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Miami Map: Front Porch CaféFront Porch Café Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine American
Hours Daily 8am-10:30pm
Address
1418 Ocean Dr
Location In the Penguin Hotel, South Beach
Reservations Reservations recommended for weekend brunch
Phone 305/531-8300
Prices Main courses $5-$20
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Located in an unassuming, rather dreary-looking Art Deco hotel, the Front Porch Café is a relaxed local hangout known for cheap breakfasts. Some of the servers tend to be a bit attitudinal and lackadaisical (many are bartenders or club kids by night), so this isn't the place to be if you're in a hurry, especially on the weekends, when the place is packed all day long and lines are the norm. Enjoy home-style French toast with bananas and walnuts, omelets, fresh fruit salads, pizzas, and classic breakfast pancakes that put IHOP to shame. If you're looking to avoid the tourists and prefer to dine with the locals, Front Porch is where it's at for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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