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best brunch in miami
the spots that make waking up before noon worth it.
Zuma's Sunday brunch is one of the most indulgent in Miami. The spread covers the full menu plus brunch-specific additions, and the setting on the river is hard to beat. It's a long, good afternoon if you let it be.
must have: miso black cod, robata, brunch set menu
sunday brunch only · reservations required
One of the best weekend morning spots in the city. The food is thoughtful, the coffee is good, and the room doesn't feel like a factory. A proper brunch destination that earns the repeat visit.
must have: weekend brunch menu
brunch weekends
A Miami institution. Caracas Bakery does Venezuelan breakfast and pastries better than anywhere in the city. The tequeños, cachitos, and pastelitos are the main event. Early morning, no frills, exactly right.
must have: tequeños, cachito de jamon, pastelitos
early morning daily
A weekend brunch spot that delivers on both food and atmosphere. The kind of place the city needed more of: good drinks, solid cooking, a crowd that is actually there for the meal. Worth booking ahead on weekends.
must have: weekend brunch specials
brunch weekends · reservations recommended
The benchmark for Miami Beach brunch. Fried chicken, waffles, biscuits, and a Bloody Mary that earns its reputation. It gets packed on weekends but the food holds up. Plan ahead.
must have: chicken and watermelon, biscuits, Bloody Mary
brunch sat-sun · reservations recommended
The Setai's weekend brunch runs at a different speed from the rest of Miami. Pan-Asian cooking in one of the most beautiful hotel settings in the city. The pool courtyard adds to the whole thing. Good for a slow, elevated weekend morning.
must have: dim sum selection, weekend brunch menu
weekend brunch · reservations recommended
Not a traditional brunch spot, but one of the best weekend experiences in the city. Bring friends, grab wine and cheese, sit outside in the backyard. The vibe is unhurried and the crowd is local. One of those places that feels like Miami at its best.
must have: charcuterie board, natural wine
open daily from late morning · no reservations
Weekend brunch in the garden at Mandolin is one of those things you do once and keep going back for. Greek and Turkish mezze, good coffee, a patio that feels tucked away from everything. Relaxed and excellent.
must have: labneh, hummus, shakshuka, spanakopita
brunch sat-sun
The best bakery in Miami. Weekend mornings here are unhurried: good coffee, excellent bread, pastries done right. Not a traditional brunch destination, but one of the best ways to start a Saturday in the city.
must have: challah, rugelach, anything out of the oven
open mornings daily, closed saturday