I belong to a group of ladies that started a Hot Dog Club 10 years ago. Every month we go to a different restaurant where they serve hotdogs. Today we went to the Deli Lane Café. The hot dog was very good. It didn't really come with much however, just a bag of chips, a sliced pickle and sauerkraut on top. But it was a yummy hotdog I must say. I had a coconut rum Mojito, which was quite tasty. Our waitress, Jenny, was very friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. They have a lot of tables and we were seated comfortably. Fortunately, they have a parking lot just for the restaurants and they do not charge a parking fee, which is a plus in South Miami. They had an extensive menu and I sure would like to go back and try some of the items on it. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - This was my hotdog and Coconut rum Mojito. - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Came here with family. Inside is nice, slightly outdated but not overly noticeable Service was quick and easy, ready to take our orders. I got the French toast and had some of my parents lo-cal French toast French toast was delicious, the lo cal FT was very similar to the regular which was surprising given the bread and egg switches. Would come back if in the area and have tried the nearby restaurants read more

Deli Lane Cafe - French Toast - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

After a long day at the Arsht Center as volunteer ushers, we decided to have a late lunch and since our car was parked at the South Miami metro station, we crossed over to Sunset. My friends had previously been to Deli Lane Cafe and suggested we go there. Low and behold, it was happy hour - all drinks and appetizers were 50% off. All 3 of us chose a margarita and the California Quesadilla. The description on the menu sounded interesting, grilled chicken, alfalfa sprouts, mozzarella, avocado and pesto!!! Oh My God!!! Delicious and it paired just perfectly with my margarita. All in all, it was very economical. I don't usually finish my plate but I couldn't put my quesadilla down! My friends agreed and we will definitely stop in again. read more

Wow! What a place! The breakfasts are off the hook, here. Amazing pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, you name it! My wife and daughter ordered outstanding breakfast sandwiches with a side of potatoes. I went a little crazy and had two eggs with bacon and tator tots on the side...and pancakes. Hey...if you leave a review, you'd better get a good sampling! The service was excellent. The wait staff take care of you promptly without "hovering." We ate outside "al fresco." It was a charming space, right by a quiet street. The food, the staff, the atmosphere all measure up! Recommended!!! read more

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We've been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years and it's always been great. Just now Sunday early afternoon the restaurant was basically empty. We asked for a table of two and they told us to sit anywhere we wanted. There was only two options in the room by the bar, a table of 12 or a semi Booth. We sat at the end of the table of 12 because we did not want to sit in the booth. After ordering our drinks and food, the manager dressed in a pink shirt came over and made us move to the table that we did not want to sit up. We assumed it was because they had a large party so we were gladly move. We finished our brunch and nobody had sat at the table. They forced us to move from. The food was great. Our server was great, but the manager was very rude. Anyone that runs a restaurant knows you do not ask a party to move tables after they ordered their food and drinks. So many amazing restaurant choices, we will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

We went for breakfast and we were seated promptly. The ambiance was really nice, since we sat outside. Our server brought over some water while we looked at the menus. We ordered some coffee and drinks- the Bloody Mary was really tasty. For my entree, I had a poached egg with toast and fruit. All were good. The rest of the entrees looked really good too. I'd definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

I was really in the mood for a nova platter wow was this one bad Not only was it $20 but you got one ounce pack of cream cheese and 3 capers so I had to order more in order to eat the other half and they charged me an additional $2 and to top it off not sure that was I got served was real lox it looked more like a pink mush read more

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I had lunch here with a friend. The service was great. Our server was very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions. I had the tavern eggs benedict with tater tots and it was perfect. The place is divided into two area, sort of cafe like and the other side is pub like. I can't wait to come back here at night to see the different ambiance. read more

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It's really 4.5 stars. The poached eggs were poached hard and were disappointing. Everything else was wonderful. They are back to table service and Carter was great. Attentive and very personable. He checked on us and made sure our food came out ok. He was five stars! I didn't complain about the poached eggs because I was hungry. The kids had pancakes with chocolate chips and they were full of chocolate. The "side of bananas for $2" was probably about 10 cents of banana. I'd skip that next time. They loved the pancakes. We had the corned beef hash with house potatoes. Very filling but needed a little salt. Hubby loved the french toast. Left not even a crumb on the plate. We had the tequila sunrise mimosa for cinco de mayo and that was glorious. definitely worth a trip back read more

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Always a fantastic go to place. The chocolate chip pancakes here are phenomenal. The service was outstanding and efficient. This restaurant gives a an urbanized tropical vibe. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Chocolate chip Pancakes - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

After an amazing walk through The Fairfield Botanical Gardens, we ventured out for lunch and came upon Deli Lane Cafe, which is exactly what this place is - a deli and a cafe. There was indoor / outdoor seating and we chose indoor due to the heat. Us five hungry patrons were quick order off of their rather comprehensive menu: * I had a wonderful Cobb Salad with chicken and a very tasty vinaigrette dressing. I really liked my choice * My wife had the same (Cobb Salad ) but with balsamic dressing, that she also liked * Our youngest son had a BLT with fries that he devoured * His fiancé had chicken tacos also with fries and there wasn't a crumb left * Her Mom had the same salad as my wife The service was very good and the prices were reasonable. All in all, I'd come back here in a New York minute! read more

Loved this place growing up but hadn't been here in a while. I appreciated that we were sat immediately on a Saturday as I remember there almost always being a wait when I was younger. We ordered a chicken sandwich, Reuben, Ahi Tuna wrap & a Chicken Salad quesadilla. Everyone seemed to like their food, but noticing that the chicken salad quesadilla wasn't quite the same portion or taste as I remembered. The service was great up until we were about to leave. Once we got our food we were never checked on again. We had to physically get up and find our waitress to ask for the check. Other than that, I love that the place is dog friendly and also that they have so much variety on their menu but the drink prices are a little pricey. read more

Best tourist food ever! Service is great and the food is better! Try the burgers and you'll love, love the meat. Bagel sandwiches are yummy and the sandwiches are always fresh! read more

Fantastic spot for breakfast and brunch! I went at 10 AM and had a great experience. The outdoor seating was lovely, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was perfect. Plus, the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Best pancakes EVER! It was nice to go back so many years later and see the same menu items I enjoyed then still on the menu. My friend had the duck sandwich, which is a staple there. I had the nova platter and the pancakes. Like I said, best pancakes ever. Like ever. We went for brunch on the weekend. Per usual and as to be expected, it was packed. We sat at a 4 top in sunset tavern and waited a bit for our server. She had a lot of tables and since we hadn't been there for some time didn't mind hanging out and waiting, reminiscing. Food came out unbelievably fast, actually faster than the server brought over the Bloody Mary for my friend. Because she was busy it sat at the bar and we watched many many employees stand by it, walk passed it, grab their drinks and leave it there, not one single person brought it over to him. Mid way into our meal, the waitress appeared with it. Though service wasn't the best because server was extremely overwhelmed and "slammed", as we say in the biz, we still had a great experience and food was good. I'll be back just for the pancakes. read more

The Chicken Francaise at Deli Lane is a must-try. Chef Mo consistently delivers exceptional dishes, but this one stands out as a personal favorite. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the execution is always top-notch. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Chicken Francaise - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Deli lane used to be our to go place for brunch or a late night meal during our college years. It been a long time since we dine here and this past Friday we decided to catch a meal. Dinners usually is less busy than brunch so luckily we were seated right away. Our waitress was super friendly and was very quick with our orders. We ordered a French onion soup to start and a caprese panini sandwich. The soup was tasty and was topped with a generous portion of melted cheese. The caprese panini was disappointing, very bland and the bread was not toasted enough. I know it been an icon for South Miami for a long time but I feel the food is not as good as I remember. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - French Onion Soup!! - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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After a great night out we decided on brunch on Sunday and went from Downtown to Coconut Grove to South Miami. We decided on Deli Lane Cafe. Great ambiance and quick to get seating but then we ordered. Food was okay never got my toast. Hot chocolate was adequate but nothing to write home about. Service was mediocre at best and overall the food was bland. We have eat there before and something went wrong. Not sure but was a big disappointment. We will try again maybe just an off day. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Lobster Benedict - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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Great comfort food! Service is always good and the prices are very reasonable. Great place to people watch! read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Great Sunday Brunch! - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

I have been going to Deli Lane for years-- I've always loved the atmosphere and great service. The menu is reliably good and there are so many options to choose from. Over the years, I've been able to try lots of their plates, which has helped me narrow down my favorites. I was able to revisit again today for brunch and was not disappointed! I ordered the southwest huevos, and my friends ordered pancakes, veggie omelette, Lo-cal French toast and bacon, egg and cheese bagel. Clearly, there's so much to choose from! Even though I ordered the southwest huevos, my favorite is the veggie omelette -- I'm a big eater and I appreciate the selection of berries and healthy add ons. Can't wait to visit again soon! read more

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Summary: Perfectly fine for breakfast after a run, it takes them a bit of time to refill your coffee, and you have to order at the counter and then wait at the table for your food. Word of advise: Always pick the Special of the day. At nights it becomes the Sunset Tavern, where the drinks aren't bad, but the live music is sometimes more annoying than helpful. Still, this is a staple of South Miami, and for a good reason: it may not be the best, but it's never bad. The Experience: The thing about going every single Saturday to the same spot is that it loses part of its charm, but I already vetoed the previous breakfast spot of my running group, so I guess we're sticking to Deli Lane... which is actually fine: The regular menu items (and I've tried a few) are almost always good, but (at least every Saturday morning) they also have a Special of the day, which is usually really good. Their coffee could use some improvement, and it takes a while to get refilled, but in the end, we spend like 3 or 4 hours having our breakfast and talking, and just for the ambiance and the talking-time it's worth it. The service is good, but you can tell the servers are overworked and could use a few more hands around. Then in the night, Deli Lane's Bruce Wayne becomes the Sunset Tavern's Batman. The drinks are just fine, but I think I'll stick to the beers, and I've heard several of the bands that play often... and all I can say is that most are not... of my taste... or any of my friends' tastes for that matter... However, it is still a good place to hang out, day or night, and it has a parking lot, which is small, but useful if you get there early. and... yes, I have lots of pictures here, but none of them are of the food and drinks, and Yelp is not the place to post just us having fun and eating and/or drinking :-p read more

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We came in for brunch on Sunday and it was not a great experience. The waitress took drink orders and then said she would b back to take our orders and proceeded to take the table next to ours food order. They had arrived after we did. Food took forever and unfortunately it wasn't good at all. I got the eggs Benedict and it was terrible. The ham slice was paper thin and tiny! Did not cover the English muffin at all. The poached egg was watery and gross. The pancakes were okay. The service was terrible, the two ladies that served us were so rude. One of them was also tending the bar which made everything take super long. Some people had their kids playing with the pool table nearby and they were super loud and rambunctious. The place was empty so the food should not have taken as long as it did. read more

I've had brunch here several times. The waitstaff is always great and remembers me. Food is consistently great. Portions are always perfect for leftovers BUT they never make it home! Always a good place for outside dining and bringing your pet. read more

It is with a sense of regret to have to write this review. I've been a regular customer of Deli Lane for a decade or longer. The food quality is great, all of the employees are very nice and customer service-oriented, and the atmosphere is overall relaxed and enjoyable. Unfortunately, to its detriment, this restaurant is operated by the rudest, most unprofessional piss-poor excuse of a business owner that I've had the misfortune of meeting. Ever. Thank God for him that his staff are the opposite of him- his business wouldn't have lasted as long as it has without them. So, if you visit this establishment, I truly hope you won't experience or deal with him and his style of "customer service". Don't expect any form of positive experience other than bad to worse from this person: it's not his nature to be anything else. read more

Gear restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's connected to sunset tavern which makes it convenient when you want to have good food and play pool while sipping on some good beer from the bar. Deli Lane Cafe is a staple here in south miami and all the locals love it here. Very family oriented and pets are allowed outside dining. They do have Covid procedures for anyone inquiring. Come check them out! They do have healthy options and protein powered meals as well. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Corn Corned Beef Hash - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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In A Nutshell: -Deli Lane Cafe has really good breakfast deal called the, "Two Egg Power Up". -For $8.50 you get: 2 eggs your style with choice of bacon, sausage, ham or turkey, pancakes, house potatoes, tater tots or cheese grits. -You can ask for the blueberry pancakes too. Overall, this is a really good deal so if you attend The U (University of Miami) or live nearby, I would make this a stop to get your day started off on a good note. read more

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Last Saturday I met a friend at Deli Lane for brunch. For starters, I am not an advocate of getting in line to order & pay first, since the line was quite long and there were plenty of empty tables. But I respect their system nonetheless. The food was tasty -- I ordered the CrossFit Soul omelette with a side of grain toast and my friend ordered typical scrambled eggs with toast. The service was good and no one hurried us to finish which was nice. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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This is one of my cousins favorite places. Good muffins, they said. We stopped by for a weekday breakfast. Ordered inside and picked our table outside. Easy enough. I got the eggs Benedict which was huge and just about perfect for a Benedict with good poached eggs. I really loved the potatoes too. Coffee was solid and service was spot on. Outdoor seating was plentiful. A great choice near the U! read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Outdoor - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

I am 100% OBSESSED with Deli Lane. Amazing breakfast & lunches. Food is always delicious with high quality ingredients & always consistently fresh. My current go to is their SALMON MELT (Grilled fresh salmon fillet on pita with sliced tomato, romaine leaf, creamy Havarti and lime/caper sauce) although I usually ask for no cheese with a side of their SWEET POTATO FRIES. I could (& sometimes do) eat this everyday for lunch. It's that good... read more

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Had a pleasant breakfast here. You order and pay before you are seated. This makes it very convenient for you to simply leave when you are done eating. I had the chorizo frittata and it was DELICIOUS. Easy in & out breakfast. Staff was very nice ! read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Chorizo frittata - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Finally visited this place! I went with my friends and we had delicious food. Service was nice and I parked on the street using phone app for paying my parking. I had the turkey melt and it was fantastic if I could I will eat it every day. The bread was sensational with knots and raisins exactly the way I like it. And it was toasted and the turkey also had some sauce that I really like. Prices are not cheap but definitely reasonable for the quality of their food. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

We had lunch here and was surprised to see that you have to order the food inside instead of having servers. Delicious Reuben sandwich with quality meat. It's nice to sit outside and enjoy your food but would prefer they come and take the order instead of having to place it inside and wait. read more

After a long day at the Arsht Center as volunteer ushers, we decided to have a late lunch and since our car was parked at the South Miami metro station, we crossed over to Sunset. My friends had previously been to Deli Lane Cafe and suggested we go there. Low and behold, it was happy hour - all drinks and appetizers were 50% off. All 3 of us chose a margarita and the California Quesadilla. The description on the menu sounded interesting, grilled chicken, alfalfa sprouts, mozzarella, avocado and pesto!!! Oh My God!!! Delicious and it paired just perfectly with my margarita. All in all, it was very economical. I don't usually finish my plate but I couldn't put my quesadilla down! My friends agreed and we will definitely stop in again. read more

As my daughter would say, " It isn't Sunday if were not at Deli Lane". I would say we have made it part of our weekend end schedule, but yes we're are here most Sundays for brunch. Let's begin with the quiche, my daughter make me call before we arrive to make sure they have quiche and which ones. I have tried a few of their quiches and I will name a few. Turkey Bacon and Chorizo. I wife and daughter live the Turkey Bacon, me on the other hand will tray any, well almost any. The past weekend I had the Chorizo, wow was that good. Ok, let's not get hung up on the amazingly delicious quiches they have. We also like the French Toast, I love the Blueberry Pancakes, my daughter loves the FIT Omelet. I have also tried a few of the Benedict's they make, I like the crab cake, when available. The muffins are awesome, you gotta ask to work them up. Coffee is good, I drink the iced latte which I think it's awesome, not so sweet like the coffee shops. Best of all, are you ready..... table service is back! Yes, no waiting in line to place your order, to them have them bring it to the table. Now you find a table, you have a seat and one of the porters will bring you menus. Let's not forget to mention the outside front patio dining. Nice vibe, good shade (they also have several umbrellas), nice little street where not many cars travel, and it's a one way. Yeah, I'm a fan what can I say. read more

Deli Lane Cafe - My view when at Deli Lane - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

I just visited about two weeks ago. I hadn't been in a very long time. The food was consistent. I had their breakfast meal that includes two eggs, toast, bacon and a pancake. Everything was fresh. The service was good and it was reminiscent of the early 2000s when I went there all the time. "Familiar favorite". read more

Always love coming here. It's such a local favorite. Their service is warm and friendly, making me feel at home. Their breakfast never fails, it's hearty and delicious. Perfect place to sit outdoors and have a coffee with a friend! read more

Deli Lane Cafe - Outside sitting area - Diners Near Me - South Miami, Florida

I have loved this restaurant over the years and food has been pretty good. This last visit I am sorry but post COVID they have totally messed up everything. So first off they are now forcing all customers to stand in line to go inside to order and pay for food. There are markers on floor inside to space but line went way outside and everyone is bunched up big risk. Second after over 30 min wait to order I finally got a table. Waited about 20 min and food was warm not appealing and just not worth the wait. I think this may be my last time at this place read more

Deli Lane is a trip down memory lane. It's a legendary restaurant in South Miami serving delicious breakfast for decades so expect classic dishes done right and old school friendly service. I came here on a random weekday after a doctor's appointment. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a friendly server. I opted to sit inside even though the weather was nice enough to sit at their spacious terrace. The menu is pretty extensive so there's something for everyone here. I was craving for eggs benedict so I got the Floridian Benedict (Toasted English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Hollandaise Sauce). Wow! I was impressed by the size of this dish. I think it's enough to split but I was famished :) The bacon was very crispy, poached eggs were gooey and potatoes had nice crunch. Were they the best benedicts? Not sure but it was satisfyingly delicious. The benedict was $16 plus I also got coffee, so for around $20, it was indeed a happy morning! read more

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This is a place where is first come first serve for seating and you order up at the counter and they bring the food out to your number on the table. I had the French onion soup and it was delicious. We ordered the kids just a side of bacon since they had already ate breakfast. But definitely recommend this place for a breakfast before it gets crowded read more

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A long time diner in South Miami. I have dined here in the past and it's been a while so I decided to stop in for breakfast. I ordered eggs over easy, bacon, Belgian waffle with strawberries and banana. My companion had strawberry and banana pancakes. The good. Food was excellent and arrived promptly. The place was tidy and outdoor dining was pleasant as we beat the stifling heat at 9am on a lovely Saturday morning. The guests seemed to enjoy their meals and it wasn't noisy with the exception of construction renovations across the street (not their fault). The bad. They have a most unusual way to order food. They have no host/ess to greet or seat you. They have no waiter/ess to take your order. You have to stand in a ridiculous line and wait, and wait until you reach a register to order your food. Then you get handed a number and silverware and make your way to a table or indoor seating area. They have absolutely no one attending to you to see if you need more coffee, water etc. I saw one guest have to get up to retrieve salt and pepper from another table. Since you pay in advance you have to guesstimate a tip because well, you have no clue as to what service is like. And frankly, there is no service. They have staff take your food to you and come remove items as you complete your meal. In this day and age why wouldn't they have a host and wait staff to take your order electronically and sent to the kitchen? They also can have you take care of the bill electronically. Hello! This is 2023...you know. I can only imagine that the line of people are local to South Miami and have little options around. The food is good, the atmosphere is pleasant. The execution is lacking. I don't anticipate a return here. There are far too many other places that offer good food , way better service, and a better dining experience. read more