best bread everrrrr. workers were so nice (amelia) soooo finneee. i only come for herr. give her hella tips goat worker. i love her

True Loaf bakery is one more adorable addition to the Sunset Harbour neighborhood, and now after some legit Spanish tapas (Barceloneta) and a good Mexican option next door to True Loaf, we now have an adorable French bakery! The True Loaf space is a pale gray beach wood build out with glamorous tin ceiling. Their offerings are fairly limited: large loafs, assorted pastries, croissants, brioche and coffee. To test True Loaf's credibility, I went for my perennial standard pastry breakfast: the chocolate croissant. The chocolate croissant is a buttery bomb of deliciousness, and how refreshing to see soft still slightly warm chocolate inside. My croissant was absolutely baked that morning and it was amazing. Unfortunately, four dollars for a croissant feels fairly extreme in terms of pricing. Granted, their baked goods are made on premises and fresh that day. To put it in perspective, it helps to remember I wouldn't feel like I gouged by paying just under three euros in Paris... I welcome True Loaf to the neighborhood for buttery French treats! read more

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I got here around 5:30pm on a weekday and was so happy they hadn't run out of cookies! After seeing them on Instagram, I knew I had to make a trip to Bay Street for them. After 4:00, all baked items are 50% off so my huge cookie was only $1.50 or something ridiculous like that! The woman helping me was so nice and seemed as excited as I was that I finally got to try one of their cookies. The storefront is clean, bright, and beautiful. All of their pastries looked amazing, but the chocolate chip cookie was too good to pass up. read more

A glimpse of heaven is what True Loaf offers. Their breads are freshly made with only the best ingredients. The oatmeal raisin cookie was to die for. It's harmony of flavors is exuberant to say the very least. The cookie is dense and richly moist. You taste flavors of honey throughout the entire cookie with gives it just the right amount of swwetness. The croissant.... flakey buttery deliciousness. It's a little taste of heaven. The olive bread though moist and flavorful it wasn't anything I would spend words raving about. Don't get me wrong the bread was perfect in its execution and presentation but not particularly my favorite. read more

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I will never forget my first visit to Paris. Aside from the beauty, romance and rich history of this city, one of the things that I will always remember is the moment in which I tried, for the first time, a real pain au chocolat, or chocolate croissant as it is called in the US. The moment in which I sank my teeth into this perfect pastry oozing with melted chocolate just as it came out of the oven, my relationship with Miami-made pastries changed for ever. I felt, somehow, that my eyes had been opened to something much better, superior, and I just could not look at their Miami counterparts in the same way. Having always been a fan of croissants, this discovery took my french pastry obsession to a whole new level, leading me to have breakfast two, sometimes three, times a day and stopping by every single patisserie that crossed my way during my stay in Paris. Eventually, my trip came to an end, as well as my dream of having the perfect pain au chocolat for breakfast every day. The good old Publix brands that would tempt me so much every time I walked past them at the store where just not doing it for me. The ubiquitous croissants from La Provence that I had cherished so much just weeks before were simply bland in comparison. I was just starting to accept my fate of not being able to enjoy my favorite breakfast food ever again, when all of a sudden, one glorious day, I stumbled upon a little gem in Sunset Harbor that restored my faith and love in Miami-made croissants. This little gem is, quite appropriately, called True Loaf. True Loaf is owned and operated by Tomas Strulovic, a formed banker turned baker, who decided to leave his job in the financial industry to learn how to bake at the French Culinary Institute in San Francisco, working at several local restaurants before opening True Loaf in Miami Beach in November of 2013. Even though Tomas is not French, I can assure you that he has mastered the art of french baking, especially when it comes to pastries. What I like the most about True Loaf is that they always have several croissants on rotation to chose from, some of which include chocolate, classic plain, ham, and my new favorite: the almond croissant. This last one is filled with almond paste, and has little "legs" or patitas de almendra, as I like to call them, of the cream that protrudes from the corners, which are simply delicious when dipped in a cappuccino. The good news is that True Loaf also makes other legit French goods such as madeleines, financiers, pain aux raisin and Brittany-style kouign-amann, a caramelized puff pastry that is topped with sea salt, sugar and lime curd. They only have a selection of pastries available every day, which makes it exciting because you never know which one you are going to get! Their bread is also quite spectacular, made fresh at the store, and always available for sampling. My favorite, surprise surprise, is the chocolate bread, but the olive loaf, which is packed with organic olives, is definitely worth a try. So there you go. Even though there's many solid new bakeries popping up all over Miami, when it comes to croissants, the best one is, by far, True Loaf. If you've had a real pain au chocolate before, I urge you to try them as they will transport you back to Paris with just one bite. The best part? You don't have to travel 8 hours by plane to do so! read more

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Amazing pastries!!! Anything from chocolate chip cookies, to pain au chocolate, to croissants with ham and cheese, everything is delicious and made in house. I always stop here when I am in town read more

This bakery is phenomenal!!! It's a true European style bakery with items made from real ingredients. There is not a trace of preservatives. They have the best almond croissants I have ever had, as well as delicious berry pie, custard filled pastries, cookies, and even mini baguette sandwiches with ham and manchego. The baked goods actually taste as good as they look, which is rare!! I plan to keep coming to True Loaf for as long as I visit South Beach!! read more

The chocolate walnut cookies are seriously the BEST. I've never loved or craved a cookie more. I'm not even a big dessert/sweets fan but I cannot go into this store without getting one. I think that this bakery is a great addition to Sunset Harbour and something that this side of town has been missing. Everything is so fresh and you can tell that they put a lot of time, energy, and love into their products. My favorite bread is their multigrain loaves, but I frequently get the baguettes since they have them everyday. I do think the bread is a little pricey but I also do not think there is a place on the beach that has anything comparable. Other favorites include the almond croissants and the chocolate bread pudding (i think only available on the weekends). It's worth noting that I got pre-ordered a pumpkin pie for thanksgiving from True Loaf and it was excellent so if you live close enough and remember these words next November I highly recommend getting on the list! read more

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Such an unpleasant experience. We get it, corona hits us all in different ways but we still show up to give you guys business even if I had to wait in line outside for about 15 minutes in the exhausting heat, no shade, mask on, sweating like crazy, just to get my almond croissant. Yes it's delicious yet overpriced. I could easily go to Whole Foods and get 2 different flavors croissants that are about the same size, for the price of 1 of your almond croissant and still walk out with change in my pocket. After it was finally my turn, I walked in, ordered my almond croissant, price was $5.35, tried to pay with cash (yes, some people still carry cash), I was told they do not accept cash. I said thank you and walked away without my croissant. Immediately walked back to check for any signs on the window saying no cash or only accepting credit cards or online orders but no sign was posted. Walked in frustrated asking why they let customers wait outside in this heat with no signs posted about no cash? I didn't have my wallet on me and no Apple Pay wasn't set up on my phone. One of the guys which I believe is the owner said they are willing to make an exception and take my cash this time and even charged me $5 instead of $5.35. Wow! Thanks a lot! (Sarcasm). Here's a little tip in how to run a business (as you seems to be a bit clueless, also I own 5 businesses and still expanding and my customer service is exceptional)- First of all, post the right signs on the window. Second, do not let a customer leave unhappy. Third, you guys seem to be pretty busy, actually, I've never seen you guys so busy with lines out the door and 5 or 6 employees in a shift. Instead of making the exception of taking my cash, you should have just said, here, pay next time or don't even worry about it. That's what I would and have already done in similar situations when customers didn't have their wallets at all. Yet the "favor" you did to me left a really bad taste in my mouth, not the taste of the delicious almond croissant I was patiently waiting for. Can't take a loss of $5 and make a returning customer happy? Typical for Miami businesses...poor customer service, poor business decision. Next time I have a craving, I will take my business to Whole Foods. For the business owner- Please don't even bother to reply, apologies or offer me store credit. read more

Visited True Loaf bakery on Sunday afternoon. I ordered an Almond Croissant and a Berry Pastry, as well as a Loaf of Honey Oatmeal Bread to take home. Quality I find the renaissance of the specialty shop one of the coolest trends of recent years. Consumers seem to be moving away from one-stop shopping, and are more interested in getting food items from farmer's markets, butcher shops, and bakeries. And True Loaf provides some solid evidence as to why this makes sense. Simply put, the Loaf of Honey Oatmeal Bread I ordered was excellent. Fresh out of the oven, this delicious loaf of soft bread stayed in great conditions throughout the week. A tough but delicious crust with just a little sweetness, it provided a great base for sandwiches and toast. The Almond Croissant meanwhile, may have been even better. The center is melt in your mouth good, plus it has these little nubs that taste like soft cookies. An absolutely incredible treat. Unfortunately not everything was great, as I did not like the Berry Pastry I ordered. Unlike the other items, it tasted a bit stale and the outside was too tough. It may have been an experimental item, but I felt it was a failure. If you stick with the croissants and bread though you will not regret your visit. Quantity All the items at True Loaf are pretty large. From the loafs of bread to the pastries, everything is slightly bigger than I would have expected. I was especially impressed with the Almond Croissant, which is without question big enough to be shared by two. Value As a specialty shop the expectations are that items are going to be more expensive. A loaf of bread will run you a little over $10, while pastries seemed to range from $4 to around $8. And while some items are definitely worth it, others not so much. Stick with the standards and the items listed on the board and you are less likely to be disappointed. Ambiance True Loaf is located in the Sunset Harbour area of Miami Beach. The cute shop is absolutely beautiful and crafted to look and feel like a homey kitchen. When you enter you walk around a small railing to get to the counter. Wooden tables are lined with the different food items available for purchase. White shelves hold the loaves of bread in the background, while metal trays full of croissants sit by the windows. The walls are white brick and give a rustic feel to the place. Along the right wall they have a wooden bar with several stools if you want to eat inside. The only issue is the longer you sit there and take in the smells, the more likely you are to buy something else. Outside they also have two small tables, but very little shade for them. Crowd There was a short line of folks grabbing treats on Sunday morning. It was a typical Sunset Harbour crowd, with most folks in workout gear and a few with dogs. The majority of the customers grabbed their items to go. They only have a few stools inside and two tables outside, so it really is made to be a take-out stop. Service The staff was extremely friendly, however they were not great when it came to knowing the prices of items on display. A small sign lists out some of the products, but only one of the three items I ordered was on it. I asked the woman behind the counter the prices and she had to check with the other workers. In the end they came up with numbers that ended up being incorrect when I saw the receipt. I think they should consider listing everything out to avoid this confusion. Parking A public parking garage is located right next to the bakery. Street parking can also be found in the area, but it is more expensive than the garage. Extra True Loaf is a pretty solid bakery when it comes to bread and croissants. However, I was disappointed with the pastry I tried, and it really looked like the best of the bunch. I also think they need to start listing all the prices, because I don't like being told the incorrect price before paying. read more

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Do not miss a stop here if you are on the beach!!! Grab bread, cookies (choc peanut butter are insane) or sandwiches to go... This is truly a Miami Beach gem! read more

FIVE STARS!!! My friend Nate started working here and turned us ALL onto True Loaf. It's by far the best bakery I've ever seen in Miami. Usually baked goods from other places in Miami taste semi artificial or bland, but not at True Loaf. Everything here is so fresh and carefully made. Pure excellence. I drive down from Hollywood to get baked goods at this spot. Im so impressed! read more

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Amazing pastries, but I enjoy using the loaves for artisan grilled cheese at home. Makes huge difference with this bread!

Went here with a friend and tried a chocolate chip cookie, a peanut butter cookie dipped in chocolate, a cream cheese cookie, and an almond croissant. All of the pastries were pretty good, but I think that the chocolate chip was my favorite. Also, they were decently priced, as all of that only came to about $14. Overall, this is a cute little shop in Miami beach that is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Hands down the best bakery I've been to in Miami. I have not had a single bad item - cookies, croissants, danishes and even a brownie pie for Valentine's Day - everything has been fantastic. I cannot figure out how they manage to get their croissants, danishes and other laminated dough items to have just the right texture in this crazy humidity, but they do every single time. I live within walking distance so I've been here more than I care to admit and there has not been a single product that I thought was not well executed and perfectly fresh. Several of the reviewers have complained about the prices. I understand that they are more expensive than Publix, but I also respect that it takes trained bakers and high-quality, fresh ingredients to turn out a consistent product like this. I would rather savor one True Loaf croissant than a bag of standard supermarket ones. read more

aah! we love this place! we have been coming here for 5 years and it never dissapoints. if you are staying on collins, grab a citi bike! its a quick trek over and totally worth it to get the yummy croissants and cinnamon rolls! read more

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I was quite excited when I went into the True Loaf Bakery. I've lived for many years in Paris, France and I like very much my bread which is part of our meditteranean diet. Their baguette is decent, their bread is not bad but what stoke me is the price, a really indecent price. I mean paying $4.20 for a french baguette which is not even crunchy is quite insane.. Now considering that the Sunset Habour area has become in the past 10 years full of yoga studios and inbred posh people who multiplies in that place like rabbits in a farm, the owner of the True loaf bakery has considered it wise to double the price of anything that he can sell under the name of bread. In Paris, France, the second most expensive city in Europe after London, a very good crunchy baguette cost only €1.20 which corresponds to $1.23 . In Almost all the bakeries and supermarkets in Miami, the baguette costs $2.50 which is quite twice as much as in Paris. The Miami baguette is by far less tasty and less crunchy than the Parisian baguette. The True Loaf baguette in Sunset Harbour cost almost twice as much as the Baguette sold in most of the places in Miami. At this stage, the guy driving the Ferrari in that place must actually be the bakery owner. read more

Best apple pie for Thanksgiving you will ever have and to be honest the chocolate chip cookies are pretty damn good

The first bakery in town to do artisan croissants and still the best. Their pastries, breads and sandwiches are all amazing. I live in Pembroke Pines and make the drive here when I want a good croissant. read more

What a great experience!! Their cookies are the best and it's such a cozy place. Kamila took my order today and she was so sweet and kind! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Arguably the best bakery (product wise) in South Florida. The offerings at True loafs will make you flip. Croissants are incredible and the Brioche are the best even though is not clear when they are available. No doubt this is a top level Bakery, they do need to improve their drinks menu and make their staff more knowledgeable and friendly to get a 5 star from me. Best bakery Regards read more

Croissants & charm. I love the aesthetic of this bakery- small octagon floor tiles, white wood trims and brick wall, big windows... a seamless blend of colonial and industrial. Likewise, their pastries as just as aesthetically pleasing- it was hard deciding which two to get! Since I originally came for their blueberry custard bun, I got that and then decided on the almond croissant. Ironically, I wasn't a fan of the blueberry custard bun (the bread was quite dry), but the croissant was gold-standard delicious. All in all, worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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The morning buns and the spanish tortilla sandwiches are bomb. It's pretty expensive, but clearly that hasn't stopped me from coming back every day. read more

Delicious fresh baked goodness everyday! A must try :)

Cinnamon roll is the bomb!!! The best ever! Delicious,super fresh,moist,crispy,just right amount of cinnamon,not overly sweet! read more

These guys really need to have some COMMON SENSE and get rid of this "only one party at a time" rule. It's completely ridiculous and impractical. Seriously, whoever is in charge of this place is running it into the ground with this absurd rule. read more

I discovered True Loaf after going to Panther Coffee and getting their pastries there. The almond croissant is the best. thing. EVER.

I remember when this place was such a treat--everything displayed so nicely, quick and friendly service. Now, every time I go it seems like there is alway some confusion either at the register or in the baking area or both. The quality and service has fallen off considerably. Hopefully they will regain their footing soon. read more

STRIKE 1) No one was at the counter when I walked in, which should have been my sign to leave. STRIKE 2) The prices for everything were exorbitant. Their choice in pastry's were kind of pathetic, there was hardly anything worthwhile to choose from. STRIKE 3) I ended up choosing two chocolate croissants ($4.25 each) which I only ate one. Why only one? Because they weren't fresh, both of them had to have been at least a day old. The flaky sensation was MIA and it was hard to chew, my stomach also had a long slow digestion on a beautiful Sunday afternoon which I didn't enjoy at all. The second croissant ended up in the garbage. read more

I wish I could pick this delightful little bakery up and plop it down right next door to my house. I would gladly buy a whole new wardrobe for the weight I would gain. I picked up a few pastries for my husband and me to try during a weekend trip to Miami Beach in January. I showed up about an hour after opening and waited in line outside for about 15 minutes. As other reviewers have pointed out, they are only letting one customer in at a time due to COVID. I asked for recommendations when it was my turn to order and the worker behind the counter was super friendly and helpful. I ended up with their almond croissant, vanilla cream cheese croissant danish with raspberries, and the chocolate caramel croissant monkey bread. Everything was delicious, although the danish was truly incredible. I'm also sorry to say that some seagulls made off with the last few bites of monkey bread that my husband left unattended on the beach - I almost wish they had taken my wallet instead. Thank you for the delightful breakfast, True Loaf! read more

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Amazing cookies and Morning bun! Iced coffee was good as well. Customer service could be better. Wasn't horrible but nothing memorable. I'm still giving it 5 stars because the baked goods were that good. Price appropriately for the area. I will return again when I'm down south. read more

This new bakery is just OK. I am a huge fan of bakeries and was taken aback at how much empty space is lining the walls. They had a few loaves of bread up there, but the main pastries were in a small section close to the cashier and window. I immediately opted for a croissant and I thought it was just OK, more doughy than flaky and crisp, I think the ones at Paul are better. And at $3.50 a pop plus tax, they are expensive. Really surprised to see such high prices in a locals area of Sobe. Not sure I'd return. read more

This placed should be voted Best Bakery. It has never disappointed me . Tomas and team and rocking out with magic over there. Def worth the trip! read more

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Delicious bread and pastry freshly made every day. Almond croissants will make you feel you are in Paris, han and cheese croissants are delicious and huge go early or you could miss some of their best read more

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Good and bad! Start with good as that is simple quality! Great breads and great tasting other stuff bakeries do. Now the bad, I was looking for a great bakery who do whole wheat breads in Miami Beach as I was growing tired of Publix. I found True Loaf and was excited to try them out, so I made my way over excited to find good tasting whole wheat breads I entered the store and identified myself as a True Loaf virgin buyer and when that didn't give any reaction (like how can I help you or let me tell what we do etc) I thought let me help you a little more. 'Hi I am a first timer here and I look for whole wheat breads? response 'we have flax seed bread that is multi grain'. OK limited options thus let me try your flax seed bread and I guess I will have to look for another place as this is very limited for a baker. So I left kind of disappointed by the lack of service, the lack of options too. Only to trip over the board outside which seems to indicate that this place has different breads each day and also has different varieties of whole wheat breads on different days Ah now True Loaf if you would have only explained that to me, the person identifying as a first timer, who was looking for whole wheat bread and clearly was asking for help you may have gotten the 4 or 5 stars as the bread itself is pretty tasty service a 1 bread a 4 so a 2.5 stars rounding up to a 3 Will I try again? yes probably but not as enthusiastically anymore as I was before going PS I also tried a chocolate croissant, while not as good as the real stuff in France it is better than in all other place s I have been on the beach a 4 star for that read more

This is an absolute jewel of a French bakery. As soon as you enter, most of their delicious baked goods are on display. The lovely owner was there and laughing at my wide eyes and drooly face. Tried a number of things and fell in 'true loaf' with this place. Great for breakfast or lunch as they have beautiful sandwiches (including the classic PB and J). Take a focaccia loaf home with you.. trust me! read more

The truest, freshest and best bakery in South Beach. It's located in Sunset Harbour, the most up-and-coming neighborhood in Miami Beach! read more

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This bakery is a wonderland of flavors. I love bringing friends here for the first time and watch their minds be blown when they try the stuff here. The madeleines are amazing. The croissants are incredible (specially the almond croissants). They have these peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate that are insane. But my favorite thing to get are the chocolate chip walnut cookies!!! Seriously the best cookies in Miami! read more

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First off, let me say that the country loaves, cookies, pastries are excellent, and nice staff. The croissant is pretty decent using good ingredients. However, this place is ridiculously priced and I think I know why. It's not just the rent they are paying in Sunset Harbour, it's the fact they have ZERO competition on the beach. If this was NYC or any other city they would need to reduce their prices a considerable amount. I paid $11.50 for a loaf of cranberry walnut bread. You gotta be kidding me. I didn't realize how much it cost and didn't want to be rude so paid it. And laughed at it when I got home. Now, I am someone that will tend to overpay every once in awhile for things as an "experience", but I am taking a stand here. It's bread. Consider that the best low production artisanal bakers in NYC (Orwasher's, Bien Cuit, Pain D"Avignon, Lafayette, Runner & Stone, etc.) would charge no more than $8.50 for a loaf of this type and they must have much higher operating costs. Even if you say that NYC experiences more volume (not sure that I agree in this case), since True Loaf is literally the only game in town how could volume efficiencies play in? No, I think it has to do with the fact that they need competition. In France or Germany, people would revolt at $11.50 loaf of bread and a $4.50? baguette. When did the notion, "artisanal" or just plain "good" bread should be considered a luxury item? I dare another hard working baker or two out there, without a degree in finance, to open up in Miami Beach. Votre pain quotidien est la liberté! read more

Everything I've had here has been amazing..... Chocolate croissants: AhhhhMazing, best of the best Peach mango Pie: Loved it, Best crust I've ever had Monkey Bread: To die for!! just wish it had a littleeee more chocolate Olive bread & Formage: Deliciousssssss and very fresh Chocolate chip cookie: Good but I could use a little less chocolate in it Brioche with pastry cream: Very good Baker uses high quality ingredients. In my opinion, way better than the competition. Foods are crafted with more love and freshness. read more