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News Cafe on
Ocean Drive |
News
Cafe is one of the places that helped define the South Beach renaissance. Originally
opened in 1988 as an oasis for the ever-present production company crews and models
shooting on South Beach, its location at the corner of 8th and Ocean Drive allowed the
News to become the strip's premiere people-watching perch.
As for now, just enjoy the setting and the great view.
Eleven o'clock in the a.m. is a great time to be selecting your seat, but if all the good
spots are taken, don't despair, it's a 24 and 7 operation - eleven o'clock in the p.m. is
just as good!
News Cafe Restaurant Details
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- 3.5 stars based on
325 reviews across the Web |
| Address: |
800 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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| Phone: |
(305) 538-6397 |
| Cuisine: |
American |
| Price: |
$$ |
| Attire: |
Casual |
| Payment: |
Cash, All Major Credit Cards |
| Reservations: |
No |
| Parking: |
City Parking garage two blocks south |
| Chef: |
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| Website: |
www.newscafe.com |
| Bar Service: |
Full Bar |
| Outdoor Dining: |
Yes |
| Delivery: |
No |
| Take-Out: |
Yes |
| Catering: |
No |
| Wi-Fi: |
No |
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible |
| Hours: |
Monday through Sunday, all day |
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Reviewer: |
Randy and Mary Alice Whiteside from
Houston, TX |
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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: Had
breakfast there during a visit last March. Was recommended by my son who
lives there in Miami. Fantastic breakfast and great Bloody Mary's.
Atmosphere is what you look for in South Beach and the News Cafe has it. |
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Reviewer: |
Rodney and Carmen from Decatur, IL |
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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: Recommended
by a friend. We had a good time here. Great to people watch while you
eat |
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Reviewer: |
Clifton L Fields from Lexington Ky |
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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: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: The
service & ambience made it worthwhile, plus the servers all looked like
aspiring models just waiting to be discovered |
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Reviewer: |
Tracy from Saugerties, NY |
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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: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: This
is the first place we go when we get to South Beach, its tradition. From
the airport to the News Cafe then the beach. Cobb salad every time.
Others I have been with have ordered many things, all good. |
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Reviewer: |
Jessica Carvil from Miami, Fl |
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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: Thursday
usually would be a great family atmosphere, I usually sit inside because
of my 9 month old daughter, she has a thing for their fries, so I always
order her their grilled chicken, fries, a side of mash potatoes and I'll
order basically a little bit of everything from their vegetable soup,
ribs, rice, bagels, coffee, pancakes, you name it, I'll order it, for
the simple fact that everything is available 24 hours.
It's a great feeling, when the staff
treats you like their very own, and that you feel safe enough to know
that everything is cooked at the right temperature even for your little
ones, they even make freshly squeeze apple juice and that's a good
thing! This is a restaurant that even my 9 month old daughter Ja' Nae
enjoys. |
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Reviewer: |
Michael from Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
3-Fair |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
2-Poor |
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Value for Price: |
2-Poor |
Review: Great
location, obviously. Aside from that, it's nothing special. Food is
fair at best. When ordering stick to the basics like eggs, toast,
coffee, juice, etc. or you WILL certainly be disappointed. Don't be
surprised when your light breakfast (for 2) is a $30 after the mandatory
gratuity is added to your bill... The service reflects the mandatory
gratuity. You're lucky to see your waiter twice, and it always takes
forever to close out your tab. |
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Reviewer: |
Mark and Ruth Chambers from
Leeds, England |
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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: My
husband and I were on holiday from England and accidentally came across
the News Cafe without realizing how famous it is. We had excellent
service from a waiter called Josh and whose recommendations were spot
on. We had breakfast there with coffee and it was all delicious. The
location was sublime and the 2 business men sitting next to us
entertained us with their loud discussion on the over valuation of
sterling as Ferraris cruised by. American magic - we are longing to go
back. |
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Reviewer: |
Nicole from South Carolina |
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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: Staff
was very friendly. Service was great and our server offered up his
favorites. It's right along the beach so after the meal my date and I
went over and walked along the beach. Great taste and price was well
worth it |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
3-Fair |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
2-Poor |
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Value for Price: |
2-Poor |
Review: Sat
us at a table where some nasty swill was dripping from the roof onto our
table. Ordered the ribs, and they tasted microwaved. I sent the ribs
back for chicken parmesan, and it tasted reheated as well. I ate it,
but not happily. My son ordered a turkey bagel, and got corned beef.
Bruschetta? None like I've ever seen. Yuk. |
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Reviewer: |
MJ from Florida |
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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: |
4-Good |
Review: The
Service was fairly good. The restaurant was very nice with an
outstanding view of the ocean! I really enjoyed my breakfast there.
There was nothing really dislikeable about it! I would recommend it to
people who want to have a great breakfast. It was very family oriented
and was worth the price.
I really enjoyed breakfast at this
restaurant. I would recommend it more towards families though, there is
nothing very exciting about it otherwise! |
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Reviewer: |
Steve from Boston, MA |
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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: |
4-Good |
Review: I
took a risk and ordered something Italian... (my family owns an Italian
restaurant) I was so impressed that this place had one of the best
chicken parms I have ever had.....and great people watching, cool
place... |
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Reviewer: |
Dino from Greece |
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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: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Love
this place. Great people watching, great salads and sandwiches. |
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Reviewer: |
Erik from Detroit, MI |
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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: Loved
this restaurant, we stopped by twice during our trip. Great people
watching, comfortable atmosphere. The food was wonderful. |
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Reviewer: |
Scott from Miami, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
2-Poor |
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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: Slow
service, long waits between server visits. |
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Reviewer: |
Brittany from
Melbourne |
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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: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: While
vacationing on South Beach I went to News Cafe twice,
while the first time I went the service was superb the second
time was so great but overall the service was excellent the food was
absolutely delicious and the prices were Great!!! |
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Reviewer: |
Kathy from
St. Louis, MO |
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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: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
3-Fair |
Review: Loved
it. Best people watching on Ocean Drive. The food is not wonderful but
it's good. Gazpacho soup is very good Must go
and just hang-out, relax and watch the people
and the cars! |
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Reviewer: |
Kmelish from
Foxboro, MA |
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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: |
3-Fair |
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Value for Price: |
2-Poor |
Review: Very
expensive. I had a Cuban sandwich and the meat was like leather. My
husband liked his dolphin sandwich. Service was good. I wouldn't
recommend the place. |
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Reviewer: |
Jon from
Hartford, CT |
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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: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: I
go to south beach at least once a year, and every year I always look
forward to going to the news cafe. |
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Reviewer: |
Terrell from
North Carolina |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
2-Poor |
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Ambiance: |
2-Poor |
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Food Quality: |
3-Fair |
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Value for Price: |
1-Bad |
Review: Food
was cold ,bland and service was poor. It was
late at nite but service should be good 24/7. |
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Reviewer: |
Steve & Mary T. from
Beavercreek, OH |
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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: An
excellent place for an early morning South Beach breakfast. Excellent
food & service. Tables fill up fast! |
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Reviewed by:
Janice from KC, MO
Overall Rating:
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: My
family and I tried the legendary News Cafe out while we were visiting
Miami Beach over the summer. The portions were generous and it was one
of the best omelet's I had had in months. The service was so-so, but we
really couldn't get mad because the restaurant was jammed packed. It's
located right on Ocean Drive and so we had plenty to watch while we
waited for coffee refills. It's a South Beach
mainstay - you have to eat here when you are in town. |
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