By Kendall Lambert and Yours Truly

Looking for the best breakfasts in Miami? A super treat when you make breakfast at home?  In my forays around town, it seems that more people are eating a full breakfast out. I haven’t seen any statistics on the topic, but it makes sense. Work hours are more flexible, breakfast is a relatively inexpensive meal, plus it’s healthy. So here’s the list of 14 top choices for a full breakfast,  ranging from diners and delis to cafes. Find 7 of the picks for best breakfasts in Miami in Part 1 and the other 7 in Part 2. Plus, here’s my latest find, the best ever roll for your breakfasts at home.

Bagel Emporium

Nothing speaks more to the soul of breakfast foods than a toasted bagel and coffee, and Bagel Emporium has exactly that and more (note from Karen: For my tastes it has the best bagels in Miami). Located in Coral Gables, this classic kosher deli offers up a wide variety of breakfast items. While one can order any breakfast sandwich on a bagel, from bacon, egg and cheese to lox and cream cheese, the options extend much further beyond. There’s different selections of egg dishes, such as matzo brie or eggs benedict, as well as pancakes, French toast, waffles, four-egg omelettes, and various vegetarian options. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bagel Emporium & Grille, 1238 Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (T. 305-666-9519).

B Bakery + Bistro

B Bakery + Bistro uses global inspiration in all of their dishes, serving up an elegant weekday breakfast menu. Offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday, one can enjoy upscale breakfast selections to kick-start their day. Try the Croque Madame, a classic French dish, or the pastelito pancakes served with cream cheese mousse and guava preserve, a Cuban flavor combination that’s popular in Miami. Their baked goods section also offers up a fine selection of sweet and savory morning treats such as the everything cream cheese croissant, cruffins – a combination of a muffin and a croissant – muffins and varied pastries. The restaurant is walk-ins only and does not accept reservations. B Bistro + Bakery, 600 Brickell Ave. Miami FL, 33131 (T. 305-330-6310).

Greenstreet Café

At Greenstreet, you’ll often find the place packed, sometimes with waits for a table. It’s the “go to” place in The Grove.  The portion sizes and plating are just as big as their reputation. The breakfast menu features five different categories of main meal: French toasts, pancakes, omelettes, egg dishes, and continental breakfasts for something on the lighter side. It’s the creative dishes that stand out the most though, such as the cinnamon roll pancakes, Nutella filled French toast, and the Jerk seasonedegg scramble. What’s interesting to note is that their morning drink menu contains more options than their food with cocktails, coffee selections – both iced and hot – and fresh juices and smoothies. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Greenstreet Café, 3468 Main Hwy, Maimi, FL 33133 (T. 305-444-0244).

Zak the Baker Bakery and Café

This popular breakfast spot in Wynwood serves their dishes on arguably the best breads in Miami, handmade and naturally leavened. Kosher certified, this café has light dishes such as avocado toast, quiche served with salad, and a breakfast sandwich on homemade sourdough multigrain bread. Bagels and platters of whitefish, tuna, and nova salmon also round out some of the breakfast choices alongside small plates of pastries, parfaits and, of course, more handmade bread. Finish off your morning with one of Zak’s coffees, teas, or fresh juices. Open Sunday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zak the Baker Bakery and Café, 295 NW 26^th St. Miami, FL 33127 (T. 786-294-0876).

Pura Vida

The millennial favorite wellness eatery, Pura Vida, has just introduced a new location in Aventura ParkSquare neighborhood. This all-day café is a great option for those with gluten allergies, eating vegan or vegetarian, or those who just enjoy natural and organic ingredients. Pura Vida offers a fresh menu of locally sourced ingredients with acai bowls, toasts, oats, breakfast sandwiches and more. They also have a selection of coffees and teas as well as fresh juice options. Pura Vida has locations all over Miami and South Florida in addition to their new Aventura spot, and can be found on West Avenue, south of fifth, in West Palm Beach and in the Miami design district. Their Edgewater location is set to reopen fall 2021. Breakfast items are served all day with hours of operation varying at each location.

Daily Creative Food Co.

Aptly named, the Daily Creative Food Co. not only has a creative menu, but also, the decor.The restaurant is newspaper themed, with newspaper designs covering the tables and coffee cups, and cartoon strips and subway tiles covering the walls. There’s flair in the menu as well, with the fun names they give the dishes. The Miami Vice is a Cuban themed egg hash. The Elvis is a sweet sandwich named after the singer featuring his favorite combination of banana, peanut butter and bacon, and the Tony Montana is a spicy chorizo fried rice topped with two sunny side up eggs. Their breakfast menu contains  sandwiches,egg wraps, pancakes and more. Breakfast is served weekdays from 7 – 11 a.m. and until 2 p.m. on weekends. The Daily Creative Food Co., 2001 Biscayne Blvd. #109, Miami, FL 33137 (T. 305-573-4535).

Café Bastille

From the décor to the food, this French café will leave you feeling like you’re dining in Paris. The menu is filled with classic French breakfast items such as the Croque Madame and sweet and savory crepes, as well as French takes on American classics like the “frenchtastic benedicts” – eggs benedict served on an open face croissant. Their menu has other delicious food choices as well as morning cocktails, coffees and hot chocolate options. The all-day café is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Café Bastille, 248 SE 1^st St. Miami, FL 33131 (T. 786-425-3575).

Find the best ever roll at Majestic Bakehouse on Coral Way. It’s super crusty on the outside and chewy and fluffy inside. Believe me, when you have a bite, the roll won’t make it home. I buy six at a time and freeze them. Delicious toasted too.

Prefer brunch instead? Here’s a link to my roundup of the best brunches in Miami.