Whenever we're in S. Beach, Miami it honestly feels like home. One of the eateries that keeps us…read morefeeling 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.

Fresh, beautiful produce and a great selection of products…read more 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.

Grove grocer is one of those special one of a kind places that truly deserve all the hype they are…read moregetting. From their unique selection of items to their unbelievable matcha and coffee offerings, they truly have made such an impact in the Grove in such a short period of time. The space feels like a little oasis in the heart of Miami's Coconut Grove, filled with unique items that you truly can only find there. Come hungry and thirsty and expect the unexpected because their selection is truly one of a kind. Now to my favorite part, the matcha! One of the most consistently delicious matchas in the city while still adding a unique flare with their Okinawa black sugar syrup (I might be botching that but I digress) and other unique elements and collaborations. It truly is a must try for matcha lovers and unique find lovers alike!

If you were to ask me what the perfect Saturday were to look like, the answer would probably have…read moreGrove Grocer in it. Coconut Grove is one of my favorite areas in Miami and the heart of it has become this beautiful, and sirene specialty grocery store. From their incredible staff (shoutout to my girl Alessia) to the quality of ingredients they take the time to source for literally everything, it's the perfect way to remind yourself how special simple things in life can bring you so much joy. The perfect example of this is their delicious matcha; made with only the highest quality ingredients. Okinawa sugar, homemade almond milk and rocky's ceremonial grade matcha... I mean it literally doesn't get better than this! Matcha, grocery shopping, and a nice spot to enjoy Miami's sunny weather is paradise for me and it's found at Grove Grocer.

I absolutely love these types of bodegas that have a steam table of Cuban food for sale as well…read more The portions are always huge, like two meals. A very reliable choice if you're short on time. Cuban Breakfast: A really hearty way to start the day. I love the big blocks of crisped squeaky cheese. The hot dog like sausages were fun too. The plantains and refried black beans made it feel especially Cuban. And then nice eggs, because breakfast. Beef Meal: It felt ropa vieja adjacent with the slow cooked shredded beef and peppers and onions. Though it wasn't as bright without the different types of peppers. I got mine with moros, black beans and rice mixed together. The lady also gave me some gravy, from the beef stew, on top of the rice. I chose a side of macaroni salad. It was such a delicious lunch and (leftover) dinner! The beef itself was packed with flavor and so tender. Beef Stew: More like pot roast than the other stringy beef meal. Large chunks of beef that were dense and delicious! It came with this yellow rice that had pork, shrimp and veggies. Kinda like stir fried rice, but I don't think it was stir fried. Delicious though! And, of course, got the yummy macaroni salad again.

I love this store this is my go to spot for lunch. Try it and you won't regret it the food is…read morealways Fresh and Hot

The Plaza Market is a restaurant and store. It serves breakfast foods such as eggs and lunch foods…read moresuch as arepas and bowls. Its store sells snack foods and drinks. My husband and I were customers here one time. In the store, I saw almost no price tags for the merchandise. I drank the Immune Tropical Smoothie, which contained orange juice, banana, pineapple, and mango, and I rate its flavor as 5 stars. I also ordered the Ham-Cheese Arepa. An employee told me that it would take 5 minutes to make, but I had to wait significantly longer. My husband and I agreed that this arepa was a low quality. The cheese inside was cold, and the arepa overall did not taste good, so we ate only part of it. I rate it as 2 stars. The eating area outside was small but located near a walkway lined with pretty palm trees. The total price for both foods was $23.

I've ordered the avocado toast from The Plaza Market many times. When it's fresh, it's…read morefantastic--the avocado is bright, creamy, and delicious. Unfortunately, on several occasions, the avocado has been far from fresh. Instead, it's been completely brown, unappetizing, and not something I wanted to eat. I decided to give it another try, but once again, the avocado was brown. For the price of the avocado toast, I would expect fresh ingredients every time, not just occasionally. That said, the customer service here is always excellent. The staff is friendly, the place is very clean, and ordering by phone is quick and easy. I just wish the quality of the avocado was consistent enough to match the great service.

Great place for a convenient stop in the island. Enjoyed the pizza and regularly go for beers or a…read morequick coffee and breakfast pastry. Nice people working there that have been there for years. Supermarket vibes.

First of all the staff doesn't even speak English! None of them! It's almost like you are…read morebothering them if you don't speak Spanish. The food is terrible! The groceries are extremely overpriced l! It's just a complete rip of! I mean if it was 20-30% more I would understand but no! Things are 3 times more than the prices at the supermarket!!! Why??? It's not like they have to take a helicopter or ferry to bring merchandise!

Here's the thing - if you're going to be in Miami Beach, expect to pay a premium for anything. But…read morefor the convenience and the location... this place is going to have what you need. I spent almost $30 for some waters and protein yogurt smoothies which probably would have been 30% cheaper in LA but what can you do? Overall aisles are well stocked and organized and service is generally pleasant but not overwhelmingly friendly (kind of a ring you up and go kind of place). Definitely a casual vibe, no bells and whistles at all. Some hot food and deli options available if you're looking for something quick but I can't speak to those items as I didn't pick any of those up during my 3 visits there.

Don't go to that store the staff is terrible it really sucks…read morejust look at how they treat others regardless of whether they are elderly or children

Please don't tell anyone about this place....because i love it and don't want to share...hahahaha…read moreJK! I have been coming here for at least a decade and guess what's it's because I LOVE IT!!! This is such a gem place to go when in the area! I truly hope it stays around FOREVER! The prices are amazing and so are the people! This produce store was here way before they started Gentrifying the area to be more hipster. This place is better than the run in the mill grocery stores. Now their items may not be very organized or in the same place each time but guess what they are willing to help you find it, so no worries. Their prices are low and the people are so sweet! They are also helpful when you have a question. Most of the employees speak Spanish as well as English. The neighborhood may not look like the gentrified areas but it's never been an issue for me. It's always been safe and pleasant people! The homes around are very cute and one had chickens that I was adoring! They have street parking outside that is free. All in all I will continue to come here every-time I visit!!

Gold mine in Miami. Cheap yet fresh produce. Unbelievable selection at crazy prices. If you're…read morelooking for an alternative for vegetables and fruits instead of Publix and Trader Joes. Their new address is 1403 NW 23rd St Miami, FL 33142 United States

I had a very uncomfortable experience here today. Earlier in the day I purchased kimchi from the…read morestore and paid with my card. About an hour later I returned to see if they had teriyaki. As I was leaving, the cashier ran out of the store and down the street after me accusing me of not paying for the kimchi. I showed him the charge on my bank account, but he still insisted that I return to the store to prove that I had paid. This happened in front of other customers and was extremely embarrassing. Once we went back inside, another employee told him that I had actually come into the store with the kimchi and had already purchased it earlier. I understand that stores need to prevent theft, but chasing a customer down the street and publicly accusing them without confirming the facts first is not appropriate and was very humiliating. I hope management addresses how situations like this are handled in the future.

I'm so happy they are close to my neighborhood! I love this store it's so cute and I always get…read morehungry shopping so the fact that they have a ramen bar is top tear! They have everything you can think of here with a wide range of pricing. I also bought a sushi grade tuna steak which was delicious and enough to split into different meals. You can sign up for points which I always look out for (nice touch for locals!) and I'll definitely return to do more shopping here as a pescatarian I often myself cooking Asian meals and no where to buy the ingredients. Very happy to discover this mom and pop super store