Fresh, Massive Bowls Right Across from FIU…read more If you are looking for a solid spot near Florida International University that moves beyond the standard fast-casual chain, The Green Chicken is a great find. It's located right across the road from campus, making it an easy win for students or anyone in Sweetwater looking for a reliable, healthy-ish meal. The interior is pretty standard--a nondescript, counter-service setup designed for efficiency. However, the outdoor seating area is where this place really shines. It is well-shaded and shielded from the Florida sun, creating an inviting space whether you're meeting up with friends or need a spot to pop open the laptop and get some work done. The menu is surprisingly expansive, but the best way to describe the experience, at least for what I ordered, is an elevated Chipotle bowl. I went with the Jerk Chicken bowl over black beans (no rice). The Chicken had a nice, clean flavor. It wasn't seasoned to the extreme, so if you're looking for a massive spice kick, you might want to ask for extra sauce, but the quality of the meat was clear. The black beans were cooked perfectly, and all the veggie add-ins were crisp and fresh. The staff here is incredibly friendly and they clearly pride themselves on the "heavy hand"--the portions are huge. You definitely won't leave hungry. It's a great local alternative when you want something fresh, fast, and substantial.

I ordered via Grubhub, so I can't say anything about the restaurant. I received the food still hot…read morewhich was great! I got the Regular Chicken Lunch Bowl. The portion was big which I liked. The flavors were delicious! The spice es level was perfect! I really loved my bowl and will be ordering again because it also feels fresh. 100% recommended!!

We used to come here often when we lived in Miami. I missed their Fritanga bowls a lot ever since…read morewe moved to Orlando in 2022. Well, an opportunity arose to visit Miami and how could we pass up the chance to eat at Sarussi Cafe Subs again? We were greeted by the ever charming Maria and her bright, beautiful smile. The staff here is very friendly and they keep the place super clean. We were humbled and grateful that they still remembered us after three long years. We ordered the croqueta de jamón(ham croquettes), yuca frita (fried yuca), pulled pork fritanga bowl, pan con chorizo and that delicious limeade/lemonade that they prepare in house. Everything was fresh and delicious just the way we remembered them. If you are in Miami and craving some delicious Hispanic quick bites, we would strongly recommend Sarussi Cafe Subs on SW 40th Street. You won't be disappointed. The people, the food, the service: everything about this cute little cafe is absolutely delightful!

I've drive by this restaurant for a while and decided to try it out today. Thankfully there…read morewasn't a line and the food was prepared quickly and exactly like I ordered it. The inside is small but had a good amount of seating. It's clean and inviting. The food tasted great and was a good portion size. Overall I was very pleased with this spot. I'll have to come back to try some of the other menu options.

Love their chicken pesto "panino", teas, and the tea/coffee spice rack along the side of the…read morecounter in the back. Their teas come in huge bowl-size cups that weigh too much for one hand -- definitely enough to last you throughout a 2-hour catch-up with friends, lol! The ambiance is serene, and has a tall shelf stocked with books for all you bookworms out there (like me). The service was over the top too. Definitely deserves a do-over :)

i love you forever special tea, thank you for getting me through college…read more i would come almost everyday for boba and the vegan coco curry bowl

Two of the things attract me to try a new place are local neighborhood restaurants and family owned…read morebusinesses. This one checked off both of those boxes. And so I have now visited three times. Or I should say two since one was a delivery order. This is a rather long review so in case you don't wanna read the whole thing, here's the summary. This place is great. Food is great. Service is great. Restaurant is beautiful. Done. Now everybody else, please read on. I will start with the delivery order. I had a desire for falafel for lunch and found the excellent reviews of this particular restaurant and figured I would give it a try. Did the order through DoorDash and received it much quicker than expected. The falafel was exceptional. Shaped a little bit strangely because they overloaded the scooper to give you more, it was expertly seasoned, freshly made, and delicious. Definitely within my top three in Miami and being right near my home will sit at number one on my list. The fact that they were able to get the order out to DoorDash and arrive at my home still warm, gets it extra points. But the delicious flavor, crunchy on the outside soft on the inside, and even a delightful aroma was really overwhelming. Paid for six got seven! Recently paid for five elsewhere and got four. Again extra points for a wonderful portion. But then look at what is surrounding it. Excellent smoky flavored eggplant. Delicious lentils and rice. Exceptional hummus. Fresh pita. Not a fan of tabouli to begin with so I won't comment except to say it was as good as it gets. Overall, I loved everything on the plate and loved everything about it. Came here for lunch one day with my wife. She had a falafel sandwich which I didn't take note of as I should have because I was so overwhelmed by my delicious lamb Shawarma platter. Again with all the best sides and the baba ghanoush was as good as any I've ever had. But the lamb was so moist and savory and tasty. I've gotta say that their attention to flavor is evident in everything that they serve. And then my other visit. This one was breakfast. Boarded my puppy last night so that my wife and I could have a romantic evening out for her birthday and picked her up this morning and wanted to take her for breakfast. Was thrilled to see that pesto Café and Grill as outside seating. I ordered the lox omelette and a side of bacon. I had coffee and they brought her a nice bowl of water. It does not come with a bagel so there is an up charge which I found mildly annoying but I wanted to try the full experience so I ordered anyway. It also comes with hashbrowns, which I wasn't particularly interested in, but it came with the meal. They make their lox omelette with onions and capers, and I noticed some green onions as well. They also use cream cheese, which I'm not generally a fan of. Since moving to Miami, I see way too much cream cheese being used in way too many ways. What is with this Miami obsession with cream cheese? Some places even put it in my sushi. Blasphemy. Oh but that's not part of this review perfect; for this review I am going to reverse everything I isually say about cream cheese because the flavorful way that they blend this imtoy the omelette as a condiment and not something that overpowers the other flavors was spectacular. I could not enjoy it more. The bacon was a huge order and was cooked perfectly. I hate sloppy greasy bacon. It was as if they knew exactly how I would want it served. Or maybe they just have good taste and serve it like how I like it. My waitress, Kayla was exceptional as well. But the service did not end there. Multiple people from inside came out periodically to make sure that I was happy outside and had everything I needed; that my coffee was full, and my water glass was filled and my table was cleared to unused dishes. They even made sure my dog had water and kept an eye on her water bowl so that it did not get too empty. Who does this? I'll tell you, they do. Eat here I know you will get great food made from the best ingredients and cooked perfectly and served treating you like they you as a customer. Even after I paid, they continued to come outside and make sure I didn't need anything else and fill my coffee without pushing me to leave and allowing me to enjoy my wonderful breakfast. And then to relax and enjoy the beautiful day out in front of their restaurant and be pampered. I didn't just feel like they cared, I realized that they really do. I will be back. Often. I will order from DoorDash from here. Often. And I will recognizing this on social media and recommend it to everyone I know. Often. Because you do not come across a place like this very often.

First visit but definitely not my last! The Chicken Pesto Bowl was out of this world! It was so…read morefresh and delicious. Looking forward to having it again. The service was quick and the servers were very attentive. We ate outside because the weather was perfect. Can't comment on the inside since I only popped my head in to let them know we wanted a table outside. I only remember that it was small and Mom&Popish, they definitely have a good following as there were a good amount of people dining there and more went in as we were enjoying our lunch. If you want fresh Mediterranean in west Kendall, look no further, Pesto Cafe & Grill is your place.

I really enjoy this place for a quick healthy bite in my lunch break. The green juice and tuna wrap…read moreare delicious. The owner us very friendly and accommodating! Great little place for a casual quick and healthy option!

Stumbled upon this beautiful place walking to my Dr's office. Cute little cafe with smoothies,…read moresalads, wraps, coffee, and pastries. Was kindly greeted upon walking in and shown all the menu options. Some of the salads and wraps are prepackaged if you need something quick and can't wait for prep. They had cauliflower base pizza which I thought was very interesting. I only had the Cobb salad and it was great!

Finding a vegan restaurant is difficult, finding one that is great, like this one is icing on the…read morecake. I loved my curry tofu wrap. It was so fresh and so tasty that you would forget that this is vegan. No guessing here people, it's all vegan..which basically means anyone can enjoy it. Don't feel left out if you are a meat eater, try something new and see if you like it. Very convenient location in Doral area. Prices were low, food quality high, what's not to like right?

Very yummy, healthy, and affordable prices. Their lunch special goes by quickly so try to arrive…read moreearly. Everything is made fresh and the specials change everyday which is 4 sides. I love their tofurkey wrap as well.

So happy we stopped here after seeing it as a new addition to InKind. Ordered the hummus platter…read morewhich was spectacular along with the pita which had sesame seeds making it different than others I've had and very special. We also had the kafta with cheese, lahm di ajeen, sojouk. Wow, wow, wow! This is why I always go by the staff recommendations. I didn't want to limit myself in any way. We finished off with the Bayti espresso and mango ice cream. Both were very unique in their own way. Took some desserts to go since we were full. In fact, we had enough food to go. Definitely recommend trying Bayti. I will be back for sure. Loved the family feel and was nicely decorated.

Bayti Café is gorgeous from the moment you walk in--such a beautiful and welcoming space. The food…read morewas AMAZING, honestly no complaints at all. Everything was so well done. My coconut latte was pure perfection, and my son couldn't stop talking about how good his strawberry matcha was. This is truly a must-visit spot if you're ever in Doral. Great food, great drinks, and an all-around wonderful experience.

Best breakfast sandwich in Miami. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted and was invited to stay and…read moreeat inside and the owner was talking to me the whole time while eating breakfast. Highly recommend. The croissant sandwich was fresh and so was the fruit everything is made right in front of you. The orange juice is freshly squeezed as well.

YUUUUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!…read more I just found the BEST, FRESHEST & happiest sandwich spot in Miami. Fresh baguettes daily, fresh soups (delicious & diff ones daily ), freshest ingredients/ produce. INSANELY GOOD. I've been searching my whole life for a sandwich spot like this, I couldn't be happier on a Monday. The Snack selection is also nostalgic & great. You can taste the love & passion the owner has in every bite. He even gave us a soup of the day to try. Yum. CANT WAIT TO COME.

Love this spot ! They have delicious burgers, Philly cheese, & crispy wings that are FIIIRREEEEEEE…read more!!! The decore in there screams 90s in the best way possible! Their intention was to decorate with collectives & nostalgia !! The management & staff were so kind & made my experience so memorable!

Little hole in the wall spot on 8th Street. My son had seen a video on Instagram advertising their…read moreCuban style burrito so we decided to check it out. It's located in a shopping mall, the place is very small but offers seating. They have a few old fashioned video games in the dining area, which I thought was pretty cool. The ladies behind the counter were very nice and friendly despite being busy. There was a steady stream of customers coming in, mostly for take out. We split the chicken burrito and the truffle fries, which I'm glad we did because there is no way we could have eaten the whole thing. Portions are big! The burrito was covered in cheese, which gave it a nice crispy crunch on one side. Food was good, greasy as expected and giving a little food truck vibes. Their garlic cilantro sauce is fire! All in all, the place was pretty good.

We had Sunday brunch at La Boulangerie in Doral and I'm still thinking about it…read more The place is adorable -- a modern-vintage vibe that honestly made me feel like I'd stepped into a little café in Amsterdam. Super cozy but still bright and stylish. We ordered the brioche chicken sandwich and... wow. I don't even like chicken (I was just planning to try a bite from my husband's), but it was out of this world. I kept going back for more -- the brioche was soft and buttery and everything together was just chef's kiss. Absolutely divine. The cappuccino was also perfectly made with a special touch -- you can tell they really care about their coffee. But the real highlight of our visit was our waitress, Alexa. She was so warm, sweet, and genuinely helpful -- the kind of person who makes you feel like you're being taken care of by a friend, not just a server. If you visit, ask for her... you'll understand We'll definitely be back!

WHAT A RIPOFF!!!! This place sucks. Ordered a cafe con…read moreleche, two chorizo empanadas, two chicken and two beef empanadas and two strawberry macha for $80.05!! $80.05??? Yes, $80.05. then, the great service! NOT!! They gave our drink order to the group that ordered after me. It was classic, the guy ordered the same three drinks I ordered plus four other as they were a large party. He's not even done paying when I see the lady put my drink order on the counter and tells him "the rest of your drinks are coming up" I was like 'what?' I watched as he grabbed my drinks and passed them out. As I walked up to the counter and asked the lady where are my drinks, since I ordered first. She looks at me and then at the other guy and says "oh, I have them to the wrong person" laughs about it and then, with a straight face tells me "as soon as I finish with their drinks I'll get yours, their order is using up the coffee machine now" No I'm sorry, no apology of any kind. So to wrap up, super way overpriced, the cafe con leche (Latte) was weak and it was more foam then coffee and they gave me the wrong size, paid for large received the small. When I went back to let them know. They said I would have to wait until they finish with the other orders. I was already 40 minutes in this stupid place. So I asked her to refund the difference and she said that she can't do that. WHAT??? EVERYTHING (did not try their pastries) IN THIS PLACE SUCKS, THE SERVICE, THE EMPANADAS AND THE LATTE AND MACHA! Eat there at your own risk or if you don't mind throwing your money away. I couldn't even take back my tip, which starts at 18% What a way to start your day, pissed because of no one likes to be robbed first thing in the morning.