Best Pastries in Olympia Heights

"Topping the list is the South Beach outpost of local Florida chain Gelato-go. Located at 458 Ocean Drive in South Pointe, it's the highest rated gelato spot in Miami Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp. Yelpers especially recommend the gelateria's dulce de leche and pistachio flavors, and suggest getting scoops in a bowl instead of a cone during hot weather."

"Gelato-go South Beach, a spot to score gelato and more in South Pointe, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 264 Yelp reviews. Head over to 458 Ocean Drive to see for yourself."

"The food and seating options are endless – making it the best spot to work on South Beach. Make sure you visit the one on 7th, since 17th is in the midst of a tourism central. If you’re craving something sweet, try one of their blended coffee shakes!"

"From Business: Fresh and innovative sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets and more. Specialty coffee is ground from the world's finest beans and prepared by expert baristi."

"The chocolate brigadeiro cake at Sagrado Cafe is an indulgent combination of moist layers of chocolate cake and brigadeiros, Brazil's signature truffle. Thanks to sweetened condensed milk in the truffle mixture, the cake remains moist despite the absence of frosting. To add to the richness, mini brigadeiros top the whole thing ($8 to $69 depending upon the size)."

"With an enchanted garden atmosphere, this Brazilian café in downtown Miami is a great place for family bonding time. Kids' meals ($14) start with a sharable warm basket of gluten-free cheese bread and a choice of soda or juice. Then it's on to their own plate of chicken Milanese, served with a side of rice, fries, or mac 'n' cheese."

"Congelatte is famous for its delicious strawberry walnut pavlova dessert; a crispy walnut meringue-based dessert, topped with dulce de leche, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It comes in sizes that can serve up to 32 people."

"Open for curbside pickup, Gran Paris Bakery’s menu is full of cakes, cupcakes, macaroons, specialty pastries, and more. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Gran Paris Bakery (@granparisbakery) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT"

"For an erudite check-in, head to Books & Books, which hosts signings and talks from authors throughout the year. Whatever food you’re craving, you’ll find it here at Lincoln Road: Mexican, Italian, Japanese and Latin-inspired anything. Diners flock to the outdoor dining at Nexxt Cafe, which has been serving American-fusion fare since 1999; the menu is enormous. To slip away from the throngs of Lincoln Road for a more intimate, upscale experience, reserve a table at Italian favorite Casa Tua; it’s located nearby on a quiet side street."

"A post shared by Choices Cafe (@choicescafe) on Mar 3, 2019 at 9:46am PST. Serving highly customisable organic plant-based food, Choices Café Coconut Grove is the perfect restaurant for people with dietary restrictions. The vegan restaurant has a wide variety of options for vegetarians as well as several dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free options."

"It’s the old-school favorite of casual vegan restaurants in Miami. The counter service restaurant has a location in Coconut Grove as well."

"Plant Theory restaurants choose 100% vegan and local ingredients because they believe that food is our pharmacy. They practice compassion for all sentient beings, they want to take care of Mother Earth, and they do because THEY CAN. This restaurant takes beloved fast food and turns it into a healthier alternative. One of their top sellers is raw lasagna (oh, did I mention that most of their food is raw?)."

"Also new to Lincoln Eatery: the vegan spot Plant Theory, which has a menu of plant-based sandwiches, dessert, and more."

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"Saint Francis de sales Catholic Church is a small white church located 3 miles away from Miami beach towards its North End. Built in 1940, Saint Francis de sales Catholic Church is made with mission chapel and serves the Parish community in the region. Structured beautifully with Parish architecture, the church welcomes every visitor for a spiritual tour."

"If you’re looking for authentic Chinese cuisine in big servings, head over to Canton Palace Chinese Restaurant. They have generous portions for an affordable price. Bring the whole family as their servings are quite plentiful."