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Panther Coffee
1875 Purdy Ave., Sunset Harbour
Favorite local coffee shop, Panther has three locations in Miami (Wynwood, Sunset Harbour, Coconut Grove) each one with a slightly different vibe. The Wynwood location (not surprisingly) has a hipster feel, and on a weekday you’re likely to find many locals sitting on the large outdoor patio or interior cafeteria-style tables, laptops out, quirky pop music playing in the background. The Sunset Harbour location feels a bit more industrial, has a bigger interior, no outdoor garden. The Coconut Grove spot has the more upscale aesthetic, but still cooly so. Good cold brew, almond croissants, etc. whichever one you find yourself at.
Panther Coffee
2390 N.W. 2nd Ave., Wynwood
Favorite local coffee shop, Panther has three locations in Miami (Wynwood, Sunset Harbour, Coconut Grove) each one with a slightly different vibe. The Wynwood location (not surprisingly) has a hipster feel, and on a weekday you’re likely to find many locals sitting on the large outdoor patio or interior cafeteria-style tables, laptops out, quirky pop music playing in the background. The Sunset Harbour location feels a bit more industrial, has a bigger interior, no outdoor garden. The Coconut Grove spot has the more upscale aesthetic, but still cooly so. Good cold brew, almond croissants, etc. whichever one you find yourself at.
Zak the Baker: Bakery
295 N.W. 26th St., Wynnwood
Zak Stern (aka Zak the Baker) has become legendary in Miami. His Kosher baked goods are beloved, and deservedly so. At the beginning of 2017, without fanfare, Stern turned his bakery space into an Eastern European style deli—making Kosher corned beef and gravlax sandwiches and potato kugels—overseen by twenty-five-year-old Chef Melissa Sosa, who spent the past few years working for Stern. The deli started selling out right away. Don’t worry, there’s still a bakery—just a block away—and it’s actually in a bigger space now. Start with the perfectly crispy, buttery, light croissant.
Miami Juice
18660 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles
Part natural grocer, part sit-down restaurant, part healthy takeout joint, Miami Juice has been a staple for Miami's detoxing, juice-drinking, yoga-practicing set for years. The grocery section is a great place to find locally grown produce, plus a solid selection of wine, beer, and specialty health foods. The sit-down restaurant features a long wood bar where you can sample made-to-order vegetable and fruit juices (they also have a steady supply of citrus-infused water). Needless to say, the salad takeout situation is on point.
Bianco Gelato
3137 Commodore Plz., Coconut Grove
For Bianco Gelato, quality is key. In addition to using 100 percent organic ingredients, they never use hydrogenated fats, GMOs, artificial ingredients, or chemicals. Their gelato is now sold in over 40 locations in Miami, and they also have dairy-free, low-fat, and low-sugar options, as well as specialty coffee and the yummiest almond milk lattes.
Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market
3412 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove has a nice-size Saturday farmers’ market, not tiny but not overwhelming, with a wide, quality selection. Depending on the week, you might see a vegan Ethiopan stand, a kombucha stall, locally grown pickles, and, of course, lots of organic fruit and veggies.
Photo: @carlachloe.