Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Miami Lakes

"Perched at the top of South Beach’s 1111 Lincoln Road building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, Juvia offers spectacular scenery along with a winning menu. With both indoor and outdoor seating, a vertical garden and 280-degree views of Greater Miami stretching from the beach to Biscayne Bay, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world. The cuisine at this fine-dining establishment combines French techniques with Asian and Latin flavors."

"The swankiest rooftop terrace in all of Miami and the coldest pinot grigio in town. Insider tip: Arrive 30 minutes before sunset, order a few appetizers and get ready for a magical evening. 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-763-8272 orjuviamiami.com"

"Down in Miami Beach, this iconic diner lives up to its name. Yes, the restaurant is as pink as it is big, and this whimsical joint serves up all-American, kid-friendly food with a side of nostalgia. Go here for all-day breakfast, burgers, chicken fingers, and TV-dinner style trays made from scratch."

"Big Pink is one of the most popular restaurants for breakfast in South Beach. Part of the Myles restaurant group Big Pink has been serving guests since 1996 with over 200 different menu items. So everyone in your group will find something to eat!"

"If you’re a pink lover like me, you must pay a visit to Big Pink while in Miami. This retro-style restaurant features a Pepto-Bismol-pink façade and belly-warming comfort food. I came purely for the gram/blog and unfortunately didn’t eat here."

"Located in the historic MIMO district of Miami and open for lunch and dinner, Blue Collar is a cozy restaurant that serves American comfort food in a casual setting. Owner/Executive Chef Daniel Serfer opened Blue Collar with the aim of serving the kind of food that he has always loved to eat in an inviting atmosphere, and he has succeeded in doing just that. If you are looking for romantic date night ideas in Miami, this is a great place to visit."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants American Little Haiti / Lemon City. Blue Collar’s portions are to be both admired and feared. Chef Daniel Serfer’s cozy MiMo spot apparently swore a blood oath to never send a patron home hungry and has been making good on that promise with delicious Caribbean, New Orleans and Jewish comfort food."

"Though in many cities brunch is reserved for Saturday and Sunday, other cities also have people with jobs they can legally explain. Blue Collar gets Miami’s flex schedule lifestyle and offers a full brunch menu all day, every day. So if you’re hankering for brioche French toast, shrimp and grits, or a massive breakfast burrito with chipotle sour cream and 3pm on a Monday, they’re happy to oblige."

"Restaurants Seafood Downtown. Area 31’s 16th-floor lounge may not technically be on the roof, but its view of Downtown is hard to beat. A photo op here is one you'll be tempted to caption with “I live where you vacation,” but don't be that guy."

"Perched 16 floors high inside the EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, this longtime restaurant still has some of the best views of Miami's Downtown skyline in the city. Whether going for its popular happy hour or for a seafood feast, grab a seat on its outdoor patio and soak up the views."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Area 31 (@area31miami) on Sep 14, 2017 at 2:10pm PDT"

"Sometimes after a long night of vodka-sodas, you wake up seriously craving some diner food. And if you happen to live in Downtown or Brickell, that no longer means having to drag your hungover self through beach traffic to get it. This retro destination delivers a menu of over-the-top waffle flavors like bacon and cheddar and Oreo and Nutella alongside a waffle sandwich filled with ham, swiss, and fried eggs."

"Miami Diner, which already has a Downtown location, just opened in the old David’s Cafe space. They’ve got one of those very large diner menus, with burgers, breakfast, milkshakes, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and more."

"Chef Irides Garcia brings authentic French cuisine to the vibrant Miami center in this quaint café, where gourmets enjoy homemade soups, village pies and delicious salads. On weekends, the atmosphere becomes relaxed, and locals and travelers order omelettes, waffles and poached eggs for breakfast."

"A French patisserie specialising in delicious, exquisite cream puffs!. The puffs are not only appealing to the eyes but to the stomachs too!. The handcrafted puffs have light and airy crisp shells piped with different custard cream fillings."

"I had a pistachio icecream.Very creamy i would give it 4/5 , although it was incredibly heavy . I'm giving 3/5 cause you they don't give out ta..."

"Restaurants Bakeries Midtown. This humble bakery in Midtown churns out extravagant cakes and dozens of fine confections that make one wonder how they do it in such a compact space. DB’s signature cakes really get us scratching our heads."

"DBakers' chocolate lovers' cake combines dark chocolate crème anglaise and Swiss meringue dark chocolate buttercream in every rich slice. A shiny chocolate glaze finishes off the flamboyant confection. A crown of chocolate macarons and 24-karat gold splatters add an indulgent finishing touch."

"After you’re done taking a few photos, you can stop inside for some of Miami’s best desserts. 3501 NE 2nd Ave, Miami; dbakers.us. View this post on Instagram"

"First up, we have the top-rated French restaurant, Cote Gourmet starting off our list. This sophisticated and luxurious French restaurant is definitely one of the restaurants that you should visit here in the city. Here, you are offered a world-class menu filled with lunch, brunch, and dinner options."

"Two Sisters Restaurant is one of Coral Gables’ premier fine dining establishments, benefiting from the culinary expertise of award-winning Executive Chef John Skonieczny. The upscale ambiance of the restaurant makes it an ideal setting for a romantic breakfast or business luncheon. The restaurant’s dishes blend Miami essences with European cuisine."

"My favorite croissants in all South Florida are made at La Crepe Bistro in South Miami. This unassuming French restaurant makes delicious baked goods, tartines, and crepes. La Crepe Bistro is located at 7340 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL. For more information visit their website."

"The Rubells, comfortably sitting at the summit of Miami’s collecting elite, are able to propel young artists to the top of the art world by grace of purchasing their work at the right time (see the case of Oscar Murillo). Their Rubell Museum includes pieces by contemporary art giants including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman and Kara Walker. Originally established in 1964 in New York, Mera and Don Rubell now exhibit to the Miami public in a 100,000-square-foot space in the Allapattah area of Miami, designed by the buzzed-about Selldorf Architects."

"WynwoodThe Rubell family, whose name has been synonymous with art and philanthropy in Miami for decades, has renovated a 100,000-square-foot industrial space west of Wynwood to showcase its massive collection. The family prides itself on finding great artists early in their careers, and visiting the museum you’ll find stuff from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Rashid Johnson, and others from long before the world knew their names. The private collection is beyond impressive, with 7,200 works from more than 1,000 artists."

"Originally hailing from Argentina, Dot Fiftyone directors Alfredo Guzman and Isaac Perelman opened their gallery in 2003 to showcase emerging and established artists working primarily in Latin America. Their roster ranges from the most recognizable names in Latin America, such as Juan José Cambre and Eduardo Capilla, to prominent artists working in Miami, like Gonzalo Fuenmayor and Michelle Weinberg. Located in a quiet strip in Little River, Dot Fiftyone primarily exhibits painting and photography."