Been to this spot 3 times in the last two weeks at the time of this review, and yes I definitely think it's worth trying at least once! Things I've had: - Signature Hojicha - Egg Sando - BLT Sando - Curry Shiopan - BEC Toast That hojicha has me in a chokehold! I don't drink coffee, I needed a break from Matcha, and this is the main reason I keep coming back (I live 30mins away). All of the food items I have tried are good, though the BEC is the standout so far. If you're looking for a quick bite to go with your coffee/matcha/hojicha, the shiopan is definitely a good move. I liked the curry one and want to do others. Definitely be prepared to wait, the there's usually a line and it takes about an hour start to finish (and potentially more depending on how much you order & how many in your party. This third time I came around 2:40 on a Wednesday afternoon and it's been the shortest wait (no line outside and few people ahead of me to order). Inside can be cramped if there's a lot of people waiting. Was finally able to site down inside this third time, though I felt kinda rushed pressured to finish quickly since I was alone. Mad proud of the SHINGO team, they have definitely brought significant shine to Coral Gables! Will definitely be back for more. read more

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STAND is a new concept in Coral Gables brought to you by the same team behind SHINGO. I have heard so much about it and, after visiting Japan, I'm always searching for more spots that transport me back to Japan without the price tag of a ticket. We ended up visiting since we were in Coral Gables. They are on Miracle Mile and super easy to spot. We came pretty late in the day around 2pm on a weekend, so I knew they would most likely be sold out of most of their items. When we arrived, the line wasn't too long and there were some seats inside, which was nice. When we got to the front of the line, the only food items left were the shio pan curry pastry, so we decided to grab one of those and some drinks. I got the signature matcha and my boyfriend got the hojicha. Unfortunately, they also ran out of their cold foam that makes each of these drinks signature so that was a bummer but we still wanted to try them out. The order didn't take too long to come out, which was nice. After we got the curry pan, it was piping hot so we waited for a bit to cool down. I was super hungry so I didn't wait too long and after opening it up to cool it, it actually wasn't too hot on the inside. To our surprise, there wasn't much filling for this, which was pretty disappointing. There was barely any filling and the curry taste was pretty faint. As for the drinks, the hojicha was pretty good but the matcha was also disappointing. I LOVE matcha but I think I'm pretty easy to please and this matcha tasted more like milk than anything. Maybe it was just a one-off experience but I was sad it didn't have more matcha. Their signature drink did come with a strawberry syrup that seemed to be made from scratch and was the redeeming quality of this drink. I know their still just opening and I came late so I'm excited to come back and try them again-- especially when they have more items on their menu! read more

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Is mainly of Japanese street food, pork or chicken sandwiches that honestly taste good but still feel overpriced. Felt like mostly of the menu was based on bread uses. Really looking forward to try the bento boxes The place is small so you need to find a table or just have your order to go is easier. read more

FINALLY a Japanese style sandwich spot (and soon to be available bento boxes) COMING SOON! And a shop with matcha and hojicha drinks. Sandwiches 5/5. The packaging for the sandwiches made with love. easy to grab, without making a mess. Chicken sando, Egg, and Pork all of the above SLAMMMMMIN! Get there early it gets packed and sold out! read more

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Cozy Japanese style sandwich (and soon to be available bento) shop with matcha and hojicha drinks. Sandwiches 4/5. The packaging made the sandwiches difficult to grab, without making a mess. Recommend shop to use wrapping paper for each half of the sandwich (instead of wrapping at the bottom of the box). Or cut the sandwiches into quarters (see Ginza Sand in Tokyo). Taste was decent. Matcha lattes 3/5. Didn't have enough body to the drinks. Recommend switching to a more creamy milk and a thicker cream top. Overall, we appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. There's room for improvement! read more

We snuck into Stand recently, the lines are always insane so we caught a small lull and even had a chance to sit down and eat inside. Food was well packaged and had good portions. The drinks were my favorite - i had the strawberry matcha latte. Looking forward to them expanding their menu, it's already posted in the restaurant of what they'll have soon. Very excited to visit again when the whole menu is available. There's very limited parking, even down where Stand is, def recommend walking if you can. read more

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the chicken katsu sando is out of this world! the homemade milk bread is soft and flavorful and the perfect complement to the lightly breaded and fried juicy chicken. the hojicha was really tasty as well and my friend said her matcha was a 10/10. i got the special version of the hojocha with the sweetener and while i dont usually like my drinks sweet, this was perfectly balanced. i cant wait to go back! ps - not sure how it gets throughout the day, but i arrived 5 minutes before opening on a thursday and there were 5 people waiting in line. read more

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Had to check this place out while the hype is building, but I left a little underwhelmed. Got there around 9:30 AM and waited about 10-15 minutes outside, which wasn't bad. Since they're still in soft opening mode, most of the menu wasn't available yet. We tried the egg salad, chicken katsu, and pork katsu sandos. The chicken katsu was crispy, flavorful, and definitely the strongest item we ordered. Unfortunately, the pork katsu was extremely dry. Biggest surprise: the egg salad sando was the one I had been most excited for, but it ended up being my least favorite. I also had my eye on the strawberry & cream sando but they were already sold out. Their signature matcha was absolutely delicious and easily the highlight of the visit. I'd come back for that alone but next time, I may skip the sandos. read more

Here's a smoother, more natural version you could use as a review: Super disappointed. I was really excited to finally try this spot for lunch. I waited outside in the line (where it clearly says "Line Starts Here") with about seven people ahead of me for nearly 30 minutes in the sun, only to get inside and be told they had already run out of the majority of their menu items. I feel like they could have been much more proactive by having someone come outside to let everyone waiting know what was no longer available. It would have saved people a long wait in the heat and a lot of disappointment. Hopefully they improve the communication because the experience before even ordering wasn't a great one. read more

STAND - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

Finally an authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced Japanese cafe in Miami! My friends and I loved everything we ordered during the soft opening, as we expected given its the chef behind nearby Michelin starred restaurant Shingo. There was a line of around 10 people at 8:30 on Saturday. Food took about 30 minutes but was worth the wait. I can't wait to return to try their other menu items! read more

STAND - Tonkatsu, chicken katsu, egg salad, honey toast, shoku pan, hojicha signature latte - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

Phenomenal! The signature Hojicha latte had amazing nutty flavor and had the perfect amount of sweetness which was minimal. The chicken katsu sando was perfectly crispy and tasted as good as the photo. Drink was made quickly, food was about a 30 minute wait. They just have a soft opening week of June 4th so not all items on the menu available yet. Staff was super sweet! read more

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10/10 yes! Stand is worth the hype and the price points are incredible! We went for the soft opening and arrived at 10am. Eric and Alexi are the dynamic duo that make sure communication is relayed to guests because you know Miami people can be.....Miami. lol! By the time we got up to the front to order a sandwiches (that's all they offered during the soft opening) there were two sandwiches left. We had the chicken katsu and the pork catsu. Both packed with flavor and pretty filling for a sandwich. I had the chicken without Mayo and I thought it was the way to go and will order it the same way next time. We both had matcha; one classic (cold) and one strawberry (hot). The space was cute, packed with breathing room and the service was great! The chef and Kenzi are always kind and ensure that everyone's experience is great! Can't wait until they are fully open and loving what they've delivered thus far! Also, I hear the sweat potato dish is a must, so I'll be trying that next time. Check them out. Support local and enjoy! read more

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The best matcha I've ever had! And the Japanese sandos were crazy good! It's worth the wait. I can feel the love put into the entire place!

Tried their signature matcha and it was delicious. The strawberry puree tasted fresh, had the perfect balance of sweetness. My husband is not a big matcha fan and loved it. There was a little bit of a line but once we ordered we got our drink in under 5 minutes. read more

I've shown up at Stan about four or five times, at various hours--2 o'clock, 1 o'clock, even at 3:20 when they say they open at 4. Every time--closed. They're always closed. Honestly, it's a joke. You make the trip, and it's just a complete waste of time. read more

Been to this location 4+ times different times of day, different days that they claim they are "slow" and all they can offer is coffee or matcha. Which the Matcha is pretty good, but they never seem to have any food and are always selling out. Great business motto to have clients come back but if you are too popular you should be able to measure a rough estimate on how much clientele you are getting per day in order to satisfy more customers. read more

I drove an hour to get lunch at STAND, mentally rehearsing my order from a menu I practically know by heart. By the time I arrived, I was already tasting my meal. I patiently waited in line, ordered my drink, and then my food. "We don't have any food," the cashier said. An impressive business model, really. A restaurant with no food. What puzzled me most was the absence of a sign at the entrance. A simple "No food available today" would have saved customers the wait, the disappointment, and the false hope. Instead, we all got the full experience right up to the punchline. If you're not ready to serve customers, close the doors, fix the supply and production issues, and reopen when you're actually ready for business. It's a far better look than inviting people in only to tell them there's nothing to sell. The silver lining? There are plenty of excellent restaurants nearby that are fully committed to the radical concept of having food available when customers order it. STAND, you're doing your brand no favors. You lost me as a customer. read more