Cafe in Miami

This dual-purpose spot is a bistro and pottery workshop, so artists of all ages can get their paint on while inhaling eye-candy cupcakes and homemade baked goods. In fact, Alisa's Painted Bistro cupcakes were such a hit, they even branched out into a food truck dubbed Alisa's Cupcakery. The Aventura joint also serves up savory foodstuffs like salads and sandwiches including a spinach salad ($8.50), tuna melt paninis ($8.30), cheese pizza slices ($2.95) and basil pesto pasta ($9.00). And if you're looking to pair your pottery painting with some pizza, they offer party packages, too. A place to eat and keep the kids' ADD at bay? Win/win.

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Ankarr European Pastry Shop

9710 N. Kendall Dr., Palmetto Bay East Kendall/Pinecrest

305-279-0810

Cafe, Coffeehouse, Dessert, Sandwiches, Recommended, Menu

In a city swamped with antiseptically lit cafeterias and overcrowded cafecito counters, it's a luxury to find both the ambiance and space where you can lounge comfortably while feeding your caffeine habit. For that reason, the discovery of a quaint European-style cafÃ© such as Ankarr should be considered nothing less than a major coup for the serious java drinker. With its cream-tiled Italian villa interior and trompe l'oeil scenic wall paintings, this rustic coffeehouse is the perfect place to restart your energy-sapped derriere. Just take a seat â?? inside or out â?? and start with the following combo: one square of homemade tiramisu and a double shot of rich, revivifying espresso. Or if you prefer the milky stuff, go for a tall mug of smooth cappuccino that's topped with a mound of nutmeg-dusted whipped cream. There's even wine and a selection of signature sandwiches â?? chicken, prosciutto, and Spanish sausage â?? for those times when the need for something savory takes over. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/best-of/2009/food-and-drink/best-coffeehouse-6402174

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Aroa Craft Yogurt & Cafe

1045 S. University Dr. Plantation/Sunrise/Tamarac

954-533-0328

Cafe, Health

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Bertoni Gelato Caffe

1300 Brickell Bay Dr. Brickell

786-347-5952

Cafe, Ice Cream/Gelato, Italian

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Boulevard Kitchen + Juice Bar

701 E. Broward Blvd., Suite F Fort Lauderdale

954-530-1793

Cafe, American, Health

Bubble Cafe & Tea Lounge

11402 NW 41st St., Suite 105 Doral

305-722-0501

Cafe, Tea, Best Of, Menu

In a hidden corner of a far-flung strip mall, Manny Sulbaran serves a thoughtful, concise list of fare that won't send you away in a coma. Perhaps you know Sulbaran. He was once chef de cuisine at Michael Schwartz's Harry's Pizzeria in the Design District. It may seem odd to find him all the way out in Doral, but you'll be happy he is, especially when you get a glimpse of his burrata and panzanella salad ($7), as well as curried coconut rice ($6) with lentils, Virginia peanuts, raisins, scallions, and cilantro. Don't forget to grab a sweet bubble tea ($4 to $8) to go.

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Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe

7134 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-861-7887

Bakery, Cafe, Recommended, Best Of

This Argentine café is simply too good to have remained a secret. Generally speaking, if a bakery isn't crowded, it isn't worth visiting, so get in line at the always-buzzing Buenos Aires. Grab a basket and a number, and when your number is called, you tell the worker what you want. Your choices will derive from three brightly lit glass display cases of tempting baked goods. One is devoted to masas finas, or minipastries the size of petits fours. Another holds somewhat familiar cakes and desserts, such as ricotta cheesecake, tiramisu, fruit tarts, flan, bread pudding, and an over-the-top Imperial Russo cake layered with dulce de leche, strawberries, peaches, cream, napoleon dough, and meringue. Cakes are sold whole or by portion. And there's a case that contains numerous facturas, akin to Latin Danishes.

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Café Grumpy

2516 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-364-5012

Cafe

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Cafe Bambini

3073 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach North Dade

305-944-1566

American, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Ice Cream/Gelato, Sandwiches, Smoothies, Vegetarian, Best Of, Menu

If you're here, it's probably because you have a bambino of your own and you're desperate to dine at an eatery that doesn't make you feel like an unwelcome guest. Café Bambini's monstrous play area full of toys, games, and costumes is a alluring part of the experience. You won't be able to drop your kid in the hands of a babysitter, but at least you and a friend can nosh while you watch your babies go wild inside the soft-gated space. (By the way, a blessedly effective sound system drowns out squeals via mellow music à la Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, and the like.) A compact menu includes pizzas and salads averaging about $9, sandwiches for about $8, and smoothies, plus seven kiddie offerings at only $4.95. The owners, two couples with children, also scored some really great pastries from a local Argentine bakery - try a glorious empanada ($2.50) for starters - and they serve Segafredo coffee and Dolce Vita gelato. You can investigate one of the many display cases for a selection of organic baby foods, snacks, and drinks, but we recommend bypassing the strained peas and opting for a pepperoni pizza.

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Cafe Moka

91865 Overseas Highway, Tavernier Florida Keys

305-453-6271

Cafe

Cafe Papillon

530 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

305-673-1139

Cafe, Coffeehouse, French, Italian, Menu

The menu boasts a mixture of cuisines (some decidedly Italian, while others have more of a French feel). The Italian influence is undeniable in the perfectly seasoned "bruschetta" ($8.95), and the two caprese options -- the traditional salad (tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil), or the sandwich version ($8.50). But don't stop in Italy, or you'll miss out on France's finest croque monsieur (grilled ham and cheese on toast), and Papillon does it right -- the bread is buttered just so, the ham is fresh, the cheese is melted but not fried, making for a mouth-watering winner sans chest clutching cramps. Dinner options include buttery steamed mussels (with French fries) for $12.50, and the light, delicious, yet filling "St. Tropez Salad" -- smoked salmon, shrimp, and cucumber in a lemon-dill dressing. If you're an Italian lover at heart then spoil yourself with the "gnocchi quattro formaggio." While these little dumplings may threaten to expand your waistline, they're well worth the weight.

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Cafetto Coffee and Cocoa

1520 Washington Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-531-2375

Cafe, Coffeehouse, Recommended

Opened in 2006, Cafetto is a French-style coffee shop with a local flavor. On any given morning, owners Anne-Marie and Oliver can be found behind the counter serving freshly roasted java while chatting up the mostly local clientele. There are eight coffee flavors to choose from, including Jamaican rum, tiramisu, and cinnamon. There's also an ample selection of teas and natural freshly squeezed juices. The darkly lit main room gives the place the perfect vibe for sipping an espresso macchiato ($1.40) or a small cappuccino ($2.50), which comes with standard milk or organic lactose-free soy. To make things sweeter, Cafetto is one of the very few spots on the Beach offering free wi-fi, while the ample, comfortable seating makes it the ideal place to simply sit back and watch the world go by.

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Cat Café South Beach

1423 Washington Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

Cafe

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Chef Leon

118 Buena Vista Blvd. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-814-8433

Argentine, Breakfast, Cafe, French, Organic

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Chocolate Fashion

248 Andalusia Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-461-3200

Bakery, Cafe, Dessert, French, Salads, Sandwiches, Best Of, Menu

True Francophiles swoon when the words "Chocolate Fashion" are uttered. Just one look into the lighted pastry case is enough to make them sob. There are glazed super-size fruit tarts, delicate cakes and cookies as big as a baby's face, and shot glasses of chocolate mousse topped with chocolate macaroons. Had a bad day? Your sorrows will be forgotten after you try a slice of strawberry soufflé cake or devour a guava-cheese muffin. But there's more to this spot than just the confections. It bills itself as a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, and a bakery, patisserie, chocolaterie, and confiserie (candy store). But "market" should also be added, as they carry everything from Lavazzo coffee to French sardines and rose petal jelly. The menu also offers breakfast items like delicate brioche French toast for $6.95 or flaky quiche for only $3.95. Lunch can include hearty sandwiches that only cost $8.75 or salads ranging from $8.25 to $9.25. Check the website daily for lunch specials, which tend to include one meat dish (like a lamb stew for $12.95), and a fish or low-carb option for about the same price. If your meal doesn't come with bread, ask for it and thank us later. Blessedly the poor service encountered at many local French joints is absent here. You'll get your meal without a hint of snobbery. The décor is forgettable. As for the eatery's name, well, who knows what it means. And who cares? You didn't come here to talk; you came here to eat.

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Crumb on Parchment

3930 NE Second Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-572-9444

American, Bakery, Cafe, Sandwiches, Recommended, Menu

TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. Step into the soaring atrium at 3930 NE Second Ave. in the Design District, and the first thing you notice is the sunlight. The second thing you sense is the smell of delicious baked goods. The source: Crumb on Parchment. The restaurant has a steady following thanks to its tasty café cuisine and reasonable prices. Modestly sized sandwiches, soups, and salads compose the bulk of the menu, but the low cost makes mixing and matching affordable. The real treat, however, is the chocolate brownies. According to the menu, they are made with "100 percent butter and lots of love." They sure taste like it. Read our full review of Crumb on Parchment.

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Dr Smood

19501 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura/North Miami Beach

Smoothies, Cafe, Health

Dr Smood

701 S. South Miami Ave., Suite 345, 3rd floor Brickell

786-334-4420

Health, Cafe, Smoothies, Menu

Dr Smood

5801 Sunset Dr., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

786-334-4420

Health, Cafe, Smoothies, Best Of, Menu

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Dr Smood

1800 Bay Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

Health, Smoothies, Cafe

Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ella Cafe

140 NE 39th St., #136 Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-534-8177

Cafe, Breakfast/Brunch, Sandwiches, Best Of, Menu

Hidden inside Palm Court, you'll find Ella Cafe, a collaboration between Michael Schwartz and his daughter Ella. Here you can try avocado toast, Greek yogurt, salads, sandwiches, and juices in a bright, industrial space. But beneath the outpost’s seasonal menu is something even sweeter: a rotating doughnut special. Depending on the day, expect flavors such as brown sugar, cinnamon, and white chocolate; brown butter and orange; or melted chocolate and toffee. Each one is crowned with a mini-garnished doughnut hole. All doughnuts are unique and made individually by-hand. Ella keeps flavors trendy too – she's created Matcha green tea icing varieties as well as caramel and cocoa.

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Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe

17190 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach Surfside/Bal Harbour

305-947-4581

Cafe, Market

In the bad old days, prior to the advent of the digital universe and 24/7 connectivity, we barely had time to grab something at the store after work, rush home, and cook it before falling into bed like a sack of dead cheese. Today we barely have time to grab something at the store after work, rush home, and cook it before falling into bed like a sack of dead cheese. This is where Epicure Market comes in. Miami?s premier upscale foodie emporium displays an impressive array of reasonably priced, decently flavorful meals to go, both freshly made and frozen. Skip the frozen ones, which resemble the TV dinners of those bad old days. Instead try the excellent New England-style clam chowder, hearty pasta e fagioli, well-made lasagna, or tasty chicken potpie; any one of these with a salad and hunk of French bread would make a fine dinner. A quite creditable bread pudding would make an equally fine dessert.

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The Grove Spot

3324 Virginia St. Coconut Grove

305-774-6696

Cafe, Sandwiches, Bars and Clubs, Best Of

Clean design characterizes this simple joint's appeal. During the day, sunlight fills the two room interior. At dusk, the comfortable porch is the perfect place for a cool drink. And at night the small bar is a good place to grab a seat, chat up your neighbor, or watch the game on the flat screen plasma. The staff is accommodating, and the crowd is mostly Grove-local, though wandering tourists find their way in as well. The chill, and relaxed ambiance is refreshing, and the prices are competitive.

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Kay Rico Coffee

1940 N. 30th Rd., #123 Hollywood

954-708-9695

Cafe, Coffee Shops, Best Of

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La Social

7601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

786-542-5922

Bistro, Cafe, Pastries

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Lost & Found Saloon

185 NW 36th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-576-1008

Cafe, Mexican, Recommended, Menu

The welcome is warm at this small, casually cowboy-cool restaurant/wine-and-beer bar. Decor and food are Southwestern-theme, and prices are superbudget. A significant natural foods component accompanies many items, with a menu of five kinds of salads. Breakfast omelets are made with free-range eggs, and tacos or burritos are available with a range of add-ons: pinon-/pepita-crusted tofu for the health-minded, and pulled pork for patrons living more dangerously. Those who have fallen off the sin wagon must not miss the housemade pastries (most notably the lemon-crusted wild berry pie).Read our full review.

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Luna Star Cafe

775 NE 125th St. North Miami

305-799-7123

American, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Vegetarian, Music Venues, Best Of

An oasis along the commercial strip in North Miami, this funky acoustic music stronghold has a relaxed community vibe, where customers do indeed know each other. It's cozy, with a smattering of tables, a bar, and a stage that supports live music and readings. The friendly, casual service, then, fits right in.

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Mercato Sunset

1701 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

Cafe, Fast Casual

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Morning Glory Organic Coffee

2895 McFarlane Rd. Coconut Grove

305-414-0330

Coffee Shops, Cafe, Vegan

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Panera Bread

12205 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami

305-891-5021

Bakery, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Best Of

Panera is nothing like Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell, or any of those old-style chains that are ever-so-slowly sliding into obsolescence. This national bakery shares more in common with corporate cafés such as Starbucks and Einstein Bros., but with a whole lot more than just coffee and bagels. Like, for breakfast, a spinach and bacon baked egg soufflé (in sweet pastry dough) that tastes better than fast food should. And a kids' menu with sandwiches accompanied by organic yogurt and choice of organic milk or organic apple juice. Does Wendy's prepare an all-natural, citrus-herb chicken salad with pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, and white balsamic Fuji apple vinaigrette? Don't think so. Is Blimpie's capable of a smoked turkey sandwich slathered with chipotle mayonnaise and stuffed into an Asiago cheese focaccia? Unh-uh. Will the pressed rosemary focaccia panini with cheese oozing out likely to make Quiznos queasy? Absolutely. Does Mickey D do thin-crust Crispani pizzas topped with roasted cremini and shiitake mushrooms, fresh basil, and fontina and mozzarella cheeses? No sirree. Does Olive Garden use organic Muir Glen tomatoes? Ha! Most salads and sandwiches top out at $6.50, yet Panera is, beyond all else, a full-scale bakery pumping out fresh brownies, bundt cakes, cookies, croissants, scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls (!), and an amazing array of artisan and specialty breads. Good cup of joe, too, but if that's all you want, you could always just go to that specialty chain from Seattle.

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14861 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami

305-940-4443

Bakery, Cafe, Coffeehouse, European, Recommended

Reasonable prices, authentic light French café fare, a chic rustic atmosphere, and, above all, baked goods made with traditional artisan methods make this first outpost of a French chain worth a special drive. Pastries, especially the flaky-crusted buttery fruit tarts and chewy buttercream-filled macaroon sandwich cookies, are delectable, but Paul's heart is its breads, made from custom-grown/milled grain and long fermented for extraordinarily aromatic, chewy, crusty loaves (that conserve well, without preservatives). Eat-in dishes range from continental or more substantial breakfasts to lunch and dinner salads, quiches, crêpes, charcuterie or cheese plates, and super sandwiches.

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