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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
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Best

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...

Worst

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...

Greasy food 10/31/2006

The food was very greasy and the service was very slow. It took along time to get refills on water. Also the food did not seem fresh and had a lot of oil on it. more
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Great Breakfast 6/26/2006

Breakfast here was great, but don't go looking for the pancakes recommended in previous reviews. I did, and was pretty disappointed to find that the only ones on the menu were granola pancakes. Don't let this keep you from going, though. Cons: Parking more
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Fantastic!!!! 4/1/2006

I love this place! The food is great, I have been ther a lot and it's always a great experiience. Friendly service, great big portions. It's a little crazy busy on the weekends but it's worth the wait. A must! Pros: Food, Friendly Service, Great Location Cons: Parking more
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Great Location 3/11/2006

Great place to eat and take a break from the sun. Located right by the beach. more
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Fabulous 1/17/2006

Everytime I visit South Beach I make sure I ate at Front Porch at least 3 times a week for dinner. I never had breakfast (shoo I'm not awake that early from all the partying I did the night before) *LOL* The portions are exceptionally large. The food is very tasty and fresh. I haven't had anything on the menu that tasted bad. I highly recommend this spot. Pros: Outdoor Seating, Quality of Food Cons: Service more
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""Best Breakfast in Miami - Period."" 11/24/2005

This restaurant has one spectacular breakfast menu. Absolute best bar none in Miami. I stopped by one Sunday morning for the first time because of an extremely high recommendation and I must say, the food and service were excellent. There were no problems with the seating or anything. Respectful staff and restaurant guests. I was greeted by the manager and the assurance of a wonderful breakfast experience was indeed granted. If you're on Ocean Drive, it is definitely a must. -L.A. Pros: Everything. Cons: None. more
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Food-A+.....Service-F 4/3/2005

Great spot for eggs, any way you like all day long. The catch? Horrible service. But what can you expect when the tip is automatically added on! We had to ask for our toast three times, the water was never refilled, despite our begging. The waiters seem bored. Too bad 'cause the food is great, especially if you like eggs! Pros: eggs all day long, varied menu, value priced Cons: POOR SERVICE more
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Don't Go For the Service 1/7/2005

Although this popular breakfast hangout serves breakfast all-day, it may take 30-minutes to get our order on the weekend. The service here is very poor, which is unfortunate since the gratuity as automatically added. Pros: Close to Beach, People Watching, All-day Breakfast Cons: , Food takes a long tim more
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YUM YUM YUM 7/6/2004

I took the recommendation of all teh good reviews from citysearch and I was not let down at all. I too had the sicilian omelette, it was DELICIOUS! Our waiter was cool, the non-waiters that brought the food out was a little incompetent, but wth, the food was great and not pricey at all. I recommend it in no time. Pros: inexpensive, delicious food, outdoor seating Cons: , outdoor seating more
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A wonderful breakfast spot 6/21/2004

For a great breakfast in Miami Beach, the Front Porch Cafe is the place to go. Our waiter was friendly, informative, and attentive. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the French toast (the batter was made with orange zest-great touch!), and I had the Sicilian omelette (marinara sauce, cheese, green peppers, Italian sausage), which I highly recommend. The portions were huge, and I definitely felt that I had gotten my money's worth. I would certainly eat here again. Pros: Service, Food, Value more
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Like Family 5/17/2004

My partner and I have been dining @ The Front Porch for 5+ years and feel like family in this low-key establishment. The food is always plentiful and tasty. The service is reliable with Claudia, Maurissio, Dawn and David amoung our favorites. The drinks are strong so, enjoy. AND, they have the best breakfasts in town! more
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South Beach Legend 2/7/2004

The Front Porch is one of the very few places in the very transient world of South Beach that can claim to be a locals' landmark. What it lacks in razzle-dazzle glamour, it makes up for in great and healthy food, immense portions, great ocean views and nice, friendly service. Dinner at the Front Porch is just as outstanding as breakfast...but it's a lot less crowded which makes it a good ""get-away"" place. Pros: Best Food In SoBe, Friendly Service, Great Location more
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Front Porch Queens 5/31/2003

The Front Porch is a great all around breakfast place. The service can be slow and bitchy... but what do you expect from the typical SoBe Queens. If you can get past that you're in for a great breakfast. Pros: great food, healthy, great views Cons: slow service, bitchy service more
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A Winner! 2/13/2003

Great looking crowd, breezy front porch and jazz playing made our experience feel like we were dreaming. The food was delicious, portions fresh and generous. Very friendly waiters. Awesome! Pros: Great food & value, Lively atmosphere, Breathtaking location Cons: Wait for seating more
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outstating 12/17/2002

this restaurant has the best location, and ambience as good as many of its neighbors on South Beach Pros: inexpensive, good service, great ambience Cons: no parking more
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myplace 11/26/2002

little slow on service, but always good service just seems not to have enough people on hand. but that is miami beach where no one wants to work. the food is the best . i have lived here for appprox 10 years and it is always friendly. the prices are great for what you get . Pros: quantity, quality, friendliness Cons: parking, not enough people more
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Sobe's WORST service 11/9/2002

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 birthday, and he wanted to go there. I have lived all over the world, and I moved to South Beach 167 months ago. This dining experience was the WORST!!!!! I can honestly say, without doubt, this barely O.K. food, but the service was the worst ever in my entire life!!!!!!! I felt bad, as it was my friends Birthday, I will never recomend this restuarant nor will I ever go back! Cons: service, food more
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FRESH 8/26/2002

I have never had a bad meal at Front Porch Cafe, the food is always fresh and plentiful. I recommend the Front Porch Cafe to everyone visiting from out of state. more
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Beyond Words 8/2/2002

This place is outstanding for breakfast. Make sure you try their wheat pancakes. Their entire menu is prepared with great taste and it also has a healthy kick to it. more
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You must go here! 7/1/2002

After reading a review of the Front Porch, my friend and I knew we had to try it for breakfast on our first day in South Beach. We stayed in South Beach for 5 days and ate breakfast at the Front Porch Cafe every single day! Perfect, inexpensive, great service, outside seating. I love the Front Porch Cafe. Everything is fabulous! Fresh fruit, granola, eggs, pancakes & fresh squeezed orange juice. I can't wait to go back! Pros: Inexpensive, Great food, Great Service 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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