for amazing food read more

Walked into this place even before I found it on Yelp. Small market with fresh fruits and liquor. They also sell hot food. I got rice and beans with plantain + beef. It was really good. Pretty cheap as well. Try the Papacito ice cream. A perfect way to cool down after going to the beach. read more

La Playa Supermarket - Papacito ice cream. Get this. So good! - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Has a lot of items, some of which appear to have been on the shelves too long. They close earlier than you would think, and the locals will stare you down. All in all it's worth saving the extra blocks to CVS in a pinch. Other than that not much reason to stop by. read more

Cute little market in South Beach. We shopped here multiple times during our trip. There was a somewhat limited selection, but it works for basics if you're not too picky. The sandwiches were delicious and good sized for the value and everyone was very friendly everytime we stopped in. Will return if we ever visit the area again. read more

I really wanted a Cafe Con Leche, asked one of my people to pick me up a coffee with a little bit of milk and a lot of sugar, sounds pretty simple even for a gringo like I am! Instead I got a Coolatta with about nine little cups?? Wish someone behind the counter could understand a little bit better. I think I'll go elsewhere read more

The food here is so good it's a bit pricy but it's south beach so it's okay. The people are nice and friendly. And there's lots of options on snacks. read more

Very convenient store. Great fresh Cuban food. You can have a whole meal with less than $10 dollars. You can buy anything and everything. Interesting atmosphere. read more

Best Cuban and Media Noche Sandwiches in Miami Beach. Hot Latin food "take out full meals" served everyday during lunch time. Menu changes every day but a good variety of choices are always offered. read more

La Playa Supermarket - Grocery Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This market is a great place to stock up on some essentials when you have a kitchen in your hotel/AirBnB/etc. They're a little pricey, but when you need paper towels or lunch meat, it's a great resource. They also have some great snack selections, including cassava strips that were quite tasty. We purchased some con-leches from this place one morning, and they weren't too bad - the sugar didn't dissolve all the way so it was all at the bottom. Otherwise not too bad. We also got lunch here at the food counter, and it was quite tasty. The boiled vegetables were a little watery and could have used some salt, but it was nice to be able to find a Paleo/GF option so close to where we were staying. There is a distinct paucity of vegetables among many restaurants in SoBe, so it was nice to find a good variety - it had broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, yellow squash, and zucchini. The roasted chicken was very tasty, and sweet plantains are always good. I had a taste of the yellow rice, and it was tasty, too. It was a little pricey for lunch, but still cheaper than a restaurant. Definitely recommend this place if you need a household good or if you need a quick lunch. read more

Great spot to go and grab some lunch if you love Latin cooking. Along with an a la cart choice of classic Latin flavor the convenience store has just about everything you need. They offer a nice selection of fruits and vegetables. Call ahead and have your lunch ready when you show up. read more

Hidden gem a few blocks from Ocean Drive. Great buffet style Latin American food. Best bang for your buck in South Beach. $5 for a heaping pile of chicken, rice, beans, empanadas, and anything else you order that can fit into a container. Everyone was friendly. Other than the crazy deal, there's a nice wine selection and fresh produce, and any other necessities that a little grocery store offers. Stop by if you're on a budget and you'll be surprised how good the food is. read more