I came here to treat my partner to a birthday treat! We got the key lime pie , a chocolate cake and one of the cookies. All three desserts were delicious! The place is clean, the people are friendly and service is fast. I have been here a few times and have never had a problem or complaint. The treats are consistently delicious! read more

The service here is TOP TIER! Absolutely amazing! For the gluten free girlies and guys, you want a shake, definitely ask for the vanilla ice cream, flan , sprinkles, and marshmallows shake! Unfortunately those are the only gluten free options but still together? AMAZING! Tastes like birthday cake! Super sweet and delicious! 10/10 experiences! It's nice that the ambiance is quiet but we went when there was no one else there. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Slice shake - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing place and super delicious ! This was my first time there and I am in love. The place is clean and well kept. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable and they actually encouraged me to get the dulce banana slice and I definitely do not regret it at all. I want to try the others for sure so I'll definitely be back! read more

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We are constantly ordering Fireman Derek dessert for our work functions. They are always a part of our yearly Holiday Dessert Table display as everyone loves their cakes and pies! read more

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Excellent, expensive baked goods! Cookies, Cakes, Pies are very good. Walk inside and get served quickly. They deliver late night too.

These desserts are so good! The guava and coconut cake was especially delicious -- so flavorful and perfectly sweet. They serve both pies and cakes by the slice, and the portions are a really nice size too. I loved everything I tried and will definitely be coming back! read more

This is always a good idea when in Wynnewood. The cookies are delicious, as are the pies. We found the cake to be on the dry-side, but that could be a one-off experience. It's nice to buy and assortment to try a couple different desserts because there are so many good options. The store a has some seating, but we generally carry out. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

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Pretty store, friendly staff. Cake/pies , whole or by the slice. Ice cream. And good coffees. We had a key lime slice, Nutella slice, a chocolate chip guava cookie, and magic bar. Also an iced latte. Everything was really excellent. Definitely not cheap. 1 slice of pie is about $10. But I'd come back. read more

Always a great selection of treats here! After enjoying their delicious pecan pie previously, I tried the peanut butter chocolate cake today. It features a chocolate cookie crust and a peanut butter filling similar to a cheesecake. Even though I don't usually enjoy cheesecake textures, the flavor was still very good. I look forward to trying one of their other cake styles on my next visit. read more

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Yes they do not have prices posted but their cookies, cakes, etc are just exceptional! They are rich but... they are a good portion(you may want to split it with someone special or save half for another time) Definitely a must do for your cake, cookies indulgence. read more

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I tried the key lime pie again along with the coconut guava cake slice. The key lime was as tart as I remembered but there was a slightly grainy texture that I didn't remember before. Still good. The coconut guava cake is a bit too dense for my liking. It has cream cheese frosting so on the richer side. I also sampled the red velvet cheesecake ice cream (not as rich as I expected, it was good!) and the chocolate cake, which was a little bland strangely as I kept tasting it. They give you a huge portion though - I asked for the smallest size split between the two flavors. read more

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If you've ever been in the vicinity, always suggest a stop here for dessert! There's nothing to mess up with any of the dishes on the menu. Can be a good spot to unwind and consume a sweet thing, or to get it take out (they're very effective. Worth noting that they stay open late, as sometimes other restaurants do not have good desserts. read more

A true Miami staple all these years later. Their new location offers a large space with the same delicious treats. Their coconut custard pie is DELICIOUS!! Top it with some vanilla ice cream for top tier deliciousness. Service was great too. The girls at the counter were giving their suggestions and being very kind. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excellent cakes. I love the Banana Cake, so natural and not overly sweet. I need to try some other things but I just can't get over the Banana. You must try it. read more

The Cookie Monster pie was the bomb. The service was excellent. But the neighborhood was noisy and crowded. Must be from all the college kids celebrating their graduations read more

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I would not recommend ordering from here via delivery. They do not put security seals or tape on their DoorDash orders, leaving the food completely exposed. My pie arrived unsealed, severely messed up, and half missing, it looked like someone took a bite directly out of it. (Probably the delivery driver) On top of the major safety concerns, the Cookie Monster pie slice looked nothing like the photos and was almost entirely cream filling. I was able to get a refund, but restaurants need to seal their orders to protect their customers. That was off putting and gross to receive. read more

Fireman Derek is my favorite bake shop creating delicious food. I love the s'mores brownie - my #1 fan favorite- and red velvet cake. The brownie is rich and chocolatey with the marshmallow adding extra sweetness. The red velvet cake is the authentic version of the classic. My mother was a girl raised in the south, and the red velvet rivals her family's recipe. Thank you DoorDash for the delivery service. Fireman Derek's has a relaxed ambiance if you visit in person. I had a first date there several years ago. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - S'mores Brownie and Red Velvet Cake Slicered - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Was feeling dessert in Miami for once and found Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe in Wynwood. Wow, they really have a LOT of options here. I was actually surprised at how many cakes and pies they had here. It was actually a bit overwhelming. Ended up picking a very delicious guava cheesecake. The lady here was really friendly. Super nice and was very helpful. Definitely worth a return visit! read more

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tl;dr while this trendy bakery is one of Miami's most popular dessert shops, the pricey slices of pie are mostly forgettable Baking is part of Fireman Derek Kaplan's DNA -- he first sold his key lime pies as part of a side hustle back when he was a teenager. And to supplement his decade-long career as a Downtime Miami firefighter, Kaplan continued to operate out of his father's apartment and commissary kitchens. He opened his namesake bakery in Wynwood in 2014, and a few years later, he retired from the fire department to pursue his baking career full-time. During my recent trip to Miami, I was intent on finding the best rendition of key lime -- the official pie of the state of Florida -- and Fireman Derek's kept popping up as one of the most popular, even voted as "Miami's Best Key Lime Pie" by the Miami New Times. You can't miss the original outpost's vibrant, brick-red storefront with Kaplan's honey-yellow initials, even among the vivid Wynwood neighborhood. The inside is minimalistic and industrial. The rafters and ductwork are whitewashed and left exposed. The walls are painted baby blue with colorful, firehouse- and pie-related motifs. The wooden tables and stainless-steel chairs are pressed to the side, and plenty of room is left for the queue. Countless pie varieties in retro, porcelain dishes sit within the coolly lit display counter. A steady trickle of customers rolls through on an early weekday evening, and modern electronic music echoes around the space. My family and I visited Fireman Derek's after getting dinner nearby in Wynwood, and the service was friendly and efficient. We immediately gravitaed toward the key lime, and $9 only got us a pretty small slice. The custard was moderately tart and left a lingering zest in my palate. The crust seemed almost too graham cracker-y and oversaturated in oil, and the pie sported only the wimpiest dollop of whipped cream. While I remain intrigued by the shop's supposed ability to turn any of its baked into a shake, nothing about my pie felt premium besides the price -- I'm frankly surprised that I would be ranked about the best in the city. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Key Lime Pie - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Super quick and fast service. The place was clean and super good vibes. They are a bit pricey and the slices are small, we paid $26 for two slices of key lime pie. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Key Lime Pie Slice - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Strange there are no longer prices listed here. The pies cakes, cheesecake, cookies, brownies, ice cream shakes, and fancy coffee drinks all very rich, heavy and irresistible. We shared a magic bar, friends enjoyed cake & cookies. Everything was amazing beautiful as it is delicious. read more

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Every time I'm in Wynwood, I have to stop here and get their pecan pie. It is the best pecan pie I've had as it's not overly sweet. Their salted caramel pie is also delicious but I forgot to take a picture of that. The service is always excellent and the ambience is very cheerful with its colorful decorations. I will always be returning here whenever I'm craving something sweet. read more

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We stopped by Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and ordered the guava berry pie and the s'mores brownie. The pie was delicious. Bright, fruity, and gone before we knew it. The brownie was super rich and heavy on the chocolate, but it lacked the sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the cocoa. We got creative and mixed the two for the perfect chocolate-fruity bite. Definitely worth the stop just for that combo. We didn't finish the brownie, but the pie didn't stand a chance. Torn between a 3.5 and a 4, but we rounded up. The staff was incredibly sweet, super knowledgeable, and understanding about dietary restrictions. That alone earns them extra credit. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Guava berry pie and s'more's brownie - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have been trying to find a time to come try Fireman Derek's for a while now!! I got a cookies and cream pie slice and cookie. Let me just say the pie is amazing they had quite a few options but this caught my eye immediately. It was rich and delicious and tasted amazing!! The cookie was also soft in the center and crunchy on the ridges. Both were outta the park for me 10/10. I'll defintely make the drive down here for some more of their delicious treats. read more

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Great service and amazing food. Pricey as hell, but I've never been disappointed. Be sure to order in advance, they run out of stuff because it's that good. read more

Fireman Derek's was okay -- we tried the key lime pie (of course) and the grasshopper for a little mint to cool things down. In both cases, the flavors were muted, and the base for each slice had a thin texture. To be fair, we had decadent key lime pie all along the actual Keys the previous few days, so maybe we're being a bit harsh. The key lime slice didn't taste especially sour or sweet. Most other slices commit to a flavor profile, while this one seemed content to split the difference and hide in the background. Likewise, the grasshopper didn't taste minty, but instead like someone waved a few mint leaves above the base, while someone else dropped in green food coloring. I can't help but compare this to a chain, with a formulaic approach to pies that makes them taste a little less authentic and a little less robust than the more unique restaurants. Not a bad choice, but certainly not one I'd be rushing to when in Miami. read more

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The people who work there are passionate and helpful. The vibe inside is like any normal cake shop, however the pies were amazing.

Sadly didn't think much of the key lime pie. Was a little too tart for me and didn't quite have the right balance. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Key Lime Pie Slice - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Ok Fireman Dereks I've only had positive experiences at the location in Wynwood. Its always clean, usually little to no line or wait time. People are friendly and patient. I actually like this location in terms of friendlyness more than the coconut grove one. I usually stick to the cheesecakes and I can recommend trying them all. But my favorite were the original, Cookie monster, and cookies and cream. The cookies are also good but the cheesecake is better. read more

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Absolutely the worse experience ever, came in today to pick up a slice of cake. The had one guy working by himself as hard as he could possibly could. While two female employees walked around laughing and talking among themselves. Even as more people walked in you could see them in the kitchen leaning on the counter laughing as we all stood there watching the poor guy trying to work as hard as he could. I know the pies and cakes taste amazing but costumer service like this absolutely no. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have truly never had such a delicious, decadent piece of cheesecake/cookie/pie stuff in my life. I'm craving more as I type this! The best part is their stuff isn't too sweet, which is a nice change. I WILL be ordering from this place EVERY time I'm in town! read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Cookie Monster Pie Slice - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Overall: Fireman Derek's in Midtown/Wynwood is always a fun stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. Overall, I'm giving it four stars -- mostly for the incredible quality of the desserts and the great service this visit. Cleanliness () Everything was generally tidy and clean. The open layout makes it easy to see that the counters and display areas were wiped down, and everything looked well-maintained. I only took off a star because the napkin holders were empty, the trash looked a little full, and the ice cream counter had a few smudges. I didn't check the bathrooms this time, but they're usually spotless. Service () Service was impeccable this visit. The gentleman who helped us was friendly, patient, and attentive from the moment we walked in. He greeted us right away, offered help with the menu, and even grabbed paper towels for us when napkins ran out instead of making us wait -- small gesture, but it made a big difference. Super kind and efficient. Efficiency () They were quick with our order, but supplies seemed a bit low -- only one chocolate chip cookie left (which I happily grabbed), and some restocking would help. Otherwise, the process was smooth and easy. Quality () This is where Fireman Derek's really shines. The classic chocolate chip cookie is easily one of my favorites in Miami -- big, full of chocolate chunks, soft in the center, and perfectly crisp on the edges. I also tried the cherry cheesecake. As a New Yorker at heart, I'll say it's close to a NY-style cheesecake -- rich, creamy, and delicious, though the crust was a bit hard and the cherry topping tasted canned rather than homemade. Still tasty overall, but next time I'll stick with the plain cheesecake. Value () Prices are on the higher side, which I get -- it's Wynwood, and portions are big. Still, I wish they offered something small and fun (especially for kids) that didn't cost extra -- like a free sticker or sample bite for first-timers. Final Thoughts: All in all, another great visit. Fireman Derek's is one of those local spots that never disappoints when it comes to indulgent, high-quality treats -- just a few tweaks on the supply side, and it'd be a five-star experience. read more

Fireman Derek's Bakeshop is known for their pies and lesser known for their cakes. To certify that both the pie and cake are delicious, it was my imperative to give both a shot. When I arrived in the morning, it was empty with the exception of a family who left almost the same time as I got in. The shop is spacious and the walls are adorably painted with sprinkles and cakes making it a quirky pastry shop vibe. The woman behind the counter was friendly and recommended me some of her favorite desserts from behind the display case. I got the guava coconut rum cake and the key lime pie slice. The key lime pie had a rich and creamy consistency with a pleasant sourness and sweetness. While it's my first time having key lime pie, it is what I would expect it to taste like. The guava coconut rum cake was even better with the moist cake and decadent coconut cream and guava jelly. My personal preference has me reaching for the guava coconut rum cake. As delicious as these treats are, they are quite dense and really expensive for ~$8 a pie slice and ~$12 a cake slice. The pie and cake slices are pretty big and since they are dense, you can share each slice with multiple people. So as expensive as they are, they are expensive for good reason and the quality speaks for itself. read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Back: Key Lime Pie Slice and Front: Guava Coconut Rum Cake Slice - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Been here more times than i can count. Whether it's after a local yelp event or dinner somewhere or even just passing by, i always find myself adding Fireman Derek as a stop to grab some slices of pie. I have tried most of their pies but nothing beats the banana cream pie and the pecan pie. Absolutely delicious. They have many options to choose from but they do run out quite often by evening which sucks, but all their pies are good so if you don't find the pie you want, try another flavor. The coconut, the caramel, the pecan, all of them. They are all delicious. The have many tables to sit inside and enjoy the pie. I haven't had their cookies but i'd love to. The service could be better in my opinion, i get the pies immediately but sometimes the staff is a little dry. But the pie is moist and delicious. read more

Ordered a slice of key lime pie to go - it was absolutely delicious. Tart & refreshing!

No need to read reviews-JUST GO! Sooooo good! Alllll the ours are great. We went bcuz someone said they had the best key lime-which is great but the lady working suggested dulce banana cream and Wow! I don't even like bananas that much and it was the bomb! Seriously. Choc peanut butter good, as well. Not too far from Wynwood Murals area if you wanna go walk off all your treats! Nice clean tables, brightly lit. read more

Recently named the "Best Bakery in South Florida", Fireman Derek's has become somewhat of a Miami institution, founded by former firefighter and D1-football player Derek Kaplan. Located on the outskirts of the artful and eccentric neighborhood of Wynwood, the bakery is located in a fire-engine red building decorated with a fun neon sign of Derek's face. The interior is just as colorful, with a large glass case displaying a plethora of decadent baked goods that have propelled this chain to fame (seriously, Derek's bakes are all over Instagram, TikTok, and various other social media platforms because of a) the shock value, and b) the amazing taste). We had a party of four girls, and we decided to split a slice of their famous Cookie Monster Pie ($9.25/slice), which is a cheesecake-based pie made with a chocolate chip crust and layer of crushed oreo cookies and finished off with pralines, whipped cream, chopped chocolate chip cookies, caramel and Ghirardelli chocolate sauce. It was a sizable piece of pie (I'd say good to split amongst 2-4 people), and truly decadent. The cookie crust was ooey-gooey, sweet, and buttery, and the cheesecake had that signature tartness with generous chunks of Oreos studded throughout. However, we found that there was too much whipped cream on top compared to the other layers of the pie, but that was a small critique. The chopped chocolate chip cookies on top were also a lovely touch! Overall, we enjoyed our slice of pie at Fireman Derek's, although I'd have to say that some of the bakery's fame is attributable to the sheer "shock value" that some of their bakes entail in terms of sheer decadence bordering on gluttony ("S'mores Brownies", anyone?) - but hey, we're not judging. Yes, most of their items are on the pricier side, but I think you're paying for the novelty of said items, as well as the Miami premium. This wasn't the most amazing slice of pie we've ever had, but it certainly satisfied our sugar cravings, and we would definitely come back to try some of their other bakes! read more

Fireman Derek's Bake Shop & Cafe - Cookie Monster Pie Slice ($9ish) with cookie crust, Oreo cheesecake filling, whipped cream, cookie chunks, and chocolate and caramel sauce - Desserts Near Me - Miami, Florida

Came here for dessert with coworkers. There were soo many yummy options! My friends were raving about the ice cream. While I'm not a huge banana pudding fan, their caramel banana pudding ice cream was really good. Even had pieces of vanilla wafer in it. I was torn between which cheesecake to get so I went with the employees recommendation of the cookies and cream & it was great!! The cheesecake wasn't overly sweet, so it posted well with the cookie crust. I also got a white chocolate chip guava cookie. It was moist & super sweet!! Glad I saved it for the next day. Loved the music they had playing inside, definitely a great spot for sweet treats. read more

Hell yeah!!! Get the Tres Leches, Guava and Coconut cake and Coconut Cream Pie!!! Excellent food!!! Great spot!!!

If I could give Fireman Derek's more than five stars, I would. This place --it's a religion for dessert lovers, and I am a devoted disciple. Their cookies & cream cheesecake and cookies & cream pie are, hands down, the best I've had anywhere in the world. I've traveled, I've tasted, and nothing even comes close. The cheesecake is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced--not too sweet, not too dense, just melt-in-your-mouth magic. And that pie? It's the kind of dessert you think about at 2AM and would absolutely drive across town for. Every bite is nostalgic, indulgent, and straight-up addictive. Beyond the sweets, the shop itself has a fun, local vibe--staff is always friendly, the selection is massive (good luck picking just one thing), and the quality is consistently top-tier. Fireman Derek's, thank you for blessing this city with your pies, your cheesecakes, and your culinary genius. You've officially ruined me for desserts anywhere else. read more