23 Best Brunch Spots in Miami (2026) 🥞
The 23 best brunch spots in Miami for 2026, from drag brunches to bakeries and Michelin-starred tables, checked open September 2026.
🥞 23 brunch spots · 📅 Checked September 2026
The best brunch in Miami in 2026 ranges from R House and Palace Bar's drag brunches to Ariete's Michelin-starred kitchen, Pastis' French bistro plates and classic diners like Jimmy's East-Side Diner. This guide covers 23 brunch spots, built from The Infatuation's 2026 brunch guide and other 2026 lists, and every one was checked as open in September 2026.
Pick your brunch
- Drag brunch and a party: R House, Palace Bar, Cha Cha Chá
- Special occasion: Ariete, Daniel's, Casa Neos, Pastis, Los Félix
- Bakery and café: Zak the Baker, Madruga Bakery, Bachour, Caracas Bakery, Café Bastille, Tinta y Café
- Diners and comfort food: Chug's Diner, Jimmy's East-Side Diner, Jackson Soul Food
- Neighborhood favorites: Tina in the Gables, Krüs Kitchen, La Fresa Francesa, Pinch Kitchen, Phuc Yea, Motek
Before you go
- Book ahead: drag brunches and the popular sit-downs fill up days in advance for weekends.
- Timing: most brunch service runs late morning to mid-afternoon on Saturday and Sunday, so check each spot's hours below.
- Drag brunch: bring small bills to tip the performers.
- Getting there: Wynwood and South Beach brunches are easiest by rideshare.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best brunch in Miami?
Ariete, Pastis and Los Félix are among the city's top sit-down brunches, while R House and Palace Bar lead for drag brunch.
Where is the best drag brunch in Miami?
R House in Wynwood and Palace Bar on Ocean Drive are Miami's best-known drag brunches.
Where can I get a casual brunch in Miami?
Chug's Diner, Jimmy's East-Side Diner, Zak the Baker and Café Bastille are easy, relaxed picks.
Where can I have brunch on the water in Miami?
Casa Neos serves weekend brunch on the Miami River.
Which brunch spots are good for a special occasion?
Ariete, Daniel's, Casa Neos and Pastis are the most polished brunches on this list.
How did you choose these brunch spots?
Every pick comes from current 2026 sources and our own local knowledge, and each one was checked as open on Google in September 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.
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Compare at a glance
| # | Name | Area | Google rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariete | Coconut Grove | 4.4 (985 reviews) | a special-occasion brunch |
| 2 | Pastis | Wynwood | 4.4 (1,534 reviews) | a French bistro brunch |
| 3 | Los Félix | Coconut Grove | 4.5 (1,438 reviews) | a Mexican brunch |
| 4 | Daniel's | Coral Gables | 4.9 (1,786 reviews) | a steakhouse brunch |
| 5 | Casa Neos | Miami River | 4.9 (14,729 reviews) | brunch on the water |
| 6 | R House | Wynwood | 4.6 (2,724 reviews) | drag brunch |
| 7 | Palace Bar | South Beach | 4.5 (4,606 reviews) | drag brunch on Ocean Drive |
| 8 | Cha Cha Chá | Wynwood | 4.5 (171 reviews) | a festive group brunch |
| 9 | Chug's Diner | 4.8 (5,655 reviews) | a Cuban-American diner breakfast | |
| 10 | Jimmy's East-Side Diner | MiMo | 4.4 (2,218 reviews) | a classic diner breakfast |
| 11 | Jackson Soul Food | Overtown | 4.1 (1,528 reviews) | a soul food breakfast |
| 12 | Zak the Baker | Wynwood | 4.4 (3,030 reviews) | a bakery brunch |
| 13 | Madruga Bakery | Coral Gables | 4.5 (636 reviews) | bread and pastries |
| 14 | Bachour | Coral Gables | 4.6 (2,738 reviews) | a pastry-focused brunch |
| 15 | Caracas Bakery | MiMo | 4.2 (632 reviews) | a Venezuelan bakery brunch |
| 16 | Café Bastille | Downtown | 4.9 (21,760 reviews) | a Downtown brunch |
| 17 | Tinta y Café | Coral Gables | 4.2 (1,348 reviews) | a Cuban café breakfast |
| 18 | Tina in the Gables | Coral Gables | 4.1 (249 reviews) | a relaxed Coral Gables brunch |
| 19 | Krüs Kitchen | Coconut Grove | 4.7 (534 reviews) | a quiet, seasonal brunch |
| 20 | La Fresa Francesa | Hialeah | 4.6 (1,661 reviews) | a French-Latin brunch |
| 21 | Pinch Kitchen | Upper East Side | 4.6 (1,267 reviews) | a neighborhood brunch |
| 22 | Phuc Yea | Miami | 4.5 (2,520 reviews) | a Vietnamese-Cajun brunch |
| 23 | Motek | Coral Gables | 4.9 (8,079 reviews) | an Israeli brunch |
1. Ariete
Michael Beltran's Michelin-starred Coconut Grove restaurant brings the same precision to its weekend brunch, one of the most polished in the city. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 5:30pm and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a special-occasion brunch · 📍 3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
2. Pastis
Keith McNally's Wynwood take on his New York brasserie, serving French bistro brunch classics in a buzzy, sunlit room. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as midnight on Thursday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: a French bistro brunch · 📍 380 NW 26th St, Wynwood
3. Los Félix
A Coconut Grove Mexican restaurant built around heirloom corn, and one of the neighborhood's most sought-after brunch tables. On the pricier side. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a Mexican brunch · 📍 3413 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
4. Daniel's
Daniel's brings its steakhouse polish to brunch, a strong pick for a celebratory weekend meal with a grown-up feel. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 10:15pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a steakhouse brunch · 📍 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables
5. Casa Neos
A glamorous Mediterranean restaurant on the Miami River that opens for brunch on weekends, with waterfront seating. A splurge. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 2:30am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: brunch on the water · 📍 40 SW North River Dr, Miami River
6. R House
Wynwood's long-running drag brunch pairs Latin-leaning plates with a full show and a party crowd. Book ahead for weekend seatings. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: drag brunch · 📍 2727 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood
7. Palace Bar
The Ocean Drive institution behind South Beach's best-known drag brunch, with performers working the room and the sidewalk. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday to Sunday.
✅ Best for: drag brunch on Ocean Drive · 📍 1052 Ocean Dr, South Beach
8. Cha Cha Chá
A Wynwood restaurant whose weekend brunch leans festive, with a lively room and a menu built for sharing with a group. A splurge. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a festive group brunch · 📍 2637 N Miami Ave, Wynwood
9. Chug's Diner
Michael Beltran's Coconut Grove diner puts a Cuban spin on American breakfast, from pastelitos to Cuban-style breakfast sandwiches, in a bright retro room. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 7:30am and closing as late as 10pm on Wednesday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: a Cuban-American diner breakfast · 📍 , Miami
10. Jimmy's East-Side Diner
A classic diner on Biscayne Boulevard in MiMo serving big, no-fuss breakfasts to a welcoming, mixed crowd. Budget-friendly. Open daily, 7am to 3:30pm.
✅ Best for: a classic diner breakfast · 📍 7201 Biscayne Blvd, MiMo
11. Jackson Soul Food
An Overtown landmark serving soul food breakfasts since 1946, from grits to salmon croquettes. Budget-friendly. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, 6am to 2pm.
✅ Best for: a soul food breakfast · 📍 950 NW 3rd Ave, Overtown
12. Zak the Baker
Wynwood's kosher bakery and café, known for naturally leavened bread, pastries and a relaxed daytime menu. Budget-friendly. Open daily except Saturday, 7am to 5pm.
✅ Best for: a bakery brunch · 📍 295 N.W. 26th St., Wynwood
13. Madruga Bakery
A Coral Gables bakery known for its sourdough and pastries, with a short café menu that works for an easy brunch. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 8am and closing as late as 3pm on Wednesday to Friday.
✅ Best for: bread and pastries · 📍 1430 S Dixie Hwy Suite 117, Coral Gables
14. Bachour
Pastry chef Antonio Bachour's café, where the laminated pastries and sweets are the reason to come for brunch. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 7pm on Monday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: a pastry-focused brunch · 📍 2020 Salzedo St., Coral Gables
15. Caracas Bakery
The MiMo outpost of the Venezuelan bakery, good for cachitos, pastries and arepas in a quick, casual brunch. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 8am and closing as late as 4pm on Monday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: a Venezuelan bakery brunch · 📍 7283 Biscayne Blvd, MiMo
16. Café Bastille
A busy Downtown French café known for creative brunch plates, from pistachio pancakes to classic French toast. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 8am and closing as late as 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
✅ Best for: a Downtown brunch · 📍 248 SE 1st St, Downtown
17. Tinta y Café
A Cuban café in Coral Gables, good for café con leche, Cuban toast and pressed sandwiches on a lower-key morning. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as 8am and closing as late as 5pm on Monday to Friday.
✅ Best for: a Cuban café breakfast · 📍 1315 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
18. Tina in the Gables
A Coral Gables café whose weekend brunch draws a steady local crowd for its relaxed room and all-day menu. Moderately priced. Open daily except Tuesday, 8:30am to 4pm.
✅ Best for: a relaxed Coral Gables brunch · 📍 4700 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables
19. Krüs Kitchen
A small Coconut Grove restaurant with a seasonal, market-driven menu that makes for a quieter, more considered brunch. On the pricier side. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a quiet, seasonal brunch · 📍 3413 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
20. La Fresa Francesa
A cozy Hialeah bistro mixing French cooking with a Latin twist, open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as 10pm.
✅ Best for: a French-Latin brunch · 📍 59 W 3rd St, Hialeah
21. Pinch Kitchen
An Upper East Side neighborhood restaurant with a farm-to-table bent and a relaxed weekend brunch. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 10pm on Tuesday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: a neighborhood brunch · 📍 8601 Biscayne Blvd, Upper East Side
22. Phuc Yea
A Vietnamese-Cajun restaurant on Biscayne Boulevard whose weekend brunch brings its bold flavors to daytime dishes. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 10pm on Wednesday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: a Vietnamese-Cajun brunch · 📍 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
23. Motek
An Israeli café in Coral Gables serving shakshuka, hummus and generous plates for a relaxed brunch. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: an Israeli brunch · 📍 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables