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The Front Porch Cafe

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1458 Ocean Dr (at In the Penguin Hotel, South Beach)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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(305) 531-8300
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The Front Porch Cafe - Miami Beach, FL
The Front Porch Cafe - Miami Beach, FL
The Front Porch Cafe - Miami Beach, FL
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Yes we had to wait for dinner but it was a Friday night at 7pm. The food was great. the service was amazing and the view is worth evry dollar. Pros: Love the water Cons: T...

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Recently A close friend and I dined at the Front Porch. I have been there a couple times before. A few months a go, I had a negative experience. However it was my friends 40th bir...

Editorial review from Citysearch 12/22/2012

In a word: disappointing. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 9/23/2012

This place sucked!!\r I was stuck in a rainstorm & couldn't sit where I wanted to as I'm single! Only couples could sit at bigger tables! Service was horrible!! I waited 10 mins & left!!! more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 5/3/2012

The food was great. $13 for a Bloody Mary single shot was not a value at all. The service was slow. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 3/29/2012

Average food. Cajun omelet was tasty, but very watery. Sourdough toast was flavorless. Does not overlook the beach. Overall OK, but wouldn't come back. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 2/13/2012

The friendliest service I have experienced anywhere lately, good fresh food, resaonable prices, and lovely ambience. The front porch has it all. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 2/4/2012

More locals, less tourists, v.good food, many excellent healthy choices, decent vegan options, v. Fast service despite the full house a brunch. Little loud but you can talk without shouting. Thumbs up. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 12/29/2011

This restaurant is great. It has so many breakfast options. \r The service can be either really fast or really slow it depends on how many people are in the restaurant. They have delicious food and their signature smoothie is amazing!!!\r When I go here it feels like such a healthy option because of all the whole wheat pancakes, oatmeal,fruit, and smoothies! I love how you never walk out with that bad feeling of "I am gonna explode." more
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Yummm 11/16/2011

I really like coming here for the occasional brunch. I say occasional only because it priced a little higher than an every weekend kind of place. Other than that the food is really good with large portions, and the atmosphere is inviting. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 10/23/2011

Good food, great environment on the porch with huge umbrellas. French toast is great more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 9/7/2011

Wonderful ambiance, great friendly service, fabulous food! The "green eggs" where awsome, french toast so good, menú filled with something 4 everyone. Prices reasonable 4 being on ocean drive. Will definately go again. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 2/24/2011

We ordered at 11 am Sunday Feb 20. Took an hour to get our meals. I had an egg white western omelet, home fries and raisin toast. They tacked on an automatic 17% gratuity. Evidently this is common among South Beach restaurants because European tourists do not tip. The food was good, but many other restaurants will serve you more quickly. Will not return. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 2/21/2011

Pretty place, a block north of the craziness. But kitchen was slow, not just us, but everyone. It wasn't even crowded. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 2/20/2011

Four of us had different choices and all were great..I had California omelet with avocado and veggies; others had green eggs (made with pesto) and western omelet. The eggs were so fresh and cooked to perfection, served with pumpernickel bread and good coffee. A must when you are in Miami beach. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 1/27/2011

I've only been there for breakfast but have been many times. Best breakfast burrito! I'm embarrassed by the shoddy, over priced food being served to tourists on our most well-known landmark. Again, Front Porch is the only place to eat on Ocean Drive. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 1/16/2011

Delicious fish, fairly priced (for South Beach), and crack service. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 12/29/2010

The pancakes are pretty good (I added bananas to them) and the freshly-squeezed OJ was delicious. My dad got the "green eggs" (pesto and pepper jack scrambled eggs) which was my favorite out of everything. My sister got the french toast and I couldn't stop stealing bites from her plate. My brother got the mouth-watering chicken satay omelette that is unlike any omelette I've had. So everything was great and the staff was friendly. Would go again. Would definitely recommend! more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 11/21/2010

Great portions...great breakfast... Great beach breeze! more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 11/9/2010

I'm surprised by all the positive reviews. The "porch" setting is great but the food was unexceptional and a bit of a let down. I will try somewhere next time. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 8/21/2010

Good food, good location, and surprisingly good service. We'll be back. more
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Editorial review from Urbanspoon 8/8/2010

Delish breakfast. The portions were good sized (especially the mixed fruit plate - no puny bowl of canned fruit cocktail here - this was fresh and enormous). If you go early (as in 9am - which is early according to SoBe time) you will be seated immediately and your meal will be unrushed, even on a Saturday morning. The prices are good for the quality of the food and the location. Sad to say, The Front Porch Cafe seems to be one of only a handful of honest restaurants on Ocean Drive (check reviews of other places). We'll be back, for sure. more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Located on the quieter end of Ocean Drive, this is a favorite breakfast spot for locals who like good food and service sans the South Beach attitude. Dig into huge breakfasts...

  • 7/20/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 7am-10:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Discover, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Flamingo / Lummus
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