Where to Eat Brunch in Miami

This terrific Cuban diner in Coconut Grove, fitted with dangling greenery and cozy booths, serves breakfast and brunch daily until 5pm. Their cast-iron pancake, slow cooked in clarified butter, is deeply satisfying. No meal is complete without at least one of their guava- and cream-cheese pastelitos. The warm, flaky pastry alone will guarantee a return visit. 

This Design District pioneer is as popular now as it was when it first debuted almost 15 years ago. The courtyard is a lovely place to linger, thanks to its lush greenery. The menu focuses on unfussy yet skillful cooking. Brunch plates like crispy octopus taquitos, breakfast pizza with bacon and fontina, and kimchi eggs Benedict keep fans returning.

Nestled on a busy street and flanked by tables out on the sidewalk, the interior—albeit small—is quaint and laid-back, featuring a counter with views of the open kitchen. The compact menu is a veritable tome of interesting and original takes on deli classics. Jewban is a playful, Jewish-inspired version of the Cuban; and starters, like latkes, arrive topped with spicy tuna and sriracha-cream cheese. From there, expect a few platters, pancakes done in various ways, and meat-focused sandwiches.

This is a special place to see and be seen—by Florida's trés elite. Solid French food and classic sips are on the menu; even at brunch, there's salads Niçoise and tuna tartare, but also more brunchy fare like a Gruyere omelette or eggs Norwegian.

This is highly creative Mexican cooking that sends guests on a gustatory trip—at the hands of servers who are armed with ample information about the provenance of each ingredient. Recent brunch highlights have included a masa pancake with seasonal jam, blue corn arepas with eggs, and the classic huevos rancheros. 

It's hard to ignore the sensory overload that greets diners as they exit the elevator and enter this titanic-sized establishment. There are two full bars—one indoors and a second out on the terrace. Wood-carved artwork, natural materials, and a plethora of foliage blend seamlessly. Brunch is a two-hour buffet; if you can snag a seat, don't miss the eggs Benedict, starring a brioche bun, Bellota ham and blood orange hollandaise.

The crux of this all-day menu is baked, as in breads and pastries, along with sandwiches, soups and salads. The "BLT" features salmon bacon, lettuce and tomato all stuffed into a deliciously flaky croissant. For something sweet, get the flourless dark chocolate cookie bursting with whole toasted almonds.