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Café Laurel

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Café Laurel is one of the best cafe restaurants in Miami for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Miami.

Chef Michael Beltran has a Michelin star at Ariete, so when he inherited a floundering fine-dining French brasserie and decided to turn it into a daytime café, the move read as either courageous or commercially savvy — probably both.

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Taste Score 7.6/10
Rating (Google) 9.2
260 reviews
Miami
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7.6/10
Taste Score
Google 9.2 from 260 reviews
Best for
date night and hidden gem
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Miami | 698 NE 1st Ave G170, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Price
Splurge territory
Taste Score
7.6/10
Address
Miami | 698 NE 1st Ave G170, Miami, FL 33132, USA
What to order

Signature dishes at Café Laurel

Cuban Sandwich Croissant
Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce
Steak Frites with Salsa Verde
Why go

What makes Café Laurel worth the move

Café Laurel looks like a good night-out option in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Cuban Sandwich Croissant and Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 260 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.2 from 260 Google reviews
Best for
date night and hidden gem
Style
Cafe in Miami
Spend
Splurge territory

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Google rating: 9.2 from 260 reviews
Popular dishes: Cuban Sandwich Croissant, Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce, Steak Frites with Salsa Verde
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9.2 from 260 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Café Laurel holds a 9.2 rating across 260 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Café Laurel serve?

Café Laurel is a Cafe restaurant located in Miami, Miami. Chef Michael Beltran has a Michelin star at Ariete, so when he inherited a floundering fine-dining French brasserie and decided to turn it into a daytime café, the move read as either courageous or commercially savvy — probably both.

What is Café Laurel best for?

Café Laurel is best for hidden gem, date night. Café Laurel looks like a good night-out option in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Cuban Sandwich Croissant and Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 260 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Café Laurel?

Café Laurel is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 260 reviews

What should I order at Café Laurel?

Start with Cuban Sandwich Croissant, Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce and Steak Frites with Salsa Verde. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Café Laurel worth visiting?

Café Laurel holds a 9.2 Google rating from 260 reviews. Café Laurel looks like a good night-out option in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Cuban Sandwich Croissant and Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 260 Google reviews.

Where is Café Laurel located?

Café Laurel is located at 698 NE 1st Ave G170, Miami, FL 33132, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Café Laurel good for a date night?

Yes — Café Laurel is tagged for date night dining. Café Laurel looks like a good night-out option in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Cuban Sandwich Croissant and Double-Patty Burger with Chug Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 260 Google reviews.

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