Tiny little sandwich shop with THE BEST Cuban sandwiches I've ever experienced. Wish I could have…read morethese on a weekly basis! Had the classic and the hot honey sandwiches. Both were amazing.

Great spot that's off the main streets!! Delicious food! Great coffee and drinks!! The best part…read more.. the service!! Strongly recommend stopping by!

A Slice of Dominican New York... Right Here on Miami Beach…read more I've been coming to Ocean Deli since 2020, and I honestly can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review. Maybe because people from New York know one universal rule: when you find a great neighborhood spot, you keep your mouth shut. You don't want your hidden gem becoming the next place where people wait in line because somebody on social media "discovered" it. Ocean Deli is one of the last authentic neighborhood delis left on Miami Beach. In a city filled with luxury hotels, trendy brunch spots, and restaurants charging resort prices for breakfast, Ocean Deli quietly does what it's been doing all along--serving great food, quickly, and at prices that still make sense. This is where the people who actually keep Miami Beach running come to eat. Hotel employees, construction workers, delivery drivers, city workers, first responders, and the locals who somehow managed to survive Miami Beach's rising cost of living. If you want to know where the real locals eat, this is it. The owner is Dominican and from the Bronx, and that New York Dominican bodega culture is written all over this place--in the best possible way. Walk through the door and you'll swear you just landed in Washington Heights or the Bronx. Bachata and merengue are playing in the background. The smell of fresh café con leche fills the room. The grill is always working. Conversations bounce around the deli like you've walked into someone's neighborhood hangout instead of a business. The ladies behind the counter are unmistakably Dominican--friendly, hardworking, efficient, and they keep the line moving without ever losing that neighborhood feel. The sandwiches are outstanding. Fresh bread, generous portions, and made the way sandwiches are supposed to be made. No unnecessary gimmicks. No tiny portions with fancy names. The café con leche deserves its own mention. Strong, smooth, and exactly what coffee should taste like. If you've spent any time in New York's Dominican neighborhoods, you'll recognize it immediately. The Dominican breakfast and lunch plates are equally impressive. Simple, authentic, flavorful comfort food that fills you up instead of emptying your wallet. Speaking of wallets... Ocean Deli might be one of the best values left on Miami Beach. While restaurants a few blocks away are charging you like they flew the eggs in first class, Ocean Deli is quietly serving quality food at prices that remind you Miami Beach wasn't always built just for tourists. Just know what you're walking into......This isn't a sit-down restaurant. You walk in, place your order, take your receipt to the register and pay. Then you wait a few minutes while the grill works its magic. When they call your order, you grab your food and you're on your way. That's how it's done here. Fast, efficient, and without all the unnecessary fanfare. Ocean Deli isn't trying to sell you an "artisan culinary experience." It's selling great sandwiches, authentic Dominican food, excellent café con leche, fair prices, and a little piece of Dominican-York right here on Miami Beach. Some places sell an image....... Ocean Deli sells breakfast and lunch. After six years of coming here, I wouldn't have it any other way. Just do yourself one favor: when you find yourself surrounded by tourists paying resort prices for an average meal, remember there's still one place on Miami Beach where the locals go. Now You Know

Before I entered door there's a man pumping hand sanitizer and it made sense because inside was so…read moreorganized and clean! The deli food was so flavorful I wish I was more schooled on Cuban cuisine. Had some type of plantain mash and it was amazing! 10/10 Empanadas were also full of flavor best I've had on my trip here!

This place always hits the spot, especially late night. It's our go to destination after a concert…read moreat the bandshell. I do wish that the 10% late night service charge was more spelled-out, because I would've tipped accordingly having known that, instead of tipping a combined 30%. The worker did a great job, but I felt bad that he was the only person taking orders and making all of the sandwiches. One would think that the late night charge would give him a little bit more help behind the counter... Can't get enough of their house-made vinaigrette!

Miami Beach favorite since 1988, known for its fresh French style sandwiches. The original spot…read morestarted in South Beach and has since expanded to several locations across Florida. We got the Italian and Napoli and brought them to the beach. They were definitely good, but felt more like salads stuffed in bread than classic sandwiches. Solid quick bite near the beach nonetheless.

Come for: any sandwich, any side…read more Know that: line gets long Wow...this place completely changed how I felt about cubanos. Never did I believe it could be so good. The restaurant is a classic touristy hole in the wall. You stand outside until ready to order, be prepared to wait 30+ mins. I ordered 2 sandwiches, cuban fries, and chicharrones to split with a friend. The cubano (5/5) and pan con bistec (5/5) were absolutely excellent. Both had a perfect ratio of meat and sauce. But what really set it apart was the crispy crusted bread. Spectacular! The chicharrones (4/5) were a steal - MASSIVE portion for like $5. Insane deal, and delicious. The cuban nachos (4.5/5) had their amazing sauce and garlic confit lechon on it. Delicious and would order both again. Overall, this is a tourist spot but one I don't think can be missed.

It was a very popular spot to get a Cuban sandwich. The ambiance and service were great but the…read moreseating is limited so avoid going around peak times if you don't want to wait. They also have a service window to the outside so you can grab and go pretty easily. The Cuban was good.

Cute little Italian sandwich shop where they slice your meats to order. So it takes a little…read morelonger than a Subway-style shop with bins of precut meats, but the quality is so much better. A tad pricey though, like $20/sandwich all-in. L'Amante: A very simple, yet delicious sandwich. Lots of thinly sliced mortadella, which is essentially bougie bologna. And lots of creamy gooey cheese. Though the bread is called "panini", it's not pressed and crispy. Just a fresh roll to help highlight the yummy fillings. New Yorkese: Two focaccia slices surrounding spicy (for Italians) meats. A nice big chunks of fresh mozzarella to provide a cooling contrast. Felt bread-ier than the other sandwich, but it had more going on inside, so that's fine.

had the breakfast sandwich and the avocado toast it was hard…read moreto decide which one was better absolutely recommend

Lau, was very fast paced and helpful! Would recommend this place highly!!!!!!! She made sure our…read morefood was safe and well.

Juan L. was amazinggggg! We were sat quickly and he took great care of us! He went over and beyond…read moreto make sure we were shaded and communicated well!

Great food, cool vibes. The vacation smoothy and chicken bowl were excellent and clean choices…read more This is super walkable from The Palms, Riu Plaza, Hotel, and Faena. If you're in mid beach and want a meal that isn't fried, definitely give these guys a try! Service was great!

Great spot, albeit on the price side, for coffee and breakfast. Loved their iced lattes and egg…read moredishes! Plenty of outdoor seating and a fantastic place for people watching.

Oh my oh my....these folks make an excellent Cubano, cordita strong Cuban coffee and a pork and…read moreplantain empanada. I was in the neighborhood to get a badly needed haircut while visiting from the Bay Area for work and next door on the corner on an otherwise unassuming street is this solid legit Cuban sammie and coffee place. Locals galore sitting outside sipping strong Cuban coffee and eating Sammie's and empanadas. Who am I to argue with the locals. They definitely steered me right on this one. The Cubano was stuffed with moist roasted pork and ham with pickles and melted cheese. The spicy garlicky green sauce that comes with it could make an old shoe delicious ! The coffee was spot on and that roasted pork and plantain empanada also hit the proverbial spot. All in with tax and tip for $25 I was stuffed full and now remarkably fluent in Spanish ! Esta bien Las Olas Cafe ! Muy muy deliciosa !

I was visiting Miami for less than 24 hours, and I made it my mission to try a Cubano sandwich on…read moremy trip. I did some research, and Las Olas Cafe came up in multiple recommendations. Located a couple of blocks off a major road (Washington Ave.), Las Olas Cafe felt like a hole-in-the wall neighborhood joint - a team of off-duty police officers were enjoying their dinner inside the restaurant, and families were eagerly lined up at the to-go window outside the restaurant. As I waited in line to order, I perused the menu, which included breakfast items, coffee, and a variety of sandwiches. Even though there were only a couple of customers ahead of me in line, each meal was made-to-order before the next order was taken. This meant that the staff prepared about half a dozen coffees, a couple of smoothies, and several meals before it was my turn to order. When I finally placed my order for a Cubano sandwich, I waited about 20 minutes for my food to be prepared. My sandwich was served piping hot, and I eagerly took my food to go so I could enjoy it at the beach nearby. Despite the wait (about an hour from the time I arrived at the cafe despite the short line), my food was delicious. The sandwich was stuffed with crispy shredded pork and ham, and a generous amount of mustard, melted cheese, and pickles pulled it all together.