Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in El Portal

"Coconut Grove is a haven of outdoor dining, with welcoming sidewalk cafes near the CocoWalk outdoor shopping center. Greenstreet Café is a Coconut Grove institution, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snag a sidewalk table in the shade and enjoy the bohemian ambiance of The Grove, a historic neighborhood founded in the 1870s by artists, intellectuals and adventurers."

"Restaurants Coconut Grove. More than a restaurant, Green Street is a gathering place for a confluence of cyclists, dog parents, families and people seeking a shady spot where to enjoy Miami’s sunny weather. The nicer the day, the longer the wait time, though the bar serves cocktails and food on a first-come, first-served basis."

"Head to Riverside Market with the family to enjoy good food in a casual atmosphere that encourages perfect strangers to get to know each other. The restaurant has toys for the kids to keep them occupied while the food is cooking, and couches and arm chairs to help the adults relax."

"Although it is primarily known as a romantic setting for a beautiful evening out, Casablanca Cafe is equally as enchanting for a luncheon with friends or for business. This Fort Lauderdale Beach treasure is artfully housed in an authentic two-story Spanish home overlooking the always changing beachfront. The lunch menu is certainly as enticing as their dinner options with Calamari Fritters, delicious Steamed Mussels and Clams or perhaps Escargot with Attitude, which just might also serve as a conversation piece."

"The food and quaint ambiance was good overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. We were spending the few days in the area celebrating our milestone anniversary."

"Proclaiming itself as One Happy Restaurant, Aruba Beach Cafe at One East Commercial Boulevard in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has a great reputation not only as a restaurant, but a great place to enjoy awesome jazz music every Sunday. Picture it: Enjoying seafood, large fresh salads, pastas and burgers in the company of friends and family, feeling the balmy breezes right off the ocean just steps away, and being in the company of those who enjoy a relaxing Sunday listening to the top-notch jazz that keeps people coming back. Aruba Beach Cafe has been a favorite among the locals for many years, and they have perfected the art of service over the years, and they are the experts."

"When you want to kick back and enjoy a Caribbean-style experience, head over to the Aruba Beach Cafe. The menu at this casual restaurant has foods like fish sandwiches, french fries, and fried shrimp that are easy for kids to handle, and the dessert menu focuses on flavors inspired by the beachside setting. Gathering the family at the Aruba Beach Cafe is like visiting your own tropical island."

"Java & Jam gives you a perfect Fort Lauderdale downtown experience, filling you up with a caffeine boost and wholesome meal before you begin your day. Photo from Java & Jam via Facebook. If you’re in a rush, Java & Jam’s the place for you."

"It is open 7 days a week and visitors can partake in bowling, darts, and pool. Food and beverages are also available for purchase."

"The food and seating options are endless – making it the best spot to work on South Beach. Make sure you visit the one on 7th, since 17th is in the midst of a tourism central. If you’re craving something sweet, try one of their blended coffee shakes!"

"From Business: Fresh and innovative sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets and more. Specialty coffee is ground from the world's finest beans and prepared by expert baristi."

"Barnes Park is located on Bird Road near the Palmetto, offering a string of trails, peaceful enclaves, and various activities."

"The building opened in 1925 and became a US National Historic Landmark in 2008.* It’s an impressive landmark. It first started as headquarters for the newspaper Miami News. It now is a contemporary art museum."

"Overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue that delivers quality entertainment, educational opportunities, and inspiring moments to the community. Hailed as one of the top ten most-visited theaters in the world, the center presents more than 700 concerts, shows, and performances to more than 600,000 patrons, including Broadway musicals, ballets, operas, ballets, plays, concerts, and multi-cultural events. The center also hosts lectures, workshops, and educational events, and it offers one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the country."

"Like most first-flight cities, Fort Lauderdale houses a dynamic arts center. Initial-run Broadway productions, touring shows and favorites from London’s West End all visit Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Sample brilliant works from theater, opera and critically acclaimed productions of Miami Ballet, a participating partner."

"Address: 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 | Phone: (954) 462-0222 | Website. Just across the street from the Museum of Discovery and Science is the Performing Arts Broward Center. This picturesque hall is one of Florida’s premier theatres for a play, dance performance, concert, and other family-friendly events."

"The shining beacon of historic buildings of Miami is located right in the middle of Downtown. The recently restored 1926 silent movie palace, complete with baroque balconies and red velvet curtains, exudes charisma. The Olympia Theater hosts film screenings, concerts, art exhibits, and other events under a simulated night sky ceiling graced by Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Luciano Pavarotti, and many others."

"Situated in the center of downtown Miami, Olympia has a 1920s vibe. The building makes for some great images. Tell your photography assistant to take the picture from across the street."

"Description: Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area."

"The monolithic Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts was built by Cesar Pelli, the architect famous for the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It is not his loveliest building: In daylight, it resembles a collapsed layer cake with jutting angles. But when lit-up at night, the two main buildings look like glowing spaceships preparing for liftoff."

"Adults love this performing arts theater for its high-quality Broadway acts, but kids six and over can also experience musicals, puppet shows, and family-friendly programming. Check the rotating schedule for specific acts, and don't miss the weeklong theater camp in the summer for kids aged 10 to 17."

"Take I-95 south and grab the Rickenbacker Causeway until you hit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. This beautiful state park is right at the end of Key Biscayne and gives you uninterrupted views of the ocean—a perfect sunset watching spot. The state park has a lighthouse, where guests can climb to the top and look out into the ocean and the beach below. Next to it is a cement lookout spot that serves as a bench to watch the sunset and enjoy your Zak the Baker treats (if you didn't eat them already on the car ride down)."

"If you’re feeling ambitious on your townie cruiser, you can ride north to Bal Harbour or Haulover beaches; natives know these as water-sports havens—and for Bal Harbour’s luxury shopping. Otherwise, drop off your bike along Ocean Drive and grab a spot on the beach, Lummus Beach, which runs from around 6th to 14th streets. This is a beach for locals and tourists alike, and the spread of humanity—supermodels, families and even topless tanners—make this a go-to spot for people-watching."

"The Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium (broward.org), located in nearby Lauderhill, offers 110 acres of facilities for picnicking, outdoor recreation and sports events. From March through October, a tropical splash water playground offers children a place to swim and frolic in the water. The facility also rents paddleboats."