92 June 26 – July 2, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES MIAMI BEACH | CORAL GABLES | BRICKELL NEW TIMES B E S T º F M I A M I ® 2 0 2 5 wildly flavorful. Whether you’re here for a morning pastry and latte or a full Mediterra- nean brunch, Sesame has quickly proven it’s more than Motek’s side hustle. It’s a bakery destination in its own right. BEST DOUGHNUTS The Hollywood Donut Factory 3 area locations, including: 102 N. 28th Ave. Hollywood 33020 954-929-1118 thehollywooddonutfactory.com Wipe the drool from your chin as you marvel at the wall of massive doughnuts at Hollywood Donut Factory. Sure, they have everything — Boston cream, cronuts, chocolate peanut crunch, doughnuts dipped in your favorite ce- reals, old fashioned doughnuts — but this is your moment. Decide quickly, someone’s in line behind you. Which 12 will you choose? There are other baked goods that look good, too, and the Hollywood location has a long breakfast and lunch menu. The family-owned local chain keeps prices low, so theoretically, you can have one of each. But at that size, you’ll be eating doughnuts all week. The Hollywood Donut Factory recently expanded to the for- mer Mojo Donuts’ location, marking another milestone for this growing doughnut empire. You can always come back for more later. BEST KEY LIME PIE Miss Debbie’s Sweet Delights 10700 Caribbean Blvd. Cutler Bay 33189 786-728-2666 msdebbiesweetdelights.com The only thing more delightful than owner and baker Miss Debbie herself are her delectable varieties of Key lime pies. Her classic version is pure sweet-sour perfection, but don’t sleep on the other 32 flavors, which include guava, pas- sion fruit, and roasted coconut. You can even customize your own Key lime concoction with the baker (within reason). Not a fan of Florida’s official pie? They also offer a “love cake,” which is made with vanilla and coconut and tastes like actual human affection. Orders must be placed ahead of time by telephone, email, or on their website, and pies and cakes are available for de- livery and pickup, but no walk-ins. BEST ICE CREAM SHOP Whip ‘n Dip Ice Cream Shoppe 1407 Sunset Dr. Miami 33143 305-665-2565 whipndip.com For South Miami kids, some of the best child- hood memories involve heading to Whip ‘n Dip after your brother’s Little League game. The family-owned store has been scooping joy in South Miami since 1985. And after four decades, it still serves the best ice cream in town. The shop blends old-school charm with seriously smooth, creamy scoops that will have you bringing your little ones back time and again (or sneaking out for a scoop after they’re in bed — the store’s open till 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10:30 p.m. the rest of the week). While their classic house-made vanilla and chocolate never dis- appoint, rotating flavors like chocolate Oreo and banana nut muffin make each visit a taste bud adventure. Yes, the after-school lines are long — but after one lick, you’ll understand exactly why it’s worth the wait. BEST DESSERTS Chocolate Fashion 248 Andalusia Ave. Coral Gables 33134 305-461-3200 chocolatefashiononline.com Francophiles and sweet tooths alike melt in buttery bliss at the sight of Chocolate Fashion’s pastry case. Overflowing with shiny fruit tarts, delicate cakes, and decadent chocolate mousse crowned with macaroons, this is a mecca of sweetness. Whether you’re indulging in a slice of strawberry soufflé cake or a guava-cheese muffin after a rough day, one bite is enough to turn your rottenest mood around. More than just a patisserie, Chocolate Fashion has been delighting Gablesites with breakfast, lunch, and even stocks European market goods since 2004. But let’s be honest, they’re there for the desserts. BEST BREAKFAST Tinta y Café 1315 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables 33134 305-285-0101 and 9840 NE Second Avenue Miami Shores 33134 305-456-0137 tintaycafe.com Breakfast in Miami can be a little chaotic be- tween fancy brunches with waitlists longer than your to-do list and cafecito counters with no spots to pop a squat. But Tinta y Café hits the sweet spot — a place where you can sit, ex- hale, and enjoy a perfectly toasted pan con lechón before 10 a.m. The Coral Gables out- post feels cozy and effortlessly cool with a homey atmosphere and rotating cast of neigh- borhood regulars who already know the drill. The menu keeps it Cuban at the core but throws in modern touches: think housemade pastelitos, soft-scrambled eggs with jamon serrano, avocado toast with mojo, and coffee so good you’ll cancel your Starbucks order on the spot. With its Michelin Guide mention, it’s clear the rest of the world is catching on. But don’t worry, it still feels like your little secret. BEST BRUNCH Tina in the Gables 4700 S. Le Jeune Rd. Coral Gables 33146 305-666-0103 tinainthegables.com Tina in the Gables feels like your stylish French aunt’s dining room — and we are here for it. The cozy diner in Coral Gables offers a mouthwatering selection of elevated brunch staples. For classic breakfast dishes, there’s the sunny-side scrambled eggs with fresh parmesan and crunchy sourdough bread or the smoked salmon Benedict. Duck fanatics can enjoy the sunny side duck — two sunny side-up duck eggs with duck breast and duck pate. Sweet teeths or littles can go ham on the brioche French toast with orange zest or PB&J sliders. Then for your next visit, stick with the lunches and order the chicken parm, fried soft shell crab sandwich, or a tuna melt. And since this is brunch and Coral Gables, don’t forget to sip a “Gables cafe crème,” Ti- na’s foamy, creamy iced coffee drink. BEST COFFEEHOUSE (MIAMI-DADE) Suite Habana Café 2609 N. Miami Ave. Miami 33127 suitehabanacafe.com Suite Habana Café founders, couple Manny Lopez and Nayelis Delisle, don’t play when it comes to their java nor their tasty pastries. Their house roast is rich, smooth, and per- fectly balanced, making every café con leche, cappuccino, or macchiato feel like a crafted experience. Whether you sip it in the cozy shop or brew a bag at home, the flavor speaks for itself. And people know they can get a fine cuppa there — Suite Habana Café has a fan- base that includes Joe Jonas and top local restaurateurs. Michelin didn’t just recom- mend it, they confirmed what locals already know: Suite Habana is the best cup in the city. BEST COFFEEHOUSE (BROWARD) Spud’s Coffee 3301 NE 32nd St. Fort Lauderdale 33308 754-212-3732 spudscoffee.com Spud’s Coffee wraps you in a warm hug the second you step through the door — the aroma of meticulously-sourced beans in the air, the hum of friendly conversation and staff who greet you like you’ve been coming in for years. Tucked in a cozy eastern corner of Broward, this modern-meets-charming café is all heart, home and heavenly flavor that extends well beyond its espresso concoctions and naturally- lit confines. The coffee lineup is a connoisseur’s dream, with beans sourced from the likes of Miami’s own Golden Bush to North Carolina’s prized Black and White Coffee
