Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Bay Harbor Islands

"Coined "Coconut Grove's most iconic 'see and be seen' restaurant," Green Street Cafe is the place to be if you're looking to rub shoulders with local celebs. Home to a large outdoor lounge area featuring lush velvet couches and plenty of space for friends and family to gather, Green Street Cafe presents a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is renowned for its large, tasty breakfasts, which include Nutella French toast, cinnamon roll pancakes, eggs in lots of different ways, and a selection of continental options."

"Not for nothing is GreenStreet Café known as one of the best breakfast places in Miami. Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, GreenStreet Café offers outdoor seating and fantastic menu items that are sure to satisfy any taste. Their rotating selection of specialty pancakes, such as cinnamon roll pancakes, are always a hit."

"GreenStreet Café in Coconut Grove offers American Eats all-day and people watching from their outdoor lounge. Maglenys recommends, “Nova platter or Nutella French toast”. Shayla recommends their Eggs Benedict."

"Lauderdale’s original craft beer bars; it offers by far the most extensive selection. Set up like a hipster lounge, it boasts about 500 beers on display. Founded in 2001, Riverside Market is a self-serve bar allowing patrons to make their selections and pay for them all when they’re done."

"Outside the Casablanca Cafe is a sign that says cars must stop for pedestrians. Hope for a pedestrian to come along as it will be a pleasure to stop here. Take it as an opportunity to look at this incredible piano bar and restaurant, housed in an authentic two-story Spanish home and offering favorite Mediterranean dishes in a lovely atmosphere."

"Casablanca Cafe is housed in a charming, historic former residence complete with ocean views. This building dates back to 1927 and is the oldest remaining structure on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Both locals and tourists love Casablanca Cafe’s Mediterranean-American dishes, charming atmosphere with live piano music, and friendly staff."

"Proclaiming itself as One Happy Restaurant, Aruba Beach Cafe at One East Commercial Boulevard in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has a great reputation not only as a restaurant, but a great place to enjoy awesome jazz music every Sunday. Picture it: Enjoying seafood, large fresh salads, pastas and burgers in the company of friends and family, feeling the balmy breezes right off the ocean just steps away, and being in the company of those who enjoy a relaxing Sunday listening to the top-notch jazz that keeps people coming back. Aruba Beach Cafe has been a favorite among the locals for many years, and they have perfected the art of service over the years, and they are the experts."

"When you want to kick back and enjoy a Caribbean-style experience, head over to the Aruba Beach Cafe. The menu at this casual restaurant has foods like fish sandwiches, french fries, and fried shrimp that are easy for kids to handle, and the dessert menu focuses on flavors inspired by the beachside setting. Gathering the family at the Aruba Beach Cafe is like visiting your own tropical island."

"After a long day of exploring, take a breather at Aruba Beach Cafe. With live island music and an oceanfront setting, the space is perfect for cooling off with a delicious frozen margarita or martini and seafood dinner."

"Of course, the food in Miami isn’t only about the city’s rich heritage and cultural influences. Miami also channels its geography into its culinary landscape, with plenty of seafood. One of the top seafood options on many Miami menus?"

"Georgie's is the biggest gay bar in the Wilton Manor gay area and probably the most famous. All the gay boys, new and old, will at some stage end up here during the night. What we love about Georgie's is that it has a large outdoor terrace with a small bar, which has a sort of street party feel to it."

"and Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar is in sync with the Provincetown vibe. It’s all about the Monkey’s secrets — see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. This restaurant, bar, and nightclub celebrate alternative lifestyles to the max."

"There are good cookies and then there are cookies you would brave traffic for. Cindy Lou’s is the latter, offering a selection of gooey, delicious options (like butterscotch walnut and lemon cloud) that are guaranteed to be some of the tastiest you’ll ever try. But the best part has to be the passionate baker, Cindy Kruse, who can be found spreading her baked-goods gospel all over Miami."

"Over in the Little Haiti, check out Cindy Lou’s Cookies, which has earned five stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery, which offers desserts, macarons and more, at 7320 N.E."

"We’re never one to turn down the fun flavor creations like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, birthday cake or pumpkin spice on Night Owl’s ever-changing menu. But the Ave Maria has our heart, made with guava, Maria cookies (crunchy tea biscuits), white chocolate chips and a cream cheese frosting drizzle. (FYI: The South Miami shop is opening a satellite location in Wynwood sometime in 2019.)"

"We’re never one to turn down the fun flavor creations like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, birthday cake or pumpkin spice on Night Owl’s ever-changing menu. But the Ave Maria has our heart, made with guava, Maria cookies (crunchy tea biscuits), white chocolate chips and a cream cheese frosting drizzle. Order one of these delicious bites for home delivery ASAP."

"If you want a cookie as big as a frisbee, check out the menu at Night Owl Cookies. They’ve got two locations in the Design District and near FIU. The menu includes a bunch of pretty crazy-looking cookies that would work wonderfully during a movie night or to fling across the room at your disrespectful roommate."

"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Design District. Pastry chef Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore’s playful dessert spot sells vibrant unicorn cakes, rich chocolate bark and soft-serve in unexpected flavors. Her ice cream, in varieties such as matcha and berry rhubarb, is already pretty special yet she always finds a way to kick it up a notch with add-ons like edible glitter, gold leaf, gold dust, cotton candy and fancy sprinkles—and we’re all the more grateful for it."

"Soraya Kilgore — best known as the pastry chef at restaurants like Brava and Alter — is the woman behind this palace of sweets in Miami's Design District. MadLab Creamery isn't just about the ice cream, however. This spot also entices young and old to create their own sweet-treat work of art via more than 30 toppings, including edible glitter, tufts of pink cotton candy, golden-sheet sprinkles, even a macaroon or two."

"Who knew healthy food could look so pretty and also taste amazing?. This hole in the wall restaurant offers up some of the most delicious vegan food and freshly made juices and smoothies in Miami."

"If you want your burgers and beer served with a side of revelry, the Clevelander is your spot. There's no other place where you can splash in a pool, hang out with body-painted women, and drink $5 Jack Daniel's shots chased by $5 bottles of beer (during football games). Oh, yeah — football."

"Located in the Art Deco section of Miami, the Clevelander is an outdoor/indoor bar and lounge with music that keeps party-goers dancing all night long.[Learn more]"

"The best neighborhood bar is the one closest to home, but Bougainvillea's, a snug self-described "old Florida tavern" near the Shops at Sunset Place, is worth the trek. Built inside a '40s-era cottage, it's a fine place to sip wine and contemplate humanity or to down beers with friends. The lights are generally set to dim, there's a fireplace, and some tables are set up outside."