Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Golden Glades

"I would skip class my senior year of HS (sorry, Mom), so I could snag brunch at GreenStreet Cafe. It’s right in the heart of Coconut Grove and it has one of the best brunches ever. My personal favorite, are the cinnamon roll pancakes."

"GreenStreet Café in Coconut Grove offers American Eats all-day and people watching from their outdoor lounge. Maglenys recommends, “Nova platter or Nutella French toast”. Shayla recommends their Eggs Benedict."

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"The atmosphere is one that will provide an excellent spot for lunch or a snack to enjoy a beer in a cooler chosen from the line on the wall. Bring the family and have some fun. Choose from a fresh omelet, a variety of salads, delicious sandwiches – including a Reuben special, turkey club, or grilled cheese."

"Imagine rows of chilled beer refrigerators lining the wall, stocked to the brim with colorful cans and bottles of craft beer. What brew to try is a difficult decision. The Riverside Market And Cafe stocks their coolers with a selection of over 550 different craft beers from far and wide."

"Outside the Casablanca Cafe is a sign that says cars must stop for pedestrians. Hope for a pedestrian to come along as it will be a pleasure to stop here. Take it as an opportunity to look at this incredible piano bar and restaurant, housed in an authentic two-story Spanish home and offering favorite Mediterranean dishes in a lovely atmosphere."

"Casablanca Cafe is housed in a charming, historic former residence complete with ocean views. This building dates back to 1927 and is the oldest remaining structure on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Both locals and tourists love Casablanca Cafe’s Mediterranean-American dishes, charming atmosphere with live piano music, and friendly staff."

"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 Happy Hour every weekday (at bars only) Monday-Friday starting at 4 p.m. Picture it: Join your friends for a relaxing drink then enjoy seafood, large fresh salads, pastas and burgers then relax and feel the balmy breezes right off the ocean just steps away, and being in the company of those who enjoy a relaxing. 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."

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"A locally owned and operated drive-through coffee shop, the Expresso Coffee Co is the perfect place to go when you need a cup of coffee on the fly. There's an incredible selection of beans to choose from, including both plain and flavored options, and many of the beans are available as a decaf brew as well. If you'd prefer a specialty drink, you can order the shop's signature latte, a chocolate mint cappuccino, or a cup of Cuban coffee."

"This is a unique Fort Lauderdale Coffee Shop as it is drive-thru only. Popular with locals on their morning rush, Expresso Coffee is charming and serves up a rotating menu with a variety of coffee flavors and menu items such as smoothies, bagels and sandwiches that are perfect on the go. Pro tip –they are known for serving a variety of flavors of drip coffee despite the expresso in the name."

"Another lovely choice when it comes to al fresco dining is The Café at Books & Books in Coral Gables. A charming experience awaits at this legendary independent bookstore with oodles of character and book-lined walls. Coral Gables is the mini-chain’s original location, with wrought iron chairs and tables situated inside a Spanish-style courtyard."

"When you need a break from all the fat and desserts you’ve been eating, Choices comes to the rescue with vegan and organic meals. You won’t even miss meat after eating here."

"A modern and minimalist bakery and cafe, they are best known for their freshly baked pastries, muffins, and cookies, perfect for when you need a sweet pick-me-up treat. If you’re running to your gate and want to pick up something to munch on in the short-haul flight, they also serve hot coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Location: Terminal 4, Upper-Level, Pre-Security"

"LaSpada’s Original Hoagies is an old school sub shop serving extra-large, made-to-order sandwiches. Specialties like the Ham, Cheese & Cappicola, The Monster (ham, cheese, roast beef, and turkey), or the hot Meatball Marinara sub are sure to delight. Watch the special hoagie-making skills of the LaSpada’s staff as they do their famous “meat toss” to fill your sub with all of its yummy goodness."

"An American regional specialty, the hoagie, is something you cannot find just anywhere, and a good hoagie can be even harder. is your number one spot for hoagies in Fort Lauderdale. Get sandwiches loaded with veggies, cheese, and cold cuts."

"The crew at this seaside hole-in-the-wall puts on quite a show while assembling their sandwiches—locals rave that this Broward County chain...Read More"

"Frozen cocktails, an oceanfront setting and live music help create a festive atmosphere at this popular beach spot. Cafe del Mar is known as the place that truly stirs the senses. Grab a patio table and cool off with a delicious classic, strawberry or mango margarita, or hop up and dance to the sounds of jazz, the enticing flamenco guitar, reggae, Latin jazz, pop tracks and blues music."

"Café Del Mar, established in 2002, has been a favorite spot on Fort Lauderdale Beach for both locals and tourists alike."

"5451 Washington Street A quiet facility, this passive park is known for its lighted walking trail with 10 exercise stations, interactive water feature and two playgrounds with shade structures, one wood chip, the other artificial turf, and restrooms."

"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)."