We went a little out of our way on our inaugural Cleveland visit to check out Cafe Miami based on the Yelp reviews. It did not disappoint. We received an incredibly warm and attentive reception from Crystal and Larry, who take great pride in their unique cafe, and had a delicious hearty breakfast in the mix. In addition to the American special, we each had 1 hot cake, which was enough by itself to feed a fire department, so be aware if you order the full stack. The funky and eclectic decor was charming. Wish Miami FL had a Cafe Miami! read more

My first Breakfast at Cafe` Miami was delicious. After reading the other posters descriptions I had to try this local gem. A gem indeed. Larry, Owner / Cook, had a genuine greeting as soon as I cleared the screen door making me feel welcome and valued. I inquired if it was OK to park on the lot to the right of the building and he said I could have parked right out front, it doesn't get much better than that. He immediately offered me a choice of seating and took my coffee and water order. As i sat down I absorbed the decor which made me get up and walk around the room and inspect various posters, and artifacts. I even took a picture of a Dorothy Fuldheim portrait for those of you who know who she is. The fans created a very comfortable atmoshphere, even though it was only 78 degrees outside, and the decor and furniture take you back to a time not too long ago which is comforting and familiar on many levels. Clean, comfortable, and decorated in a variety of styles which peak curiosity and are entertaining and historical. I forgot my servers name but she was highly efficient and never let my coffee cup run out, not easy to do. She was knowledgeable about the food and very attentive with me and the other guests who came in. The pancakes were awesome and huge, a must try! The eggs were cooked to order, sausage was good, and I declined the toast as it would have been too much food. I was too full to taste the hashbrowns even though they looked great, did not mean to insult but I'm not much of a hashbrown eater anyway. They have 2, 4, and larger group seating arrangements as well as a counter which seats i believe 5. The coffee was good but not outstanding, Larry, you may consider trying another brand or grind, when you review your suppliers. Sometimes the coffee alone can raise the experience level, although it's already pretty high. Just an honest recommendation in the only area of improvement I observed. It was good to see the level of famiiarity they greet guests with indicating they are regulars and like coming back. I suspect I will be one of those guests. Cafe` Miami is a value at twice the price. I am glad they are in our Great city and a part of our thriving neighborhood where they support the Cleveland experience. Stop by and enjoy a great meal in a local establishment which makes you feel welcome! Try it, you'll like it. read more

I have been here twice. The first time, on Father's Day, I ordered hot cakes with strawberries- excellent! The next time I went there I tried eggs, potatoes and toast- all for only 2.50! Again, another great breakfast. The food was hot, delivered to our table in under ten minutes from when we ordered and our waitress was attentive. The only reason I did not give this great little place a perfect score is because both times I've been there the coffee was not fresh ( tasted as if it had been sitting on the burner for about 30min to an hour). I would definitely recommend this place to grab some great breakfast. read more

Came on a whim due to the good reviews. Ordered the Cheese Lover's Omelette from the smallish menu. Homefries were undercooked and tasteless. Toast was literally barely toasted and soggy. The "cheese" in the omelette consisted of three slices of cheese placed on top of the egg that were unmelted. Server seemed as if it was her first day on the job and had to go back and forth between us and the cook upon being asked questions about the food. Seemed pretty mediocre, but you could chalk it up to the cook that day either being new or really lazy. read more

Terrible. Guy was rude, understaffed, didn't seem to want any actual business. Busy, overstimulating decor. We didn't stay to eat. If I could give it zero stars I would. read more

You could give this place three or four stars. BUT the people and company make up for it! I laugh my ass of every time I'm in this place. You sit in a strange room with crazy decor where everything is for sale. I will be going back here for years to come. read more

First time coming here and we absolutely loved it! the food is fantastic and the pancakes are addictive! thankyou to all the other reviews out there and to yelp, cause we never wod have found it or tried it without the gleaming reccomendations. i cant wait to bring my son here! read more

Larry is the COOLEST. food is cheap as others have mentioned, and very good. weak coffee, but Larry's strong personality makes up for it :)

Interesting place!!! Love the food & excellent service ... Larry was a great host and server ;) I would definitely come back !

This would be a 5 star but it was our first time here so gotta leave some room for future visits. We found this place on Yelp having just arrived in Cleveland two days earlier, for the very first time, due to a job transfer. Artsy, eclectic, and imaginative decor was much appreciated. The menu is diverse enough to be appealing while simple enough to not overwhelm. Prices are excellent. The staff were wonderful! Very friendly and personable. Truly welcoming. We found the other patrons to also be the same. Very nice neighborhood feel. The pancakes were likely the best we have had only second to my grandmothers . They were delicious fluffy and filling and served with powered sugar that made us almost forget to also try them with syrup. The bacon was perfectly crisp, eggs done over easy as requested. My husband finished every home fry....a true rarity. (A bit too many onions in them for me but crunchy and tasty all the same) The only minor bummers were that the coffee is a bit weak and the pancakes arrived about 10 minutes before the other food and were so good we gobbled them and had less room for everything else. Portions are quite healthy. Come hungry. We will surely be back! read more

This place is awesome. Just seriously good, hearty breakfast with exceptional pancakes. Owner is so personable. You will not leave hungry & you will not be bored while you're waiting. But bring cash because they don't take credit cards! read more

Excellent wait service and really interesting decor. Food prices were inexpensive but not the greatest quality. It's a quirky spot to check out, but it won't be a regular spot for me. read more

I have been bitten by the move bug many times in my life. Always I have found that I cannot make it without the soft colors of winter, the ever changing Lake Erie, or the smoke from the steel mills. I also know there are places in this town I cannot duplicate elsewhere. One of these places is Cafe Miami. Breakfasts in Tampa or NYC or Puerto Vallarta may be nice but not this unique. Cafe Miami joins the West Side Market, Playhouse Square, and Edgewater Park to make Cleveland my place to be. read more

So this place reminds me of my grandparents house.....in a good way! it's definitely cozy. The owner is very welcoming and kind. He's a very nice guy. Now I heard about this place and didn't know if it would live up to the expectation, but it did! Big portions and tasty food. Prices are inexpensive which is good for a lot for many people in the area. They only take cash by the way which isn't too bad, I should probably carry cash anyway. Definitely recommend and will be going back!!! read more

A truly funky breakfast place. The All American was 3 eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast for 2.50. Added an amazing hotcake for a dollar. It's like eating in an antique shop. All the decor is for sale. Proprietor and staff are quite friendly. As the NYT would say, it's a "Don't miss!" read more

I found this place on Yelp. It's a small place with the weirdest decor I've ever seen, like the random manikin seated in a chair that I kept thinking was a real person. The staff could not have been friendlier. The food was cooked fresh and simply but was good. Two full breakfasts for less than $11! You can't beat it. We will definitely go back when we are in the neighborhood. read more

This place is AMAZING - the food is out of this world good. It has a really cozy atmosphere and the server and owner were super friendly (bringing over extra sauce and letting us taste a bite of the flan for free)! Try to tropi chop for sure...we're from Colorado but I wish we lived in Cleveland so I could have it every week! :) read more

I love Cafe Miami, the food is wonderful and the breakfast special is so cheap you really could eat there everyday. The pancakes are the absolute best pancakes I've ever had in my life (sorry mom) I recommend Cafe Miami to everyone!!!!! read more

Went for lunch today around 1:00 and it was locked up tight. No review. Not auspicious

I came here for the pancakes based on the recommendations I had read. They were very good, as was the coffee. The people were friendly and seating was comfortable. It reminded me of my dear late mother's home, and it was just as clean! That's important to me. We enjoyed looking around at everything. read more

Best brunch I've had in a long while. I had the latin breakfast (not in the menu but will be made upon request). The place looks like an art gallery in New Orleans and the environment is very home like. The fried beans with the cuban toast were amazing. The owner herself made our meals and can only describe it as superb. I wish they open one in Chicago. Make sure you ask for the tamales. read more

Larry and Sheri are both very welcoming and just very good to all their customers. You can tell they love what they do. Food is very good and the price can't be beat. They don't accept credit card which is understandable considering they are a small restaurant. read more

Stopped in today after looking for breakfast near Independence Ohio. Top rated Cafe Miami was our choice on a yelp. We were surprised to find the door locked at about 8:50. Then we saw the sign saying they opened at 9:00. No sooner did we see the sign did we hear a voice saying we're open. Then we door opened and we were greeted by the owner of this lovely unique establishment. He was joking around with us as he put on the coffee and took our orders. I got the American. Two eggs, potatoes, I chose sausage, and toast for $2.50. Wow!. Of course I wanted to try the pancakes but ordering two breakfasts would be too much. I asked if I could get just one pancake and I was easily accommodated. My colleague with me got the French toast and sausage. Everything was delicious. The pancake was huge and fluffy with tasty sprinklings of powdered sugar and I think a tad of cinnamon. The bill was a $10.50 for all in. I would definitely list this as a must visit. read more

This place is great!! Found it on Yelp when passing through town, the owner is super friendly and obviously puts love and care into the food, the Tropichop with pork is out of this world and the rancheros are amazing too!! Great atmosphere too. read more

A must try. Get their breakfast sandwich with bacon AND sausage. The staff is great. Try the chipotle guava sauce that's home made on whatever you get. It's nice To go to a place that defies normalcy and routine diner meals. read more

Great place!! Decided to come here for my brother's birthday and that was a great decision! I stumbled upon this place and happy that I did because the portion sizes were huge and the price was very affordable. Everything was tasty and delicious, especially the hot cakes! The staff is very nice and welcoming and the decor's unique ^^ Left happy and stuffed. Will definitely come back! Highly recommend this place :) read more

Cafe Miami is a great place to grab a good, filling breakfast for around $5. Larry welcomed my friends and I in a warm manner and began striking conversation as if we were friends, not as customers (which I appreciated). While the diner does look like you are eating in a living room, I appreciated the hominess and the at-home feeling. As a teenager, I can go with some friends on a Saturday morning and get a good breakfast for a cheap price, which I appreciate. Overall, I give Cafe Miami a 4/5 and I'll definitely be back. read more

This place is an EXPERIENCE! The food is decent and the prices can't be beat! There is something to look at in every inch of the place and it feels like your in an eccentric persons dining room (best part everything is for sale). We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, the owner was charming and funny. What a great place. Totally road trip worthy! read more

Have lived in cleveland my whole like, driving down state road forever, never even saw this place until googling breakfast place cleveland, and up popped Cafe Miami. Of course had to go and try it. What a hoot! The best pancakes ever, and the home fries the same!! Had to wait a bit for our food, but didn't even realize the wait with all the interesting stuff to look at!! Definitely will be back, and as all the other reviews, who can go wrong with the 2.59 all american breakfast. I saw a table order it and then ordered a pancake on the side just because they are so good!! Enjoy read more

If you want an awesome brunch at a classically styled Old Brooklyn Diner. And want your intestinal tract to remain intact for the rest of the week, absolutely come here! I have to agree with an earlier review declaring this the home of the "best pancakes in the known universe." Larry the owner serves up a refreshing atmosphere of hospitality along with a good fare of diner classics that will quickly fill up a hole in your stomach. Allowing you start your day on the right foot. Just try and keep me out of this place. read more