Looking for a quick bite to eat in Miami Beach, I spotted Rosetta Bakery's pristine window display…read morewith tantalizing focaccias and pastries. It was around dinner time, and there was still plenty of pastries to choose from. I ordered the focaccia topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and Kalamata olives, which was toasted to order. I grabbed a seat inside the bakery and watched as the bakers prepared the next batch of focaccia. I was the only diner inside the bakery, but several customers came in to order focaccias to-go. The focaccia tasted fresh - the bread had a nice chew, and the cherry tomatoes were nice and sweet. The arugula seemed to have lost some of its crispness and became wilted after going through the toaster oven, but otherwise, the focaccia hit the spot. I noticed several other Rosetta Bakery locations in South Beach, so I'll have to try their Italian sandwiches and pastries if I'm ever back in the area.

Stopped by for an espresso and a couple of sweets to end my birthday meal. Ive been to other…read morelocations before and had decent experience but this time the service was atrocious. It was 9pm and they had an hour before closing but again, I just wanted a single espresso so I figured it was enough time. No greeting when we walked in. Barely a word spoken as we ordered. I saw they were about to serve my espresso in a paper cup and I asked for a ceramic cup since the paper changes the flavor. They said they couldn't do that because they were closing. There was still 45 minutes to go at this point but they said they'd rather refund me the $3+ dollars for the ounce of coffee. They ended just giving in. It took less than 5mins for us to eat the 4 small tarts and me to drink the espresso. They proceeded to get an attitude and mock me on the way out. None of the employees like their jobs or people. None of them want to be there. They are rude and disrespectful. I get it, its work. Ive been there. But I will not support or spend my money again in a place where everyone exudes "we hate you and this job". There's plenty of other options.

Kept it simple with the Bear Bowl . warm brownie topped with a scoop of old fashioned vanilla, no…read moretoppings needed. No sprinkles, no drizzle, no fuss. Sometimes that's exactly what a dessert needs. The brownie itself was fudgy in the middle, slightly crisp at the edges but still warm enough to soften the ice cream on contact without fully melting it into soup. Service was quick, portion size felt generous for the price, and it's the kind of order that satisfies without putting you in a sugar coma. That said, The Baked Bear's whole concept is built around the custom ice cream sandwich mix-and-match cookies, ice creams, and toppings so going the Bear Bowl route felt like ordering offmenu in spirit. Next visit, I'll build the full sandwich to see what the fuss is about

The Baked Bear was a great experience! The service was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful…read morefrom the moment we walked in. They offer a wide variety of ice cream flavors--enough to provide plenty of choices without feeling overwhelming. I loved that they have both classic favorites and seasonal rotating flavors available for both the ice cream and the cookies. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Pictured: gooey butter cake cookie w/ vanilla ice cream

Lots of cool looking pastries, especially for a food court. It seemed like everything was priced…read moreat $8, which feels fair for some fancy looking items but a bit pricier for the more common pastries. Lots of choices, so might take several trips to try everything. Mango Cake: Not very heavy on the mango. But not heavy in other ways either. Light and spongy and creamy with a hint of mango flavor. Perfect for when you're mostly full, but you want to end with something sweet on your tongue. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake: Perfectly indulgent for those who like creamy. A chocolate ganache around a big orb of peanut butter cream. Also, not too heavy. But strong on the peanut butter flavor. Strawberry Roll: Very thin jam layers rolled into soft cake. Also a subtle fruit flavor. And kinda light. Chocolate Roll: More personality than the strawberry roll. A little like devil's food. Though not too rich. Coffee Éclair: Ok, this one was indulgent. Tons of thick coffee custard inside the choux pastry shell.

Nice new kosher French patisserie. So enjoyed talking to the owner, damn I'm so bad with names…read more Anyway, not enough superlatives regarding the pastries. Only tried 2. Will be back to try all!

This place is SOOOO freaking good! Got the Miami Mermaid shake and i've never had a milkshake close…read moreto that good. Was prob like 4k calories or something lol, my wife and I demolished it. Amazing service, the lady was so nice and gave us whipped cream for our dogs. Cure ambiance too, the place is kinda hidden tho. Def try here! Way better than any options in the area for milkshakes.

I came here when they had just opened their Miami Beach location and really enjoyed their…read moremilkshakes. However due to their location they were kind of hidden which is why I think they ended up closing this one but if you ever come across a Legendairy and love milkshakes, deff recommend giving them a try!

Phenomenal and incredibly fresh -- a true little taste of Italy in Miami! After my favorite French…read morebakery closed post-pandemic, I was thrilled to discover Rosetta during a recent visit. This charming Italian café serves house-made desserts, savory pizzas and sandwiches, and authentic, perfectly brewed coffee. They bake throughout the day, and you can even watch trays of fresh goods come straight from the forno. The pizzas are drizzled with rich extra virgin olive oil and topped with vibrant, fresh ingredients -- simple and delicious. Friendly (and good-looking) staff, great music, and seating inside and on the patio create that lively neighborhood café feel. I ended up going back every single day of my stay. Bellissimo!

Very disappointed with this cute little coffee shop! I am a Miami Beach local and have been here a…read morefew times and all times the coffee has been mediocre. Today I saw the barista only putting in half a shot of coffee in everybody's order. No wonder why my coffee has always tasted water watered down! The service is great, and the ladies are always super friendly

Stopped in for some ice cream while exploring Lincoln Road with my family. I've been to other salt…read moreand straw locations so I knew to expect some good flavors. I have tried almost all of the flavors and I would say I enjoyed all of them. I don't have a favorite it's more about what I'm in the mood for that day. As we enter this location, it was clean and we were greeted promptly. The worker let a sample a few, and I settled on the chocolate, which is one of my go to. We were able to take our ice cream outside and watch the kids. This place has a great location and a fun stop when walking Down Lincoln Rd., Mall.

I can't resist Salt & Straw, and I was excited to find one in Miami near my hotel. Unlike the other…read moreSalt & Straw shops I've visited in other cities, there was no line to order (!). Even better, the timing of my visit lined up with Salt & Straw's cereal flavor series, meaning that they were scooping one of my favorites, Pots of Gold and Rainbows. I also noticed a few flavors that sounded like local specialties, including coffee tres leches and cheese guava. Since the shop was empty, it took several attempts to catch someone's attention when I was ready to order. Once I was being helped, I sampled a couple of flavors and decided that I couldn't go wrong with a scoop of Pots of Gold and Rainbows in a waffle cone. There wasn't any seating indoors or outdoors, but the shop is located along a shopping promenade, so I took my ice cream to go and enjoyed it on my stroll.

Paya may very well offer the best value in fine dining in Miami; the $75 tasting menu offers 10…read morecourses that will fill even the most voracious of appetites and in a way that would make even the most stringent foodies weep at the flavors and presentations. The staff is beyond friendly and attentive, often stopping by and not only checking on you but also to simply converse about your meal, opinions on the food, or chat about whatever you want to bring up. That is a level of personalness that just doesn't exist in most restaurants or even the service industry. The decor is soft and inviting; intimate; it has a soft, yellow lighting and the rest of the environment is meant to contrast the lighting. It's a nod to not only the owners' backgrounds and roots, but also to the old school fine dining environments. It set the stage perfectly for what was to come. The tasting menu is 10 dishes and is served in 4 courses (apps, small plates, entrees, dessert), served in a 3 plate course until dessert which is 1 dish. Each dish is unique in its own right, yet contrasts from the others so you don't get fatigue from a single flavor or style. For example, the app course that I had was a wahoo ceviche, a shrimp and green papaya salad, and an endive and sharp cheese salad (served in wrapped endive leaves). They all worked together, but offered vastly different textures and contrasting flavors while feeling like an orchestra working together in your mouth. This experience continued through the entrees and I cannot opine on the dessert (rum cake) because I took it to go because I was so full... which has never happened to me in a tasting menu before. Paya is not only worth consideration in a saturated market of fine dining in Miami, it is one that should be prioritized and experienced as an indulgence of senses and flavors. While it may seem expensive in a vacuum, it is 33-50% cheaper than a slew of other tasting menus in the city and offers more courses for that cheaper price.

After his stint with Mamey, I became a fan of chef Niven Patel. He is also known for the popular…read moreGhee. I like that many of his ingredients are sourced locally at his farm where he trains his team on food quality. I think it does add something extra to the dishes. This is his new elevated Caribbean fusion cuisine, which I was excited to try and didn't disappoint. I went for the miami spice and ordered a few extra apps. Dim lit interior. Nice music soundtrack. Amazing menu. I enjoyed the roti starter as well as the scallop dish which had great presentation and flavors. The papaya salad was also a hit. For the miami spice starter I tried the ceviche which has great presentation and quite flavorful. As for the main, I got the fish in curry which was a table favorite! The rum cake was his signature dessert like in Mamey... however, unlike Mamey they didn't pour the sauce at the table and mine felt a little lacking something. I think the table pour was nicer and had a little more generous pour. Overall I'd recommend and return.

We had a fabulous time at Icy and Spicy! Such a cute and well decorated ice cream shop. I took my…read morenieces for the first time to South Beach and we stopped for some icecream and this was a perfect place to stop! We tried the mochi icecream and the oreo milkshake! My other niece got the cookie monster and cookie dough. It was a great time to bond with my family and enjoy icecream on the beach. I recommend to take the family for an enjoyable time.

Decided to stop in this cute little shop before calling our Uber to the airport. I wish we would…read morehave stopped in earlier in the week. My son and I shared a Dragon Fruit sorbet which was delicious. Service was quick as they are already prepared. I would definitely make a stop at this location again when I'm back in Miami because I would love to try the pineapple sorbet.

A dizzying array of Turkish treats. It's priced per piece and they're not cheap, so a little box…read morecan easily reach $35-$40. Some of the pieces are totally worth it while others are a bit common. Berry Nut Lokum: Wow, this was pretty amazing. It was just the perfect mix of textures and flavors. It starts with tangy dried berries on the outside. Then a chewy sweet nougat layer. Then the center is like squishy Turkish delight filled with nuts and berries. Excellent! Kadayifi Nuts: Lots of those thin pastry noodles so it's almost like a soppy nest on the bottom. A bunch of pistachios on top for some crunch and protein. Pistachio Dolama: Like a bunch of pistachio paste merging with phyllo in a wet pasty roll. Not as much texture contrast as everything else, but tasty. Cheesy Pistachio Shell: It looked like kinda like a baklava, but underneath the phyllo and the pistachio mince was this interesting cheese ball. Almost like a pearl instead an oyster, a great surprise! Probably my second favorite item. Purple Baklava: Like a regular baklava, but purple. Couldn't tell if it was meant to be lavender or ube or just food coloring. Looked cool, but tasted normal. Burma Baklava: Perfect for nut lovers. A tight wrap of pistachios inside a ring of tight phyllo wrap. Almost looks like baklava sushi.

Walking into this Turkish bakery feels like stepping straight into an authentic little spot…read moreoverseas--the aromas, the décor, the warmth, everything. The service is incredibly friendly and genuinely hospitable. The lady working there went above and beyond. We got a variety box of baklava. Once I got home and tried everything... wow. Every single piece was delicious. So many flavors, so many varieties, and none of them overly sweet. You can really taste the high‑quality ingredients in every bite. Plus, everything looks absolutely adorable. They also offer fun new flavors that keep things exciting, and the whole place has such a charming, cozy vibe. The baked goods are exceptional, and the people are just as wonderful--kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do.

Tasty drinks. For a coffee shop, the service isn't bad. Love the pink salt latte! No complaints.read more

Was in the Lincoln road area and I was in the mood for some good coffee. Stumbled upon the Lincoln…read moreeatery food court. Lots of different food options in this place and very kid friendly. The barista was super nice and helped me navigate the extensive latte menu. The food court area was decorated very Miami Beach artsy meets tropical.