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Front Porch Cafe
on Ocean Drive |
If
you're looking for the best breakfast, or any other meal for that matter, on Ocean Drive, you've found the
perfect
place at the Front Porch Cafe. South Beach locals have long appreciated this
spot on the north end of the Ocean Drive strip for its quick service (in
South Beach?), and pleasant setting on the ground level of the
Z Ocean hotel.
Due to the Front Porch's
popularity the
wait is sometimes excessive, but the
food is definitely worth it, as are the conversations you might
overhear in the ritzy cafe setting.
Best bets on the menu include a hearty order of granola
pancakes, the fresh fruit salad and any of the just-squeezed juices. Later
in the day, smart locals gather to enjoy home-style cooking in a laid back
atmosphere at this quiet end of Ocean Drive. This might be the most
impressive option for reliable dining on this tourist-driven strip.
Restaurant Details
| Rating: |
- 4 stars based on
968 reviews across the Web |
| Address: |
1458 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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| Phone: |
(305) 531-8300 |
| Cuisine: |
American |
| Price: |
$$ |
| Attire: |
Casual |
| Payment: |
Cash, All Major Credit Cards |
| Reservations: |
No |
| Parking: |
Street and Parking
Garage two blocks south |
| Chef: |
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| Website: |
www.frontporchoceandrive.com |
| Bar Service: |
Full Bar |
| Outdoor Dining: |
Yes |
| Delivery: |
No |
| Take-Out: |
Yes |
| Catering: |
No |
| Wi-Fi: |
Local |
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible |
| Hours: |
Mo-Su 7am - 12am |
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Reviewer: |
Rose from Cleveland, OH |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Had
breakfast here several times in my 2 month stay in SOBE. Satisfied every
time. The green eggs, outstanding! So basily, so good. The fruit &
yogurt & granola, delicious! The small size could feed two easily. |
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Reviewer: |
Connie Meso from Portland, Oregon |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
3-Fair |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Just
had breakfast there - we decided on this restaurant because it was one
of a very few that did not have people "encouraging" us to eat there -
it was great! |
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Reviewer: |
Karen Hobson from Salina, Kansas |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: We
ate outside so we could enjoy the weather and the sights. They were
filming a movie on the street so it was an added feature. |
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Reviewer: |
Stuart from
London |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: I
have recently returned from a holiday in South Beach with my boyfriend.
We had brunch at the Front Porch regularly and always enjoyed it! The
service was great, very friendly and cute waiters (Hi Rodrigo!!) and the
food delicious. Anyone spending time in South Beach MUST go there! |
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Reviewer: |
Felicia Tracey from
Boynton Beach, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: We
love it so much we are going to stay at the Penguin
hotel for our anniversary & eat at the front porch... |
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Reviewed by:
South Beach Magazine
Reader
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Overall
great service. A little wait, but well worth it. |
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Reviewer: |
Sandy from
Charlotte, NC |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: After
we couldn't get a table at News Cafe someone recommended the Front Porch
and we were able to get a table right away. We ended up sitting inside
(it was the only seating they had available), but it turned out to be a
great experience. You are essentially sitting in the lobby of the hotel,
but it couldn't be more charming. The menu is pretty basic, but the food
was great. Our server was pretty attentive, but you really can't beat
the prices or the view of the ocean. Next time we won't even try the
News Cafe, we'll just come straight here. Definitely check this place
out! |
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