11 September 4-10, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | 3201 RICKENBACKER CWY, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 305.361.3818 | WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM BE SOCIAL WITH US! /RUSTYPELICANMIAMI Join us for SUNSET HOUR EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY 4PM-6:30PM miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | It’s not uncommon for customers to line up at the walk-up window after spotting one of Sauer’s pastel-colored sundaes or over-the- top creations online. The shop’s Instagram account has grown to nearly 12,000 followers, with TikTok adding another 7,000 — num- bers that rival some of Miami’s buzziest des- sert concepts. Posts consistently rack up thousands of views, often with comments from people planning a trek across town just to get a taste. The announcement of the Westchester ex- pansion sparked a wave of excitement. “Awe- some! Right by the crib! No more driving through Hialeah,” one fan wrote. Another added: “I have always wanted to try your ice cream at your Hialeah storefront, but have not gotten a chance. I can’t wait to visit your Westchester location (just five minutes away from my house).” If all goes according to plan, the second shop will open in October or November — just in time for Miamians to trade pumpkin spice for a swirl of Charlie’s. Charlie’s Ice Cream Hialeah. 510 Hialeah Dr., Hialeah; 305-888-2836; instagram.com/char- liesicecream. Opening in Westchester this fall. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ MIAMI BEACH YOU LOAF TO SEE IT Miami’s favorite cachitos are heading to the beach. Starting September 4, Café Stan- dard, the lobby café at the Standard Spa Mi- ami Beach, will host a monthlong collaboration with Caracas Bakery, the Vene- zuelan-run bakery that has quickly become one of the city’s most talked-about spots. Every Wednesday in September, guests can expect a curated menu from Caracas alongside Café Standard’s regular offerings. Caracas Bakery is best known for its cachitos — soft, slightly sweet rolls stuffed with ham and cheese — which have developed a cult following among Venezuelan expats and Mi- ami locals alike. From Caracas’ signature baked goods, breakfast options, signature sandwiches, and toasts to tequenos, crois- sants, and the pan con tomate, fans of Caracas Bakery who no longer have to make the trek to Coral Gables or MiMo are in for a treat. The bakery’s reach has extended far be- yond its homeland classics. In December 2024, the New York Times named Caracas one of the 22 best bakeries in the United States, the only Miami bakery to make the cut. Earlier that year, co-founders Jesús Bra- zon and his father, Manuel, were finalists for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pas- try Chef or Baker. The family-run bakery, which began in 2019 in Doral before expanding to Biscayne Boulevard and Coral Gables, blends French technique with Latin American flavors. Scar- let Rojas, Jesús’ mother, is said to be the mas- termind behind the famous cachitos. The bakery’s reputation has grown to the point where even Joe Jonas is a fan — he once sur- prised fans by serving coffee and pastries at the Biscayne location. Now, Miami Beach lo- cals and visitors can get a taste without leav- ing the island. The Café Standard collab brings Caracas Bakery’s specialties into one of the city’s most recognizable hotels, just steps from the Vene- tian Causeway and the property’s iconic pool. While the Standard hasn’t released the full lineup, expect cachitos and other Venezue- lan-inflected goods to share space with the café’s usual menu. The collaboration isn’t the only bakery news at the Standard. Café Standard also stocks baked goods from Ficelle, the French-style bakery recently crowned for having the best baguette in Miami. With two powerhouse bak- eries rotating through its café, the Standard is positioning itself as more than just a place for a poolside spritz. For fans of Caracas Bakery, the month-long residency is a chance to grab their favorite pastries without trekking across the causeway — but only on Wednesdays. Caracas Bakery at the Standard is open ev- ery Wednesday in September from 7 am to 5 pm., while its usual bakery, Café Standard, is open every other day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Caracas Bakery’s Wednesday Pop-Up at Café Standard, 40 Island Dr., Miami Beach, inside the lobby of the Standard Hotel; standardho- tels.com. Every Wednesday in September. MI- CHELLE MUSLERA Caracas Bakery photo Caracas Bakery will pop up at Cafe Standard with a curated menu every Wednesday this September.
