Nick C.

I never leave bad reviews, but our waiter was horrible. I beat if we went again and had a different waiter he/she would have been a lot better than our waiter. We were a group of 9. It was my family and cousins, so we weren't there to drink just eat dinner. I've served before and you always want your tables to spend a lot, so your tip is more. I guess once the waiver found out half the table wanted water, he decided no service for this table. We waited awhile for our drinks, didn't really seem to care about our table just the others around with drinks, and took a while to get our check. The location was great to people watch and the food was ok. I asked for recommendations on the menu and he picked out the 3 most expensive items on the menu. That's not a recommendation. Gratuity 17% was included and would have argued about tipping this worthless server, but didn't want to do make a situation infront of the family.

Meow W.

ummmmm GGGGGG-ROOOOOOSSSSSSS! i ordered the crab cake platter which came with pretty decent tasting sides but when i put my fork in the crabcake.....i saw NO CRABMEAT! it looked like the kind of crabcakes that MURRAYS use to sell back in the 90's! come on dude you cant be serious tryna sell a crabcake that is nothin but filler & by product! EWWWWW! i quickly asked for a replacement dish and it tasted a little better but i will never go back. the waiters were great which is why i gave them the 2 stars....if it werent for their quick attentiveness i would have given 1 star or less! only eat here if your DESPERATE! which still is not a excuse because south beach has no many other restaurants to choose from!

Jason S.

Can't beat the scene, right in the middle of SoBe. A little above average food. The menu covers a lot. The service was great, it started to rain and they pulled the awning out more for us. Great for people watching down on Ocean Drive

Alana G.

Nice and relaxed compared to the hustle and bustle of other restaurants on the strip...nice atmosphere....good food and drink. Would go again when in Miami.

Tim H.

We flew into Ft. Lauderdale and headed straight to South Beach for lunch. It was "early" (Miami time) at 1pm and News Cafe came up on Yelp as one of three (3) choices for "lunch Ocean Blvd South Beach" (sorry, I get over-Boolean with my searches). Everything you envision for a Ocean Blvd cafe experience: great people watching, calamari, Ceviche and the Chicken Kabobs ROCKED. If you are looking for the "swiss army knife" of South Beach Cafes, look no further.

Joel T.

Awesome salads - the Nicoise is the best!

Eric N.

Pretty reliable place at a good location. If you are looking for knock your socks off service, don't dine here. But want to have a couple drinks, some food and watch the sidewalk for the passerbyers this is your place.

Queen Ree W.

If you are looking for something good to eat thats American...this is your spot!!! It stays pretty busy, but they never have a hard time finding you a seat. Your food and drinks will come to you very quickly. The quality of the food is pretty good. The drinks were ok...they could use a little more alcohol. Just know that a service charge will automatically be placed on your ticket.

Shelly B.

All hype... The food is ok.. Nothing to write home about. Let me count the ways: They only have non dairy creamer, they use frozen spinach in the eggs florentine, the "news" potatoes are frozen potatoes, the syrup is that fake icky stuff, and their coffee isn't good :/ but, it is good for people watching and they offer you fresh pepper for your meal. I would give it a 2 1/2 but that's not an option so they get a 2.

Cameron M.

The only reason to go here is to watch people. The food was meh and overpriced...but the location is excellent and the waitress did not try to flip our table despite our small order, lack of empty tables, and demand for ours. That wins them an extra star.

Ido W.

The bottom line: We were disappointed by the News Cafe in South beach. True, we were not expecting much of a cafe that probably depends mostly on the memory of the late Vercace to draw customers but still, a cafe that Italians sit at should at least offer a proper cappuccino. On the other hand, I bet all the other cafes are the same and I would guess that the people watching is just as interesting from any. The pros: The location of the cafe is great. It is larger than you first understand and there is plenty of sidewalk space to allow outdoor seating and people watching. The portions are large and the quick customer turnaround results in what seem to be fresh ingredients. The service was harmless. There was no loud music and we could talk pleasantly (some cafes are really loud with distasteful music). The cons: We had a vegetable omelette and a Greek salad. The omelette was okay, not more. The food was not very good. The salad contained pieces of lettuce stumps. The toast was made of store bought sliced bread. The cappuccino nearly burned a hole in my tongue (it should be lukewarm and thus the coffee is not burned). The Greek salad came in a plate and not a bowel, thus eating it was difficult.

cindy w.

Overheard while waiting in line to pay for my mags/papers at the News Cafe bookstore on 8th & Ocean. Older Man: "Umm...excuse me, are these all the swim trunks you guys carry?" Female cashier: "Yessss...there are some more right across there" She points next to the doorway at some tropical colored board shorts. Older Man rolls his eyes at his male friend standing next to him. Older Man: Urgh, I could never bring myself to wear those old-man swim trunks. Do you have anything shorter? Cashier: (Shakes her head no). Older Man: You know where I can get something like Speedos? In Prada? And all I can do is think to myself, This is so South Beach. The location is prime for late night noshin' after you hit the clubs + during the day, its so convenient to pop in to buy some newspapers/mags before you hit the beach so you have something to do while you tan. Its on 8th & Ocean Dr...MTV filmed a reality-show based on a modeling agency right around here.

Michael K.

It's sentimental, I know, but I would go here often in my youth. If you can imagine a short(er) version of me, walking with mummy, and stopping by for a quick appetizer or snack. Brunch too, on weekends sometimes. Yay! Now that I've been there all by myself, my feeling really hasn't changed. The food is good, and so is the view. Whenever I'm in Miami (I think I should return soon, I'm due...), this is the place where I sit back and enjoy a little something before the beach just across the beach. Fergalicious. Keep in mind, I'm not the only one who likes this place. Avoid usual peak times.

Juanita W.

Best service, best food, I had the grilled chicken fettucine alfredo...it was sooooooooooooo good and a HUGE portion!!!!! Definitely check this place out!

Kim W.

We had breakfast here and it was the best breakfast I have ever had. And that is not hyperbole. We each had Huevos Rancheros. I asked if beans came with it, and the waiter said no. I almost changed my mind. He took our order and returned, a few minutes later, and said the chef said he could make it with beans. You don't hear chef and breakfast too often. Once we got our food, it was delicious. The best Huevos Rancheros ever. I can't say it enough. I would drive there now just for that. As far as price, it was not that cheap for breakfast for two, it was about 35.00, but well worth it.

John N.

My favorite place to have breakfast when I'm in town. Good place to people watch when you're sitting at a table on the sidewalk and don't be surprised if a celebrity or two walks by.

K C.

A good breakfast, a bit pricey. Excellent espresso! Good service The eggs flrorentine were unique with a cream cheese sauce versus an holandaise sauce. It was piled with spinach, instead of the typicall just a few flakes. The fruit instead of home fries is a great choice. Did not need to each lunch the day we visited. It kept me going until dinner.

Katie O.

While in town my husband and I chose to go to this spot for brunch because it was the only restaurant on the street that didn't obnoxiously hound us trying to get us to come and eat at their restaurant. We shared a chopped salad and a fruit plate- both were good, very filling, large portions. (But also were very expensive in our opinion.) Unfortunately they had some of the worst Bloody Marys I have ever tasted. (And were also very expensive.) Guess we should have stuck with iced coffee, or fruit juice.

Stephen S.

Probably the hottest spot on Ocean Drive for people-watching...and a good meal to boot. Breakfast is the best...try the berries and cream! Service is somewhat careless (this is typical for SOBE)...in the morning try sitting at the bar (inside, but it's open to the outside) and you'll have the full attention (and service) of the bartender. Also, check out the news stand...for all your newspaper and magazine needs....as well as many beachy item and toiletries.

Apoorva J.

Not many restaurants get a 5 star from me. So yes, this is a sure shot awesome place to be. Excellent location. Near the beach, laid back and awesome food. FOOD: Awesome! I had Salmon, my friend had the portobello mushroom (being a veggie) and both were awesome! They have a decent variety in terms of food (its not a long list) but a good variety n quality when it comes to drinks. And being right on South Beach, a nice crowd :) I recommend the portobello mushroom and the desserts. SERVICE: Prompt, nice and friendly. They knew whats on the menu and made some good suggestions. ENVIRONMENT: Its bang in the heart of South Beach. They have outside and inside seating. Very laid back and relaxed. Good place for a group, or a date.

News Cafe, where the late Gianni Versace walked down to get his coffee and paper each morning, is an institution on Ocean Drive in South Beach. The newstand, bar and sprawling restaurant is an oasis of relaxing yet lively food and drink accross from Lummus Park and the beach at the corner of 8TH & Ocean. Breakfast is served all the time. The eggs Benedict available with smoked salmon, florentine or classic are both hardy and deliciousnot to mention quite reasonable for the Ocean Drive area. The cheeseburger with sauteed onions, mushrooms and Cajun fries are terrific. Try the sweet potato fries also Delightful! People watching from an outdoor marble table with misting fans and awnings to keep you cool is a treat! Do not miss the chance to stop byyou will surely enjoy it! :-D

Nirmal S.

Nothing special about the food, but a good place to eat something after late night drinking.

Volna V.

Used to love this place until I saw numerous bugs running around. I know that a lot of restaurants have this problem, but I just can't handle it. They were everywhere.

Jim G.

Prime location, less than average diner food, spotty service, great newsstand and proprietor.

William H.

This place stands out from all the other South Beach establishments for breakfast. Pretty much every restaurant has 5-10 tables filled, whereas this place is PACKED FULL. The breakfast we ordered was great, and our server was nice. Good spot for people watching and the natural shade from the trees they have kept us cool. Will come back when I'm in town again.

Jane D.

You know with all the hype and the raves this place got. I wasn't impressed. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad place to eat. I just thought it was like any other place, I couldn't see the why all the travel books said this was a must see place. We had break feast here. The dining area is outside situated under trees. Good for a hot day. But with trees there comes birds, with birds there comes poo, and with poo well it ends up on you. The food was ordered we waited about 15 minutes for it to come out. The potatoes were kind of cold and my egg sunny side up was more like raw side up. I didn't feel full after the meal at all. I felt like I ate too much grease. This place is a nice to try just to see what the hype is all about. I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.

Taj K.

This is one of few places on Ocean Drive that locals are willing to dine at because of the tourist crowd but that alone should say something about the Establishment. Always a great place to bring or recommend to out of town guest. Open late night so after a hard night of drinking I recommend the steak and eggs to help cure that hangover.

Peter V.

Location, Location, Location. The food was ok at best, civiche was good. This is very cute outdoor cafe to bring a pretty women and have few drinks and waste the day away. These are the places great memories are made of, maybe a little foggy but still great. The view of the park across Ocean Drive and smell of the salt air blowing in. The tables are set in a little garden right on the street. If you want a gourmet meal don't come here. If you want a cute place to have a drink or coffee this is it.

Kimberly C.

On our final night in Miami we decided to try this place . All I can say is I am so glad that we saved the best for last. The food here is awesome , the staff is knowledgeable about menu items and can even make recommendations. The jazz music playing softly in the background is an added plus. Try the lasagna and the pasta w/ fresh tomatoes , garlic , basil & olive oil . It was YUMMY ! Overall this place was great ! I will most definitely stop by on my next trip to Miami !

Franky A.

It's a South Beach institution but I have to admit the quality of the food has gone downhill. I still go from time to time but it's overpriced considering the quality of food that you're getting. The service is painfully slow too.

Bella and Aleksey R.

The ambiance was good, but it seems like any place on Ocean Drive can offer same. The breakfast consisted of the typical eggs and toast plus coffee and orange juice (this seems to be the standard around here). The table was pretty wobbly, which also seems to be a frequent occurrence. I got the eggs benedict since the picture looked so nice here on the site, but they didn't seem to have too much flavor to them, they were just OK.

Martin O.

One of my favorite places to take friends when they come to town for the first time. You can't beat News Cafe for a weekend morning breakfast or lunch. You rarely have to wait too long. You can people watch and then stroll along the beach aftewards. For parking, good luck. There's metered parking around South Beach and you need to watch your meters.

Joseph P.

News Cafe is a great place to see and be seen in South Beach. But it will cost ya! The food is actually pretty good but take it easy on the drinks as that is what made my bill go through the friggin roof. it is a great date place and you can sit at tables along side the heavy beaten path that is South Beach. After you done, go across the street to the beach and walk it off.

Sonia K.

This is my favorite place in South Beach. Seriously, my husband and I have been to Miami twice and on both trips we've eaten at news cafe multiple times. Huge variety of food, everything from eggs and pancakes to bruschetta and seafood. Great for every meal, or a snack (or a hot chocolate when it's insanely windy and you're dressed for summer). Love the food and it's the best spot for people watching.

Amy Jo A.

atmosphere great..touristy...prices high...breakfast special is a must get..comes with coffee..reg american coffee..if you get something else the price for coffee is high..juice is fresh..service is fast..someone next to us had french toast..looked really good..someone had coffee and bread basket..looked really good too. $40 for two. you sit and face out just like in a paris cafe.

Ahmad R.

News cafe cuts the mustard. I dont know about you, but i am usually pretty hungover on friday or saturday or sunday (hehe) morning in south-beach. When you need some good food to get your stomach right, News Cafe totally works. Lots of items on their brunch menu and you can still get a mojito or 4 to also help with that hangover. I dont know if it helps per se, but they sure taste good. good sized portions and good prices always work for me. They have an actual newsstand for those looking for their local real world paper...but who wants news of the real world. Just BE in southbeach after you eat, you can walk right to the beach and see some beautiful women!!!

Patrice B.

Nice atmoshere...Good pizza....got the one with e spinach and veggies on it...the cheese is really good....had a laugh the other night when I was at dinner and it started pouring out of nowhere and everyone had to run inside and leave their food on the table...luckily we had just finished our pizza before it rained on our parade.

Bonnie L.

Not a bad place to eat an oridinary meal. I like the cheese steak, calamari and wings.

Adrienne M.

the food is overpriced ($12 for a bacon cheeseburger) and not that great, but there's no better spot on South Beach for people watching - come for a late breakfast, sit outdoors and linger throughout the day watching people on Ocean drive.

From its location on Ocean Drive this is an ideal people watching veune. The prices are reasonably high (as everywhere pretty much is on Ocean) but the food is good, hearty, standard American fare. Breakfast seems especially busy, but they rustle up a good value eggs benedict. Worth sitting out in the evening and watching Ocean drive pass you by.

Kelly K.

We ate here about 5 years ago when we first visited Miami, and last week when we had some time before our flight back to DC, we knew we wanted to eat lunch here. We sat down (we had our 3.5 year old with us), and our son immediately began playing with the sugar substitute container (equal, sweet-n-low). He liked to arrange them. Our waiter came over and grabbed it OUT of his hand and put it on another table, without saying one word. The waiter walked off, and I grabbed it BACK off the table and gave it to my son. The waiter came back and tried to grab it again, and I said "Can't he play with this for a while??" And the waiter said "But he's going to mess it up!!" I told him that I would be sure to put it back exactly like he had it, and did he want a temporarily messy container or a crying baby???!! Not a good way to start your table service, dude! In any case, he (the waiter) eventually mellowed out. This place has a huge menu, with enough choices to please just about anybody. I always (ha, the last 2 visits anyway) get the Spinach benedict. Instead of hollandaise they serve it with a cream cheese sauce. SO good. Hubby got a huge Greek salad that looked awesome. We got a side order of grilled corn on the cob for our son. This place has great food and is great for people watching. Even with Mr. 'Tude, I would still go back next time we are in Miami.

Elizabeth C.

One of my favorite breakfast spots ever and I am a big breakfast fan-morning, noon or night. Obviously the scene is unparralled but the food lives up too. The basics well executed and good service.

Bayarea K.

great place to people watch. food is average but portions are hearty.

Dan B.

This is a cozy little restaurant in a great location in South Beach. They have outdoor seating and pretty friendly service.. It has some very good brunch/deli type food and you won't be disappointed, especially with the portions. It's a great place to just relax and have a meal pretty much any time of the day.

John F.

Love the food, love the location. Great people watching.

Jay W.

Good breakfast, great location. Pricey, but not for South Beach. Worth it.

Andy L.

Great breakfast food and they are open all the time. Being on Ocean works for and against them. You always have interesting things/people to watch but sometimes the crowd can be overbearing.

Sahar H.

Tasty french toast and omelettes. Definitely the best choice out of the lot of restaurants along Ocean drive.

Sarah H.

Went there to grab a drink-- I had a tasty fruity pina colada concoction and tried a Mai Tai-- both very tasty and the outdoor seating was nice-- a change from the swanky places that line Ocean Drive. Our waitress was the sweetest Grandmother-ly lady ever, when my friend asked what was in a Mai Tai she proceeded to read over his shoulder the description in the menu, which i thought was hilarious! She was a refreshing contrast to the "better than thou" vibe you can get from other places on SoBe. I knocked a few points b/c the chairs aren't too comfortable... and considering some of the buy one get one free drink special all around, this place was a little expensive... but i give them a point for being down to earth!

T M.

The best place to get a low-key bite to eat on Ocean Drive. It's not trying to be a nightclub or some fancy restaurant. So much of South Beach is fake and in your face like the pile of crab legs they use to beckon tourists in. Who wants to sit at a table on a sidewalk with people continuously walking through and the hostesses shamelessly throwing menus in their faces? The News Cafe has awesome outdoor seating in a really pretty tree filled patio with candles at every table. The grilled chicken with portobello mushrooms was delicious - as well as their key lime pie (sans the lime rinds on top) and the sangria was great too. Other than the sad conch fritters (worst in FL!) the News Cafe is a great spot to relax and people watch while eating good, affordable food.

spy d.

Want a relaxing atmosphere and no hassling? The only place we found on Ocean Drive that actually felt like sitting in our common backyard garden in NYC. Here you can actually sit beneath a tree, have a coffee and share stories and an excellent chocolate fondue. Main courses didn't kick our socks off, the crab cakes were fresh and very tasty but the sides weren't. The surprise of the dinner was the fondue. Yes hot weather, sitting out having a hot chocolate fondue with an amazing fruit assortment (the most delicious pineapple ever) cut in big chunks. We actually felt that we compensated a bit over the chocolate (which is less healthy). Didn't feel like 100% real chocolate but somehow had the right consistency and ingredients that went well with these extra fresh fruits. Definitely visiting again when I am there next time.

Delson M.

Great place to have food and people watch. When in South Beach, you need to try this place.

Karla M.

I know it's just a breakfast restaurant but just the fact that you can have breakfast or lunch across from the ocean is excellent. The staff is friendly and the location can't be beat. I tried the Lox sandwich for the first time ever here, and since then I'm hooked. For a nice light breakfast on a hot day have the yogurt and fruit bowl. Whenever I'm in Miami News Cafe is a must!

Josh C.

Good but not great. It passes for a good place to people watch and enjoy a mid afternoon espresso, but it's nothing too fancy. The food is average and a bit expensive, but if you're hungry it will pass. I had the huevos rancheros which were served more like nachos and were a bit bland. My latte was delicious, however.

Shari M.

What started off as a stop after a late night outting at the club ended with me and my friends visiting this place every single night we were in Miami! 4 nights to be exact haha. Surprisingly i was always full from dinner so i never ate anything haha. This place is great for groups. each night we ranged from 4 to about 10 people. if you like hot wings, you have to try theirs. one of the guys we were with ordered these each night, i tried them and they were oh so tasty! The nachos were also pretty popular in my group. Their fries are quite good also. i love seasoned fries. Our first waiter was really nice. that night, people just kept adding to our group. everytime she came back, there was a new person pulling up a chair and wanting to order haha. she never once got an attitude or impatient with us. Our second waiter was out of control (in a good way). she was joking around with us and was going around the restaurant singing. We actually had her 2 nights in a row so on our last night she knew who we were and checked on us along with our other waiter. No one ever tried to rush us to leave any of the nights we were there. but that could be because we were pretty much the only customers in there at 5am haha

Amy L.

Little beachfront, all-night cafe...Our waiter started out by taking our drink order and then throwing a dog-eared photo album on the table. I flipped through it and noticed that most of the pictures were of our gay waiter and big buff african-american stars, such as tyrese, etc. He was very entertaining and let us take pictures of him...The food was actually very good, we even ordered 2 of the soft shell crab, the spicy mayo sauce was delicious, and the empanadas were yummy too. Mmmm, and the buffalo wings. Cheers to the hot latin food runner, there are tons of hot latin boys in miami. Wink.

Conny F.

Surprisingly good. I went their for brunch on my last day in Miami - just to soak it in one more time. We had the Salmon scrambled eggs which were very good and then some pancakes: (2 small ones for $3 - ouch) standard fare as well as the eggs florentine with cream cheese sauce instead of sauce hollandaise. It sounds funny - but that sauce was great. I would recommend the place. Its were everyone goes and they do actually serve good breakfast food.

Alison R.

the news cafe is a lovely place. part of my enthusiasm could have been the fact that i was on vacation, but i really loved this place. we ate breakfast here most mornings of our trip to miami. i had a bagel sandwich one day that i still remember. the coffee was great, and the view was amazing. they also had a wide selection of newspapers from all over. there were tons of people just reading the paper and relaxing. i wish i was there right now.

Daniela A.

This is where we spent our last night in Miami and it was a great "night cap" to our trip. They serve alcohol (great mojitos, by the way) until 4:30 am and serve coffee and food 24 hours. They are right in front of the beach and it's a beautiful place to relax with some friends over good food and great drinks. Our waiter was this really cute Panamanian guy and he was incredibly charismatic. We asked him what it was like to live in Miami, and he really gave us a description of the lifestyle that has us DYING to go back- and it's only been a week since we left. What we ate here: -Prosciutto with fresh mozarella, roasted peppers and olives appetizers The above appetizer gets an A+ in my book for being light, refreshing and really healthy without compromising taste and enjoyment. I definitely recommend it. - Fried mozarella This tasted good, but it was oily and very heavy. We made a mistake by ordering this because it didn't go well with our drinks and other appetizer. Not bad, though, if you want some serious comfort food. I really recommend this place. The service stood out as being the best on our entire trip and the food was delicious.

Andy N.

good portions, liked not loved the food other. didn't go for dinner only for breakfast.

Angela B.

We hit News Cafe around 4:30am on Saturday morning for our end of the night greasy breakfast on our way back to our hotel. I remember the food being good and the other patrons being just as intoxicated as we were after a long night at Mansion. My friends claim the mimosas were great but I stuck to water as I was all partied out at that point. I was a little bitter that they got my order wrong - I wanted cream cheese and smoked salmon on a bagel, and the waiter forgot the smoked salmon. But in retrospect, was salmon really a good choice after 12 hours of drinking? Most likely not. Also notable - apparently Versace was a regular here and was on his way home from News Cafe heading back to his mansion nearby when he was killed.

Flora R.

Nice cafe right on Ocean Drive. Eating outside at night is key here and this place is great for people watching and taking time to enjoy your food. The menu isn't particularly interesting but they have some variety and a nice drink list so it's worthwhile to sit down and hang out.

Katie Q.

sip your mimosa with the fabulous people and watch perfection roll by on rollerblades or in a $85,000 car...the view don't get much better than this people. the bruch is pretty typical and decent but in my estimation you are paying for the scenery. *point of interest* this is infamously where gianni versace had his last meal.

Jennifer L.

Like everyone else has said, this is the place for people watching. The food is fine (not great, not bad), and of course the service is spotty, as is typical for South Beach. Still, I enjoy going here and sitting at one of the tables on the edge of the patio, overlooking the rolling pageant on Ocean Drive.

victoria r.

Haven't been here in awhile. However, when I did dine here is was fun. Great place to eat and people watch or meet up w/ a friend. Awesome salad and fruit bowls. Good service.

Adriana K.

this place was a great place to sit and people watch on a fabulous friday afternoon. as soon as i recovered from the fact i was eating dolphin, i thoroughly enjoyed the blackened dolphin salad accompanied by a refreshing cocktail. from what i hear, a south beach classic, and i can understand why.

Denise L.

Perfect cafe to people watch on Ocean! Definitely sit on a table outside and just gaze at the people walking by. The place is definitely bustling. Since it was late in the afternoon, I ordered a bowl of cold, sweet. fresh fruit and an ice tea. My boyfriend had the News Cafe chicken salad with basil vinaigrette dressing. Huge portions for a decent price.

Sandy S.

For the people watching alone this place is a must go......You will not believe some of the things you'll see. Well worth the wait.

S N.

best people watching plus hangover curing brunch in Miami Beach

Gourmet G.

Smack in the middle of the hottest part of South Beach, meaning the beautiful people gather here to preen and gawk. It's not just a place to grab a snack, it's a real newsstand, with magazines and papers from around the globe, plus film, postcards, maps, and T-shirts emblazoned with News Cafe on the front. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but the best tables are outside, and even at peak times you usually won't wait more than fifteen minutes for one. Once seated, you can order from the simple menu featuring pastas, juicy cheeseburgers, Caesar salad, and omelets. Keep it light, or you'll feel guilty as young rollerbladers with tight bodies and models with legs up to here stroll by. Open 24 hours, so you can sit and read Le Monde at 2:00am, gazing at the palm trees swaying under the Miami moonlight while looking hot and feeling cool.

Crystine W.

We made two stops to the News Cafe during our stay in SoBe: one for brunch, and the other as part of a food tour. I would rate brunch as very meh (had the Eggs Florentine, and the novio ordered their waffle), but their bruschetta is very delicious, and we later learned during the food tour that this is what they are known for. Service was very mediocre on both occasions, but this place is filled with history, and the bruschetta makes for a nice snack. The bread is very thick, and the tomatoes are insanely fresh. I'd come back just for that.

Cassandra V.

Helena! Helena!!! Our server Helena was so superb. The food was great. I had the Smoked Salmon omelet and it was so tasty! They were quick super accommodating and you tell breakfast is their specialty! After being horrified by the poor service we received at Park Central Cafe I was sooo happy to get such great service and great food. The service made it even better. All I wanted was breakfast after my workout and I got more. Great food + great service! Super fast!

Nadav L.

Came here @ 04:00 am with a friend. The place was pretty full with people but the service was terrible. Had 2 wait more then 10 min for drinks. The when food came we didn't have forks etc so I went in the kitchen and took them myself. I ordered the salmon egg - 3/10 My friend got chicken nachos

LuQman H.

Decent for Ocean Drive options. Great for breakfast/brunch. Took advantage of the balcony seating to avoid the busy crowd flow during ocean drive peak hours. Menu offers usual breakfast classics. The eggs florentine with potatoes is always a good option. It was uniquely prepared with a cream cheese sauce and paprika topping. Very yum yum. The fresh squeezed Oj goes well for drink options.

Ivy T.

Was here when I saw the Huevos Rancheros picture on Yelp, and it was pretty good. Eggs benedict was, however, not so impressive. Server was cheerful, but overall it was just an okay breakfast.

Vilma S.

Went to South Beach to look around and decided on stopping at the News Cafe-world-renowned and a mainstay in South Beach. What a great place to sit on the patio and people watch. It was not too crowded and noisy like the other cafe's and restaurants on the main street. They have two for one drink specials and certain food items are half-priced. We just wanted to get cocktails and ice coffee. My friend and daughter ordered the Coconut Mojitos and the Ice Cappuccino. Wow, the best coconut mojitos we have ever tasted!! So freakingly refreshing we had to order two more!! They also have a newsstand where you can get a variety of newspapers, souvenirs and other items. The bathrooms are art deco contemporary and very clean. Really enjoyed spending time at the News Cafe and the servers were very professional, friendly and funny!

Fabian D.

A well-known location in South Beach. A place to have 24/7 your food and drinks. The location is nice to have a refreshment or some food. Not a loudy place as many other bars at Ocean Drive. The staff is ok, not very friendly. In the after noon this place is good to cool down from the heat. The breakfast with some fresh food is delecious but expensive.

Elizabeth N.

This place is so clutch at 5:00 AM. It's really the only place we found open after EVERYTHING else closes. It was a short walk from Dream hotel, and the food is pretty good. It wasn't overly busy at the time, and the service is moderate. All and all it's worth checking out if you find yourself starving after a long night. They have low lighting too thankfully.

Zein A.

Very cute place, great service, good coffee and the menu has such a variety of options to order from. Their prices are very reasonable. Overall, it's nicefor people watching, or chilling near the ocean, and grabbing a bite to eat or a drink. There's also conveniently a little shop attached to the cafe. Would come back here in the future.

Erick E.

Came here after watching the sunrise at the beach had the eggs benedict i was told by the waiter that they came with a cream cheese sauce rather than the tradition hollandaise sauce i was skeptical but decided to try it anyways i wish i could say that i was pleasantly surprised but that wasn't the case the cream cheese sauce lacked flavor the potatoes were meh and a bit cold. On the other hand service was great. In all i think there's better places for breakfast a lot of people come here for the fact that this was versaces favorite place to have breakfast (at least that's why i come here lol) and also last place to eat on the morning he was shot and killed.

Ksenia N.

Well well what do we got here? Yes... just another overpriced place in South Beach because ... well because some celebrities had their breakfasts here at some point of their lives. If you want to pay $8 for an oatmeal (toppings are extra, of course) because some celebrity ate an omelette here some 25 years ago then go ahead lol the chairs are still warm and might still carry Jim Carrey's perfume scent (I am not sure if he has ever eaten here and he might not even use perfume lol) Anyways, I am not paying that for an oatmeal and I could care less about who and when ate what and that is the reason I am good thanks lol Next!!!!! Also, the waiter looked like he would rather be sipping on some ritas around the corner. The view is pretty :)

Terra S.

I come to News Cafe more for the location than the food or service. As far as the food, its decent nothing has knocked my socks off. The service is hit or miss. My last visit a server approached our server while he was taking our order to complain to him about how much his last table left him! (a MAJOR pet peeve of mine.) In my opinion; Its worth the trip if your on Ocean drive and your hungry. Its not worth the trip if your not. The location is 5 stars, News cafe as a whole is 3 stars max.

Omari D.

After partying in South Beach sometimes you want a simple yet strong breakfast to hold you over, and News Cafe is that place. 24/7 spot with a large variety of items so if your undecided, just come here to get your fix. Lots of outdoor seating so you can people watch & relax. Directly across from the beach so where some sun glasses so you don't in trouble breaking your neck looking at people with your significant other!!!

Paula V.

We love coming here for breakfast, we usually sit at the bar and order the Eggs florentine and News Eggs, every time we come here we leave happy, food and service are amazing until today, while we waited for our food, we noticed a couple, smoking next to us, they didn't look like customers but mostly like patrons, they noticed the smoke bother me, however they didn't stop smoking but only to give each other a smirk and continue smoking. This is very disrespectful because it comes from patrons in the first place.

Luke H.

Came here for 3$ beers on south beach but ended up getting a medium hamburger and sweet potato fries (12$). Wow..fantastic!! Had low expectations but it was so tasty and cooked to perfection. They have some good drinks promotions and are open 24 hours!! Well worth a visit and great value in a very expensive area

Megan K.

Good food for late night, the waiter Joseph provided great customer service! Breakfast served 24 hrs was awesome!

Marco D.

Decent food, service very slow. Had breakfast at about 2pm, which was nice. Not much else to say.

Michelle W.

For convenience, this place is great. If you're looking for a no frills breakfast place, this is also a good choice. However, don't expect this to be an amazing dining experience. It's essentially your typical diner from back home that just so happens to be across the street from the beach. Regardless, the food is still good, decently priced and great service. There's not much else you could ask for!

Caiti R.

Basic. We went for an early lunch and it was quickly decided I would go the lunch route as opposed to breakfast as their breakfast selection was very basic. Standard omelets, pancakes, and continental breakfast. The majority of their menu was very simple and plain, nothing jumped out at me. I typically have a hard time deciding on what to order based on so many great sounding options, but here it was like "I guess I'll take the greek salad." My salad was good and the chicken was tasty, but due to the menu it is nowhere I'm excited about going to again...it's just another restaurant.

J B.

LOVE LOVE LOVE News Café. Went 3 times on my mini 3 day vacay. First time for brunch. Got the cobb salad & an iced coffee. Sat outside, people watched. So relaxing. Couldnt have asked for a better scenery away from NYC. But I couldn't even finish the salad - HUGE portions & worth the money. Took it back to the hotel with me. 2nd time was to get an iced coffee to go. Took it with me while I sat on the sand across the street at the beach. Nothing more relaxing than that. 3rd time was later that day with my friend. Last few hours in Miami and I was craving a burger for the longest since I starved myself prior to coming to SB. I got the cheeseburger sautéed with mushrooms and onions. Added bacon. With Cajun fries & an iced coffee. Sat outside again and people watched the crazy space cadets of Miami music week. No better way to top my vacay. DEF will be back.

Lauren L.

I've been here a few times - good food and great location. It's a little pricey for what you get, but that's typical for places on ocean drive.

Erro V.

Always the same.. Always good. Its fast and tasty and you can actually decide what to tip a waiter!! Unique for the standard 20% serv fee in south beach. I sometimes try other places but i'll always come back to News cafe.

Ivan H.

The drinks are great with Hector mixing them up. Trust me on the one. The food is also great. Had the salmon omelette for breakfast with egg whites on another occasion. The best way to start any morning. The views and breeze off the ocean is what you're missing if you don't come.

Crissie N.

Enjoyed my food, had the steak and eggs.. Steak was rather tough for well done but overall I enjoyed it!

Chris C.

Visited 04.28.15 I was super starving and came in here after shopping SoBe. The menu is very diverse and a lot great reviews for breakfast so I decided to try it. I asked the server what's good and he said "nothing's really special here" (ROLL EYES - why say that when you work in this industry?!?) But then he says, "my favorite is the pasta with tomato, garlic, and basil" so that's what I ordered. It was delicious!!! I ordered it with fettuccine noodles per his suggestion and with chicken. I would give this place more stars but I can't get over that comment.

Sabrina H.

The silverware was dirty. The straw for my water had soda on it. The food was basic!

Courtney D.

Amazing breakfast spot!! I recommend trying the French toast or Belgian waffle with strawberries and bananas. The waiter was very friendly and the view from the restaurant is great.

Magda C.

The place itself is amazing, loved the outside seating area, excellent for people watching. Unfortunately, the food we had was shameful. I had mahi mahi sandwich, which came on some grilled brioche bun with simple leaf of lettuce, slice of tomato and onion with a side of fries. Fries were not good and seemed like they had been fried in the morning and reheated several times. Mahi mahi was totally dry and with absolutely no seasoning, not even salt. My husband had a chicken sandwich which was basically dry chicken breast topped with BBQ sauce with the same sad-looking set-up as my fish. We had 'freshly pressed' orange juice which not only was ridiculously small, but also tasted watery and diluted, blah. My cappuccino was OK as for American, but not Italian standard. When I looked around me and saw people having '2 eggs any style' with those square breakfast potatoes and some waffles with fruit on top, I felt like during the breakfast at some hotel Inn. Same menu and sadly, same quality! What a shame that the place with such history and traditions cannot afford a better menu.

Erica L.

If you want a place to sight see and have a cheap drink this is the spot. You can sit on the street on tables, inside, or on a little small deck with 2-3 tables. It was a great nook to grab a quick app and drink around sunset and just watch everyone and enjoy the nighttime miami scene. Goo see !!

Summer C.

I had breakfast here during a layover I had at the airport. I walked up and down south beach and this place had the most people so I decided to check it out. The food was just normal food, nothing special. Their Eggs Benedict is different because they use sour cream in it. This place is mainly good for people watching. Our waiter was a funny/interesting guy too. Don't recall his name, but he was a tall gentleman from Texas and he loved living in Miami. He was a good source of information and would be good to talk to if we had a longer stay.

Tammy N.

I've tried this place once when I visited Miami last year. Didn't like it much then. Blindly gave it another shot because my friend said it has over 600 reviews which really surprised me. Didn't tell me how many stars though. I guess I'm a bit of a snob about that. Anyways... Before we ordered we were taking photos of each other and the server offered to take the photo of us. He took the job very seriously and did, but I asked him to take one from the opposite angle so that the beach was in the background. I felt bad after I asked, but he very willingly walked over to the other side to take this photo for us. The lighting was off so he walked to the other side and moved the umbrella and went so far as asked the person at another table who happened to be sitting right there to stand up so he can move the umbrella, the lighting was still bad and at this point we really didn't care and just wanted him to take it already so we can move on. He then walked back and put the umbrella back into place and gave them back their shade. I was thoroughly embarrassed that that happened. It didn't matter that much that he had to go through all of that. I apologized to the table, but they didn't want to hear it. It was very awkward. Now onto the food. He answered any questions we had about the menu. We all asked for waters with lemon, but he forgot the lemon. No biggie though. Two of my friends ordered the smoked salmon benedict and my other friend ordered the philly cheese steak I think. I ordered fettuccine alfredo and added shrimp. I asked if it was possible to have penne pasta instead and he confirmed that they could do that. We also ordered conch fritta which were good. All of the food came out at the same time which was nice. My pasta came out with fettuccine which made me really sad. The server offered to fix it, but I was so hungry and didn't want to deal with it. I ate it anyways. The pasta was overcooked and swimming in the sauce. I like that I could have bought more pasta and added it to this sauce because that's how much sauce was on my plate. I didn't have water for half of my meal because my hungover ass drank it all mid-way. It was finally refilled toward the end of the meal. I tried the smoked salmon benedict and the sauce on top was waaay too creamy that it was hard for me to eat. Honestly I really don't like to leave bad reviews, but I literally gave this place two chances before I came to this conclusion. It was a bad experience. Cute spot and I appreciate how hard the server tried to please us, but the service was so spotty and the food wasn't that good. Also there was no discount or comp offered. It isn't necessary, but it would've made sense to offer something to compensate.

Rick R.

I've been to this place a few times, and it feels like it has slipped over the years. The food is just average, and the prices are inflated because of the location and reputation. How does a restaurant which is open 24 hours and serves breakfast all day not have Half and Half for the coffee? We tried to be friendly with our server and he wanted no part of it, saying, "when I'm this busy, I have to go fast." I don't think I'll be going back again.

Karthik R.

If you are visiting the South Beach area then this is a MUST brunch place to dine at. Walk down the peaceful sandy beaches, early in the morning, and head down for brunch at this nice outdoor spot, right on Ocean Drive. Cute little area with tables under the tree. Wait staff was amazing and very accommodating to adding and modifying the dish. Not many people can cook a good Benedict and these guys nailed it. The second I put my fork thru the eggs, the hot yolk, just flowed out into the Hollandaise sauce. Nothing but delicious with a great cup of coffee!!! Will be back guys!!

Elisa G.

The breakfast is nothing to yelp about. (Good service though) Nice location.

Ruby K.

Cute little cafe on South Beach but I wasn't impressed by it and I was actually disappointed coming here after someone I know recommended News Cafe while visiting South Beach. I do have to say that this cafe is a great place to people watch, and it's very laid back and chill, but the food and alcoholic drinks were mediocre and pricey considering that this restaurant has more of that casual beachy vibe. I ordered their appetizer, Ceviche with Chips to start off with, and to drink I ordered their Miami Vice. which tasted more like rum and juice. Sorry, I wish I would've enjoyed dining here more :(

Karan G.

Disappointing everything - seedy dirty feeling place, not cozy and very mediocre food. Had the turkey burger which was forgettable at best but the fries were the worst. Espresso and OJ were good.

Kaitlin D.

Nope. Nope. Nope. Call me crazy, but I did not enjoy this place at all. Maybe it's because I ordered the wrong thing, but that first impression stuck and I'll avoid coming back for sure. We walked in after being incredibly confused about the entrance. We couldn't spot any staff anywhere, no one offered to seat us or indicate that we could seat ourselves, so we went to the bar. The woman working the bar was obviously not enjoying her time there, which wasn't really encouraging. She was prompt with service, but frowned the whole time and the interactions seemed forced. I got the eggs florentine, hoping for their "unique" cream cheese sauce to thrill me. I wanted something tasty and that's certainly not what I got. The sauce was basically melted cream cheese. It tasted watered down and pretty flavorless. Getting past that, the best part was the egg. But an egg is an egg--it didn't taste spoiled, so it was fine. Get to the spinach, and I find that each bite squishes with loads of water, indicating it was frozen. So by the time I got to my muffin, it was soaked with spinach water and watered down cream cheese. Not appetizing. I doused the whole thing in hot sauce just to be able to eat half of it. I left feeling like I had some empty calories and was pretty thankful that I'd gotten a good run in first thing in the morning. Despite hearing good things about the place, it was a huge flop for us. We won't be returning the next time we're in town.

Rose M.

This is a "greasy spoon" diner that is in a nice location. Prices are high but that's to be expected, given the location. I had an omelet, it was okay, no complaints. Potatoes and toast were fine. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was a nice, unexpected touch. I usually like fancier options for breakfast, like Eggs Benedict. Their version used a cream sauce instead of hollandaise, so I was wary about ordering it. Service was annoying. I don't like to shovel my food in my face, I prefer to take my time and digest everything. The waiter was DYING to pick up my plate, he tried two or three times and then again tried to take it when I went to the bathroom. It was like 9 am on a Saturday, they were not that busy yet, so I don't understand the urge to get us out of there.

Kevin M.

Great location! Can ride a citibike on the boardwalk to the New's Cafe. Fresh squeezed OJ and cappuccino great. Fruit very good. Quiche not very good tasted as if was frozen and heated.

Robert C.

Been here for breakfast. We love their Brie omelette. Great outdoor seating with a view of south beach. Love it. Got to get back soon.

Lauren M.

For the myth of this place due to Versace association, we expected more. A basic diner-level quality place with minor allure of being on Ocean park drive, our waitress was solid but not spectacular. Breakfast was nothing at all special. No seasoning on "News potatoes" whatsoever. Checked out the "news" section from which it draws its name and found a scantly selection that any NYC subway newsstand selection would conquer.

Angie J.

All my girlfriends and I had a great dinner exempt the establishment had the AC pumping and did not turn it down. Needless to say it made my dinner a not awesome experience but it was good. Always eat here because it has reasonable prices and just people watching makes it good

Lindsay B.

My main reason for dining at this restaurant is the location and people watching. It's thoroughly entertaining going here on a Sunday morning and seeing the eclectic mix of people. Between the still up from the night before party goers to the fitness obsessed it is never a dull moment. That being said, the drinks are decent and the food is mediocre. My favorite thing is the Huevos Rancheros which is great except for the fact that it NEVER comes out hot. The fruit bowl is good as well, not crazy about the eggs benedict. If you are looking for a mind blowing breakfast this isn't the place, if you are just looking for regular breakfast and a little entertainment this is your spot.

Jordan C.

Great French toast !!! One of my favorites I've tasted. Also for dinner try the pesto pasta with chicken. My wife and I loved it. Great for people watching - there's a ton of people walking by on the street. Great service as well, our server gave good suggestions :)

Katrina R.

I think we dined here two our three times during our short 4-night stay in Miami. If I'm being honest, the food is mediocre. Their take on eggs benedict (with cream cheese sauce?) was good, but I definitely prefer the more traditional approach. Their shrimp alfredo pasta was alright but could have been more flavorful. However, prices are reasonable and the location is great for people watching. It's also open 24/7, and service ranged from fine to good. Not a bad place to be!

Byron S.

My wife and I have been coming here for over 20 years. It's a must stop for breakfast or lunch. Grab a table on the side walk for a little people watching. The food is great with a huge selection. The middle eastern items are awesome. Make sure you stop and enjoy!

Nhoj K.

Had dinner here twice this week. My wife's salmon was fresh (not frozen) and cooked to perfection. The next meal, however, the chicken was over cooked and dry. The location is great, in the middle of Ocean Blvd in busy South Beach. So don't expect a quiet meal. Lots of street activity. Touristy. Cigarette smoke from passer's by or other tables can get heavy. A word about our waiter, Charles. The guy is a comedian who doubles as a waiter. The first dinner, the constant jokes were entertaining. However the second dinner, and we got seated at his station, they novelty was gone. Too many interruptions. Sorry to be a poop about it, but that's how we feel. On the basis of the stale jokes and rubber chicken, a solid three with chance to move up.

Moh R.

I wish I remembered my waiters name. He was sooooooo sweet and attentive. Some people you just don't forget and he definitely made my birthday week special, just by being who he was. Me and a friend came here late night when everything else was pretty much closed, and it's basically like a south beach gem. The food is amazing and the drinks are made well. I have no complaints what so ever. Come here! Especially when you really want good food when you can't find anywhere else that's open. (Try the chicken nachos!! You will get full off of them alone. But if you share that's a different story lol) all in all, I had a great time. Be back soon!

Manuel E.

Nice place to chill and relax. Kinda wished they had better seats but it's ok. the food was good and the waiter was nice. I noticed the manager was concerned for his clients and asked me how was our services. i liked the place and will go back. just please try to have a better cooler for your beers since the beers where not to cold!

Reid N.

News Cafe, right in the heart of South Beach Miami, FL. Great for people watching. It has outdoor seating as well as indoor air conditioned seating which is a must during the Miami summer heat. had the Cuban Churrasco Skirt Steak which was absolutely delicious, tender and flavorful.

Miguel Q.

Overrated and overpriced. This has been the worst meal experience I have had in a very long time, consider that I dine out 99% of the time. I had the duck stir fry over brown rice and it was inedible.

Tetiana T.

I had a breakfast in this cafe! My friend had a birthday and I asked waiter to put candle in the pancakes which she ordered. The waiter did good his work!

Heather W.

Located on Ocean Drive, this Parisian style cafe gave me the heart of Europe but the sunshine from Miami Beach. Versace was known to eat his daily breakfast here before he was murdered. I love everything about this cafe. Location, music, decor. Our waitress was incredibly friendly (hard to find when dining on Ocean). We ordered mimosas to start our day and she suggested we get a bottle if we are having more than 1. Good suggestion - it saved us some dinero. My friend had the eggs florentine - which she seemed to love. I had the eggs special (sunny side up with ham, wheat toast and a side of fruit instead is news fries). The eggs were well cooked and the fruit was ripe. It wasn't anything special (I could make it at home if I wanted to), but it was tasty, decently priced and the location, location, location is everything. It's just an average cafe - but it's a great place to start your morning without being bombarded with 2 for 1 drinks the size of your head.

Alan T.

Totally meh food. Little to zero seasoning and a menu of standards that don't stand out make for very little reason to go. Really no effort at all. Service and atmosphere are good.

Kayla B.

5 stars for serious awesomeness! Our server has been working there for 25 years and was so nice! He was funny & kind & personable and made the experience fun! My husband and I shared an omelet meal with an extra side fruit bowl & it was plenty of food. Given normal standards the food was over priced but it was right in line with the rest of SoBe prices. Definitely the best breakfast we had during our trip! I highly suggest it.

Brenda A.

This place is great!!!!! We stayed in the hotel of south beach we had this after hours We fell in love with their food had the chicken nachos & chicken Alfredo! Everything was so flavorful. We decided to go and have breakfast there. I had the huevos rancheros &. My boyfriend the veggie omelet. Absolutely tasty! And reasonable prices.

Richard J.

I couldn't sleep so I got up and out before dawn, needing coffee at 5:15 am. This place was open (24/7), so I gave it a try. Waitress told me about the fresh-ground beans, so I expected something good. Unfortunately, the coffee in my first cup was apparently fresh the day before. She ground some fresh and my second cup was much better.

Carla G.

Loved their eggs benedicts , fruit and daquiris. Pricing was reasonable and service was pretty quick I went during the week. My two friends had their waffles and omelettes but no complaints this is one of our better breakfast experiences for our vacation so far.

Tamara W.

The quintessential SB hang-out. My advice would be go there for breakfast, brunch and coffee+people watching, but not for lunch nor dinner. They are selling the view and ambience. PROS Great for a quick bite or long stay people watching Excellent breakfast fare The view is very pleasant Delicious drinks and great coffee CONS Service, what service??? Not so great lunch and dinner fare Long waits

Racheal C.

When ever we are in South Beach this is a must! The service is always excellent, and the food is unmatched! Best place to sit and people watch anytime of the day!

Rebecca H.

Paid over $11 for powdered eggs and a frozen Jimmy Dean sausage patty. The waiter didn't bother asking how it was, actually he barely said anything. Please avoid this place.

T B.

Very nice breakfast place. Lunch, was okay. Only complaint was the burger was super dry and cheese was hard as if it had besn sitting back there forever

Demir H.

Well upon arrival.... 20$ The valet driver accidentally punched me in the nose as he was putting something in the car, which of course started the experience off l very badly. He really didn't care after he did it. Sucks cause it's my anniversary trip. Told the waitress she didn't care either. Thanks for the great memory News Cafe.

Amy L.

Good service, decent food, great view during the day, wonderful potential for people watching...except you have to deal with the low-class, super-rude, ghetto-rific club-goers at night who will harass you as they walk by. This means that in the evenings, you'd be best served by sitting inside for your meal, rather than out front by the rude passers-by. The owner is really nice, was very accommodating, and made sure our needs were constantly attended to. Our food was warm, tasty, and arrived quickly to the table. The Duck Quesadilla was better than it had any business being, and the Coconut Shrimp were perfect, which is surprising from a joint that's not exactly a fish restaurant! If you require WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, you will need to either sit along the sidewalk (where drunken, club-going man-children will make fun of you), or enter along the side of the building, where there is a very tight doorway and small lift. If you have a larger scooter, it may be difficult to impossible for you to enter this way. If you have a power chair, you should have no problem. Once inside, there are plenty of seating options. I didn't visit the bathroom, so I can't comment about the potential accessibility of that. News Cafe is pricey, especially by South Florida standards, considering the type of food they're serving. It's not a glamorous place, and you're definitely paying for that view...so you might as well get it! But there aren't a lot of decent late-night dining options, so if you're on South Beach, this is the place to go 24-hrs-a-day if you want to be right in the middle of the action! Still, during daytime hours, I'm sure there are plenty of other restaurants in the area that might offer better culinary quality with an equally pretty view.

Victor B.

Good food... This used to be a great spot to eat outside on a Sunday night. It still is, however, the freak show that has become Wet Willie's tends to overflow in to the New's Cafe seating. Sit inside to avoid it. Still, this is a SoBe tradition and you've got to eat here at least once!

Michelle R.

The best breakfast I have ever had. I got an omelette with bacon, onion, and mozzarella... For some reason this was amazing. Amazing. Delicious. Good service. If you come early you might see some stragglers from the club scene, but, it's good food.

Scott L.

On a sunny December morning, and craving a big healthy breakfast, preferably with an ocean front view, I perhaps couldn't have done much better in the cheesy brouhaha of touristy south beach. Compared to the other gimmicky breakfast specials and cookie cutter schlocky narrow patios cafés, News stands out with its expansive airy patio under a magnolia tree. I got exactly what I wanted - poached eggs, fresh avocado, fresh fruit and dry toast. The $20 price tag included tip which wasn't a bargain but I felt sated amongst the tchotchke frenzy that is South Beach.

Erin L.

Was here early Sunday morning for a late night/early morning snack. I've been here years ago and always had a large variety of a menu and open all hours. Good place to go for some after drinking food :) Shane was our server and he was great! So nice and very on point on making sure we had everything we needed and if he could get us anything else. He is a great server and very friendly. The food was good too ! I got an egg white omelet (really good size!) and it came with potatoes (which they could've used some seasoning) and also toast. My boyfriend got the steak and was really good too ! The blueberry muffin was HUGE ! Overall, great service and food. I wanted to get the bread pudding with vanilla sauce as that's what I remembered being so delicious but I couldn't eat another bite ! Thanks News Café and your server Shane !

James L.

Beach breakfast - cafe and croissant ham and cheese with tomato. Light tasty. Let get ready to have the sun shine. Service was impersonal BUT very quick. What I would expect from 24 hour cafe'. Be back again.

Sam H.

Great outdoor seating very European style cafe! Super cool and very casual. I would say it's a great place for a date no matter the time of day. Breakfast was great! I grabbed the Salmon, onion and cream cheese omelet. Good choice for a couple extra bucks. Protein on top of protein. Plus toast and breakfast fries. Servers have a very professional dress (which adds to the atmosphere - white shirts, black pants & ties). Loving the classical music. Great breakfast place with tons of options and great portion sizes! Watch out for the huge fruit and yogurt bowl. Sit outside for a beachside breakfast view along Ocean Drive.

Kiana K.

I mean to me the place was alright. First hand the waiters were not too friendly. It took them a long time to have someone come to give us our drinks. They menu didn't seem to have anything very special on it. It was a alright restaurant but idk why it would be considered a cafe? The food was average. Atmosphere was not the best either, the hour that I sat there they basically played the same song over. Overalls alright.

Ulyana P.

By far one of my favorite places to eat. And they have breakfast 24/7... I mean this already buys me. Although place is regularly busy, price point is no higher than usual on Ocean drive. Staff could be definitely friendlier but the quality of food is so good that you don't really care about service that much. So I definitely recommend News cafe if you want really great food and if you love breakfast as much as I do:)

Laura M.

I've always loved this spot on south beach! Great to head to for breakfast before u go to bed. They have almond or soy milk for lattes which is helpful. Friendly service and clean restroom.

Amanda C.

I came with a group of girls for brunch and lets just say it was an experience. We sat down right away and for how busy News Cafe is at all times I was impressed by that. However, it took about 25 minutes for the server to come over to our table to even let his presence be known. We had let the hostess and another server know that no one had came to take our drink order and all we wanted were a round of waters at the time but no one seemed to care. Finally, once the server came by we quickly ordered our drinks and food at the same time because we were starving and weren't sure when the next time we would see him would be! Being hungover, I ordered a cheeseburger and it was pretty good but nothing over the top amazing it was actually pretty dry. I shared the ceviche with my sister and it was very good. My poor rating is mainly based on the fact that we had horrible service. I know it is a busy place but that is no excuse! The fact that this is a well known place to eat in Miami Beach I was not impressed and probably will not return.

Dany O.

We visited this place twice during our Miami stay. The first night was for drinks and to snack on a pizza. The second time was for diner and we ordered pizza, cheeseburger and a beer. Service was very good and very friendly, I felt very comfortable, the food was very tasty.

Mary M.

This institution gets better with time. Regularly visited here in 1988, when the whole scene was just getting started. Just yook my 16 yo son back, my first time here since 1994. Same wonderful experience, great memories. Only wish they still had the full -fledged international news stand that sold papers and periodicals from all over the world. Delicious Mediterranean platter. Humongous burger. Iced tea, coffee, a light breeze, professional waiter who made us feel like celebs. Will always love this special place that was there and believed at the beginning.

Moses H.

This place gets a 3 star strictly because its on the beach. Do not get the croussaint sandwich the croussaint was kinda over cooked.

Kayla A.

This place is really convenient and their breakfast menu is lovely, I had a hard time deciding what I wanted! Eggs Florentine was perfect, home fries are lovely, and their French bread is soft. You can tell they don't just get any frozen bread and warm it up for you. It's fresh! I got the small fruit bowl and it was far more than I thought it would bring in a really fancy bowl. The coffee came in a nice class cup too! I loved the presentation it was exquisite. Our waitress was exceptionally kind, I just wish they'd give us straws for our drinks.

Kasey G.

I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and it was incredible! The service was friendly but slow, and the beverages were sub par. My four star rating was due to the food. The food was great.

Sabra N.

One of the non affordable places of ocean drive, yet the most packed! I get it, breakfast is better than in most places on south beach. But nothing really crazy about it. Still a little bit of a tourist trap as far as I'm concerned. I hate to say it but I'll be back even if I'm not really impressed.

Leslie B.

I had scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, freshly squeezed oj, cafe con leche. My husband has the eggs, salmon and onion. Delicious and not over priced. Highly recommend.

John M.

Good breakfast under the morning sun. A solid place for breakfast, great on a sunny day if you want to seat outside. We have been coming here for many years and its becoming an institution of south beach. They do great job for breakfast and lunch, never tried their dinner of drink menu. On my last visite, we had a fruit salade, a veggie omelette, scramble eggs with new cake fries and fresh orange juice. It could not be better, the seating under the sun, the perfect weather and flawless service of Cesar G made the day brighter. Guys, keep it up, great job. To our friend the yelpers, encourage this fox, they do make moment more enjoyable . We want them to stay in business for another 20 years! Tell them how we want them to improve our experiences.

Delightful D.

Great service on south beach but food is just ok. Nice scenery of course tried the benedict wasnt good, my boo had the french toast wasnt good either. Jus basic for south beach nothing special.

Laura J.

Friendly service and great location for nice views and atmosphere. Lots of people passing by. The food is good, fresh and a good selection. This is a great breakfast/lunch stop. Nice and easy nothing over fancy and a friendly relaxed vibe. For South beach and its prime location it's also very reasonably priced.

Howie O.

Great people watching! As they walk by from all parts of the world you will certainly have a front row seat from here. Of course, you need to dine outside to have this experience. Food was okay, nothing to write home about.

Whitney P.

So many say it's a tourist trap, but whatever. I used to live on 15th and Pennsylvania (which is now a total shit hole with stray cats everywhere) when I was going to UM. During that time I would go occasionally to get this fruit, granola and yogurt parfait. Sure sure sure, it's something you could totally make yourself, but it's so much better when you don't have to. I hadn't been in years and years but during a recent trip we stopped by for a meal. Our food was decent, I should've ordered the yogurt thing instead of the salad with grilled chicken, but hindsight... There's just a nice energy about this place and a history, you know Versace used to frequent this place, and it's where he was coming from the morning he was shot just blocks away from his home, the Versace Mansion. So, if you want a cute, maybe over crowded, but fun energetic place with great service and to grab a quick bite with a view of the beach, this is a good option where you'll find all the basic food- burgers, salads, breakfasts, pastas, etc. Nothing fancy, and make sure to get a table outside. Plus they are open 24 hours, which is a bonus after a night out, rather than hitting up some greasy spoon and feeling like a bowl of vomit on a plate of hell from Satan the next day.

Ramin M.

Wanted to grab a quick brunch and this place looked enticing. Located by the beach (among many other restaurants) provided ample seating. To cut to the chase, we ordered one veggie omlette and french toasts. Nothing expectacular but neither was it bad. Just had to wait for a bit until be got our menus. Staff were curtious and friendly. I would definitely go back if I'm in mood for brunch.

Sky S.

Food was as good as it looks in pictures. Delicious. Our waiter Melba was super friendly and helpful with tips to do in the area. Place is small but spacious and bathrooms are clean.

Moe P.

Walking on sobe on a beatifull Miami day. Stepped in News Cafe Bar to get a drink & cool off time. Immediately found a spot to sit down and was greeted by the bar tender. I drink with your socks and my dirty martini cold with ice chips

Rachael B.

Is zero stars an option? Just got in town and stepped in for breakfast. They couldn't get the order right, took 45 min to an hour, once the food showed it was cold and looked like was sitting there the whole Time. Smoked salmon smelled and was dried out, sloppy presentation , and would have made me sick if I ate it. What a disaster.

Eliza B.

Coffee was awful. Server was not that pleasant. The chairs were uncomfortable. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because they had outdoor seating which was nice in order to people watch and their orange juice was freshly squeezed.

Christina Y.

I went on a Monday morning, where it wasn't quite as congested. Food was decent, not something to write home about. However, the customer service was superb, and for that it's 4 stars

Jason T.

Great place to sit outside and enjoy the weather and/or people watch. The service was not very good, but the food was more like 3 1/2 to 4 star. I was strictly recommend going here for the location and big American menu if that's what you want.

Betsy P.

Frappuccino awesome:) The eggs Benedict was delicious. I loved to go outside even super hot:) Service was good, only problem was it took them forever to bring me the bill....almost ready to left without paying:)!!!!

Daniel A.

What a RIPOFF, RIPOFF. It is a shame the location is good. But that is all .Service what service ? They beg you to come in and then never show up to take your order. We ordered one of there big mango drinks and a beer, $$67.00 bucks what ?? IT IS Ridiculous !! Don't waste your money or your time and the staff doesn't even care.

Henry T.

A nice cafe right on Ocean with a view of the beach. Great spot to just sit, relax, and take in the atmosphere. I had breakfast which was basic fare as expected, but nothing memorable. French toast was passable, but nothing I'd make a trip back for. Bacon was pricey at $3 for 3 strips. Service is attentive. Likely plus for most is that it is open 24/7. A decent stop if you're passing by and hungry, but not worth seeking out.

Sarah D.

We came here for dinner on New Year's eve. Tons of food options from different ethnicities (Italian, Middle Eastern, American etc.). We had the prosciutto and mozzarella appetizer with a really great sauce. Then pizza for dinner with goat cheese, bell pepper (Mediterranean pizza). They were both really great, good flavor. Table wine was acceptable at best. The drink selection did look more extensive than we tried, though. The service was less than enthusiastic, but the food made up for it.

Ling H.

Review based solely on drinks and service. Cruising down Ocean Dr. in our rented bicycles, we needed to make a pit stop for some refreshments. We headed straight to the bar and was promptly greeted and serviced by the friendly bartender. he was quite nice and conversational. After about 20 minutes or so, we left with our monkey coconut heads with some refreshments inside, which fit perfectly in the front storage compartments of our bikes. Although a little pricey for drinks, hey, we were on vacation and you are in South Beach.

Lauren C.

If I could give it no stars I would. We went through the whole dinner without even finding out who our waiter was because each time we needed something someone new came. My burger was super burnt and so was the bun. NEVER coming back.

Atiya L.

Great food , great pricing for the area. The small juice is very small for $3 though.

Smith S.

I love news cafe !!!!!!!!!! I love their waffles omg so goood !!! With straw and banans YUM !!! And some honey hehe !! The chicken portbello With spinash and tomato is also good served With white rice is the best !!

Mindy C.

Food is amazing as well as the service. Location is everything too. Across from beach and it also is an excellent place to people watch. You never know what you will see in this kicky little area called Ocean Drive! Serving portions are nice size too. Go for breakfast/brunch!

Tiffany G.

Great location and good food. We came here for breakfast at 2pm...LOL. We sat on the sidewalk and enjoyed the view of the beach and watching all the people passing by. They came right out and took our order, he had the eggs Benedict and I had my usual scrambled eggs and toast. Both were good. The food is secondary to the great local and entertainment value. The food is good, but it's the location that does it.

Jo Petter K.

This is a nice place, no doubt. A more quiet and laidback athmosphere here than many of the other tourist traps along Ocean Drive. Good service from smiling waiters. The food is also good, but not extraordinary in any way. But this is a good alternative if you want a more relaxing environment than most of the other restaurants in the area have to offer.

Vandad C.

There are so many better options available out there. This is my second trip to south beach and I'm just gonna say avoid eating or drinking on ocean drive completely. I have yet to find a place that isn't flat out terrible or mediocre. News Cafe also has changed ownership, used to be called something else, before it was okay food with entertainment now it's now just bad food with no entertainment. Reviews from people who liked this place were either from people too hungover to realize they could have found something better by yelping for 2 minutes.

Mar T.

It was ok. More cafe like than the other places along the street. Food was good. Nothing special though.

Katelin E.

Great place for a quick breakfast/lunch. The gin blossom was refreshing and not too sweet. I tried the spinach, pecan and goat cheese salad with the basil vinaigrette and it was HUGE! The basil vinaigrette and goat cheese made the salad. Service was great! Didn't bombard you or rush you out once you were done.

Anu N.

I love this place for nostalgia reasons. But the quality of food is not that great. It's deteriorated over time. But if it's 3am this is where you go.

Aj F.

Great for people watching. Right on Ocean Drive. Tables on the sidewalk are a bit close to each other but my wife and I really came for the people watching. Food Is pretty basic with a good variety all day. It's open 24 hours so I can only imagine the scenery during a busy summer night

Rod T.

I was in town from LA and kinda stumbled upon this place. We had breakfast with some cafe con leche and it was pretty good. When I head back to south beach I'll be there for sure.

mayita g.

This place used to be good 8 years or so ago but not now. Food is Mediocre, service slow, staff are indifferent. Why we went here? cuz everyone knows where its at and it was a good meeting point for 10 people coming from different direction.

Carlos E.

I love going in the morning to the News Cafe after I watch the sunrise in South Beach. Their food is good quality expertly prepared, served in a visually appealing way, they are open 24 hrs and I go there early in the morning before the crowd gets there. The service is great and they have runners that bring your food as soon as is done. However, their prices are not that great, breakfast will not cost you less than $20.00 that compared to my normal Cuban restaurants that charged between $3.00 and $4.50 is a lot, but my cuban restaurants don't offer eggs benedict nor pancakes. News Cafe is located in the heart of Ocean Drive that is the center of South Beach, you can watch the sunrise from the tables and you will get good quality food, freshly prepared to your specifications. I go there to treat myself every so often.

Zach V.

Even the most seasoned Nascar driver will have trouble navigating the gauntlet of women peddling fraudulent drink specials along Ocean Drive. As we made our way towards the News Café I noticed most of the restaurants only had a few tables filled. When we arrived at News there was a small line and the place was packed. A full house is always a good sign. We waited a short time before taking a table inside. Most of us had done a ton of people watching already so we didn't need a table along Ocean Drive. Everyone had written about the Eggs Benedict at News so that's what a few of us ordered. They substitute béarnaise for a cream cheese based sauce that was very plain at best. I was happy with my meal and its price but I can't say it was anything to rave about. Our server was very attentive and polite. I stopped at News a 2nd time around 3am to grab a drunken bite to eat. This time I tried a burger and I can't say how good it was because everything tastes good at 3am. The location is very well suited for people watching and the prices are reasonable for South Beach. If I end up back in South Beach I will make sure to stop back at the News Café.

Tamara M.

Warning: This review is based on my experience while slightly under the influence. After a long evening with a pit stop at Wet Willies we needed to refuel and this was the closest spot. We got a seat outside the restaurant which was appropriate for the condition I was in. Needed the fresh air. I ordered the mahi mahi sandwich which came with fries. With my eyes being bigger than my stomach, I also got the conch fritter balls. The sandwich really had no flavor to me. The mahi mahi wasn't a substantial size therefore I tasted more bread than anything. The conch fritters had more breading than conch. I mean they were minuscule bite size pieces. Huge disappointment because it's not everyday I come across conch. I was really excited but that was short lived. The balls were so big (no pun). If believe if they were smaller, it would have been adequate. The fries perhaps were the most favorable of the meal. I have a feeling the breakfast may be a bigger hit. I'll find out when I return :-)

Steven H.

This is a great place to have breakfast or brunch. It is busy but civil and gets a nicer-than-expected crowd. Lots of Europeans come here to eat (hence the 15% tip added onto the bill, so the staff doesn't get stiffed). The outdoor tables are closely spaced without being claustrophobic, and the ones under the trees are nicely shaded (but beware the pigeons overhead!). I had a smoked salmon, cream cheese and onion omelette that was generous and perfectly cooked. Wasn't wild about the home fries. The cafe con leche was delicious, if overpriced at $4.75. Everyone seemed happy here. The service was excellent, f there was a bit of a wait for the eggs. Leave a bit extra in cash for the server - they work hard and 15% is a lousy tip.

Kris B.

I absolutely love News Cafe, their menu is amazing and the food it's incredible, if it is a late night dinner, a midnight snack or breakfast, this is the spot. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. highly recommended. Try the Fish and Chips appetizers, the cold gazpacho and the bean soup, my absolute favorite Omelet with Smoked Salmon Cream cheese and onion, if you are into capers get some capers!

Marilyn C.

Had breakfast here based on the good reviews. I'd say the reviews pointed us in the right direction. Portions were large and service was friendly. Lots of outside seating. I thought for the area this was a pretty good choice. I was impressed by their fruit bowl.

Anisha G.

I've been there only once. Great location. Decent food. It took too long to get the food and the waiters are okay.

Lisa C.

local classic. food is solid -- nothing spectacular, nothing disappointing.

Dolores G.

Solid 3 stars for food and service. Three of us decided to venture off for brunch "early" Sunday. After getting back from the clubs at 5ish or 6ish we wandered (i.e. took a cab) over at around 1130. My cohorts were raving about their breakfast. I am not a huge pancakes fan but I was feeling like some fresh fruit. Having seen a fruit bowl with yogurt and granola pass me I knew I needed less sweet and more protein. I opted for the fresh fruit with cottage cheese and a side of bacon. The fruit bowl had wonderfully sweet melon, pineapple, grapes, strawberries half a banana and a pinch of rasins tossed in for extra sweetness. It was quite a large portion and I ate a bit over half. The bacon was cooked extra crisp but it was a little salty (and for me to say that means that it was very salty). Hind sight 20/20 I should have passed on the bacon. Service was polite but Sllllooooooooowwwwww. They were busy but not THAT busy. They were cutting into my beach napping (hangover recovery) time.

David O.

Not bad, stopped in for some cocktails and a little app/snack after a day at the beach. The construction next door was insane with all the jackhammering - making it a little hard to relax and enjoy the atmosphere but not a bad spot.

Spencer H.

I don't fault this place, but most of the restaurants on ocean drive are terrible. What they do have is pure convenience and plenty of spots open. The food is pricey for breakfast foods and shocking to charge so much for a tiny glass of orange juice. Just find the cheapest restaurant on the drive since they'll all taste the same anyways.

christopher w.

Food was fair. Atmosphere was good and service was very good. The reviews for this place were too high, leading to disappointment on my part. Located in the heart of the historic Art Deco district, it would be hard for the atmosphere to get any better... The food, however, was average at best. They didn't offer rye toast!!! Only wheat. In closing, little variety and bland food+ nice service= a generous 3 stars. I'd go elsewhere if given the option.

John Z.

Great location w/ mediocre food.

Faten A.

The location is amazing, the food is below average, the pancakes are dry and the maple syrup tastes weird, the eggs are just ok. It gets crowded too. 2 stars for the location.

Sylvia K.

This place was recommended to me by a cowroker so we checked it out after a night of drinking at the Clevlander. I think they are practiacally open 24hrs. They have an extensive menu with so many options... If you're drunk and hungry, EVERYTHING looks good! LOL... so being greedy, a friend and I ordered a pizza and pasta to share and sat on the boardwalk with a beautiful view and nice breeze. Food came quickly and tasted delicious. Large portions so we had plenty to take back to our hotel for late night snacking later on.

Laura D.

Best southwest chicken salad. Ever. 'nuff said. During my latest trip to South Beach, I went to News Cafe twice. Once with a big group and one time by myself. It's a great place to go for lunch and people watch along Ocean Drive. With the group, the food took a long time to come out, but I couldn't be happier with the southwest chicken salad and it was well worth the wait. I highly recommend it!

Brittany M.

Because this joint is open 24 hours, when I'm feeling a bit adventurous ill drive up here the nights I leave work at 11pm. I always get the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and the banana (or whatever flavored) daquiri. If you come in the day time I would suggest outside dining. This is the perfect spot for people watching! If you come at night, I would also suggest outside dining. It is very peaceful and beautiful! After we're done eating, we like to head across the street and kick off our shoes to walk along the beach. Now, who wouldn't want to do that? If you are heading down Ocean Drive I definitely reccommend News Cafe.

Anna C.

4 star because I love the view so much. This is a great place to wake up to and have breakfast at. It's a great place to sit and enjoy your morning. The food was ok. The portions are large so if you do not eat a lot in general, then I would recommend splitting it. I ordered the poached egg with cream cheese sauce & spinach with a side of hashbrown. You get 3 eggs and 2 English muffin. They were very generous with the sauce and I wasn't too crazy for it. It was too cream cheesy for me. I prefer classic hollandaise sauce- but you should still try it. The spinach went perfect with the eggs. Veggies is a must if you have been indulging in Cuban cuisine night after night. Cuban food don't have a lot of veggie on the side to offer. Service is slow. However, I wasn't in a rush. I would come here again just to sit and watch the sun rise.

Carrie S.

Great place! The place was packed....which is a good sign. We got the French toast. It was very good and reasonably priced. This place is way better than out hotel's breakfast and you get a lot more food.

Austin E.

A standard stop while at south beach. Food is always fresh and yummy, with a bias to mediterranean fare. Hang out, you never know who you might see!

Sabrina L.

Great place to hang out after a weekend of madness. Brunch here is good...great breakfast options, this time I went with the breakfast special, scrambled eggs, news cafe fries, toast and orange juice. Pet friendly and nice for people watching.

Renee G.

Yum yum, great after beach food and even better for people watching! There were tons of outdoor seating and the service was quick. The food was good enough, decently priced. I think what you really pay for is all the people watching you'll be doing (especially during spring break) considering that you're in the busiest area on Ocean Drive.

Jim D.

Beam Me Up Scotty !!!!!!! We came here after the beach about 7:00pm and sat on the outside patio,Big Mistake Two gentlemen were smoking their cheap five cent cigars ,so the pollution was worse than a stage 5 alert for pollution in Los Angeles. The service you can time with a calendar. We had the sampler plater for two with pita bread for $13.99. The snack was good but first came the food, 5 minutes later the silverware, and then the drinks.. The ice coffee was good but no refills server came back one time to lay the check down , he was too busy trying to pick up the girls passing by on the walk which was filled with drunks and bag people asking for money or free cigs. On the corner there was a doctor who filled 3 scrips in 10 minutes as the cars stopped to refill there drugs for the weekend. In los Angeles or Hawaii this would not happen where we choke with smoke. If you have a family head down to Lincoln Mall, its a nice area loaded with outdoor cafes, bars, and stores, but if you like a circus then Ocean drive is the place to go and you get a ringside seat at the Newscafe.. *******Second trip on July 20th, the service was much better , the food good but as the sun sets the people get louder and drunker. its a three ring circus. If you have children go up the road to Lincoln Mall. Sometimes I like a show but thank god I can escape back to Fort Lauderdale.

Vanessa P.

After waiting for approximately 20 minutes for a server to acknowledge me, I simply got up and left.

Kritchel I.

Good place to have breakfast with a view. They have a lot of outdoor seating. If it's not raining, sit outside! People watching I think is part of the experience. I ordered a cappuccino and a (big) croissant. It was standard breakfast. Great service, very friendly and frequently checked in with our table. We stayed there for a while and we were never rushed to leave. Enjoy!

Bom T.

This place has a good location on ocean drive. Food was not the best, but the price makes up for that. Breakfast/brunch was good.

Phillip G.

I bet there are other things on the menu that are delicious, but my Turkey Sandwich was mediocre and I'm pretty sure the Grey Poupon was the source of the day's digestive issues. Service was awkward, bathrooms were far apart.

Russell W.

Food is basically "whatever" in the sense that you can find this at any cheap diner or breakfast joint, but just for half the price. You pay the premium to be on the main drag of South Beach. Food was ok Service was meh

Joe M.

Finally made the pilgramage to this landmark. Went for brunch at around 10 30 and the 4 of us were seated immediately ouside. Within in minutes of our arrival a stark naked man runs right down the road in front of us. Naturally we ask our server Does this happen often?" After we recovered we perused the menu. I opted for french toast with strawberries and a capucino. The capucino was just ok but my breakfast was really good. Could not finish. Other diners were also happy with meal, service and prices. Best part is people watching

Julie A.

"We can go to the tropics, sip piña coladas, shorty I can take you there!" It was packed when we got here on Sunday around noon. We had a choice to either wait 40 minutes to sit outside or sit inside immediately. Aww... I guess we'll sit inside then. I had a piña colada with my breakfast. Delicious! Oh, hehe don't worry. It was a virgin piña colada. I was still dehydrated from drinking the night before. No need to add flame to the fire. Hahaha. The piña colada was really good. The right amount of creamy, the right amount of pineapple, the right amount of coconut. The pineapple and umbrella added a nice touristy touch. Haha. But the highlight of the visit was the ridiculously delicious food. I ordered Eggs Benedict News Cafe style. Instead of hollandaise sauce, these came with a special cream cheese sauce. The eggs came with ham, tomato, and paprika sprinkled on top. Still spectacular. My chick friend had comfort food. Pancakes for breakfast. She sliced hers into perfect segments. Cute! Just like a pie graph. Hahaha. Service was funny. We had a main waiter that didn't really smile. He was a great server and very helpful. He just didn't smile. In contrast, the guy who brought us our food was 24/7 smiley face. Night and Day. Hahaha. I set out to break the monotony of dude #1's anti-smile mood. And I succeeded! Yes! Hahaha. Turns out he was just bored that day. The bill was about $40 for the pancake, eggs benedict, pina colada, sparkling water to go, and orange juice. Pretty pricey, but I'd return just for the eggs and piña colada. This spot is open 24 hours, so it's a great option to check out if you have the late night munchies and in need of comfort food. Anytime is great for breakfast time!

Sergey C.

Great location, but mixed experience with service and food. Service was mediocre. The waiter was surly until it came time to pay the bill and he realized that he never brought us our drinks, at which point he turned all friendly and apologetic. Ceviche was perfectly fine, but had small portion size, especially for the money. Tortilla chips and a big piece of lettuce that it came with were completely unnecessary. The Middle Eastern combo had good flavor and variety, and was a good value.

Gina C.

Did you know this was the cafe that Versace came to read the paper each morning? We came here for breakfast one morning. The portions are plentiful for sharing. I ordered the classic breakfast with 2 eggs (def more than 2 eggs), choice of meat, hasbrowns, toast, coffee, and juice. We also shared a small stack of pancakes. My other friend had the omelet and fruit. Def substitute your potatoes for the fruit. Just an average breakfast place.

Kim C.

We heard that this was the place to eat at for breakfast. Unfortunately we never woke up early enough to get here before the mad rush. Luckily the News Cafe is one of the few places opened 24hrs on Ocean. We stopped by at 3am for a late night snack. We ordered the lasagna, the proscuitto panini, and nachos. All of the food was so-so but not great.

Jess W.

This place is perfect for people watching along Ocean Dr. The iced tea was amazing and refreshing on a hot and humid afternoon. The huevos rancheros were disappointing. It lacked flavor and some key ingredients - beans, avocado and rice.

Alex V.

This place is consistent. I like coming here for breakfast at 1pm. It is hit or miss on the wait, but worth it if have to wait. You can always get a spot at the bar and they serve food there too. I food is yummy, 8 bucks for a special, but if want more like a good omelet is 12 bucks. not bad for the place. The place also is a cool joint. You will find every genre of people there. Everyone seems to be happy and they really take care of you there. The drinks at night a strooong... Love it... We'll be back!!!

Lovet O.

Dirty, disorganized, poor service and burnt bran muffin. Told waitress two cranberry juice and she came back with two orange juice. And she wrote the order down. I don't know maybe she was drawing a cartoon because she damn sure didn't write down our order correctly. Anyways, I guess they were still waiting for the hen to lay her eggs because it took a while for our food to come out. We ordered eggs Benedict with cream cheese sauce (huh???) and a bran muffin toasted. The "cream cheese" sauce didn't sound appetizing but I love eggs Benedict and wanted to give it a try but... ...unfortunately I won't be trying it again. "Mister" didn't get his bran muffin in time either. They served my food before his. It was still being "toasted" says the waitress. I guess since it was partly cloudy out the sun rays weren't strong enough to toast the muffin. C'mon!...How long does it take to toast a muffin? Apparently too long because they burnt his muffin :-( The restaurant wasn't even busy but the waitress looked as if she was "in the weeds". She was taking long to bring peoples orders out and forgetting stuff. Oh and when we got the bill, two cranberry juices for $11??? Oh my Lord! You'd think we were drinking the blood of Christ. Never again!

Abigail S.

Great location, cute patio, attentive service, good breakfast. The cappuccinos were acceptable and my veggie and cheddar omelette didn't disappoint. My companion was similarly satisfied with his eggs and sausage and toast. There's no people-watching in Miami like the people-watching on Ocean, and this can be good or bad, depending on your mood. If you want to go eat decent food at a place with outdoor seating and a full bar and a kitschy gift shop and a surprisingly spacious bathroom, News Café might be a good bet. The freak show alone is worth the predictably inflated prices and uncomfortable chairs.

Christian R.

Any person visiting Miami MUST try News Cafe. It's, simply put, the place to be, at least for lunch and/or breakfast. Right on the corner and located near all the major hot spots, facing the beach. Make sure you grab a seat on the outside patio. Feel the breeze, hang, relax, and plot your evening. It's slightly touristy but hardly bothersome. Impeccable service from staff. Delicious dishes all around, especially breakfast. Be sure to buy a tshirt at their gift shop.

Teresa G.

I ate at News Cafe twice on my recent trip to Miami...once for dinner and another time for breakfast (on my way to the airport, only because it was convenient). I also ate there last year when I was in Miami. The food and service were just okay...nothing spectacular about either. The pancakes were kind of halfway between Denny's and middle school cafeteria as far as taste and quality. I know it's an iconic place and everything, but I personally think it's a little over-rated actually. The servers pretty much just do the bare minimum and that's it...nothing more, nothing less...no personal interaction whatsoever. The prices are a little high, but not too bad considering the touristy area and it's a great place to sit and people watch.

Dolly N.

This isn't one of those fancy restaurants on Ocean Blvd. in South Beach, but it's a great place for breakfast and amazingly is reasonably priced. It's also a perfect place for lunch or dinner as well as a late night meal. They have a large selection on their menu. I typically always order the traditional american breakfast which includes eggs, sausage, toast and jelly. I took my hubby here once when he visited while I was there on business. They have quite a selection of side orders if you don't like their combination...like my hubby who doesn't like eggs. At the same time, you can people watch and enjoy the beach scenery.

Ciara S.

This food was sooo good here at News Cafe... and we sat outside... Another memorable moment that I found out while eating at News Cafe was that I discovered I was lactose intolerant lol... Blah

Dean T.

Barely mediocre food and expensive breakfast. Avoid this place.

Jason R.

I had a good standard American breakfast at the New Cafe the other day. Do I care that some guy got shot down the street? No, but the crew I was with did, and so we ended having our breakfast there. When in South Beach, I'd go there again. It felt more like an LA rather than Miami type of place, but in a good way (if that's possible.)

Marcos R.

News cafe is a South Beach staple. Classic cafe menu, with a selection of seafood. The outdoor seating; with a view of Ocean Drive pedestrians and Lummus Park across the street, is perfect for most days in Miami. I think this place even has some history, but I couldn't tell you : )

hung n.

This cafe is great for the atmosphere. It's right smack on the strip in South Beach - perfect for people watching! The food is just above average and is a little pricey for what it is but you're not here for the food really. You're here to watch and be watched! Looking at the restaurant itself, nothing impressive but what's impressing is their patio, whether day or night is always completely packed. Another plus.... open 24 hours!

Paula H.

Sunday brunch

Jordan N.

I give this place a neutral rating (although neutral for non-standard cuban coffee places that are open for 24 hours probably would deserve 4 stars as in this case), because there's not much you can expect from South Beach when it comes to prices. $3.50 for a cafe con leche. Talk about double the price of any good, Cuban old school, standard cafe con leche anywhere else in Miami. It was enough to make me wonder about how much the food was being upmarked. But granted, it is by the beach, and it's good for people watching even though the place may be noisy at 2 am. I don't recommend this place for a quiet atmosphere except maybe in the early mornings on a weekday. It may be noisy because of the addition of the bar at News Cafe. But I do realize that it is a non-Cuban style coffee place, so I can't discriminate this place too much. But after having seen the prices for sandwiches and other items, I can definitely see an upmark in prices, especially when comparing this place with another non-Cuban style coffeeshop like Cafe Demetrio in Coral Gables. For example, over $9 hamburgers. You will be hard pressed to find anything less than $9 that would whet your appetite. The coffee prices are, however, similar. So I probably would go for the coffee. And MAYBE the sandwiches, if the portions are HUGE (but I honestly doubt it). Or I would split the food with a friend.

Juliana M.

Went to this place because it was the closest open breakfast spot to my hotel. it was pretty early, like 6 am and the jet lag hadn't yet kicked in. I wanted breakfast and a bloody marry; bad. So we sit at the bar where there is a server who isn't paying much mind to us. Everything on the menu looks good and I settle on an omelet and a side of cottage cheese. To my dismay, there is some city ordinance and they can't serve alcohol until after 8 am....WTF, I hate when stupid people ruin it for the rest of us and cause stupid laws to be put in place to take away yet another freedom of mine. Sorry, back to the review...I get OJ instead. The omelet is not at all appetizing....not enough cheese and just lacking in overall flavor. The potatoes were also not so good. How you can mess up eggs, cheese, ham, olives, and bell peppers is beyond me. The bowl of cottage cheese was enormous...which was good because its the only thing i really ate, but it cost about $4 which is absurd. The service was not impressive at all. When you are the only one in the place and sitting at the bar, meaning no one has to walk over to you since they are standing right there, you expect to get paid attention to. Not the case. After i arrived, some people that seemed to work there showed up and sat at the other end of the bar and were talking to our server the whole time. Even though the guy was 5 feet away from me it took me a good 5 min to get his attention off his pals so I could get some jam for my toast which was the only other edible item besides the cottage cheese. There was a funky bar smell to the place. Not Tijuana piss bar smell but sour, multiple people have spilled drinks and hurruled here smell. The two stars are for the nice view of the sunrise.

Lady Diane G.

The place was packed for brunch...with lines out the door, so I knew it must be good. Our server asked for our names individually which added a nice personal touch. I ordered a ham & cheese croissant which was served to perfection. :) Tried my friend's smoked salmon bagel and that was yummy too.

Oscar L D.

Service was quick, food was good, and a decent place on South Beach to eat at.

Erin W.

A place you have to come to see great views & people watching. Food is good & not too bad priced either.

Steven N.

Don't leave South Beach until you check out this place. This is the place to be for brunch. It's the place to see and be seen. The wait time can be hit or miss, but definitely give it a shot if you have the time to spare. Food is consistently good, non-expensive, fun people-watching, and conveniently located right in front of the ocean/beach.

Magi Y.

This restaurant is literally on the beach with an awesome view. You could sit outside or inside. The breakfast here is awesome. A great environment with good food.

AZAM A.

My favorite place to get coffee and read the paper after a long tiring night of South Beach finest I have been going to News Cafe for a long time Its not exactly the same simple place to relax get a drink and a bite but I make sure to stop by and take in the scene 5star for the location

Renvie R.

Our overnight stay in Miami and my then boyfriend chose this place for breakfast. I'm not a breakfast person so I only ordered iced coffee. And by iced coffee, they literally added ice into my mug. I was too hungover to even say anything. But my ex-boyfriend did enjoy their food, well good for him!

Kenneth B.

I've had better food at News Cafe...good service & great views.

Mini M.

Every time when we go to MIami, we have to have breakfast at this place! And every time we have a great experience! Food is great. It is a bit pricy, but so are most of their neighboring cafes. Also, they are always packed! So, hope that you are not in hurry :) Maybe you will have to wait a bit for your food...just keep that in mind :)

Lori L.

Worst breakfast ever! Worst service ever! Food was cold and definitely pre-prepared. Menu is very small. The wait staff seems like they could care less about anything even close to service. There are a ton of restaurants on Ocean Drive which offer fresh breakfast at half the cost. Try one of them and stay away from this place. It's not even worth a try.

Jessica L.

While I know this place is a little touristy (Versace's last meal)- I still found myself there repeatedly. So many of the places on Ocean have disgusting food. The News Cafe was good every time - not fabulous but good and just what I needed. I love the large outdoor seating area and this is the perfect place to people watch! Open very late and very early too. Remember the tip is included on your bill!

Lacey R.

I really wanna like this place I do, It's got a great menu selection of great atmosphere great location and wonderful history unfortunately it has crapola of food when it's actually made or when you actually get it an hour later terrible service the rudest servers ever clearly management could not care less because my first time ever going there I ordered the salmon after ordering the crabcakes... The waiter came back and informed me that unfortunately the crabcakes did not look well enough or up to their standards to send so I ordered the salmon. I was really happy and really appreciated the fact that the server was honest that the crabcakes didn't look good so I do not think anything else about ordering another seafood Item. Man was I wrong 20 minutes after leaving the news café I threw up that salmon all over Ocean Drive could not stop throwing up for two days I went to the doctor the next morning because I was so dehydrated. And the next time we go my mom was in town to her she's error-checking was mediocre my chicken was extremely dry could not even finish it I was Sarah came up and said do you know what drinks you want to greeting know niceness just you know what you want yet... In about 15 minutes to get three beers... Then the server comes back about minutes after taking our order to inform us that none of our entrées he told us came with side actually came with the side so that we would have to pay extra... Which would've been fine had known in the first place but the server was blatantly rude so when I asked him if I could cancel the side he said no they are ready made it. And then about an hour at this point And really just wanted to cancel our order cell phone minutes after the server tells us that the food is already made I find another server because I mail server is nowhere to be found. She informs us that our server has actually left so she will check on our food. Finding out I could not yet been made have just been put in the computer and the server just decided to leave his chef and not inform the table after messing up our order and putting in late. I has to email server to please cancel the order and she said it is coming right up sure enough two minutes after that an hour and 15 minutes after sitting it actually shows up ... The female server was very apologetic but the food was terrible again my mother's chicken was so dry my boyfriend kebabs vegetables were burned my rice with as hard as could be and my chicken was so burnt I couldn't even eat it and in the middle it was gooey. I have to remove the plate told her that it was terrible. We moved to the bar for drinks and the bartender service is a little better . That evening I rewrote the news Café an email no shocker that I didn't hear back I'm sure they're probably used to hearing how terrible their restaurant is.... so disappointing because it has such potential to be amazing their staff is rude not friendly has no menu or food knowledge and a general lack of concern for anyone. The Van Dyke Café on Lincoln Road is on by the same company and their food is amazing and their servers well ?. Are decent. I understand expecting good quality of service in the food industry you and far between in Miami for some reason but when I'm at Café if I ever go again I will refuse to pay that gratuity if I have another experience like that. And the only way I'm going back to news Café is the last place and only place open on the beach. Too bad can't give negative stars, my tummy wants me too.

Mike D.

Looking for brunch on South Beach was an interesting experience; each fancy-fancy dining spot had a pretty girl out front, literally jamming menus into my hand. Pitching lunch! Times must be tough. I wasn't looking for pretty people and a fancy "signature mimosa;" I had a paperback, a hankering for some eggs, and a the hope of finding a little local culture in this tourist paradise. News Cafe delivered. The laid back crowd leisurely dining out front drew me in; I want to be one of them. The coffee was good enough; ditto the huevos rancheros. This is diner food. If you want melon balls and pancetta omlettes or god-knows-what, go anywhere else. But I'm pretty sure this is the only place on Ocean Drive you can grab a $2 english muffin and watch the foot traffic in leisure. Were I a local, I'd be a regular.

Pablo M.

Food is ok..... Service a bit slow! There are better places for breakfast

Divya B.

My husband and i here went here to grab some breakfast based on Yelp reviews...We were not disapponited...I luved my Cuban coffee and so did my husband...The amosphere is very relaxed..No one will force you to hurry and leave...You can take your own time and enjoy people watching...Folks here seems less pretentious that at other places...Will surely go back on our next trip !

Howard T.

Obviously one of the places everyone tells you to go to if you end up in South Beach. We just came here for breakfast and we couldnt believe how busy they were compared to the other restaurants. I mean all day long. The food was cooked perfectly...well breakfast isn't too difficult right? The staff was friendly, though at times just too busy and may forget about you. Very nice and confortable just to sit and people watch.

dodd m.

Every time I'm in South Beach/Miami I make sure to go here at least once. As everyone has already pointed out the people watching and scenery can't be beat. As a side note, I've never had a bad meal here.

Kim R.

This place is cool for late night food it was reasonable and it was edible which is exactly what you need. You can also have that last drink that you need until 4:30-5am In the day it's a great place to have a drink and watch the Girls or Guys walk by whatever floats your boat

Dave M.

We were living the sobe club lifestyle, sleep at 6am wake at 1pm for a 2pm breakfast. Except our club was the american airlines red eye from lax! 3 stars for the food. The egg Benedict were good unique with the cream cheese sauce, even heavier than hollandaise. The potatoes were bland and dry. 5 stars for ambience... Great place for people watching, we didn't want to leave after our meal, so we ordered drinks after our breakfast. 4 stars for the drinks. Mojitos and bloody marys were stiff and big!

Monique L.

On a friend's recommendation, we went to this restaurant. The location was great, right across the street from the beach, so we watched the sunrise. I ordered the salmon eggs benedict without realizing they have a "special" sauce, not hollandaise. It was disgusting a cream cheese nightmare. My husband had an omelet he did not like it. Never again!

Tom G.

News Cafe is the best spot for breakfast food in South Beach. Everything is good. It's not fancy, but I like that because I rolled out of bed and headed straight there. Watch out though, its on Ocean Drive which is basically full of tourist traps. But News Cafe is worth it.. just be sure to walk by all the other restaurants that yell at you about their 50% off specials

Charles H.

Stopped in South Beach for Breakfast on the way to Key West. After making our way under all the hotel's curbside, umbrella covered patios we were greeted by our male model host who sat us on the sidewalk. We both had egg sandwiches which were great, watched the combination of locals and tourists walk by for a while. Prices were good.

Rey P.

Visiting my bf's parents for the holidays, we took a walk along South Beach on Christmas Day (which, as a Michigander, is just weird to me... 1. on the beach at Christmas? 2. things are open?). The bf used to come to this place as a young pup, when South Beach was a scary place to visit, so we stopped in here for lunch. I had the portobello sandwich (with mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, roasted red pepper), which was really pretty good. The mushroom was well marinated and grilled and the bread wasn't half bad. The bf got Eggs florentine, which oddly (to me) came with a cream cheese hollandaise. I'm not sure what the idea behind that was -- perhaps to keep raw egg yolks out of the picture? -- but he didn't mind if so much. Mom-in-law got some pasta which was bland. Also, I definitely preferred the sweet simplicity of my bf's News Fries (cubed fried potatoes) over the battered-dipped and spiced, trying-way-too-hard cajun fries that came with my sandwich. Service was great, in fact, the kitchen eff-ed up one of the dishes and our waiter was charmingly apologetic and nervous about getting our food back out when we sent the dish back. Pretty average fare, but served up with a smile. A great place to stop in for some solid food while avoiding the typically annoying South Beach prices.

Nadine F.

This is a really good cafe at a great location. I was in Miami for 5 days, and we came here 6 or 7 times after trying other places and determining that it was the overall best. The breakfast options are great.

Anita S.

I like this place!! But I think I'm mainly attracted to people watching and the history versus food (though it is decent!!) I would definitely come here if I was visiting Miami - it's a must! Go for breakfast!

Vi T.

It was ok food, a bit pricey for what you get. I got breakfast food for two and it was not worth the $30 tab. It is a great spot for people watching day and night. Really nice patio with a wonderful view. Also, their shop inside has a variety of newspapers and magazines including international issues, which is great for people that want to buy something to read on the beach or plane. Waiter was very friendly.

Vivian H.

Nice outdoor place to eat, people-watch, and get your drink on in the middle of the day. The salads are super fresh and portions here are large. Didn't get to try much on the menu, but will probably visit this place again the next time I'm in Miami.

Danielle M.

I love this cafe. The food is pretty good - we usually go here for breakfast or if we can't check into our hotel right away we will sit here and have a glass of wine or a snack. The location doesn't really get better than this. I like to people watch here and just take in South Beach.

David A.

It is open 24 hours and located on Ocean drive which is great. The food here is good, I had the veggie omelet on my first visit and a chicken sandwich my second visit. Gratuity is already included so expect slow service. My first visit, service was so slow (the cafe was empty) that my friend openly wondered if our server was high. Second time during lunch was a bit better.

Rob C.

when it comes to a 24 hr place, news cafe is a popular spot. nice and easy to grab a quick weekend brunch. been here several times and it's typically reliable as a tourist destination. pretty much most of ocean drive is people watching, but if you come here, the eggs florentine is not bad. pancakes and fresh toast pretty ordinary. potatoes fine.

Debbi N.

Okay, what fid I really expect? In the middle of July, a group of nine at high noon? We wanted to take our out of town guests to experience the South Beach SCENE. Since we had several kids in tow we weren't going clubbing. After broiling them in the sun for an hour we managed to get over to the mucho recommended News Cafe. Our guests were excited to be sitting down. In fairness to the Cafe, we were seated right away,on the side of the place, still with a view for people watching, and there were fans blowing on us. Our waiter was super. The food was NOTHING SPECIAL and over priced. Plus it took forever to get our car from the valet. And I don't like waiting ten minutes to use the ONE ladies room foir the entire place. Call me picky and spoiled but didn't love it. And the entire strip is annoying to walk through with everone hawking their menus. My tip: walk down on the beach side. I won't go back, but now can say "I've been there!". Whatever.

Kim N.

3.5 stars. Great for people watching. Food is decent. Drinks are good. Wait staff is nice, friendly, and quite humorous. Our waitress told us not to bother with the overpriced coconut monkey head souvenirs as you get less alcohol than a regular drink. I think her exact words were, those will not help you get drunk fast. lol. Had a good time!

Mark P.

News Cafe is one of the more popular outdoor cafe's on Ocean Dr. Primarily because of its location on the corner of 8th and ocean, right across the street from the main beach access. The food is ok - breakfast 24 hours a day is a def plus. It is definitely over priced for what it is. You are paying for the location and the view. Perfect people watching spot. Usually when we get to miami we end up in town before we can check into our hotel. We leave our bags at the hotel then head here for breakfast/brunch. It also serves as a great meeting place because just abnout everyone knows of it or where it is. Its great to stop at for food after leaving a club at 8am.

Vanessa F.

Nice location although its a busy intersection so if you sit outside beware of people staring at you while you eat you breakfast, lunch or dinner. Went for lunch and were quickly sat outside in the shade. Grant it there were 7 of us the waitress was a tad rude and it wasn't just once or twice it was throughout the entire lunch. minus one. The food was a bit over priced nor did they have a cuban style sandwich. You specialize in different cuisines but you can't have a cuban style sandwich in SoBe? REALLY? Come on. I ended up getting the ham and brie which was okay but nothing to jump for joy about. My sister got the chicken bbq sandwich which was a bit dry but other than that was good. The fries were quite delicious. It's okay place for convenience but beware rude waitresses especially when it's hot outside (so all summer I suppose?) and know that you're going to shell out a couple extra dollars extra for a sandwich, but it is a touristy area so perhaps that's a given.

Jessica C.

News Cafe! NEWS NACHOS! All that I've had here and all that I think about. I came 3 yrs ago to this awesome cafe on Ocean Drive in South Beach, and I regret I was not able to go this time while I was in Miami. News Nachos is a dessert comprising of cinnamon-sugar chips that comes with vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit. It is amazing! And if you come here to cap off your evening, lunch, afternoon, whatever....you can also enjoy the scenic view of people walking on Ocean Drive, palm trees, and the beach that is just 200ft in front of you. What more can you ask for?

Jessica K.

Four stars because you just can't beat a scene like this for an al fresco lunch in South Beach. Love how bustling it is on its own, and then of course the surroundings, of 8th and Ocean, contribute quite a bit to the atmosphere too. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was decent, although not great. My grilled portabella mushroom sandwich was soggy with liquid that hadn't been cooked/drained off from the 'shroom. My companion's chicken salad on a bed of greens looked pretty delicious. Go for the atmosphere, and be content with an average-fair food experience.

Emily M.

The location is nice, but it doesn't have much going for it besides that. They don't ask you how you want your burger cooked (and even if you tell them it still comes out well done). Their buns were dry and crumbly, which can be helped if they're toasted, but they weren't. Their turkey burger was dry and if you got anything with cheese, it was smothered and melted all over everything so you ended up with a crumbly bun too large for the meat inside that was still greasy somehow. Their cajun fries were good, but not at all spicy and their rice was dry, as if it had been sitting out all morning under a heat lamp. Their ice coffee was good and they provide 20 oz beers with a souveneir glass (that may not be worth the extra cost). I imagine there are other places along ocean drive that might offer something more special with the same ocean view.

Audrey B.

Pita w hummus n chili sauce killer!! Some of the best we've had. Not entirely kid friendly w no kids menu. But did we tell u the hummus was killer? Service mediocre at best. Waitor "put out" every time we called him from his observatory street side post for any requests. Otherwise, good food. Chicken w portabello great. Shrimp stir fry great. Half chicken tasty... But again w common denominator of chili sauce, spicy splendor. Oh. Mojito menu fab! Expensive however. But they also charged us for beyond two pita breads for family of five. Seriously???

Great breakfast. The place to go & thd place to be seen. Worth a visit.

Lisa M.

I don't mean to be a follower but I will have to ditto what some other reviewers have stated. This is a great place for people watching, right on Ocean Drive, but the food isn't all that great. Ordered the eggs benedict which comes with a type of cream cheese hollandaise. It was cold and the eggs were underdone. Potatoes were also cold and had no flavor. On a more positive note this restaurant is open 24 hours and the whole menu is served all day. I think people go here just to say they've been to the "News Cafe." They sell tee shirts and other items inside in a shop area.

RD S.

News Cafe is more geared towards tourists staying on South Beach than locals, in my opinion. To wit: the tourist shop that sells magazines (local, nationwide and international), postcards, magazines and various other souvenirs. It's also a great people-watching place, as the cafe is right on the now-infamous (especially after the MTV show) corner of Eighth Street and Ocean Drive. I wouldn't think that you'd find many locals hanging out at News Cafe, especially since there are good eateries (chain restaurant and local spots alike) near News Cafe that are way cheaper and don't tax a gratuity fee automatically on your bill. The eatery is covered in photographs on its inside, reflecting the cafe's theme. Seating, as already mentioned, is available outside. Food is decent here--it won't be the best thing you've ever ate, but it could be so much worse. If you want the best Miami-area food (i.e. Cuban coffee), head to the area of Miami that would most likely have said food (i.e. Calle Ocho) instead of buying it here. Overall a nice tourist trap that you might want to avoid if you'd rather hang out with the locals. Random bits of trivia: Restaurant is a very gay-friendly place on South Beach.

Dana L.

If your thing is people watching, this is the place to sit and have brunch. We came here on a Saturday at about noon, and sat outside, right on the street. The waitress eventually came to take our order, and I got the omelette with cream cheese, lox, and onions ($10.75). After what seemed like an eternity (probably almost an hour), our food came. The toast that came with it was somewhat uninspired, and the hash browns, while good, were also pretty plain. The omelette itself was tasty, and pretty large, which was good considering that we were all quite hungry. The service was ok. The waitress didn't refill my coffee until I asked, and wasn't incredibly attentive. However, they seemed sort of busy, so she could have just been overstressed. The bill came to about $60 for three people, which was a bit steep considering the service and the quality of the food. However, it wasn't terribly overpriced, and overall, the experience was fine.

Rob F.

The food is not the best, but all of that's made up for with the greatest people watching spots on Sobe 24/7! Also, my server was very friendly and helpful.

Krys T.

Such a beautiful and low key place compared to all the loud obnoxious restaurants on Ocean Beach. Our waiter was really nice, my duck salad was decent as well as my Pimm's #1 beverage. Loved it!

Courtney R.

This is a great place to people watch if you sit outside, though can't linger as they try to turn the tables somewhat quickly. The food is decent though not amazing. The coffee is weak (come on you have to have strong coffee when half your patrons don't even roll out of bed until 11am) and the servers are always rushing so it is sometimes hard to get extra drinks or pay. I would recommend the chicken salad sandwich on a bagel which was good.

Shawanda M.

everytime i go to Miami i eat here, not sure why..probably because they have breakfast 24hours. anyway, decided to stop in here after wanting to pass out from being at the beach with no food. I had the turkey cheeseburger and cajun fries and i must admit, it was really good! i was quite surprised. our service was good but a little weird. my friend just wanted a bagel and scrambled eggs...yet, he kept suggesting she get an omelet or some big breakfast...he wasn't understanding that all she wanted was a bagel and an egg. finally, after not winning the battle, she was left wit only a little bagel. boo. anyway, my burger was good and i left happy :-)

Kate M.

Went for a brunch last weekend as my husband had fond memories of the place from two decades ago. It's a cool place to people-watch and all, but not sure why this place stands out from any other cafes on Ocean Drive? I ordered French toast with bananas and strawberries, which was fine, no problem with service either, no complaints but nothing special either.

Anthony C.

Nice atmosphere nice people. Unfortunately the food is average - And it take a while until u get ur food

Cris S.

Try the salmon eggs Benedict, it's the best and I'm picky with French toast and theirs were very good. Also this is where Gianni Versace always used to eat breakfast

Rob P.

5 Star, Great Breakfast - nearly as good for a hangover as an IV drip and an oxygen mask... And the vibe is way cool. My wife and I were visiting Sobe for a long weekend from the West Coast of FL. Hungover and walking, we explored our options on Ocean Dr., which there are many, and noticed the News was packed...Must be good, right? The hip Maitre d, gentleman with a long pony tail - sorry didn't get his name, was quick to find us a small table curbside. It was interesting to watch others coming and going, Ferraris and Bentleys parallel parking, and tourists scootering by... Shawn, our server, was extremely attentive and friendly. We ordered - to share - smoked salmon and bagel with all the toppings, tomato salad with red onion and avocado and, Eggs News, a Benedict - the green dressing on the tomato salad was amazing... their unique take on Benedict has more of a light Mornay/Bechemel sauce over perfectly poached eggs (they ask your desired temperature/doneness - nice touch on poached eggs), over a slice of tomato and really good ham on nice English Muffins - delicious. A few Bloody marys and mimosas to wash it down and... voila! No More Hangover! With pep in our step we walked back to our hotel on Collins and since then, cannot wait to have breakfast on Ocean Drive again... At News Cafe! Just a quick bit, we did breakfast at The Front Porch also which is a few blocks north of News... It was very good but, News is better.

Shelley W.

Randy is cool but the prices blow! We stopped here because it looked like the most divey bar around. We got the bill for 4 domestic beers and 4 Miller Lites and it was $75. Randy also informed us that that is south beach. I gotta say...stay at home. The whole place is ghetto and the atmosphere doesn't equate the prices. Sorry Randy...One and done!

Donald H.

Pros Open 24hours, great Mojito made with fresh fruit and the Coconut shrimp was also very taste. Cons: The main courses where ok at best. My Mahi-mahi was good but the sandwich it was in was tasteless, just get fish by it's self. My GF Burger was ok nothing great. Coconut shrimp

S P.

I've eaten here about 200 times since they opened in the late '80s. Not every experience was perfect, but this place continues to be a solid choice for breakfast or lunch. Best choices- the middle eastern combo for 1 (even if shared), chicken and brie (or goat cheese) panini, yogurt w/gronola, fruit, nuts and raisins is the best morning choice. Take a bagel w/cream cheese for a little extra. I live in Denver and am sure I'll get here 200 more times.

justin b.

Wow! While enjoying our morning walk on ocean drive each morning, we noticed the crowd outside of news cafe. We decided to try it out for breakfast the next morning. Wow!!! What an amazing overall experience. The host wasn't trying to shove a table down our throat like the rest of the places. We were seated immediately and greeted by our waitress Jelena. She was incredible, super friendly and had an answer to every question we asked. She kept our drinks full and we received our food promptly. This place was very friendly on the wallet as well. We will definitely be back!! I highly recommend the eggs and salmon Benedict style

Marie J.

Had breakfast here yesterday! Coffee was tasteless , I asked for another cup to see if it was any better!! No the same !! Ordered scrambled eggs again tasteless !! With turkey sausage ! Which was inedible! Hash browns !! Frozen tasteless !! So to summarize food was tasteless coffee awful!! A terrible breakfast !! Will not be back!! The only good thing is that they have great location!! And to boot expensive!!

Jennifer S.

My go-to place for a good breakfast when in South Beach. I order the same thing every time, ham and eggs and it has been a little inconsistent unfortunately. Great fresh squeezed juices though!

Renee O.

Server was friendly; in fact I think he wanted to be friends more than he wanted to serve us! Haha. Food was good and fun spot to people watch.

Ron H.

There are a ton of places to eat at along Ocean, so this review is taking the other available options into consideration. Normally, this would be a 2 star rating but given that this is the best option along Ocean and that it offers consistent food, and that it has a nice outside area set back off the sidewalk that still gives you a front row to watching the tourist parade up and down the street. Food is consistently under seasoned...but that's actually a good thing. Potatoes are baked and light, allowing you to salt/hot sauce to your own liking. Eggs aren't the usual diner-griddle-greasy result you've come to expect from most breakfast diners, but not exactly the gourmet cafe options you would also expect. Service is speedy and attentive, but in no rush to turn the table, so you can sit here and drink your hotel lobby quality coffee all morning.

Raphael H.

The worst cappuccino Ive tried in years! Service was excellent though, salmon eggs benedict was ok, pancakes were good. But what I liked is the attitude, very friendly and attentive

Ameet S.

Very good service ... good food ... in a strret full of crappy and exorbitantly priced restaurants with bad service and horrible food,this is literally a breath of fresh air. Sit out, look at the fabulous people passing by and ask for the server Julio. He is fun and sharp.

Jhon C.

I love this place. I dine here and there for both breakfast and lunch. Food is pretty good but it aint great. Its a great place to people watch and love it being outdoors. It has an awesome view of the beach and the sunrise. It does get crowded on the weekends but well worth the wait.

Eduardo M.

Good food for anytime of the day. One of the places that you should not miss if staying at south beach. The place also looks good too.

Louis J.

Great food with a view you can't receive any place else on South Beach. New York style customer service which is great if your quick witted but not rude. I'm happy to say I must return once I find myself back to South Beach.

Debbie F.

Came here for a light bite this past Monday night. It's just what we wanted after having two 4 course meals the past two nights. We ordered paninis and a cobb salad which were both very good.

Mario N.

Was it a late night or an early morning? Can't recall? This is the best spot for New Yorkers to get their bacon egg and cheese on a roll (okay French bread) anytime of day or night. Perfect after you have been spending too much "time" on the patio at the Clevelander or for the early risers looking for a great breakfast/brunch.

Kalila W.

Location is prime..across the street from the beach, on a very bustling street so scene-watching is entertaining. I really wanted some buffalo wings, but the menu said their buffalo wing is a dry wing with sauce on the side. On the side though? So it's not a buffalo wing..duh. Anywho, got a bacon cheeseburger which was ok. Nothing special, kind of ont he dry side though i ordered med-well. Five guys would have been better, but hey. Tried the bf's turkey provolone panini. The bread has cheese and a hint tomato sauce or something baked into it, which makes it taste a bit like pizza. Cool twist which made for a nice sandwich. Our friends got breakfast items and seemed to be satisfied. Service was average. Price was on par with everything else nearby. Not cheap, but not outrageous.

keith H.

I had a simple breakfast early 930am and the pancakes came out cold! Not a good thing.

Zach D.

Whoa... Wait... I had to pay REAL money for this food? Worst breakfast restaurant in Miami. Only giving 2 stars because the waitress was very friendly, and the location is great. Worst steak and eggs I've ever had. Won't be back.

Abria D.

great food! the weather was beautiful so sitting outside was not a problem at all. the employees are very nice and attentive , would definitely go back again.

Mary Ellen L.

The best part of this place is that it is open 24 hours a day and is right on the beach! There is ample outdoor and indoor seating. It is a great place to people watch. We had breakfast here 2 mornings in a row. The meals were good. I ordered the "breakfast special" which is the usual: eggs, home fries, toast. The serving sizes were okay, but not large. You only get 1 piece of bread as your toast order. And you only get 1 napkin. And you only get 1 jelly. And you only get 1 syrup. In other words, they are a little cheap on supplying you with any of the "extra's". But I guess staying open 24 hours can lead to a lot of waste! The coffee was very good though and that is very important! The staff was okay in friendliness and service. They did their jobs, but no one was going to do a single thing more. There was not a lot of friendliness. But it is breakfast on the beach, so who really cares? Besides the prices were reasonable (for South Beach) compared to the many other Ocean Avenue tourist traps!

Stephen K.

Went here for breakfast. Ordered belgium waffles with banana. I get just 1 waffle for $12. Def not worth the money. Its like ordering pancakes and getting just 1 pancake. It tasted ok, nothing special.

Gia D.

The food was good but the service was not up to par. He insulted my friend during dinner and then proceeded to ask for a tip before we even left the table. I have never experienced service like this and am beyond disappointed and I will not be eating here again, especially if the same server is working here. There was barely anyone in the restaurant and he acted like it was full and barely had time for our time. I am highly disappointed.

Brian L.

Came here looking for breakfast. We walked past and thought it looked nice compared to the other places on Ocean Drive and took maybe 20 seconds to discuss if we wanted to eat here and at which table. We found one and sat down after which the guy "greeting" and seating people (male with plastic looking grey hair) literally tossed a pair of menus on our table and uttered Finally! Rudest service we experienced in Miami so far.

Chriss F.

News Café is a staple in Miami Beach...meaning that it has been here a long time and a great place for people watching due to its location. It is open 24/7 which is great for crashing after the clubs. I think they do better on some dishes vs. others. I had the hummus plate with Pita bread along with the Tabouli salad. Both were good, especially the fresh hummus. The sliders were a little greasy, but tasty. The tiramisu was average. I recommend the brownie for dessert. It seems to be made fresh. Cappuccino was average. Overall, a great stop for a variety of food in the heart of Miami South Beach.

Jean P.

Went for breakfast. Had the Benedict Style: Eggs News, coffee, juice, french toast. Coffee - basically brown water Eggs News - The sauce was not a Hollandaise. I think it was actually just sour cream. It was awful. Home fries were tasteless. French Toast - Was just OK Orange Juice - was tasty Service was attentive and polite. Location is fantastic.

Keanah S.

Stopped here in a recommendation from our tour guide. Very good. Reasonably priced with lots of options. Tuna salad plate was excellent. Great service and outdoor seating in a lovely location. Well done!

Sarah S.

Friendly service but terrible breakfasts. Up and down the same street, there's orange hostesses in push-up bras hawking $8 breakfasts. We didn't go to their restaurants because we wanted a good breakfast. We went to News Cafe, where we were served bitter coffee, a terrible huevos rancheros (made with cheap salsa and powdered eggs) and french toast with fake syrup. Total was over $35 and we left it largely uneaten.

Ron B.

I love News Cafe - nothing better than huevos rancheros and bloodies to start off the weekend (and shake off last night's cobwebs). The center beach location is perfectly (8th and Ocean) convenient and you can't beat the people watching. Always one of muy favorite things to do when visiting the beach - grab a New York Times, your shades and a table under umbrella at News Cafe - one off the nicest ways to wile away an hour or two chilling on the beach.

L J.

Nice little place away for the South Beach craziness! I love the decoration and the ambience. I ordered the fish and chips in the appetizer size (3 fish in the appetizer size and 5 for the dinner size). Good portions and delicious! Nice service and excellent location. I highly recommend. :o)

Rohita L.

Eh. It's an okay breakfast spot...I think you could skip it and go elsewhere. I am not sure why it's a great place to some but it's just okay. I guess because it is a DINER on Ocean. I dunno. Anyway...all of the places on Ocean offer incentives for you to come and dine with them...they all have drink specials and food specials, but this place. Not cool. We had breakfast from here, it was okay. The turkey sausage was WAY overcooked and it was HARD, I could have hurt someone if I threw it at them. The waiter was slow and just didn't get it...lol we bought a bottle of champagne and carafe of OJ because it was cheaper than buying 7 mimosas and he takes FOREVER to comprehend it and then asks us if we want the bottle?! Huh? Where do you go that you buy a bottle of wine/champagne and they keep it behind the bar? No way buddy we want to pour our alcohol and ensure we get every last drop! Seriously. LOL I wouldn't go back...not worth it.

Karen T.

I was here for dinner with work, the restaurant was picked out for us. We were able to eat outside which of course was great! We had a menu chosen for us, but there were plenty of options. The portions were all very large! We had appetizers, dinner and dessert and all was delicious and tons of food. I had a pina colado which was refreshing. The wait staff was a bit interesting, we had one waitress and one waiter. We were all convinced the waiter was drunk, but very fun! Took very long to get a glass water. The restaurant was right across the street from the beach which was nice. I had the goat cheese, spinach, chicken pizza and it was huge and very good! I would go back!

Molly K.

CARL IS THE WORST SERVER EVER !!!!! he's a Waiter who is tall with glasses and spike hair. My bf and I love coming here in the morning for breakfast and sometimes for some fondue at night and the waiters we've encountered were really nice ... Until we encountered Carl ..... It all started with me saying we like to take our time and just order appetizers and order dinner after eating our appetizer and he looked at us weird and rolled his eyes . Then he comes back and says if you see a guy with a weird badge .. Dodge your drinks . He said that because my boyfriend brought a Starbucks drink and I got a wet willie drink . So we thought he was rude to us because we brought outside drinks But then my boyfriend ask for some SIDE salad while I ate my appetizers . My boyfriend wanted to know if the side salad was smaller then the regular salad and he said "your confusing me " and just walked away ... RUDE Didn't even bring us water and while we were still eating our appetizers the dinner already came within 5 min when we told him we wanted to wait til we finished eating ... Never came to check on us .. Just kept walking by our table with saying anything . Again , do not get CARL as your waiter !!!

Isaac S.

Pedro was a gentleman, made the experience fantastic for us. Great food, service and time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day.

Ben S.

The place is iconic and as is the case with some places sometime they rest on their laurels and don't have good food. That is not the case here. The hostess has such a hard job of seating an endless flow of people who all want to sit outside - some even specifying in the sun or shade. There was no wait to sit inside and really a very little wait for the patio. I got a front seat on the patio which was great for people watching. No water view, but you can see the beach across from Ocean drive. I enjoyed the omelette. For just one dollar mor becomes a veg omelette and that is what I recommend. It is packed full with all kinds of veg and was cooked really well. The servers are extremely busy but are efficient and friendly. The wait from the kitchen was not nearly as long as I expected and I wouldn't have minded anyways with the prime seating location.

Dania G.

News café is not about the food. It's about a great café on ocean drive for people watching. With that said I had the Mediterranean salad with chicken and it was good. My bloody Mary left lots to be desired. It was too watery and did not have a horse radish kick.

Jannelly D.

I loved this place!!! Even the setup was cute. I ordered the two egg special with meat and fruit, it was awesome! My brother ordered the pancakes and my friend ordered the French toast...they also looked delicious! The juice was freshly squeezed. Best breakfast I have had in a while! Server was witty and funny which put the cherry on top!

Dats J.

Food was tasteless. Ordered "grilled" chicken sandwich, it was si greasy i needed to wipe it off with a table napkin. They served the wrong pasta dish for my brother, the pasta was over cooked. My wife ordered the chicken kebab, the rice that came with it was greasy too. Lastly, the service ws so bad, it took 1hr for our food to get on our table. Not going back here

Anjali R.

This is the perfect place to go if you're looking to just relax, have a drink, do some people watching, or catch up on some reading. I went here with a friend last week and it felt good to sit right on ocean drive, sip a glass of sangria ( which was prepared very well!), and take in the scenery and over-the-top cars passing by. Our waiter was also very friendly and attentive. My friend and I were just interested in relaxing and having a drink, and never did he make us feel rushed. I was surprised to see such good customer service at a place where the tip is already included in the check. Will definitely be back!

A M.

I came here in July of 2012. First off, this place has awesome service. My waiter was a middle-aged Cuban sweetheart!! We ordered sangria, nachos and burgers. All was very good! We then returned for brunch a few days later, between my fiancé and I, we had toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes and sausage with some fresh squeezed orange juice. Once again, everything was yummyyyy. Seating outside is perfect. Right on Ocean Drive, so as you eat you also get very entertained watching everything that's going on along with a nice view of South Beach.

John R.

We went to the News Cafe during the Art Deco Festival, the food they were serving to the diners outside looked so good we just had to try it. We were not disappointed. We started with the Conch Fritters, that I have to say were some of the best I've ever had. When I go to South Florida and conch fritters are on the menu I always get them. These weren't all bread, they had chunks of conch in them and they were fried perfectly. I ordered the Cheeseburger and it was good, nothing spectacular as far as burgers go, but it was solid. My date had the sliders and she liked them. I also had a Budweiser in 20oz. News Cafe souvenir pilsner glass for $7.75 - not a bad deal. I'd go back to News Cafe again.

Eve L.

Lovely place, friendly and professional staff. We went to this place for breakfast. The American breakfast was perfect and I took a hot oatmeal with fruits, it was delicious. So good food for a good price. I'll come back later. Im from NYC and in Miami beach is not easy to find a good deal like this.

Cole S.

Stopped in once for breakfast. Just ok. Location is scenic . Great for people watching, if nothing else.

Mariel D.

Nice place good food not very good service :( the waiter took forever and they have an attitude not a place you would go to pamper yourself.

Chin C.

Nice place.. Good food... The manager helped me personally to get my baby stroller inside through the wheelchair accessibility elevator... Had veg omelette, bruschetta and banana strawberry pancakes with orange juice and iced coffee... The waitress was humble enough to have my iced coffee justtt the way i like it... Overall loved it!!

Anita G.

One of the few remaining good places worthy of going to thug central ocean drive, for some reason (tk God) this place stays true to it's origins back when Versace and super models used to hang out there. Food and service, atmosphere and even customers still top notch!

Alexander S.

What can I say?! We had a splendid time at the News! We had been seated very thouroughly. Our waiter was very very nice, quick and caring! And it was a sunday morning! Food is ok. Nothing too special but good quality and reasonable prices for South Beach! We'll be back!

Michael T.

View obviously nice... Server was sweating badly.. Which is understandable bc it's miami... Food was ok.. Save some money and have breakfast at big pink!

Lesley W.

People watching at it's best! My boyfriend and I had an awesome time just sitting and watching the amazing cars go by on Ocean, watch people go cray cray in the street, and generally just be amazed by this creature we know as South Beach. Service was acceptable. Pretty sure every server in Miami knows they get an automatic tip so they don't try very hard. But, we got everything and he was mildly attentive, so that's cool. I had the eggs benedict with salmon. Okay, this dish is EXTREMELY rich. The cream cheese sauce is delicious but you can almost feel your arteries clogging for real. I had to have salads for the next few meals but I thought it was really good as a treat. This dish wasn't perfect: one of my english muffins was a little hard and the eggs were good, but overdone slightly. Overall, I'd get it again. The fries were good too. Go for the people watching and honest service. I felt like most places were trying to trick me in South Beach ($50 drink, anybody?) but News Cafe doesn't need to trick you. The prices are reasonable and the experience is worth it. It's truly a 3.5, but it's bumped to 4 stars because of the fact that they are the most normal spot on Ocean for a tourist. No trickery was extremely appreciated.

Sang B.

On our last day in Miami, we thought we were going to our favorite Cuban place. But people woke up in the morning with a hankering for some eggs and bread. So we headed toward our favorite place on Ocean Dr. Okay, so Ocean Dr. has a LOT of restaurants/bars/lounges facing the ocean. These are all dime a dozen, nothing really stands out against the other. With the exception of wet willies, clevelander, etc. But News Cafe is the one places that you can tell that is different from the rest. They have a gorgeous outdoor seating with trees and wooden table/chairs. Inside is fairly small and old Hollywood feel (?) famous pictures and other decor. If the weather is decent, I would much prefer to sit outside but on really humid days, the fan/ac indoors is much more pleasant. The menu is DINER food. That's the best way I can describe it. It's a bit more classy than your day to day diner in NJ but in general that's the type of food they serve. (Every time I come here, I always get their breakfast special so I can't say much about anything else on their menu.) Food... it was alright. Like I said. Diner food. I come to this place for the ambiance really. Service isn't the fastest but lazy Sunday morning, good ol' diner food and the beautiful Miami beach sprawled out in front... I would go back.

Tricia M.

enjoyable old school atmosphere. I loved the shady trees out front giving you a cool place to sit. wonderful collection. of 1950s, 40s photos inside. just enjoyed a coffee so cannot review the food. but it was a nice experience.

Grace H.

This cafe located on one of the most busiest stretch of Ocean Drive, and it is great for people watching. You can get breakfast cheaper at either end of the Ocean Drive, but you don't get that buzz. There is always a queue especially if you want the table on the side walk. There is also tables inside, great friendly service, menu features usual breakfast item. It is the people watching that make this cafe.

Nery F.

We love this place! Food is consistent. Today we added a Bloody Mary to our breakfast and we were disappointed. While the food was great the Bloody Mary was very watered down. News cafe is definitely a stop to make if you are visiting south beach; it is iconic.

Juan Pablo G.

I have to accept that this is the best you will find over Oceans Drive including quality of the food, prices, service. Unfortunately and judging the place as another restaurant in Miami and around the area, is nothing extraordinary.The food is pretty average and actually sometimes its even tasteless. Having breakfast as well the potatoes seemed to be old and were not completely hot.

Debi D.

We usually stay at The Hotel so News Cafe is convenient and the food is great for pretty much anything on the menu. The portions are BIG. Sitting on Ocean people watching is always entertaining especially on the weekends-right on 8th and Ocean in the middle of everything. Breakfast service kinda sucks. The staff is slower and less attentive in the morning than later in the day. But everything in Miami is slow-mo compared to LA. Still all the servers are all very nice. Open 24 hours!

Foodie L.

I had brunch here with my friends, and the food was pretty good. I got the eggs florentine with a hard egg. The presentation was neat! The taste was amazing, except the sauce was too "heavy" after a while. It was filling. Great atmosphere for relaxing brunches. The service was friendly and quick.

Heshan W.

This is place is soo awesome becasue Its open 24/7 and its right on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami! So u can come for all your meals, plus its a great spot after a night out of partying in South Beach. They have an eclectic menu of food and drinks, so accommodates to everyone's taste buds. Nice patio area, and solid service.

Kia H.

Friendly and helpful staff! He made a cost effective section for me when I placed my order. The service was fast but a lil pricey. But for the price I paid, I couldn't even finish the whole meal. Only downside to my breakfast platter, was that the pancakes were microwaved! Not freshly made! But other than that, it was worth every penny!

Jia Ying C.

The tomato soup didn't really taste like tomato, the frozen cappuccino was way to sweet...But the price is considered fairly reasonable for SoBe

Shane A.

Stopped in for brunch during Christmas week 2012. I have to say that it was relaxing, fun and entertaining all at the same time. I ordered the bacon, eggs and wheat toast spacial with hash browns. Everything was good and I had no complaints on the food. My mimosa was tasty and service was equally good. Sitting outside on the street here is fun for a couple of reasons. You get to enjoy the nice weather Miami/South Beach has to offer in December and you can also see some interesting people while dining. Would I come back? If I was walking by and hungry, yes! Would I make it a point and recommend this place to friends? Probably not.

David K.

I alway enjoy eating or having a beer in the place. My favorite dish is the Mediterranean combo delicious. Siting outside watching the people go by. Go check it out for yourself. You will not regret it.

Dalyn B.

This was my second time eating here a couple weeks ago... First time- our food took about 45 minutes and when we were ready to cash out it took another 20 minutes to find our server and leave. Second time- took 20 minutes for someone to greet us after being seated but food came out super fast. I LOVE the eggs Benedict and look forward to having it each time I visit south beach. Awesome people watching place. All in all, mehhh okay. But the food keeps me coming back.

Feargal O.

Awful, bordering on dangerous. Was here before a few years ago for breakfast and thought it was great. Went back for dinner on this trip. The corn on cob was likely a week old and microwaved before serving. But the shrimp were just plain nasty - it was obvious to anybody who cared that they were off and fit for the trash. Further discovered that the bathrooms (which the "chefs" also used) had no hot water whatsoever. Manager not one bit interested that his restaurant was serving food that could potentially make someone very sick. Felt physically ill after this experience. This place shouldn't be allowed to even open. I can only imagine how nasty the kitchen must be. Don't go here unless you want to get sick.

Jessica W.

Not a bad option for breakfast if you're in south beach. They're open 24 hours a day, which makes it super convenient. The huevos rancheros seemed to be a hit with my family and I liked the salmon eggs Benedict I ordered. My only complaint would include slightly slow service at 6am and the coffee tasted burnt, but other than that it was an OK choice at the beach.

Russian S.

Tasty food, good service, reasonable prices. No bait and switch like other restaurants on Ocean Drive.

Trang N.

I'm pretty sure this is a tourist trap, but the people watching is phenomenal! Husband and I came here for brunch after a crazy night on the town. We were able to score a spot on the porch in front of the bar, which positioned us a bit off of the street which spared us from being bumped into, by the stream of people walking sauntering past. The food was surprisingly good and the portions were large. However, I was in bad shape to enjoy it too much. Our waitress wasn't the best, I had to ask for refill and silverware, but the second time I flagged her down, the service picked up. All in all, I can't complain, as I was pretty much going through the motions of basic function, but had I not been tipsy/hungover. I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more. I would come here again.

Tristan J.

Maybe it's better for breakfast. Dinner was nothing special but we were fresh off the plane and on Ocean Drive. There's plenty of seating and it's not hugely overpriced considering location. Drinks ARE pricey though. Service was good.

Mark T.

News Cafe South Beach Some out of town friends & I wanted to grab some grub and we searched for the News Cafe South Beach. I would recommend this restaurant for a light average fair, great location, and 24hr breakfast menu with a 2.5 star rating. Parking: Like most of the area....you are on your own for parking. Street metered parking exist but limited and highly unlikely to find. If you're on foot already....you should be good, otherwise public parking lots(for a fee ofcourse) are blocks many away. Venue: The restaurant is strickly outside tented seating. The seats are very uncomfortable so bring your cushions. They do allow smoking which is good and/or bad....depending on the cross-breeze. The location is directly on Ocean Drive which is prime property and the place-to-be for great "people-watching." Food: The food is cafeteria level. Toast means one (1) slice. An order of pancakes is embarrassingly small....and should be referred to as a child's portion or a tapas portion. The menu offers a wide selection. They offer 24hr breakfast menu choices. And again, the food is ok not great. The prices are very competitive for the immediate area. Ask a lot of questions about portion sizes and you could probably get good value here. Service: The service was okay. The waiter attended to our group a few times and that was nice. However, I'm not so sure you may experience the same if they get busy. When we were there, only five of the tables were occupied.....so I can't say the service would or would not be compromised if the table occupancy levels change. They have over forty or fifty tables. Desserts: We did not try any desserts. Drinks: We only had soft drinks, so we don't even know if they offer spirits. Summary: I would recommend this restaurant for light average fair and reasonable South Beach prices and their 24hr breakfast menu. It's not a destination draw....but if your there and you want quick eats I would recommend it for that. Disclaimer: I am not affiliated in any way with this restaurant's ownership, staff, and/or employment. I am not affiliated with any restaurant in any way.

La-Von L.

Again another great meal at News Cafe! Our waitress Shantel was AWESOME! Knew the menu extremely. well and very personable... Second time here and no complaints... The Fish & Chips were delicious! Well seasoned. Chicken wings were a bit mediocre but my French Toast! And every other entree we had on that table was Grade A. Definitely my go to place for Breakfast, Brunch. Haven't had the dinner or lunch here yet so I will let you guys kno if anything changes :-) but soo far, sooo GOOD..

Kathryn W.

Love this place- you can always get exactly what you want. Fantastic menu selection. 24 hours. Lost one star for the sometimes less than okay servers, but overall, a Miami Beach staple. Nothing better than enjoying a leisurely meal under the trees in their lovely terrace. Even better on a slow evening- quieter, and a nice ambiance.

Lilie N.

Great breakfast spot facing the beach. Outdoor seating so you can people watch. I want to give this place 4 stars but the waiter we had was so grumpy. He got my order wrong and made it seem like I wasn't being clear. I had the breakfast special which comes with eggs any style, bacon, toast, and a side of potatoes. My boyfriend had the grilled chicken on a bed of veggies and mashed potatoes. Overall, the food was good and I would come back.

Jannessa D.

The WORST breakfast I have ever had! Coffee taste like dirty water, I ordered the Ham Egg and Cheese scramble, the eggs tasted funny....turns out they are NOT REAL EGGS! "News" fries are tasteless just fried square potatoes. Best part of it all... $15! Should have just gone to Starbucks.

Lesley K.

News Cafe is a great place to go to be able to sit out on Ocean Drive and people watch. The menu has a variety of all foods, including a breakfast menu. I like to go for breakfast and get French toast or later in the day for drinks and the amazing chicken nachos and beef sliders.

Liz V.

Was open late - 2am with full service ! Great for partied-out travelers. Food was good but not exceptional for the price. Drinks were great and had prime seating to people watch.

Brandon S.

This is a nice place just off the beach to grab a quick bite. They offer outdoor seating. The food is solid. You will not be wowed, but you will be satisfied. I ordered an egg white omelette with sausage and feta. Obviously you get less flavor with egg whites, but I would have liked bolder flavors from the feta and sausage. The potatoes were ok, as was the toast. As many have stated, you can find better food but the views/people watching is good.

Lauren B.

A great cafe that looks across the street and out towards the beach! They have a large selection of breakfast food that's available most of the day. I had the breakfast sampler with eggs, bacon, potatoes and my friend had the huevos ranchers which was great. It's on a major walkway so there are a lot of people passing by which is probably the same at any restaurant within 3 blocks on this street. There is lots of outdoor seating that is shaded. Prices are reasonable and food and service are good. I'd go back!

Stephanie I.

This place is so overrated. I struggle to even give it two stars. Our host was very friendly and seated us immediately. After that point, the service stops. Our server probably took 10 minutes to even greet us and he looked really annoyed to be there. We wanted to order drinks first but he informed us that he is really busy and that we have to order everything at once right now. Our food was brought out after a long wait and we hadn't received any silverware. We asked a busboy to get some for us since our server was MIA and of course he never returned. When our server finally came back, we were ready for refills on our drinks. The common theme I see with SOBE servers is that they only bring a refill to the person that literally asks the question. They don't see other empty glasses and think to refill them. My sandwich was fine. It came out on some flavored focaccia bread which was a nice touch but didn't seem fresh. It was actually really dry but I'm glad they had mustard On the table so I didn't have to wait another 20 min for our server to roll his eyes and get it. Oh btw, I forgot to mention that I asked to add a tomato to my sandwich and he informed me it would be 3 dollars. Nope - won't be adding tomato. Anyway - long story short - the service is terrible, the food is okay. At this point in the trip I had yet to add onto the automatic gratuity and wasn't starting at news cafe. If severs would get better attitudes they would probably make a lot of money at this tourist trap! People say good people watching? Sure I guess if there wasn't any other restaurant facing ocean drive. You have a better experience people watching sitting in grass.

Fo S.

Service was good. Food was average on it's best day. Huevos Rancheros and home fries were disappointing. BBQ Chicken sandwich was a miss also. Won't be coming back here.

Lama B.

Why is News Cafe famous? After finding Pink closed we came here for brunch. I mean really? The burgers were horrendous, as in went back completely untouched. What they have as an excuse for french toast was inedible. The nachos we ate because we were starving and they were almost decent. But the drinks are not even good. Really. Don't come here. Trust me. Don't. Fine if you insist, come but don't order any of the above items.

Vedder S.

Stayed in the hotel just above news cafe. Great place to start your day! Great food! Great people watching! Waffle with strawberries and bananas the bomb.com ! My coffee stayed full, and service was excellent. I forgot my servers name but he was Jamaican!

Jae A.

Wow such amazing food and service we've been here two days in a row because of it ...To The Manager Robert Kudos to you you run a great ship.. to our waiters shawn and ceazer Gentleman you were outstanding great customer service and you both always had a smile on you definitely made fans from California and we'll definitely return and recommend the venue and the staff

Laurie K.

Newscafe is a really nice spot to enjoy the outside ambiance of South Beach. We had breakfast there. I thought the food was solid, no complaints. The pancakes were especially good, nice and fluffy.

Dani O.

News Cafe stood out the surrounding Ocean Avenue places with it's looks and pleasant background music. The food was good, but don't expect to be blown away - its decent average menu, yet enjoyable. We had Ceviche, fried Calamari and Grilled portablello Chicken combined with Mango, Pineapple and Regular Mochitos and we were pleased. Our server was amazing- happy, cheerful,entertaining, honest . He helped us a lot with his descriptiveness in deciding what to order and how the drinks were made. I never got his name but he told us he was from Puerto Rico . The store behind carries variety of magazines , including the news papers such as New York Times, Daily News, etc... If you are into the reading, people watching , writing postcards - this would be the good place to catch up with that.

Judy D.

The truth is, we come here for the view. Where else can you see an over 50's gentlemen dressed only in a pink banana sling and matching pink jelly sandals? The food has always been good enough, considering the crowds and chaos. The servers put up with so many cra-cras, I can forgive them anything. If you want a decent sandwich and drink with a free side-show thrown in, come on down. You'll not be disappointed.

PJ L.

I have been visiting since nearly the day they opened. Each year it seems to take another step down. This past visit I think reflect the irrevocable dip to "average". The menu selection has always been great, but for the price now, just very pedestrian. Pepsi? Really? Should a marquee restaurant serve Coca-Cola; the #1? And Cajun fries instead of real fries? How cheap. I mean how so Cajun fries for into the menu? Have you ever heard someone order a Reuben sandwich WITH Cajun fries?! Now let's talk about the prices. Crazy by even SoBe standards. $14 or more after the INCLUDED tip for eggs Benedict? Doesn't even come with toast. Berries and cream at $16+ is just unacceptable any longer. And the killer of all, the service is for poop. Maybe when the staff gets an automatic 18% on inflated prices, they no longer care. The News is still a prime people-watching spot, but it has lost it's way. Expensive, average food in an increasingly decrepit eating area

Tara J.

Yes, this is known as a fantastic breakfast place, but consider it for dinner too! We walked Ocean Blvd looking for the right vibe to sit and people-watch without blazing loud music, while enjoying a reasonable dinner that didn't require taking out a loan. News Cafe won! While they're known for their ice cream and breakfasts, our bodies were calling out for dinner as it was nearly 8pm on Saturday night. I ordered the cold veggie sandwich on french bread and added brie. It came with cucumber spread on the side. Holy cow! I need to learn out to make that! Sooooo tasty! My sandwich was HUMONGOUS and I wrapped up half of it. In fact, after I'm done writing this review, I think I'll go eat the other half. My husband and our friend decided to split the tuna melt with fries so they could each leave room for dessert. Boys. *sigh* There was a long list of cheese choices for the tuna melt, and the server recommended mozzarella. Mmm...bad choice. I recommended brie. They should have listened to me. They said the mozzarella was tasteless. Duh. Mozzarella is good on a cold sandwich with tomatoes or on pizza. That's it. They liked the tuna though. Now for the desserts -- HUGE PORTIONS! Holy cow! I just enjoyed a couple of cups of Cafe Con Leche (the first cup with soy that tasted weird, so I switched to skim) while my husband ordered the bread pudding, and buddy Tim ordered the brownie sundae. Seriously, both desserts could have pleased all three of us. They were huge, and clearly meant to be consumed by more than one person. It was nuts! Save yourself some calories and just order ONE dessert if you must, and share among your table. With huge portions, great tasting food, reasonable prices, and fantastic people watching this place is a must. I would have given 5 stars if our server wasn't so odd and quirky, always in a hurry, and telling us that she was slammed. Bummer for her, and maybe she could try another profession, but it won't keep me away from this place. I must try their breakfast next!

Mike A.

Nothing beats brunch out on the News cafe deck on a beautiful warm sobe day. The food and service are mediocre but it's all about the location! Hot coffee and hotter women! Life is good...

Annie B.

LOVE News Cafe! It's now become the official OWF stop for refreshments and nourishment before a nice day on the South Beach. The foods good, the atmospheres good, the service is good, the people watching is good, the bathrooms are clean and entertaining too. Plus it's right there at one of the best beach spots on the South Beach to enjoy the day. I highly recommend you too enjoy News Cafe when your in Miami! 169% satisfaction guarantied!!! Dam I wish I were there right now enjoying one of their lovely quiches and a sparkling Martinelli's with a splash of tobacco and a sprinkle of salt. Oooohhh My My just thinking about near to gives Me an orgasm! They have great coffee too and they even have raw sugar which I love! The mimosas are to die for too. Be like Me . . . Indulge and treat yourself to a good time at the News Cafe and then a hot day at the South Beach!

Leslie J.

Must-Order Brunch Items: *see pics* Quiche Lorraine - It's located in small print in the middle of their menu so your eye has got to just catch it or you'll miss it. Best quiche find ever. Eggs "News" Benedict - HUGE fan of the cream cheese sauce drizzled over the eggs benedict. A total hit in my book and a damn great alternative to hollandaise sauce. The poached eggs couldn't have been cooked more perfectly -- the yolk oozed right out once I sliced into it with my knife. Mojitos & Margaritas - Both are made nice and strong, and you get to keep the margarita glass! =) I also saw others holding giant coconut looking drinks which probably held their pina coladas or something, but whatever it was, I'm looking to order that next time!

Lee K.

Me and my boyfriend ate 3 meals here In less than a week, the atmosphere is very calm compared to all the other restaurants on Ocean Drive. The menu prices are very fair and a nice selection. I suggest this restaurant if you want to get away from the wildness of Ocean Drive, if you need a little peace when you're having a meal, it is also very romantic. I'll be coming back!!

Elana B.

Perfect hummus and middle eastern salad. The basil dressing that came with the salad was great too. Good service, great people watching.

Chad P.

I came here for breakfast with my girlfriend one sunny morning. Upon our approach, the host at the time, which we didn't know he was the host cause he sat there quiet and not enthused to be there, sat us in a sunny section with a great view of the beach/coast. The waiter that we had took 10 minutes to come up and say hello and just straight took out order. He was very rude with my girlfriend about not replacing fruit with toast because of her gluten allergy. He did not bring us water or anything while all the waiters and waitresses around us helping other tables were being very courteous and taking great care of their guests. The whole while we were eating, I could see him standing in the corner talking to other employees not caring about his tables. Countless times he ignored us and did not give great customer service. It took 20 minutes to receive our check and even then we did not receive any customer service. Overall, I would recommend this place for a nice quiet breakfast in the morning because of its view. The other waiters and waitresses there were kind and welcoming which could maximize the experience.

Kris M.

My first time here was almost 20 years ago, when it truly was a "news" cafe, with many international papers and other periodicals, pretty cool. My second time was about five years ago and it was a good spot for late night food (after midnight). I stopped in for breakfast last week, not so good. The eggs on my Benedict were overdone- not what I expected considering that is pricier than most on the drive. Second, had I read the menu more carefully, I would have noted that they do not have hollandaise, but rather some sort of cream cheese sauce:( I think it may just be too touristy. In any case, I won't be back.

Jan N.

I discovered this place at the age of 16, one summer evening on a night out at the beach. That was in 1997. It is 2012, and I still come here... religiously. I love, love, LOVE this place! My husband and I started dating in 1998, and we have made it a special routine that we come here once a month as one of our date nights. Through all the years of being together, through the good and the bad, we came. And we will as long as this place is around. This is even where I started having contractions during my pregnancy with my daughter! What's not to love? The menu is fabulous whether you're here for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. I've had it all. Normally we come in for dinner and order the fried mozzarella with bread, and the garlic, olive oil and basil penne pasta with chicken. We like to eat up the pasta and then dip the bread in the left over olive oil and garlic pieces and mix it with Parmesan cheese - oh, yes! It never disappoints. Prices are decent, comparable to someplace like The Cheesecake Factory, let's say. Their service is always great, and you get seated immediately. You can opt for outside seating to people watch since you're right in the heart of Ocean Drive or you can dine indoors. We normally don't even wait for the maitre d' to seat us - we walk right up to our usual booth that we've been sitting at for years. The menu is extensive, though, so check it out online before you go. It has SO many things from burgers to seafood to middle eastern dishes to pastas to pizzas to desserts galore! I don't know if it's a personal thing, but I'm telling you to give it a try. You won't be sorry. It's open 24 hours a day. You can also check out their sister restaurant The Van Dyke Cafe on Lincoln Road.

Jenny G.

Definitely a good place for a Sunday brunch and people watching. The eggs and French toast are fine, nothing spectacular. But if you're looking for a good place to grab food, sit outside, and people watch this is definitely the place.

Andy T.

Great people watching place as most other reviews mentioned. We ordered the eggs Benedict which was alright. We've had better but have also had much worse. We also ordered the chicken nachos which were quite terrible. The nachos were all soggy and it was not a good experience. I did have a good time eating the ceviche which was terrific though.

Sheena G.

Food was ok. Cheap diner food with a good view. Probably won't go again considering there are nicer places closeby Service was great! Waiter was patient, food came quickly and very attentive :)

Rosa Haruko A.

The food here was gross! The service was okay but the food it overpriced and the mozzarella sticks sucks! You're better off walking past this place and getting some real food. DO NOT GET THE PANNINIS! So bad

Christoph H.

Nothing to complain about the breakfast and Service. You can come here in the night/evening too. It's one of the only places on the Ocean Drive where you dont have to scream because of the noise of the Music other Restaurants & Bars have. Good place to relax after a exhilarating walk on the Ocean Drive.

Patty G.

Nice place. Really like the back room with photographs that not many people know about. It's a nice place to sit outside and eat/people watch.

Dionne R.

First of all, the view is amazing! Besides the fact that it's open 24/7 & saves you after loooong nights of partying that's automatic 2 stars! The food is OK not mind blowing but, definitively not my favorite place on the beach, but I'll eventually give it another try :)

Attila S.

I come here since, I believe 1995. I like this Café the most on Ocean Drive. Always open - unbeatable! It's a good place for breakfast, after a long night or just when you feel like to hop of the beach for a cappuccino in the afternoon. Also, they have a selection of international newspapers / magazines and a selection of tobacco products (until midnight). Sometimes there will be live music too. The food is bar / bistro food with a touch of Mediterranean dishes. You will find all classic cocktails and some fancier ones.

Diana A.

Yes, it's tourist-y, and yes, you have seen the Jersey Shore cast chowing down there in the middle of the night on multiple episodes this season, but I'm not afraid to admit that I love News Cafe!!! Its 8th and Ocean location is simply wonderful and perfect, of course, for people-watching. Parking on Ocean is a little tricky, so try Collins Ave. instead, either on the street (pay machines take cash, no coins required) or in one of the municipal parking decks. Love that it's open 24 hours a day, and that breakfast is served anytime. Yes, you can order South Beach-y stuff like salads, fruit and alcohol, but please try the pancakes!!! After ordering eggs and toast, our waiter suggested (well, more like TOLD me he was bringing out) the famous pancakes for $2, so I obliged. I'm not one to turn down pancakes. They were incredibly fluffy, light and so delicious!! I'm not sure why Florida pancakes are so much better than Jersey pancakes (which are of the heavy, dry, greasy variety), but I loved every bite, and even went back a second time during my trip for more! Yes, the gratuity is added in, but I honestly had no problem with the service during either of my visits. We were seated right away, told to choose whatever table we wanted (both indoor and outdoor seating is available), and our food was served very quickly. Best breakfast in South Beach, for sure. I even saw a waiter and waitress willingly and happily taking cheesy photos of patrons. News Cafe is definitely pricier than the other wannabe Ocean cafes, but give it a go at least once.

Brian C.

A must stop for brunch and iced coffee when in South Beach. Heart of Art Deco area. Great people watching.

Saba A.

My fiance came here in 2003, and before going on the trip, he told me we had to come here. If he remembered this place as a memorable experience, I knew I would have to check out myself with him. Just got the basics while sitting outside and enjoying the view, eggs and toast. But it was cooked deliously and fresh. So can't complain. It's just a good breakfast, a great late night snack, or breakfast, and it may be the most touristy place, but now it's going to be a must stop everytime I go to Miami.

Joe L.

This is my go-to place for early breakfast on south beach when I want to be as close to the ocean as possible. Yes it's touristy. Yes it's just "average" food (but consistent). Yes it doesn't have anything super exciting on the menu and the staff, while pleasant, aren't exactly welcoming like your Auntie Ruthie. BUT THE VIEW! You can't beat the view in all of Miami Beach for breakfast.

Aris F.

I gotta agree with Isabell G: "Food is completely mediocre but the location is amazing." I finally got around to trying this place after all these years because some outoftowners who've been here a number of times raved about how good it was. We had sandwiches and pasta, which were fine for a simple, light evening meal with no surprises. (All the Yelp photos currently seem to show breakfast and brunch food, but they have full lunch/dinner menus too.) Expect (high) prices suited to being on The Strip.

Rachel M.

Was down in South Beach with some friends: one native, one tourist. We decided to stop here for some good food. A bit crowded but enjoyable! Service was okay, kind of hard to be the best when its as crowded as it is. It was a beautiful day in January and we ate outside and enjoyed watching the 'interesting' people that walked by. Food wasn't too badly priced and was nice to enjoy with a group of friends! Check it out!

Ryan P.

Nice breakfast spot, not too expensive (for the area). Had the french toast with strawberries and bananas. Really good.

Priyanka P.

Although people have mixed reviews about the place, I lean toward the positive. It is in the open, has a fantastic energy, great ambience, and huge portions of food! I got the Mediterranean salad, some babaghanoush for the table, and my brother got eggs (HUGE). My dad didn't even get anything and we were all STUFFED (I forget what my mom got). We packed some of the food too! The service was alright, nothing special, could have been better. But the points are mainly for the ambience and feel of the place right in the heart of ocean drive. One of the classics you just cant miss. PS: They have a coconut carved from the outside and filled with an alcoholic cocktail. It looked really interesting if anyone wants to try it!

Aerial M.

Delish! Pancakes are sweet like dessert and eggs scrambled with salmon and onions are to die for. They could have kept that big dry ass bread but overall great experience. Great location. Very affordable. Great food.

Risa Z.

Located in the heart of South Beach, my husband and I walked here after spending the morning on the beach at the Delano. We walked along Ocean where you are aggressively hawked by restaurant hosts to sit down at their respective place. There is a certain cheesiness to many of the places along this strip; the drinks are ridiculous in size and garish in appearance. That alone prevented us from sitting down at any of these places in addition to loud music playing at each place. The News Cafe was crowded, the music was Jazz and the bar inside seemed a perfect getaway from the frey on the street and the afternoon sun. Our waitress was wonderful; friendly in light of doing everything from serving drinks, taking orders, cleaning up, and tending to a cut on her finger. Her colleague helping her out was equally as pleasant. Fun to watch them work while I ate with the opening day of Yankees on the screen in front of me. Had the most delicious mediterranean salad with tabouleh and my husband had a greeek salad; equally fresh and delcious and more than ample serving...warm toasted pita bread on side. It was a really nice lunch..when we left, we rented citibikes on the boardwalk and rode back to the Delano..perfect!

Cynthia M.

Friendly service, yummy food and decent prices for Ocean Drive. I came here on a Saturday around 10:30am since I had to wait to check-in to my hotel and figured I would grab a bite during the wait. Service was a bit iffy at first, you basically just go seat yourself wherever (we opted for outside on the patio) and if you are lucky a server will notice you and give you menus. Some of the staff was rude, but our server was really friendly so that made up for it. We were able to order some chicken nachos and onion rings for our "brunch" and both were really tasty. The onion rings were perfectly crispy and really juicy and came with a nice remoulade sauce. The chicken nachos were plentiful (but the chips seemed a bit on the stale side). We had a great view for people watching and it was a nice meal to start our weekend in Miami with.

Laura T.

Nice little spot with some good deserts! They are 24-hr and right in the middle of the south beach strip. Great place to ppl watch. The food looked good and the drinks weren't bad either. I will come here again.

Rachel P.

I hate to only give News Cafe 2 stars, however, I got food poisoning immediately after leaving, so that ruined it for me. Both my husband and I ordered the grilled chicken and goat cheese panini, which tasted amazing, but we both had different side salads. He ordered the garden and I had the caesar. I am almost positive this is what was bad (which can easily occur with caesar dressing/raw eggs). It was unfortunate because this place is great for people watching, very large portions of food for the price, and good drinks. I just was unfortunate this go round, that's all. My husband did not get sick at all, so either it was my salad, or I had a bad piece of chicken on my panini, either way, I can't say I would go back. The other 3 members of our party really enjoyed it and did not get sick--so I was the unlucky one! ;(

Ashley F.

Sorry guys but I didn't like my breakfast at News Cafe. I know this is a South Beach hot spot but the food was lackluster. The food was on par with IHOP. My sister commented that her pancakes were reminiscent of McDonald's pancakes. My waffle was soft and the flavor was lacking. The bacon was mediocre. The one positive thing was that our server was very friendly and kind. I would not go to News Cafe on a future Miami trip. I would have been better off eating the free continental breakfast offered at the hotel. I'm sure there are tons of better breakfast spots in South Beach. The hype does not match the quality of the food served unfortunately.

Brandon L.

Went to The Front Porch and had awesome food and service the past few mornings....made the mistake of trying News to change it up....I will say the server was really nice....it stops there.....watery iced coffee....waffle with hard edges like it was microwaved or something and a hair in it....decent scrambled eggs....bagged frozen home fries....and overpriced....12 bucks for a waffle with hair?....I'm kicking myself I didn't say anything but you know when you just want out of some place...that's where I was at.....SKIP.

Elizabeth Y.

Came here after a night on the town and watching the sunrise. It was ok, mediocre. Wasn't fully impressed. And their eggs benedict comes with a cream cheese dressing rather than the normal Hollandaise sauce. The portions are plenty, but for the price, it's just not worth it. The location is nice since it's right next to the beach, but I have had much better food elsewhere and for cheaper price. Also, you can find lots of hotels along the beach offering $5 breakfast meals.

Dana L.

Great spot in the middle of the action on Ocean Drive Get a table right off the sidewalk and be ready for some of the best people watching this side of Las Vegas. We ate a late lunch here several times, service always good , the food also good. Breakfast standards and a few specials, lunch sandwiches and a middle east items, kabob's, hummus, salads, etc Full bar to start the day off right ! Prices are not cheap , without drinks about $20.00 each for a full meal. But IMHO well worth the price of the seat alone My favorite sit back and watch the world go by

Dean K.

if you want something simple for breakfast (i had a very nice egg, bacon and cheese sandwich) with outdoor seating and a great view, this is the place. we went there all 4 mornings. boring? perhaps, but we liked it so much the first day that there was no getting away from it.

Rebecca C.

By far my favorite cafe on Ocean Drive. I've been to Miami beach twice and we find ourselves here every day and late night. The fries are the best I've had anywhere. On the most recent trip I had their mozzarella triangles (which are mozzarella sticks, just in the shape of a triangle). Yum! The staff is rude and clearly seems like they hate their jobs but I realized they probably have to deal with drunk rude people all day......oooo SOBE

Johnny T.

It is what it is. Coming to News Cafe, you have to know that: it's a tourist trap; it's fantastic for people watching; you're almost assured to get lazy service; the menu is large and has an abundance of every type of item you might want. The breadth of the menu is a bit overwhelming but it's nearly impossible to not find something to eat; you should sit outdoors. I mean, you're here. You might as well get the full experience; the food prices are higher than they need to be; the food quality is, for the most part, A-OK. I had a serviceable turkey burger (it feel apart, was pretty messy, the vegetable toppers were all way too large eg my entire section of onion I was given) but had a decent taste and filled me up while my friend had a Middle Eastern combo (with hummus, grape leaves and the like that cost less than my burger); the drink menu is almost as large as the food menu and is my favorite part of the dining experience; you should get some large, loud and obnoxious drink and drink it with glee. You're at the News Cafe; at some point during your stay or life in Miami, you *will* eat here. I had no desire to do so -- ever -- and time and circumstance laughed and deposited me right on a sidewalk on Ocean. It is what it is. It's A-OK.

David P.

Not bad food, waiter looked like he hasn't showered or washed his uniform in quite a while. Real hard to eat when every table had at least one smoker puffing away , frickin gross

Becky O.

Was there early for breakfast before our flight. Not much of a breakfast person as I had oatmeal and fresh fruit (yes, boring) and my husband had a scrambled eggs and beans on a tostado and was ok. They have a big menu selection and their sandwiches sound delicious. Wish we could have eaten at lunch vs breakfast. Very friendly staff and able to sit outside.

DQ M.

Sit outside and remember gratuity is already added. It's open 24 hours, so a good drunk spot (with limited menu) or a goo breakfast/brunch place.

Michael A.

Nice place to have lunch and people watch at the same time. The pizza was a little lame but acceptable. prices weren't bad either

M E.

Outdoor cafe seating, people watching under the palms is excellent. Food is mediocre at best. Our breakfast dishes came with something like dry tater tots and they brazenly undercooked my fried eggs, ordered over-medium. Still, i will return to sit at one of the prettiest cafes on ocean blvd.

Joel W.

After all the hype I've heard and read about this place oh man was I disappointed. Iced coffee: thin and tasteless, Bloody Caesar: also thin and tasteless. Eggs Benedict: super salty, omelet: dry with cardboard potatoes. There is very little reason to go back here, except for the nice view of course.

Michael F.

Took a layover break down in South Beach on the way to Bimini with a group of divers from my dive club, Oceanblue Divers, and we decided to have lunch at News Cafe, where'd I'd been a few times before. For those of you unaware, this is where Gianni Versace was before he went home to get shot on the steps of his mansion. We had some fantastic food sitting outside at a table on the sidewalk. As someone else pointed out, even better people watching. The guy at the next table, sitting there with his leather-skinned wife, had a super thin soul patch of grey hair, and at first glance it looked like he had drooled a big loogie down the center of his chin. This was a pretty good appetizer, no doubt, at least until I figured out it wasn't drool. They both were wearing visors, which added to the gold coast fantasticness of the scene. There were also quite a few attractive people walking around, which offset this by a bit. I had the Eggs News, which was a benedict-style offering consisting of two poached eggs, and instead of canadian bacon and english muffin, it was ham, tomato and this grilled bread slathered in an absolutely delicious cream cheesy version of hollandaise sauce. It was tangy, tasty, and the eggs were prepared just right. Highly recommended. If you're in South Beach, it's a great place for breakfast, and from the looks of the menu, they're open 24 hours, so it's probably quite colorful at any hour of the day.

Sofia K.

Yes you will have a long wait. Yes the staff are pretty crappy. But I love the breakfast special. It's great to have breakfast any time of the day. The location is fab for people watching and you can literally cross the street to be at the sand. Love it!!!! Lol

Courtney W.

I consider myself a brunch expert and it's hard to squeak a 5 star review out of me! I had done some brunch research and decided to take a leap of faith and try this place out over spring break. Man was it busy but we were able to get a table outside under and umbrella (essential at almost noon in March!). Even though they were extremely slammed we didn't wait long and the service was on par with a busy brunch joint. The eggs Benedict was wonderful and the potatoes were so flavorful. The people watching opportunities abound here. There were ladies having brunch, people obviously trying to quiet hangovers from the night before, and old men with newspapers catching up over some coffee. They have an impressive menu, so there are options for even the pickiest eaters. I do agree that it's a little on the pricey side but it is South Beach afterall.

Michael F.

Really? Can you charge THAT much for the "experience"? You walk all up and down Collins Ave. and there are these cute little girls trying (practically begging you) to get you to come eat at their restaurant(s). They have insane breakfast/brunch specials, BoGo drinks, unlimited mimosas, etc... the offers go on and on. But NOT at News Cafe! Even though all these places offer the same "view" and location as New Café. News Café not only doesn't offer any specials, their portions are as mediocre as the quality of their food. I only stayed to eat because we were with another couple who loves this place. Frankly/obviously, I cannot see why they do.

Tricia T.

Horrible service! Out waitress was no where to be found the entire time. Tried to have the runner bring us hot sauce and he said "you'll have to ask your server, we're busy!" WOW. It's ashame when well-frequented places like this take advantage of their name and history, and forget about the customer. And water- forget about it. Took 15 mins just to get a glass and another 15 for the second. On a very hot Miami morning, that needs to be flowing!! Especially for a pregnant woman! Food was ok. I had the Eggs Benedict Florentine. Way too much spinach, but pretty good. Unfortunately I won't be back. I've checked it off my list and that's about it. There are plenty if other SOBE restaurants on Ocean Dr that serve breakfast, probably just as good and not as expensive.

Vaishnovi K.

This is a really cute cafe in an excellent location, that's honestly half the reason I chose this place since I didn't study the menu too well. Although the menu is pricey (we had gotten used to this during our vacation) they had a pretty good variety. I just wish the food had tasted better for the price. I ordered a tabouli salad and it was okay, I get better versions of it at local grocery stores in NC. My friend ordered Spanish rice with black beans but she got plain white rice with black beans...not exactly the description that was in the menu. So yeah I was definitely disappointed I'm the food but giving them 2 stars for the cuteness and the location.

Mr. Pleco S.

Excellent breakfast place with good people watching, if that interests you (not me!). Eggs Benedict has cream cheese based hollandaise sauce that is fantastic. Ate here almost every morning.

April C.

I so, so, so wanted to love this place. Beautiful outdoor seating and it seemed like a really popular spot. I order the iced coffee and then had the Eggs News which is eggs benedict with ham and tomato and their popular cream cheese sauce with potatoes on the side. The best tasting thing on the entire plate was the ham! The cream cheese sauce was good but really overwhelmed everything else. The potatoes tasted like they were very badly freezer burned which was very strange considering I think they are made fresh. I really hoped to have an amazing final breakfast in Miami but was sadly disappointed.

Rose N.

Nice brunch spot and even better experience if you sit in there outdoor/courtyard area to people watch. Very cute. The drinks were fabulous. Of course we had to get a tropical drink with our breakfast. The bushwacker was fruity and delicious. Salmon eggs benedict with their unique cream cheese sauce was pretty darn good. I ordered the tomato, mozzarella with basil and basil vinaigrette (extra basil); a great choice if your watching your beach bod.

Sampa Y.

Service was ok,but this place is overpriced. The food... well, we were very, very, very disappointed. The french toast was dry and tasteless, eggs were watery and potatoes also tasteless. They don't have kids menu. I've been using yelp for for a long time and went to this place because of the great reviews. It was the very first time yelp failed me so bad. Our bill was about $80 (2 adults and 2 kids), but the food was not worth it at all.

Kais S.

Let me start by saying that this place is in a great location and has so much potential. But unfortunately News Cafe let me down. For starters, they had a promotion in the miami go card in which they promised a "free dessert with the purchase of two entrees" , it turned out after calling several managers and supervisors that these entrees must be from the entrees section of their menu ,me and my buddy ordered a burger and pasta... so it was only one entree. (Total bs). Next the food, its basically an overpriced diner, the burger tasted like something you can get at applebees and the pasta was so dry that we they we had to pay extra to get marinera sauce. These guys should wear ski masks when giving you the bill. The food was very mediocre and is severely overpriced. Onto the service, oh man was it terrible!! The waitress forgot my fries... how do you forget fries with a burger? The wait for the food was over 45 minutes and the bill was another 45 minutes. So when I told her that I wanted a refill on my drink , it was like I just told her that her car was being towed. The only reason to go to this craphole is the people watching... it is prime for people watching.But as other reviewers said there plenty of other places without diner food on the strip, primed for people watching.

Michelle M.

Service was painfully slow and our waiter was apparently in hiding the whole time we were there. Food was so-so, won't go back again. Used to be a fun place to go after partying all night...

Amanda M.

Best breakfast on the beach. Gorgeous fruit salad and yummy omelets. Food is great, location is killer (directly across from beach) but the waitstaff is awful! I go to sobe every year and I find this is a reoccurring theme- if you don't mind mediocre service but want a delicious breakfast after a night of partying, this is your spot!

Toy L.

I always end up at the News Café when I'm in Florida and I'm not quite sure why. It doesn't help that I'm usually not in a very sober state. The menu items carry your typical pub food fare. The wait staff is always nice, but sooo slow. Good thing you can sit on the patio and people watch until your waiter comes back. The last time I was there, some dude poor his drink on who I think was his girlfriend and a fight broke out between his friends and her friends. Good times. News Café is little on the expensive side (it's friggin South Beach), but the food is decent and the burger will soak up a night of drinking.

Daniel G.

Great food, expensive. Sidewalk and sun.

Dana L.

Meh. Nothing amazing about this basic diner food. Same presentation and quality as the places on Ocean Ave advertising breakfast for $5.95. Waiter was nice but we think he forgot to place our order bc everyone around us got their meals first, and sat after us.

Vikki M.

Outdoor seating on a beautiful day? Check Amazing people watching spot? Check Good food? Check Quick service? Check All in all a win in my book.

madina a.

Beautiful view and outside seating area. The food is really good but like the rest of Ocean Dr, overpriced! I had the pasta with shrimp, tomatoes, and basil. Most pasta dishes that I have like this make a sauce with olive oil, garlic and such to toss it all in but this dish was very plain and almost tasteless... I was a little disappointed but they are very generous with the amount of shrimp they put in so I was content. Compared to others in my group, my meal was worth the $17 or whatever it was. Major downfalls... A man smoking his cigar at the table across from us told us that he had asked for a table and was told to sit at one and he would be approached by a waiter. He wasn't served for almost 45 minutes. In the meantime, while he was waiting he made conversation with us and told us he wasn't even interested in eating there anymore considering the lack of service. Our waiter, on the other hand was actually very nice and helpful. Probably the best service we had throughout our whole trip. The next night, my girlfriends went back and all got sick. One was sick until we got back to California. I'm glad I passed on eating the second time around!

Jerry P.

Went here with the family for Thanksgiving for a few drinks before heading over to Mom's for dinner. The decor so neat, it's almost hard to describe it here. Owner Mark Soyka keeps his places looked warehouse chic, if that word actually exists. Exposed ducts, conduits, bare concrete from an era gone by gives it a really neat character. The inside, although open to the outside, brings the whole space together. Tons of outdoor seating for a terrific people watching session. Our bartender, Hector R. was the one tending us and all I can say is that he was the best. He made an Apple Pie inspired Martini but on the rocks for me and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top and let me tell you, this was amazing! I've never had anything like this and am eager to return to see what else he can drum up! They had the traditional turkey dinner available that night but we sadly need to leave. We will be back for sure.

A+M M.

Glad this place popped up on my Yelp app. I understand the reticence of Yelpers to rate a place highly that is located along Ocean Drive, where hosts and hostesses pitch to you as you walk by, like carnival ringmasters. It is difficult to notice among the hustle and bustle, but News Cafe is one of the few establishments that allows the crowd of people seated outdoors to speak for itself. Although I have no Irish blood in me and very little English blood, I am a fish-and-chips-monger like none you have seen this side of the pond. When I was a student at UCI, I never missed a Friday at BC Cavern, where the sandwich shop there somehow procured a recipe for crispy and delicious fish and chips. It is amazing to me how many places can get this dish wrong (bad fish, no taste, no crunch, overly oily, soggy fries, etc.), but for some reason it's not easy to find. But this place gets it right, and even better they serve it with a good simple aioli (or dutch mayo) rather than tartar sauce, which really worked. This and the fact that the piña colada was delicious made me a fan of this place. I also got the impression that this was a hangout spot for models. They are the ones with the celery and carrots, no ranch, in case you were wondering.

Alex R.

I came here because I looked up the ten best restaurants in Miami and this one came up. Bull****. The eggs benedict were subpar at best and the potatoes came soggy. The service was awful. The waiter just hung out with the host and talked and talked and talked. Of course, as with most restaurants in Miami, the tip is included and that's why service is usually horrible. The only reason I gave this two stars is because of the okay view and the people watching. Nothing to do with the actual restaurant.

Andrew N.

I came here with two friends and were shocked by the long line in front of us. Luckily, we were the only party not of two people, and were seated in seconds. Those waiting didn't seem like they had to wait all that long anyway. This seems to be one of, if not the most, popular cafe places located along Ocean. There's a ton of seating. The breakfast was pretty good and there were a lot of choices. Was it good enough to differentiate from the dozens other similar cafes along the same street that I tried for breakfast? Probably not. Don't get me wrong. The food they serve here is pretty good, but the hype created for News Cafe probably outweighs the actual experience.

B R.

White sangria? Yes please :)

AL P.

The food was so good LOVE IT!!!!!! Nice view the waitress was very nice. Must go back....

Grace N.

Act one: Diving into a piece of key lime pie late at night, big enough to share, with a cup of strawberry sauce on the side, and washed down with a mojito...surrounded by thumping music yet at peace in this undemanding little nook. Act two: Diving into a spinach florentine benedict (with cream cheese sauce, odd, but it seemed to work) with the hubby, talking about life, love and politics, and soaking in the sun. Act three: Eating brunch with a group of girls celebrating a bachelorette, chatting and laughing with the distant sounds of ocean in the background. Act four: Having a quiet lunch alone with my Kindle and the mediterranean plate, enjoying the creamy hummus and tender dolma with a glass of wine. This all took place during one trip to Miami, I love News Cafe that much. I visited NC during my last two trips to Miami and always make sure to return. Excellent food and wide selection, wonderful people-watching, I never feel rushed, and it is a little haven in the midst of the demanding restaurant barkers and hype along Ocean Drive.

Susann O.

The waiters are so skilled and quick here. They really care for your needs, but never make a pressure on you like other sobe restaurants. Their variety of food is just incredible, they have lots of breakfast options but also middle eastern food, chinese dishes or pizza. And the best thing is, that really everything is so delicious! I love the way how they also treated our puppydog, they were so friendly with him!

Lisa M.

My favorite breakfast haunt. The outside dining is relaxing. The breakfast is always cooked as ordered. I keep coming back!

Jermaine G.

I've eaten here on numerous occasions; ranging from early in the morning coming back from the club, middle of the day on a holiday weekend and early evening on a weekday and truly enjoyed the food every single time. The waitstaff is mediocre; they take your order, bring you drinks and drop off the check (what else do you really need? LOL) The food is served hot and tastes fresh. My only suggestion is that if your order anything on a bun ask them to toast it (you would think this would be something that's standard, but that could just be my wishful thinking) The price is average for South Beach and the gratuity is already included in your check (sometimes I think the waitstaff deserve less IMO) It's located on Ocean Drive, so people watching is top notch, (if you're sitting outside) but at the same time there is a lot of traffic. People are smoking, selling things and can of course just walk up and annoy you. There is also inside seating for larger groups. If you're in Miami, close to Ocean Drive and hungry stop by the News Cafe so you can say you did!

Christina S.

Food was good and outdoor seating was nice...although the birds are crazy pushy! I really think one pooped on my head! Isn't that supposed to be lucky? I would go back, but wear a hat!

Diane A.

After 4 days on a cruise, we were tired and we needed some comfort food. We took an excursion to South Beach and the driver told us that News Cafe was really good - I had heard the same thing from others, so we decided to hit it up. On the way from the bus to this place, there were a bunch of hotel restaurants hocking $4 breakfasts. But I was determined to try this place! So the three of us sat on the patio right near the sliding glass door of the restaurant. It was a nice breezy, shaded spot at 9 am. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. At first I thought it was odd that the hollandaise sauce was white, not the usual yellow. I think it was sour-cream based, so the texture was kinda off for me. Taste-wise, everything was good though, including the home fries. My companions enjoyed their food as well. This place has great selection on their menu and I'd come back to try lunch or dinner. The ambiance is great on a breezy spring day, but I don't know if dining outdoors would be good if it got much hotter. Plus, you could get food for half the price at other places on the block. Doesn't mean those other places are good though.

pracheta t.

Looking for good, wholesome brunch in South beach on a Friday morning was nearly impossible until we got to News Cafe. More than satisfying food and strong, delicious drinks. Great way to start our morning and thanks to the shaded trees, it didn't even feel hot out! You can bet on it that we will be back. Oh, and it is open 24 hours a day...say whaaat?! So awesome.

Chris S.

Supposedly a hip hangout for SoBe's pretty and famous. In reality, like all the other places on Ocean Dr, all you will see (and be seen by) here is lots of tourists - although if, like yours truly, you bear an ever so slight resemblance to a British celebrity (and have the matching accent to boot), that may just work out in your favour. That said, the food is quite decent, coffee is plentiful and the atmosphere is much nicer than the wannabe fancy places in the neighbourhood. The newspaper shop is a nice touch too if you fancy a reminder of how much nicer it is in Miami than wherever you come from. Try and get there early after sunrise and grab a table on the sidewalk to watch SoBe wake up. Have the Philly Cheesesteak with Cajun Fries (sizeable and tasty) or the nice fluffy pancakes if you have more of a sweet tooth. One more thing: As with any big, touristy outfit, do make sure to double check your credit card receipt. On my last visit, it conveniently included a pre-filled tip of 100% (sic) instead of the advertised 15% gratuity - make of that what you will.

Juana R.

During my vacation, we enjoyed this restaurant so much we came here 3 times within 5 days! The view and outdoor seating made the atmosphere so much better. The food was also good! I plan on coming back when I'm back in MIA!

Leah K.

Came for breakfast, portions were good, view was good. There are a million places to eat along this street and the atmosphere here was relaxed. I liked it and would recommend it

Brien W.

Great place for breakfast, a coffee concoction and people watching. Be careful about sitting outside unless you have an umbrella, there are birds in the trees and they hang around and drop stuff, unpleasant!

Alex G.

The only news is that this place should be old news. Living off a reputation as an original to the South Beach scene, this place is not worth it anymore. Look for better somewhere else.

Alyse V.

This place is a tourist trap. Service was excellent, food was TERRIBLE. Rubbery eggs, hard potatoes, lifeless drinks. Sorriest looking bloody mary I've ever seen. How can you ruin breakfast?! I was with a bunch of non-picky, easy to please, hungry boys...and it was a consensus...this place blows. Also, yeah $12.95 for a crummy omelet? Negative.

Isabelle G.

Food is completely mediocre but the location is amazing, I just wish they would hire an innovative chef that could really turn that menu into something worth talking about.

Mocha C.

I visited the News Cafe on my most recent trip to SoBe; I was told this place was a must on when visiting so I was very eager to try the food. I stopped in on my last day of my vacation for breakfast. I would be amazed if the host could have been any less enthused to see me. I stood right beside him for about five minutes waiting for him to even acknowledge me. When he finally did, he walked like a man going to the gallows to take me to my table. Geez, perk up buddy, you work right across the street from the beach. Once I got seated, I sat there for ten minutes before I decided to flag down a server to ask who was waiting on this table. Shortly there after my waiter came and he was very pleasant and did take care of me the rest of my time there but there was still a bad taste left in my mouth, which brings me to the food. I order the SCRAMBLE eggs and home fried platter which comes with a choice if turkey sausage, sausage or bacon. I don't eat meat so I wanted to maybe sub fruit in its place but I was told I couldn't. Fine. I wanted to add a little cheese to my eggs: they wanted to charge me an extract TWO dollars from freakin cheese! Please! I can get a whole bag for that much. So it's regular toast and eggs for me. The server brings out my good and the eggs are POWDERED! Are you kidding me?? The cook can't be bothered to crack open a couple eggs and scramble them? What restaurant worth there weight uses powdered eggs? YUCK! The homes fried were dry and the toast tastes like the bread was on the verge if becoming stale. I had high hopes for this place being that it is the oldest restaurant on south beach and its was always packed with people which I'm sure were tourist like me who were duped into coming. The only decent part of this meal was the coffee. This place is a definite PASS!

Gabrielle S.

What's not to love exactly? Enough's been said about the food, the drinks... So I'll talk about the ladies' room. It's lovely. Clean, spacious, tin ceiling, cool artwork, fab. Hubs says men's room is similar. Oh, and frothy drinks come in cool, easy to pack souvenir glasses. Plus they don't have the crappy 2 for 1 "specials" that really aren't that special. If you lived here, you'd go here anyway. Not just for tourists.

Angeline E.

Great breakfast/brunch joint. Love the ambiance, it's what attracted me to come here. Sat outside on the porch underneath trees, cool light breeze, and people walking by admiring your food and such. Touristy place. I got the french toast with strawberries and bananas, and my bf got the bowl of fruit, eggs and bacon. Their apple juice was good! More like cider kinda thing, which is a change from apple juice here. Is it east coast apple juice or something? The french toast was great as well. Fruits were ripe and yummy. Service was good. Watch out for your tab though. They include 20% gratuity to your tab, no matter how many people are in your party. All we had was my plate, bf's plate, oj and apple juice and the bill came to around $50 or so. Food is expensive around South Beach. They like to suck the money out of tourists.

Samuel C.

This is probably the only respectable eatery on ocean. There isn't a European hottie trying to lure you in with pseudo-drink specials or cheap lunches. It's decently good food and moderately priced. come. you won't be dissapointed.

Dani S.

This is the place seen and to be seen... food is mediocre, price is high, and clientele is douched out w/ Ed Hardy T-shirts and 6 inch platform boots. I ordered the fruit salad... ingredients are stale and of horrible quality. 3 pieces of rotten watermelon, 2 pieces of prematurely picked pineapple and 2 pieces of rock hard cantaloupe cost me $10. wtf? what's up w/ the mandatory 15% gratuity? does that give the wait staff an automatic reason to be mean to the customers... Meh, I don't think I'll ever come back again.

Greg G.

You come here for the scenery. The food is very good for an outside cafe. It's all about the scenery and the location. Don't expect anything more.

Jacob A.

It was a chill spot. Nothing too special and the food is ok. It's not a bad place though. The customer service is great, everyone is nice. I would really love to see some better food though. That would boost you up to a 5 star for sure.

Tez V.

Good service- poor quality food

Judy C.

3.5 stars. Finally made it to have brunch at News Cafe on my 4th time being in South Beach. As expected, it was packed, but the place is pretty spacious that we didn't wait too long to get a table outside. For the brunch experience, there was fine -- nothing spectacular. Got a salmon benedict and pancakes with berries to share. The benedict was ok except their cream cheese sauce (instead of hollandaise) was a good touch to the dish. Service was also ok. Overall, it wasn't bad, but nothing really stood out for me about this place. Perhaps this place would be more charming if I had gone there super late at night when most restaurants stop serving food.

Marc I.

While I'm in Miami, I stop here every time. Food (breakfast) is very good and the price is not expensive (Miami prices). The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and quick. You get to sit outside in the heat and humidity on a sunny morning and enjoy your coffee or juice. I once even had breakfast with someone I never met, just asked if I could sit with her, she was alone and we started a conversation. That's the type of place this is. I will go back to News Cafe when I go back to Miami, definitely!

Ryan E.

It's an overpriced breakfast. I was expecting a damn good corned beef omlette or scrambled eggs with a ton of kosher salami. Well, no corned beef or pastrami (for shame!) and the scrambled eggs had a few bits of kosher salami. Fruit plate wasn't much to brag about. Lox was your typical lox. Oy gevalt.

Michelle W.

I do like this place....yes it is a little on the pricey side, but about par for SoBe. I recommend the omelets here for breakfast. I have become quite fond of getting tomato & feta with tomatoes on the side (instead of potatoes) plus some toast (love me some Rye toast!). The tomatoes are always good, flavorful & large, the feta is perfectly salty & I can usually only finish about half. My servers have always been nice & attentive. Not the fastest place on earth, but I don't think many things in Miami are.....things seem to be mostly on "island time". My friends enjoy coming here for breakfast from time to time on the weekends to people watch & ease drop on the people that are lucky enough to get breakfast out of their one-night stands in their walk of shame clothes....ekkk, maybe I shouldn't tell you we do that :) Speaking of, this is a prime location to watch walks-of-sahme go by in the morning on Ocean Drive.

Teresa P.

Like a previous Yelper, our excursion guide suggested this place. After walking around in the heat we were due for some refreshments so we decided to try this place. Tourists and Locals abound, I can see why this place is the spot! Great location by the beach, cool outdoor seating for people watching. Awesome food, too! We got the Calamari - which was crisp, not greasy, very flavorful. The Bruschetta had a good balance of fresh tomato, basil and garlic, expertly seasoned and served with warm, toasted Focaccia. YUM! Although we only had drinks and appetizers, it made for a great memory of South Beach. I'd definitely want to come back to this place and try more of the food and drinks if I had the chance. They had something on the menu called News Nachos with Vanilla Ice cream...whaaat? Sounds so evil (in a good way!) Plus its open 24 hours. If it was that busy during the day, I can imagine how fun it would be there to experience it at night!

Shelby J.

My husband and I ate here for lunch on our vacation. The place was packed but we didn't have to wait more than 5 mins for a nice table on the patio. The weather was fantastic and the cafe is right on the strip so there was plenty of fun people watching while we enjoyed our lunch. I had the homemade veggie quiche (eggplant and spinach) with an iced coffee and a bowl of fruit and it was amazing and my husband really enjoyed his breakfast of eggs, ham, potatoes, and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice too! I savored every bite. Everyone around me seemed to be enjoying their meals and I will go back next time I am in the Miami area!

Erin W.

I'm surprised by all the positive reviews! The food was editable, but not good. The service was okay, but nothing special. The location is good, but there are tons of other places along Ocean Ave that also serve mediocre breakfast food, but for half the price.

Brandy L.

I really want to Like this place I came here for breakfast at 5am b4 going to the airport I had scramble eggs bacon tried 1 bite couldn't eat it & the eggs benny had way to much hollandaise sauce when it was suppose to be on the side... Sad that this was Gianni Versace last meal...

John T.

I ate there twice. I got the breakfast special. Nice sidewalk café on Ocean Blvd. overlooking Lummus Park. I was there at 6:30am so there was hardly anyone there yet. I was waited on very promptly by friendly, helpful waitresses. Good breakfast at a very reasonable price. The second day I was there I had my Miami guide books and tourist propaganda with me as I ordered. After I was served, the waitress turned into a marvelous tour guide. She wasn't busy since there was hardly anyone there at such an early hour. She said she was a lifelong resident of Miami. She set about flipping through my guides circling what I should see and making notes of special stuff I should know. I told her I had not ventured from South Beach yet as I was fairly intimidated by the traffic. She playfully admonished me to crank up my GPS and get going - NOW! From that point on I zoomed around the city like a maniac. Thanks for the kick in the pants. I needed that!

Sabrina Anna C.

Dear News Cafe, Wow, it had been a while since I had been here. I try not to be away from you for too long, as I always enjoy my dining experience here. :) Between the people watching and the atmosphere, one just can't go wrong. I was here for a late lunch on Saturday afternoon and let me just tell you how incredible it was. Now, I have been coming here for over a decade, and I can honestly say that I ALWAYS order a breakfast item. Well, this time I saw they had a killer ham and brie panini and just HAD to go with it. I LOVED it. I was here with my best friend, and she ordered the Grilled Dolphin sandwich that was just perfectly fresh and tasty. Oh and we had decided to share the Hummus platter as an appetizer. One of the better hummus dishes I've had. Thanks for reminding me why I always love this place!!! You ROCK News!!! Much Love, as always, SabrinaAnna* PS... Let me just do my panini a little more justice... The brie was perfectly melted to the point where its gooey and warm and just heavenly. And the bread was so soft and warm that it melted alongside the brie. WOW I think I want this RIGHT NOW.

Leslie G.

Cute place off Ocean Drive. Great for Ppl watching. Alfredo with Shrimp is amazing.($16.75) Will be back soon.

Heather W.

This food is not the best in the world, but it's a Miami Beach staple. I used to sit outside (despite the joke that only tourists sit outside) here studying and writing into all hours of the night when I lived back home. It was nice to go back to see old friends. Service is good, prices are reasonable and I love that they still have papers and magazines from around the world. Those green awnings always bring a smile to my face. Despite Mary G.'s rants, the place doesn't smell and many a person has had a great time perfectly sober in the News Cafe.

Ethan T.

This place is a landmark. Most people love it and I find myself in that group. I have never really tried anything other than breakfast, and I am content with that, but I know they pour strong drinks because I have had one or two in the early orning hours after working an over night shift. The service is decent, the coffee is weak, and the food is good, but the people watching, and the open 24 hours parts more than make up for any other issues. Like it or not, if you live on south beach i will see you there. And I honestly believe you will enjoy it.

A.L. S.

Service is bad but good people watching. EVERYTHING is expensive in SOBE, but not this place. I really like that you can eat breakfast at any time of the day...I always get their french toast. And it's nice because you can sit outside and people watch.

Toya D.

Gotdammit, that Passionfruit Daiquiri was SO GOOD. Gimme that and a Chicken Kabob (appetizer, 1 skewer) and I'm good-to-go. The chicken was nice and tender. I'm sure it was marinated in something great, but I didn't bother asking what. The onions and peppers were delish, too. Next time, I'll skip the fries. The portions were large and I could've shared someone else's. Sidenote: I would NEVER dine outside on Ocean Drive. Too many people walking by, standing around, hoopin and hollarin. But, inside is different. Its nice and peaceful, almost as if you aren't on Ocean Drive.

Hannah S.

The perfect place to spend a weekend morning/afternoon reminiscing about the previous night's debauchery. Spicy bloody marys and insanely huge, fluffy omelettes are the perfect hangover helper. Our server was super nice and friendly, and kept my water refilled - crucially important. I went with the veggie omelette with cream cheese ... ummm, delicious! And the fries were freakin' fabulous. I'll definitely be spending a lot of weekend mornings eating my way through their brunch menu. And the people watching is totally unbeatable!

Linda H.

Ok, I guess it's a decent enough place to have breakfast in South Beach...good people-watching and good food. It was slammed and we had to stand in line for a little bit, but we did get seated pretty quickly. We we brought to a tiny balcony, with barely an inch to move as we were crammed in very close to the table next to us. The chick next to me (like, an inch from me) chain smoked and talked VERY loudly to her friend the entire time, which was pretty annoying. The waitress was SO stressed and busy that I felt sorry for her. We ordered the yogurt/fruit/granola thing that we saw everyone getting, and it was brought out first. The service was actually not too bad, considering how busy it was. When we asked for more coffee, two more cups of coffee were brought out, which I thought was kind of odd, as opposed to just filling up the cups we already had, but whatever. We both got different eggs benedicts. Eh, we both agreed that their cream cheese sauce was not so great....just kind of bland and tasteless. Definitely not something I would order again. Like lots of places in Miami Beach, they add the tip on here, which I am totally not used to (and mildly insulted by)...but I suppose they have their reasons. So we paid the bill and shimmied past my smoking neighbor and were on our way. I suppose I would go back when it's less crowded and order something different, but I won't be running back.

Uptown Foodie G.

I have to admit this South Beach joint has awesome food and service! Breakfast and lunch are recommended! I would certainly repeat! Still a bit South Beach cheesy.

Scott W.

Outstanding food and service. Friendly atmosphere and the prices are very reasonable. A full breakfast for two was right at $30.

Christopher O.

Went to miami for vacation around April. Heard this place was good so checked it out. The food was decent, nothing special. Best part about this restaurant was the view. Prices were normal for this area. I did get a good margarita in a coconut that had the face of a gorilla...pretty cool souvenir.

Neelam P.

I love the ravioli from News Cafe. The first time I went was years ago during spring break, and yes I still remember how much I loved that ravioli!!!! It's also right across the street from the beach so it's a nice spot to grab dinner if you're going out afterwards.

Smitcha B.

This place is 24 hours so kudos to them. They know that the drunken crowd will eventually flock over during the wee hours of the night or shall I say morning. We weren't far from that situation. But all I wanted was lemonade... All I wanted was lemonade. It was a long night, lots of sweating from the crowded club, the ever so lovely humidity that sits over SoBe Miami, and the lovely stroll we took to get to this place. All I wanted was lemonade. We chose to sit inside in hope to stay away from the mosquitos and to leech off some A/C. First, you can't get away from the mosquitos so apply Off! and hope it works (which it does). Second, there was no real A/C inside because the place has all the doors and windows wide open. So I sat smacked right in front of a fan bigger than the size of a tire fit for a monster truck. We all sat and stared aimlessly at the menu. For myself, the only words that comprehended was fresh lemonade. The waitress arrives and we order. Everyone orders something tasty. When it was my turn, I say the following, "All I want is lemonade please." Time progresses and the food arrives. Where is my drink? I asked the waitress and she says, didn't I bring it? I pointed at the water, "No ma'am 5 waters is all you brought." No worries she said, my lemonade finally arrives. Perfect. So I'm sitting there, sipping away when I notice a dish right in front of me, untouched. It was an omlette with potatoes on the side. Where's the person who ordered this? Knocked the f*ck out, that's where. Eventually everyone tells me to eat it. Hey! All I wanted was lemonade! Anyways, I hate wasting food so I slowly picked at it. Good thing others helped out because I truly didn't want to eat. Nevertheless, it was pretty good. Moral of the story: if you're going to order something, please attempt to eat it. I'm not bashing on you (yes you, the person who knocked out) because I still find this story very comical and I'm sure everyone on the table found it to be amusing too. But all I wanted was lemonade. =P

J. B.

This place was our go-to cafe for all the late nights we had out. Almost every dish we tried on the menu was delicious and we had outstanding service almost every time we came. My recommendations are the chicken wings, the ceviche (which they sometimes may not have due to limited quantities), the tiramisu, and the carrot cake (THE most delicious carrot cake I've ever had). I will definitely come back here every time I visit Miami.

Tracy M.

You can't LOVE or HATE News Cafe. It's a sure thing, smack in the middle of Miami Beach's prime time location. Situated directly on Ocean Drive, people watching, non-cheap drinks, and normal waits for tables are all part of the scene here. I could happily suggest the tomato & mozzarella appetizer. While it is a staple in many restaurants, I find it goes remarkably well with watching the beautiful models walk out of Wilhelmina and other agencies near by. Not much guilt, satisfying, and goes well with a fancy shmancy glass of prossecco (no one knows it's not champagne from the looks ot it). ;) So go on, show off, and spend a well serviced afternoon here after a nice warm morning basking in the sun by the ocean across the street.

Long P.

Good place for breakfast in South Beach, open 24 hours. The restaurant is huge, but ask for patio seating if you want to people watch. Service is a little slow on busy days, but the food is good and the wait staff is nice. Here's what my group ordered: -HUEVOS RANCHEROS -EGG BAGEL SANDWICH (warning: it's ginormous!) -EGGS BENEDICT (covered in the cream cheese version of hollandaise sauce) -SMOKED SALMON OMELETTE -APPLE JUICE W/ LEMONS If this was your first meal in Miami, like me, you prob noticed the 15% automatic tip. A lot of Europeans come here, so this ensures the wait staff doesn't get shafted if our friends in the European Union are being more careful with their Euros these days.

Alex D.

News Cafe could be the best diner in the world. The eggs benedict is as good as it gets anywhere, and I'm a connoisseur. It's a custom cream-cheese based sauce, which is actually better than hollandaise. BELIEVE IT. BELIEVE IN THE LEGEND OF NEWS CAFE MYTHICAL BENEDICT. 24 hours open. 24 hours tip included. No pressure. Totally legit. Writers: stay as long as you want. I sat for 9 hours three days in a row and nobody cared. If you do this, be courteous and cash out when your server changes shift, so they get the tip. The huge, lavish, marble-topped booths all have power outlets and Parisian-style metal lamps. Beautiful old chandeliers throughout the joint. This is the ideal cafe / diner / writing spot in the entire world. Sit and lavish yourself in this spot, right at the edge of the beach. Watch the Ferarris, the beautiful people, and throw yourself in the ocean right afterwards.

John W.

Awful, breakfast was nothing short of disgraceful. had the ranchero's , soooooooo boring.

Teresa M.

We sat inside, so I can't say much for the people watching out front, but there were a lot of tavles, all with a great view of ocean drive. To sum it up: service was kind of slow, it was pretty crowded and loud (we went on sunday around 1), the food was good and well portioned, though be careful about add ons (my avocado side was $3, which she failed to mention when I ordered it). Also, a large orange juice was $6.50. A total rip off if you ask me, seeing as Florida is known for being the orange capital of the country...

John W.

Terrific food, wonderful service, large shady patio under the limbs of two, huge trees. Compared to most of Ocean Drive's restaurants, this is an oasis. Try the hummus...delicious and a great value. We will return!

Joseph W.

Super good homemade desserts. Definitely get creme brûlée and apple crumb. Good vibe, but was quiet when I went to last Fri. Bar tender Javier is very kind on shot size and with drinks. If your a big drinker you will be pleasantly surprised. Learned on trip all places on Ocean Dr include 18% gratitude in bill, but some deserve more, such as here.

Mari H.

Based on just the food I'd give it one star. My eggs benedict didn't taste very good. The hollandaise sauce wasn't a real hollandaise with egg yolks but tasted like melted cream cheese grossss. Meh.. And although everything tastes pretty average, their menu is more expensive than the other places to eat lunch at next door. But for the people watching and view itself, I give it another star. And the sun you get to tan in while sitting outside is nice too.

Sara S.

Absolutely the best bread pudding!!

Andrej M.

I stopped by with some visitors to grab breakfast. The eggs were good with toast and the fruit plate is delicious. This is a nice place to stop and watch the tourists passing by. It is a venue where you can sit outside and work on your tan while eating. This is a great place to read the paper in the morning if you are staying on South Beach.

Karen R.

Went here for a late brunch during the BCS bowl with Notre Dame and Alabama in town. What a great place to people watch. The food was good and the drinks were good. If you want to people watch while sitting down on Ocean Drive, I highly recommend this place.

Nyah K.

Cute set up. I felt like I wasn't in Miami for a few minutes. Great place to people watch. My friend had the Southwestern salad which she enjoyed. My spinach and pecan salad was alright. They have a variety of food on their menu. Prices are reasonable. Service was good. A 15 percent gratuity is included in the bill.

Anup S.

Great place for Brunch! People watching is priceless. Service was great. Ask for Helena, very receptive and hospitable!

Guil M.

A nice place on Ocean Drive to just relax, people watch, and enjoy the beach view. The waitress seemed a little too busy so she wasn't very attentive, but overall service was decent. The food is decent as well but I definitely think their forte is the location. There's absolutely nothing special about their food. In fact, it's a little overpriced for what you get. Overall, I'd return just because of the location. Maybe I'll just have some drinks or dessert.

Larry M.

This place has gone downhill in a hurry, came here about 10 years ago, and it was much much better. not much to say. Tourist trap.

Chantelle M.

Hmm... I'mmm going to give this place more of a 3.5stars. My large group of friends and I stumbled into this restaurant after finding everything else in SoBe overly packed. (I guess this is our fault for wanting to hit the beach during the BET memorial weekend.. never. again.) And me? I usually hate eating an places right on Ocean drive in the middle of the night. I get apprehensive about the food, service, people, etc! At first, I was discouraged because the outdoor seating was packed and we had a group of about 10 - 12 people and they seemed not very encouraged to help us find a suitable table but thankfully one host offered us a nice large table to ourselves in the back of the inside of the restaurant and let me tell you.. the ambiance seemed SO different from the outside to the in. Very nice and well-kept and sort've retro-y with a lot of memorabilia gracing the walls. Our waitress, awesome! Very cute and very helpful, so that was a plus. We ordered those two large specialty drinks that come in cute carved coconuts that you get to keep. One was the King Kong (which I HIGHLY recommend) and the other was the Blue Lagoon (decent). And also ordered like 3 or 4 Mai Tai's for our table. Which was.. not so good. Each Mai Tai tasted different. One was disgusting strong. Another more sweeter. etc. I hate that. Buuuut.. onto the food! So we ordered a bunch of appetizers. The Spinach-Artichoke Dip. The Calamari dish and Ceviche. The dip was honestly VERY good. I don't know if it was our hunger more doin' the talking but I love spinach dip and this wasn't disappointing AT ALL. And so was the Calamari! Alright, so I knew I wasn't expecting something uuuuh-mazing from a non-seafood restaurant, but this too, not disappointing at all. Now for the ceviche. This is a hard one because I know a lot of Miamians KNOW their ceviches. Peruvian. Carribean. So.. I'm going to say that if you're really into ceviche and picky about it.. just pass on it. The prices are a bit pricey and the portions are decent, but for a eatery at like 2am I was a very satisfied customer! :D

Shannom K.

Do not go to the news cafe! We ordered a piña colada, asked the price because there wasnt a listed price ( never again will I do that ) they gave us piña coladas with no alcohol. I asked if it had alcohol, the server said I don't know. I walked up to the bartender and asked, he said, I don't know....they were extremely rude, tourist trap - don't do it! $13 piña colada, no alcohol.... Dishonest!!

Ingrid H.

Generally speaking, the service at News Cafe is fast and very friendly. The waiters and bus people all seem to work hard and deserve every penny of the generous tips that I hope they receive. The food is kind of 'meh,' though. The dishes (most recently the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast, and the Mediterranean Salad for lunch) tasted exactly how I would expect them to taste. They weren't bad, but they were lacking pizzaz. Great spot to people watch, though; that's for sure. Also, a pleasant outdoor seating area that's nestled under trees keeps diners surprisingly cool even during those uncomfortably hot afternoon hours. In sum, this place is bustling 'cause its scene-y, but still laid back enough for the big sunglasses, maxi-dress and wedge heel wearin' gals to dine alongside the t-shirt, shorts and sandal-wearin' crowd without any raised eyebrows.

Justin L.

5 stars for location...located right on Ocean in South Beach. Plenty of seating outside to enjoy the great weather. Helpful/friendly service, good and chill vibe. The food itself is decent, they have some tasty breakfast selections. The white sangria is ok...they used canned peaches though, and I noticed it still had a really strong wine taste - didn't seem like it infused long enough with whatever fruits it was combined with. Overall, not a bad place to eat in South Beach.

Vicki L.

Order the cobb salad!

Georgia W.

Killer location on 8th and Ocean, steps away from gorgeous Miami Beach. No less then 8 different juiced up Mojitos to choose from. Enormous Menu- Seafood, Salads,Sanwhiches and more. Breakfast 24/7. GIANT fresh fruit bowl & iced tea for breakfast. Later the next day- Greek Salad with custom house dressing, turkey burger with sweet potato fries; service for 2 for dinner. Both were savory! Friendly local bought us 3 (!) rounds of Kamikaze shots after dinner!! WHY!? I still don't know. Maybe we stood out lacking south beach flare, and dark tans. Either way it was fun. SIT OUTSIDE! ** Hours later we were still talkin' it up - People watching and checking out jacked up cars, sequins and booty-licious bods.**

K M.

Really bad all around. Not what it used to be. Food, service, not good.

Maria A.

I'll let everyone else tell you about dining here, I'm going to focus on the small convenience shop attached to the cafe. This small shop is dark and cool a contrast to the bright al fresco, seating. I love this little oasis from the usual South Beach feel. I walk in grab snacks, pick up a magazine or two, visit the ATM in the back, get water, etc. Most importantly its convenient aspect and pleasant service means I've spent a few minutes in quiet, a far cry from the surrounding SoBe madness.

Kevin D.

I don't care if it's touristy or cliche, I loved this place. It's laid back, they have a ton of outside seating, the food was delicious, and it's great people watching. It's also open 24 hours and they have free wi-fi - what more could you ask for?

Eddie W.

Good service & food. Greek salad was quite tasty and the bruschetta was good enough. I would go back to try some other menu items.

Ellie M.

There is no way I would ever waste my time here again. Staff and service were poor. Maybe this place used to be great, but it stinks now. Crowd was awful. Only giving it 2 stars since you can eat there late night and they made a decent omelette.

Aline D.

News Cafe is a Miami institution. It's an awesome place for breakfast, they are open 24/7 and it's classic Miami. You have to be assertive with the staff, they are used to dealing with tourists so speak up! The place is owned by Mark Soyka, he is a long-time heavyweight in the restaurant business in Miami. As locals, we go all the time and enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Perfect as a pre or post beach stop since it's right on the beach on Ocean Drive.

Rob J.

Ok so the food isn't out of this world but that's ok (its typical diner/American)- the spot is great. Nice shade, good people watching, and the prices are below average for Ocean Drive.

Heather Violet B.

I've been here twice and I loved it. It's such a fun place, especially if you get an outdoor seat on the sidewalk - c'mon, you're on Ocean Drive in Miami, the beach is across the street - so much fun to people watch! I've had a few menu items here - the Chicken Quesadilla which was good, standard. The Lobster Ravioli was the stand out; you just have to mention "Lobster" and I'm ready with my bib on. ha ha What makes this place one of my favorite places that I've been to in Miami is the ambience and the location - can't beat it. It's a great spot to grab a drink and sit outside during the summer after spending time on the beach. It's also right down the street from Versace's house...another landmark although I wish it wasn't famous for what it's famous for. :( Worth checking out if you're in Miami and on Ocean Drive! 4 stars for the ambience and view. It's one of those places you walk by and think to yourself "I need to try that place". Everyone there is just having a blast!

Eric Douglas S.

The News Cafe is a trendy place to kick back and people watch on the hottest strip in Miami Beach. The food is good, very tasty, the breakfast is all night long. Does it ever close? I don't know. Parking is non-existent, but that's not their fault, they're on the ocean. I'd walk from Ft. Lauderdale to hang out here. Be sure to order everything you can when you do see a server, the service can be a bit on the lackluster side, but they are really friendly. Nice little newsstand attached, kind of rings in the theme. This is a cool place on the beach, one of my favorites. Eric Statzer Eric Douglas Statzer

Patti G.

Terrible service - they were out of food displayed on their 'specials' menu, waiter came back to our table twice to let one of us know our order was not available. We never did get the appetizer we ordered athough another table that came in after us got the same one we had ordered. There are many great choices in south beach and this is not one of them.

Chris N.

Food was very good! They're open 24/7 and you can get great alcoholic drinks whenever. A lot of seating and the food comes out pretty quick. I recommend this place over the other area restaurants for breakfast and lunch.

Mark N.

This place is very popular and I don't understand why. Came for breakfast - horrible , bland , totally generic and flavorless "American breakfast" food, ridiculously expensive for what you get, and truly TERRIBLE SERVICE!! Since the tip is included in the bill automatically in Miami and the restaurant only has tourists as customers, you won't see your waiter/waitress again after ordering. No water or coffee refills, no nothing.. very slow. Stay away!! The location is good for people watching, since it is in the middle of the South Beach Art Deco strip, but the local hotels all serve breakfast out front and some of them certainly have to be better than this! Even Dennys has much better food than this place, and at Denny's one understands one is getting mediocre food because the price is low, here the price is quite high!

Nas S.

Great for breakfast, one of the earlier places that opens up. Went there at 8AM and everyone there looked like they had come straight from the airport....just like we had. Wasn't worth it to go more then once on my trip but it was enjoyable enough.

Colleen L.

There's something about eating a sad sandwich that makes me sad all day long. The good news about News Cafe is that the people watching is free. The bad news is that the food will probably not live up to your hopes and dreams. I like this place and usually bring visitors here for the great location and casual atmosphere. Yay star-age. But negative star-age for the food and service. The BBQ grilled chicken sandwich includes the following: - Chicken breast grilled in bbqish seasoning - Bread - Lettuce and tomato (if you're feeling fancy.) - Fries, which i have to give it up for, they're pretty good. No cheese? No sauciness? No caramelized onions or sauteed mushrooms or even a little BBQ business on the side? Harumph. Too basic. The Mediterranean plate was just a giant plate of mushy sauces all slopped together. One of them was unidentifiable, looked like green goddess + hummus. One was hummus. And something else. But as the meal progressed, it all merged together in one hot soupy gross indistinguishable mess. It was all so unappetizing and the bread so unremarkable that we barely touched any of it. Kind of gross and a waste of money. But, on the up side, the bloody mary was pretty good (could be spicier, but wasn't like drinking straight tomato juice). The cafe con leche is good. The mojito was strong. All-in-all not a fine dining experience, but great to experience the flavor of South Beach, including the sometimes lax approach to service and presentation, while enjoying a nice view and a decent beverage.

Joe C.

Went for breakfast on a Sunday. Crowded, but we got a table right away. The breakfast menu isn't that exciting, but the food was tasty. Huevos Rancheros were amazing. The veggie omeletwas really big and had just the right amount of fillings and cheese. The iced coffee was good and big. Service was fine but it didn't blow me away. The one thing that I couldn't get over is the fact that the home fries had NO seasoning at all. No salt. No pepper. Nothing. How do you make home fries and not put salt on them? That really bothered me. All in all, a nice meal.

Laura Y.

Iconic Ocean Drive breakfast spot. Fast, knowledgeable, efficient waitstaff. Food is always well prepared and very tasty. For breakfast, they really do a good job with their fruit and veggies (found in omlettes and other menu items). Food can sometimes be a little slow to arrive, but leave you more time to people watch.

Omar G.

Decent food, but overpriced. You'll get that you are really paying for the ocean-front locale. I had breakfast and found the potatoes to be dry but the eggs were cooked spot-on. It's unbeatable for a beautiful sunrise breakfast!

Eric W.

Loved it. Great for people watching. Had a panini that was amazing. My wife loved their seasoned fries. Huge menu and ok prices.

Amanda W.

Definitely a touristy spot, but among the insanity that is the Ocen Drive strip of restaurants, News Cafe is a good spot to take a seat, sip a cocktail, eat some French fries and watch the world go by. Would go back again.

Beth R.

News Cafe is an outdoor cafe, with a diner-esque menu and a full bar. They have everything under the sun (breakfast served all day, desserts, sandwiches, salads, entrees, etc). We had a mix of breakfast pastries, quesadillas, wine, and cocktails - the fun of a diner but with much better atmosphere. The food is better than a diner, but not really anything out of the ordinary., and quite a bit more expensive. But that's irrelevant because you go here for the people watching, and the history (Versace was known to come here).

Stephanie G.

Touristy. Expensive. But what isn't on Ocean Drive? Nice assortment of breakfast options. The croissant with ham and melted swiss was average. The peach juice wasn't exactly ice cold. Could have been better, but not horrible either.

Jasmine R.

Best french toast and cappuccino in town. Open 24 hours and good customer service.

Jeremy W.

Solid breakfast, awesome location. Nothing too memorable about the food, although they didn't break the yolk on eggs over easy, which is unfortuantely rare, so I guess that's a good thing. Decent bloody mary, but it seems no one in Miami knows celery is almost as important to the bloody mary as the tomato juice. Ok, so maybe that's an overstatement, but maybe not...I'll volunteer to try a vodka and celery stick this weekend. Stay tuned for an update.

Christina F.

Came here very late one night, and was expecting far worse. Our server was spretty spacy, and did not write our order down, so I assumed the worst. Anthony had a fried egg sandwich, I had a grilled chicken sandwich..we both made several modifications. They both arrived perfectly made, at which point the server admitted that he too was terrified of forgetting. Everything was good and fresh. No complaints....pprices slightly steep for what it is, but not horriffic. will return

A K.

Since it's right on the strip, News Cafe is a great people watching spot. However the food was underwhelming -- edible, but bland and unmemorable. We came here for brunch. Husband got the huevos rancheros and I got a fruit salad and some egg dish. The egg dishes were fine, but the fruit salad had canned fruit in it. It's summer and this is Miami -- you would think they could find some fresh fruit. Given their location, I don't think News Cafe has to try very hard.

West P.

10am on a tues and we had to ask 3 times for water. Bloody Mary's were horrible. Watered down and too spicy. As locals we shouldve known better. When gratuity is included I guess it's ok to just be mediocre.

Frances T.

The food here is good. It's Not great or horrible, but it is acceptable. The location is great. It doesn't have a running fan that spits out mist like the neighboring restaurants, but the weather was perfect during my visit. What I like the MOST about this place is the service. Walking down Ocean Avenue with aggressive women hustling you to "sit down and eat with me for $2.45!" over and over and over again is very IRRITATING. These ladies are NON-STOP! I had to cross the street and walk on the opposite side to avoid them. At News Cafe, you won't get that. You will get a pleasant, friendly, and quiet time to enjoy your food while you people watch or stare off into the beach. I came here 3 times during my vacation. The waiters are very nice and give you honest service. There were a couple of things I wanted to order where I was told it might not come out the way I'd expect. I appreciated the honesty and effort, and changed my order accordingly. Everything I had here was good, and every waiter deserved my 15% gratuity. Come here if you don't like the hustle and bustle of Ocean Ave, but still want that Ocean Ave people-watching fix.

Matthew P.

Ah, News Cafe, my old friend. Such a scene. If you're staying on the south end of Ocean Drive, it's almost a requisite to have at least one breakfast here (check out the recently relocated Front Porch Cafe if you're staying on the north end). Good people watching, though this time it seemed to be almost exclusively tourists rather than locals (used to be the other way around back in the day). You dine facing Ocean Drive under tropical trees bursting with birds seeking an opportunity for leftovers. Classical music is a nice relief from the typical Miami Beach techno. The food is good, filing, and typical breakfast fare. Nothing that will rock your world. It's more about the fact that the sun is shining, you're in South Beach, and life is good.

Elizabeth S.

This place is always consistently good and it's also a great place to take out of town guests. The location is great, the food is on the cheaper side. They have a good veggie omelet and make great eggs benedict, although I took off one star because their 'famous' news fries are never all that impressive. Bland and unseasoned. The service is decent as well. I've been here several times because of the fact that it's conveniently located, so it's always a good place to go before or after hitting up the beach.

Mairead N.

Love this place! On Ocean Drive, so there's great people watching and you get that warm morning/evening breeze off the sea. It's always busy and it's great for a long leisurely breakfast and especially if you want to just chill, maybe get a little tipsy on Mimosa:-) I had french toast with fresh fruit and fresh orange juice and a yummy latte. The wait staff was nice but the guy we had was, I think, in training or something, he was a little frazzled but good nevertheless. Come here to start off a glorious day at the pool/beach, watch all the tourists walk by, hungover and hurting from the night before, it's fun and I'll be back again.

jorge f.

Had not been here in a while...left very dissapointed. Ordered a ham and cheese omellette that was very good. Ordered a mellon mojito that tasted like a regular mojito. Ordered a frozen piña colada that tasted like that ...and no alcohol taste. And the worst part, they slap you with 15% tip, even if your waiter dissapeared for 15 minutes or more. Definitely WILL NOT RETURN.

Melissa M.

Very disappointed. Heard such good things about this place but had a bad experience. I went there at 4am which wasn't busy at all. I ordered the cevchie with chips and my friend the half roasted chicken. It took us 30 minutes to realize our food wasn't coming because they had forgotten our order!!!! It shouldn't have taken that long and if it was I would have appreciated someone telling me it would if that was the case.

Scott U.

Oh news cafe. I remember meeting you when i first starting coming to Miami. You were the go-to spot...always surrounded with the "it" crowd, you had great energy and a swagger. Yesterday, I almost walked right by you - my how you have changed. You were virtually empty, had the energy of a wake, the food was marginal and the staff indifferent. I guess it's true "you can't go home again".

Rav M.

Food was nothing special and the service was real slow.

Layla L.

i like it because: Great location it's the least expensive place you can eat on the beach their frozen cappuchino's are delicious their hummus isn't bad either they're open 24/7 and have come in handy after some late night disasters I don't like it because: Their food just isn't good (esp the chicken parm- yuck!) (stick to the 2 eggs any style) The service has consistantly sucked for the past 7 years - FYI: Van Dyk's on Lincoln is the same as New's, except they have waffles

D B.

When you need to think of a happy spot and you are feeling down this place is one of the places in the world that gives me that calm and fuzzy feeling. People watching, blended drinks in real hurricane glasses that you get to keep, comfort food that is way affordable, super sweet and engaging staff. The spot looks right out onto the beach and you can sit underneath the the patio, thatched roof or under the lush trees outside. This spot alone could make me want to live in Miami forever.

Elle S.

This place had everything on the menu and for decent prices, specially compared to anything on ocean. I had a Caprese salad and Mediterranean plate... very good! Everyone's plate looked yummers too.

Jeff E.

The only place on southbeach with a wait a breakfast, and there is a reason: the portions are big, the food is good, and the people are friendly. Key thing - slutty chicks will ignore you if you look like you're from Jersey Shore. Don't be that guy.

Serena C.

Not super over-priced like other restaurants on Ocean Drive, but still pricey. At least there is more variety to be found, wi-fi and 24 hour service! Shared the small fruit plate and a bottle of wine. Small fruit plate (I think was $7 or $8) was more than enough for two to share. It came with bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, raisins, and strawberries. Tasty fruit with wine and a nice view is 4 stars in my book.

Christine P.

A friend took me here for breakfast. I can't really say I have any complaints but it also was just ok. The food was average, a little overpriced, but it is south beach. The server was very nice and kept my coffee full which is a plus. My food however was just room temperature. The tables are very close together and it was very loud so I could hardly hear the person I was with, so probably not the best place for a date.

Taryn D.

Pros: Great for people watching Huge Menu Selection Healthy Options Cons: Expensive - especially since the food quality is comparable to Denny's. at 3 times the price. Unfriendly Service

Matthew W.

How did I live on the beach for a year and never notice this gem? Amazing place. HUGE menu with fair prices (for the beach) and all of it is good. Add that to the fact that you can sit here, drink a cup of coffee, and witness some of the best people watching ever and you've got yourself a winner. Everything from breakfast to sandwiches to dessert blew me away. Get the strawberry shortcake! Yum. Also, the chocolate fondue is pretty awesome and unexpected. If you go, sit outside and as close to the street as possible. You wouldn't wanna miss any of the freaks, geeks, or weirdos as they pass by. Oh, and they're open 24 hours! Stop by for a bite, a drink, or for a full meal. You can't go wrong at News!

Lucrecia N.

Totally agree that its a tourist trap and one that I always recommend foreigners to visit when they arrive in an early flght to the city of Miami. The best place to begin your trip is to have breakfast in this spot, and while you are very much awake you will see people still partying , people running, training, with their dogs, great images from this beautiful city.

Morgan A.

i LOVE news cafe. Yes it's on Ocean and yes, it's touristy but everything I've ordered there is so good! They serve breakfast all day, and they're open 24 hours! You seriously cant beat the $$, food, ambiance combo! It's a great place for people watching and you can sit for hours drinking and watching the freaks walk by! I highly recommend the Strawberry Shortcake, chocolate fondue for 2 (with 2 glasses of champagne), and the sandwiches. Everything I've had there is tasty, seriously. And for the beach, it's really affordable! Plus the portions are HUGE! It's a popular place but I've always been seated within 10 minutes. Most of the time with no wait at all.

Sophia S.

One of the only decent breakfasts on ocean drive. the portions are HUGE....including the fruit plate, which is $9 but you definitely get your moneys worth. The quiche is similarly gargantuan.

Gail F.

This is my favorite brunch place while staying in South Beach! I always get the Eggs Benedict...I haven't found better anywhere and I have tried A LOT!! Great place, cool vibe, awesome location, LOVE NEWS CAFE.

Mars Y.

This place was good for breakfast and the price was not bad

Matt L.

Decided to give this place a shot for breakfast on Saturday morning 6-29-2011... Over all, it was pretty good. I tried the eggs benedict - ham and tomato option. I really dig their cream cheese sauce that they use instead of a hollandase. If I had it to do over again, I'd get it minus the tomato that just turned into a mushy mess as I tried to cut up my meal. My girlfriend got the breakfast special... and she liked it except the turkey sausage that just didn't do it for her. Their home fries are good... Sooo... again, everything was pretty good... but nothing wowwed us. All in all, a safe bet for breakfast... Especially if your next stop is the beach, which is right across the street.

Hannah Z.

Boo, dissapointing. Nothing special food-wise. Best corner spot on Ocean Drive, outdoor seating tables were round, small and dinky, so our party of 5 had little elbow room. The eggs benedict had a cream cheese sauce. I'm all for new twists on tradition, but it was blah, hollandaise wins. They didn't have salsa? How do you not have salsa. They have huevos rancheros on the menu. So our waiter gave us marinara sauce instead. Order the bread pudding, so goooood! Cool fact: Versace drank his coffee and read his paper here every morning.

Edmund G.

Love this place!! We eat there for breakfast every time we come to miami at least once. They don't hassle you as you walk by like all the other restaurants on the strip. The food is good and the portions are big. It is a little $$ though, but this is South B each. We usually sit outside and enjoy it. Be careful of your seat selection because as the sun moves you could end up out of the shade.

AshleyMarie O.

Had a visitor in town and we both had a B-L-A-S-T at news cafe! The bar is big enough so you can have your own personal conversation but at the same time small enough that (after numerous drinks) other bar patrons are inclined to start joining in others conversations. Apparently our night ended with having a shot with the entire bar (apparently.. as in I do not remember). We had some pizza at one point which I assume was good .. haha it is always a blast to stop by news for some tourist fun but you still run into numerous locals as well.

Teresa T.

I cannot believe this is the last place Versace ate at - definitely gives a little bit of a wow factor. We arrived around lunch time and surprisingly there were a few tables opened, one that could accommodate nine of us. Service was great - attentive and friendly, and found was good, nothing spectacular. I do have to preface though I ordered the standard breakfast which had a large serving of fruit instead of just a spoonful (thumbs up!). OJ was a bit expensive and coffee was meh. My friend really liked her prosciutto sandwich though so I would prob get something a bit more exciting if I were to return.

steve g.

This place is good. They didn't seem to be hassling people as they walked by to eat here. They offer a garden area for outdoor seating which is my favorite place to sit. Service was pretty good. Food was good too.

Jason A.

very good breakfast and lunch options. Their coffee is very good and there is great people watching on the patio. I ended up here several times in 1 trip.

Desiree D.

This is your typical diner-style breakfast spot, although the menu is full-service with not as many breakfast item as I was hoping for. Biscuits and gravy would have been awesome, but instead I got the scrambled egg and ham plate served with fries and toast. I've had far worse tasting breakfasts for the price and service was extremely fast so we will go back next time we are in town. I might try the eggs benedict on the next visit.

Andrea K.

Not bad....not amazing, but not bad! THE ORDER: -Niçoise Salad: 3 stars.....really great dressing....the overall salad was on the bland side, but the dressing was yummy. The tuna seemed fresh.... -Hot Tomato Soup: 4 stars....pretty good...nice texture and flavor... -Cheese and Tomato Pizza....1.5 stars....horrible crust, forgettable cheese....don't get pizza here. THE SERVICE: Our waiter was pleasant....a bit slow to get the check...He actually pronounced Niçoise salad," Nuh-kwoy-zee." It was hilarious! OVERALL: this place is OK...i probably wouldn't go back, but it wasn't BAD... xo- andrea

Adrienne K.

Service wasn't so positive...but the food is delish :)

Maria S.

I was here for lunch and late night after drinking for "sober up food". It's a standard diner type food, but better, because it's on Ocean Drive, it has a great outdoor seating area, it's open 24 hours, and the portions are HUGE. You can get anything, pasta, caesar salads, shrimp cocktails, breakfast foods, cup o' fruit ....the menu variety is GREAT. Prices are on par for SoBe, I gave it 3 stars because really, I think if your in SoBe, you should try to eat some Cuban food, and some Sushi, and try the Hofbrau Beerhall that is JUST LIKE the one in Munich Germany, instead of typical american fare. Service was a bit slow, but nothing too bad.

Jeff P.

Visited: Late lunch (aka breakfast for me as it was the first meal at 5pm ha...man gotta leave vacationing in SoBe. Onto the review... on the order: Huevos rancheros: way too much cheese....eggs cooked nicely. Nothing fancy. Ceviche: Very good, waitress said it was spicy...not even a hint of it! Scrambled Eggs w/smoked salmon&onions with potatoes on the side. The eggs were fine and definitely didn't skimp on the salmon, but the potatoes were hard as rocks after a few minutes out of the kitchen...noticeable overcooked. Grilled Chicken Salad: looked healthy, good feedback, didn't try though. Overall it was a good affordable spot. Prices hovered about $10-15 a plate for breakfast. Great spot for people watching right on the patio area and located on Ocean dr. (across the street from the amazing views). Wouldn't mind going there again, but don't crave it.

Veronica P.

The New's Cafe seems to be a "destination" restaurant of sorts. The place is always packed, but tables are turned over fairly quickly. I think it's either because it's open 24/7, or because Gianna Versace used to have breakfast here every morning. The place is just loaded with European tourists. The Breakfast Special consists of two eggs, choice of meat, News potatoes, and coffee or juice with a slice of toast. The eggs were undercooked. Although they give you a lot of bacon, it came in a clump and was overly greasy. The News potatoes wasn't anything special. I'm not a fan of homestyle potatoes, but when they're cold it makes it even worse. The News Cafe is good for people watching, but doesn't live up to the hype.

Heather C.

Crappy food. Even worse service. Everyone that works here is an a**hole, and they refused to put me in a shadier spot even thought I was pretty much suffering from third degree sunburns. Yeah, you get to people watch, but you also get to get treated like a piece of crap.

Gaftie M.

Nice lil breakfast spot. And the view is great. Sit back, relax and people watch. lmao

Remy L.

Lunched there once and their sandwiches were correctly sized and tasty. The location is probably their best asset. Nice little area right on Ocean Drive. Not too loud contrarily to the other places around. I like the place.

Senior H.

Pay for the seat enjoy the show for free!!!! Good prices, mediocre mohitos, unbeatable Miami style scenery: Nimrods with their Honda Accord Lambo doors up as they drive by, tanned silicon walking around, and mouth breathers with more tvs than Best Buy blaring in their car. What a freak show. I love this city.

MELEK L.

This is definitely the ideal location to linger and grab a bite. But then again so are all of the establishments on Ocean Drive. Face the sidewalk, so you can people watch. We ate on the front patio one late Wednesday morning. The server who approached seemed frazzled, which he said was due to the stormy weather. (Boo hoo!) After a rocky start, he was able to retrieve our coffee, tea, and waters and even took our order! Once the food arrived, it was all good. Everything was cooked to perfection. One eggs Florentine, one ham and tomato eggs benedict, and a side of bacon. And after a week out of the States, I was dying for a REAL piece of bacon!! Everything was satisfying including food, view, and bill. I would recommend this as a good spot. Next time I might check out the neighboring Ocean Drive restaurants who were offering $3.99 breakfasts!

Sunny M.

Yummy!! Every time I come to Miami I have to stop by New's Cafe. It's a cute little cafe on the corner of 8th and Ocean. They have patio areas that are great to sit and people watch. The service is a little slow so if you are in a rush don't eat here, especially at breakfast time. They have a full bar and you can eat at the bar. This last time I had the egg's Benedict with cream cheese sauce!! Oh boy it was good. My hubby had the french toast which he also loved. You can't go wrong eating here and enjoy the view!

Khanh T.

This place has delicious food at an OK price.. but the service was what won me over. I totally forgot the name of our server but he was very attentive and cheerful! I love servers that are attentive and cheerful, it just makes a dining experience so much more enjoyable :) I ordered the Mushroom & Grilled Onion Burger, cooked to Medium Rare, and with a side of cajun fries. MMMMMM delicious!! Portions are huge so you'll definitely have leftovers, unless you feel like eating like an ogre (which I humbly encourage ;)) I was already full after half of my burger, but I still worked for it and tried to finish most of it. All of my friends enjoyed their dishes very much. The Breakfast special with two eggs, choice of protein, toast, and etc was huge! They probably meant 2 ostrich eggs on the menu. The turkey patty sausages weren't good though, it was a bit tough, but everything else was fine :) Would definitely come back here again.

Dennis M.

We stopped by News Cafe during lunch away from the beach for one hour because it is famous for the people-watching on Ocean Drive. The bar does have 3 tables on a balcony that overlook Ocean Drive, however, so we sat at one of those after ordering at the bar. The waiter was very nice and helpful. We recommend for breakfast and lunch. The menu was expansive and not reasonably priced even for the area. News Cafe also have a store where you can purchase magazines, souvenirs, etc. This place opens 24hrs! It's really convenient if you need a place to eat after the Miami nightlife!

Ken P.

This charming place is located on the infamous ocean drive and they serve you up these large drinks! I took 2 to the beach right in front afterwards and had the best nap ever! The food is great here and they stand by their name by having menu's on newspapers! Sit and enjoy the crowd walking by its amazing. I wish to "take my talents to south beach" again

Aboud Y.

A few newspapers, a cafe con leche, and a flan (or some other pastry) while sitting outside, taking in the morning rays at News and I'm in heaven. Its also not a bad place to wind down a quiet night as well (late night). Either way I love it!

Linda W.

The best place on Ocean Drive that I ate at, and I think I tried at least 5 places. Prices reasonable, they don't try to suck you in with the crazy specials like every other place on Ocean Drive. I got an enormous bacon cheeseburger for $12.5. And I mean enormous. Cooked to perfection, and came with tons of bacon. It wasn't like a measly slice or 2 - definitely a good 6-7 slices of bacon. Probably just adding to the artery clogging that's already happening in my body, but at least I was satisfied. Love the location of News Cafe, the great waitstaff, and it's the perfect place to sit and people watch. Open 24 hours. What more can one ask for?

Nicole C.

My fiance & I came here on our recent trip to Miami, and boy were we impressed! When we first walked up to the place, we saw that there was a line of people waiting to be seated. We almost turned around and went somewhere else because we were starving & couldn't stand to wait too long. But to my surprise, we were seated at a lovely table outside facing Ocean Drive in less than 2 minutes! It was a great spot to sit & people watch & soak up some sun. Our waiter came right over, took our orders, and we had our food in about 5 minutes - seriously the shortest wait ever!! Prices were pretty reasonable for South Beach... Long story short - This was a great place for a quick bite & a great atmosphere!

Carolyn J.

Came for breakfast based on Yelp reviews...and was not disappointed. The fam really enjoyed it, even though they like to give me a hard time by going off "star" ratings of restaurants everywhere we travel. Portions were ginormous for us bird-like eaters. But I guess you could say you're getting the most bang for your buck. We sat outside under the shaded tree, only to find out later towards the end of our meal, that maybe that isn't the best place to sit. It's a people watching spot for sure. Luckily we came early in the day where it wasn't sweltering heat, so sitting outside was bearable. As I looked around, all the skinny people were devouring bowls of fruit and yogurt. Meh. I'm haannngry. I had the french toast breakfast with a side of News fries. Like I said, portions were ginormous, so in hindsight, I should've just shared my fam's fries instead of getting a serving for myself. Other items tried by the fam: Veggie Omelet (very good flavor) Breakfast special (good) Staff was attentive, quick, and of course eye candy. Now as for sitting under the tree, don't be surprised if a little bird doo doo happens to fall in your coffee ;) Staff was nice enough to shake up the tree a few times, but we weren't staying for the THIRD bomb. I'd be back, if ever I'm lucky enough to travel back to SoBe.

Peter R.

News Cafe was recommended by a local guide and even in the guidebook that we had with us visiting Miami Beach. It was really disappointing experience. The food was way below average. They want to serve everything to everybody and they do nothing right. The salad had rotten leaves and the grilled items were charred black and dry. It was not very hectic, yet we waited 50 minutes for our food. The wait staff was helpful but very disorganized. We asked for something three times and three times they brought something else. Most importantly it was overpriced, but I guess that goes with the location.

Olivia C.

Tourist trap. Used to be great, good coffee and breakfast,etc, now I don't recommend it as its filled with trashy vacationers and the sleazy south beach crowd.

Keeley M.

Great place to people watch. Went for brunch and the food was delicious. Recommended for a breakfast/brunch spot and for those who enjoy an open atmosphere with tons of different people walking by.

David S.

It's okay. That's the best thing I can say about it. The service was mediocre and the food was well over-priced for what it was. The best thing about it were the people walking by. That's not really the News Cafe's doing. Pretty much any spot along that road is great for people watching. Study the menu items before stopping in.

Whitney R.

Great Place on Sobe. This is an all around win. The seating area is a great place to people watch, the food is quite good and it is not a cheesy "Would you like to have lunch here?" kind of place like the rest of Ocean Dr. Most recently I had breakfast here. I was able to sit in the shade under a beautiful tree, and enjoy the morning. I ordered an Iced Coffee, which comes in a huge cup! And a bagel with lox. My dad ordered a fried egg sandwich that came with cheese and ham; and a side of potatoes. The server was very quick and nice. They have a little store adjacent to the restaurant where you can pick up magazines and Newspapers from all over the world. I also recommend this place for lunch and drinks when you are strolling down Ocean Dr. This is a true Miami place, and does not feel like a tourist trap. Great place to bring out of towners!

Sheri I.

The stars are for the location, service was good, but then it was just past sunrise and not as busy yet. The coffee was ordinary. I chose the french toast with berries, the berries being the best part. The toast had a rubbery crust as if microwaved within an inch of it's bread life. An Eggo would've been better. And I can't remember what my date had.... it was early. It is GREAT for people watching though. Sat on the front terrace and enjoyed watching the art show set up as well as a group of divers getting their gear and themselves ready to dive/spear fish...into the ocean...by way of the beach I guess...didn't see a boat. Gotta love SOBE.

Alejandro S.

This place is one of the few places I will go eat on Ocean Dr. The food is consistently good and the service too. The location is perfect after a day at the beach. I will be back for sure!

Cinthia G.

Great place for breakfast.... prices are very good for being right on Ocean... I would definitely recommend this. The "special" gives you 2 eggs, home fries, sausage or bacon; coffee or juice and toast for $10.50.... can't beat that! Waitors are very nice and attentive.

Tricia S.

If this place didn't get so crowded so quickly I would have eaten here every day. The food is amazing and the service was great, too. Plus their history with Versace just adds to how great this place is. I didn't find it expensive, but I'm used to NYC prices so it's hard for me to judge. Definitely a great place for breakfast or brunch.

Yvonne Y.

Soggiest, oiliest French toast I've ever had. I name them the BP French toasts. Coffee was lukewarm and watery. If you have low self-esteem and need to be seen, then come here and order some crap to eat.

Eric B.

My wife and I ate here on a recent trip to Miami. We opted to sit inside because all of the popular outdoor seating was taken. We were sat promptly and our server arrived shortly thereafter. However, when she arrived and asked us if we were ready, we said no and she quickly walked away to attend to another table without taking our drink order. When she came back, we were ready and we ordered some spring rolls to start with, my wife got a tomato and mozzarella salad and I got the middle eastern salad with chicken added. The appetizer and entrees were nothing to rave about and the interior of the restaurant is less than spectacular. The service was mediocre at best with little interaction for the service staff. I'm sure we might have had a better experience if we sat outside and did some people watching.

Bill W.

Wasnt Impressed. Food was just ok, and the orange juice was warm like it hadn't been refrigerated at all. Kind of ruined the meal. Still giving it 3 stars because or waiter was a real nice guy, and the location is right on the beach basically. However, we ate at the Beacon hotel (same meals pretty much) and it came to less than $20 including tip. News cafe was $45!!! For breakfast for 2 people (just eggs, toast, and homefries!

Li P.

We came here for a late lunch and the food was not good at all and very average with high prices. I gave one star for our waiter who was attentive and polite. However, I forgot my towel there and came back after 5 min. The manager told me they threw it away and they didn't keep non valuable things. But I left for 5 min!! After walking down further I saw more restaurants on ocean drive that looked like it had better food and good prices for happy hour.

Zonia Z.

I give this place 4 stars because it has a great menu and the service is always really good. I used to go here every week!!!! hahahah The lasagna is to die for!!! and the spinach dip ...delicious!!! drinks are good too. I work on the beach and I always recommend this place for people who are looking for place with variety in their menu.

Gustavo A. L.

Location Location Location - everything else is just details. Nothing really stands out about this place except for the location- fThis place gained notoriety when Gianni Versace used to frequent this place shortly before he was murdered a few blocks away in front of his Mansion. Food is OK or even generic. But you are right on Ocean Drive - It is an enjoyable experience for the most part, see you there for breakfast !!!

Corey H.

Honestly, it takes all kinds to make the world go round, and some spots, I just have to take what I like from them, and simply discard the rest. The News Cafe is great for early morning people watching, some eggs, decent coffee, and sitting on the outdoor patio just letting the sun come up and warm your face. You're right across Ocean Drive from the park, the water, and just down the street from Casa Casuarina, the site of Versace's home bought and renovated in 1992, and his 1997 murder. The News Cafe is a place that doesn't ask you to take it too seriously, and if you try, well, it will shrug its shoulders, turn on its heel, and go about serving the next customer. Just remember why you came: people watching, overpriced food, mediocre coffee, and a breathtaking and classic location. It's especially great if you're touring around, have a little grumble to take care of, and move on. Tip: if you have a bazillion Delta SkyMiles, you can stay at the Casa Casuarina for free! They're a participating hotel and club.

Jeremy S.

Perfectly good breakfast, fresh OJ, and decent service. Yeah it's not fancy and the potatoes are essentially small french fries, but unlike many hotels in South Beach they serve breakfast as late as you need it... that's 1pm for me!

Nikki c.

A needed stop for any trip to SoBe. The food is decent and comes out quickly. Sometimes it's hard to get the check when you're ready to leave. Make sure you have your finest sunglasses handy so you can sit outside and see and be seen. You will see everything from fashion mistakes [a man squished into a bunny costume 3 sizes too small] to off season and retired pro-ballers chilling with their ladies.

Colin M.

Not much to offer here but I've eaten ceviche four meals in a row since getting to Miami and the News Cafe which, is not rated for its ceviche, tops them all. Terrific ceviche.

Megan S.

I had the portobello and spinach vegetarian dish. It was yummy. :D Super yummy, although I am not sure if this was due to my extreme hunger or it ACTUALLY being good food. x) Either way, I give this place props for being open 24 hrs. I would definitely go somewhere less usual if I were in a smaller group. This place isn't anything special, but it is a good spot if you're in a larger group or out late.

Michelle S.

Pro: My server was great. Very attentive. Made sure I had fresh coffee at all times. Pro: Great spot to people watch. Con: Auto-gratuity in the check (I learned that this is a South Beach thing). ....well actually it's a pro because the auto-grat is 15% and I usually tip 20% so they saved me money. I digress. Con: The pancakes were obviously the frozen kind you get from Costco. I'll be damned if I pay $7.75 for some crappy ass frozen pancakes that were nuked for 2 minutes and had half a brick of butter on em.

Andrew G.

My favorite hung over breakfast spot in South Beach to hit up after a long night of bar/club hopping. It's located on 7th and Ocean, so it's a perfect spot for people watching and catching some sun.

Maxine V.

I stopped by and had a light dinner with my friend. I had a spinach salad with goat cheese and pecans, he had lobster bisque. I tried the bisque and it was delicious. My salad was good and a regular size portion. My only complaint is our waiter was lazy (tips are included). He took our order, then someone else brought it out, and our waiter never once stopped by to see if we needed anything else. We were finally able to flag him down for more drinks and the bill, and he hovered over us as we paid (which I found rude)

Daniel C.

This is a good place if you are in a group that is in the mood for different types of food. The menu is extensive offering something for everyone. As usual when you have a large menu like that nothing is great. Everything is just OK. It is a comfortable spot to see and be seen on Ocean Drive. I enjoy their Greek Salad. It is plentiful and is served with a nice herb vinaigrette.

Allison S.

great place to sit outside on ocean ave. I have been here for brunch my last two visits to miami, and the waiters have been very friendly and talkative both times. I have gotten the smoked salmon and cream cheese egg white omlette both times, and its a little over priced for what it is, but it is an interesting combo I had never had before. you are paying for the ambience though so I shouldnt complain too much. bloody marys were pretty good, not amazing, but a good basic brunch place, also always open, with a diverse large menu.

Ericstevenc T.

Best place to go for breakfest in Sobe

Joseluis A.

the best thing about news cafe is that its open 24/7. ive only been there after midnight as i cant stand ocean drive (north of 5th) during the day. service is nice and attentive, their menu is good too, especially for late night munchies... breakfast menu all day long, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, mediterranean yummies and of course... a full bar. hell yes.

Faride S.

this is a nice place to sit and relax. theres outside seating which was great when i went because of the perfect weather. i liked the layout and design of the menu, its like a newspaper. i asked for a mimosa which was good and the price was 8.50$. i ordered a ham and cheese egg sandwich. the only thing that went wrong is that the server asked me if i wanted my eggs well done or runny, and even after i mentioned that i wanted them well done they came runny. i didnt realize that they were runny until i started eating the sandwich and the egg yolk started dripping on my pants!!! yucky and sticky i know. so that was the only thing that sucked. other than that, the bread was soft and warm, the whole sandwich was very yummy. the potatoes that came with it had no seasoning, but its fine because that way people can put as much salt as they want. anyways i was too full after the sandwich to eat all of the potatoes, i just had one or two. my boyfriend did mention that the maple syrup was way to sweet for the french toast he ordered. he wasnt so happy with his meal. so yea a 3 star will do for this place. the bill came out to 46$ including gratuity. i would come back again but this time i will make sure the eggs are well done before eating it and ruining my outfit lol

Leslie H.

I would give this place a 3.5 if possible. It is solid for breakfast/brunch. Great place for people watching if that's your thing. We had excellent service today and didnt have to wait long for a table which you usually do. Tables are tight outside, but worth waiting for. Big tourist stop.

Tiff C.

I dont remember what I ate, too hungover, I just know it was a type of breakfast food, and it was damn good.. will try not to be to damn drunk next time I come back. :-)

Garrett P.

This is a good place to get a bite to eat, any time of the day. It's open 24 hours, so it's convenient for all those late-night cravings. Did I mention that it's pretty reasonably priced, especially compared to all the other restaurants on the boulevard? Located along Ocean Blvd., it's perfect stumbling distance between the nightclub and your hotel. Make sure you order something greasy - it'll help the hangover. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't all too great here. We ran in to escape the rain, and ordered some lunch. My girl got a Caesar salad with shrimp, and I got a cheeseburger with mushrooms and onions, served with Cajun fries. The salad had way too much dressing on it, and the shrimp was overcooked. The burger was pretty good, and this place was really heading to a 4-star review until it came to the service. After sitting down, it took quite some time until I could finally get a waiter's attention and order. Then it took forever to get our food. I saw tables around us sit down, order, and get their food, all while we were waiting for ours. Also had to flag down waiters when we needed more water or the check. Seemed like nobody was really aware of us. I decided not to bash this place more on the service because, really, I think it was a fluke in the system. Whenever we walked by any other time, it seemed that there was plenty of wait staff constantly walking around, taking care of everyone, so I think I just hit a bad spot.

Tina A.

My memories of this place --Stumbling over here for greasy fries after a night of doing shots at Mangos and dancing with scantily clad men --Wake up at 7am from the hotel room and ordering breakfast with Long Island Iced Teas to wash them down --Watching men walk by in thongs grab assing other men walking by in thongs I think i need to pay SoBe another visit to add more memories on here

Brian F.

We went for breakfast this morning (Saturday) because of the reviews. I don't get it. Very basic menu and the food was average to mediocre. No salt, pepper, creamers or jam on our table or the tables around us. My sausage was tough. My wife wasn't thrilled with her breakfast either. You can people watch at any of the places on Ocean. Why go here?

Black K.

The service was fast, but not friendly. Maybe if I was a blond chick with fake boobs I would of got at least one fake smile. Then again, if I was working an eight hour shift in that dreaded Miami heat, I don't think I would be all smiles either.. lol I ordered the duck stir fry with white rice. The presentation was nice, and the portions ample. However, the dish itself was not spiced all that well and had me looking for the nearest salt shaker. The drinks were quite expensive (ten bucks a pop) but considering where we were, it should be expected. The best part about this place isn't the food, or the music. Its the view. Unlike most places that had sidewalk tables literally on the sidewalk, where you're constantly getting bumped by passing spectators, News Cafe has its table off the sidewalk giving you ample eye coverage to view the itty bitty twinny bikinis that walk by... lol

Michael J.

As a native, I have always loved this place not only because it is 24-hours but because though it is a South Beach establishment, it seems as if they still care about being a proper cafe and a great place to hang out with friends for a conversation. This is lost on many Ocean Drive places. I live in NY now but I usually try to make at least one pit-stop at News on longer visits. People watching and the portobello sandwich makes it a favorite. Go and see and eat and drink and delight. Go again!

Milee S.

I really liked this place! Wanting to find a place for breakfast on a Saturday, we stumbled upon News Cafe after reading several breakfast menus. Although some places were offering dishes for $4.25, news is a little more expensive. But money should be no object on vacation, right? I had the French Toast and cranberry juice. Others in the party had buttermilk pancakes and the omelette. There was a variety of teas, juices, and adult drinks. But they accomodate children too (we had a baby in our party) I really enjoyed my FT. It wasn't at all special, just good quality bread and great portions. Overall, I spent about $10. Not outrageous.

Lyn A.

Good location for people watching on Ocean Drive (even got to see a guy getting arrested while eating my lunch), but way too many arses flopping around all over the place while I'm trying to eat. Service was spotty and slow (maybe a Miami thing?). Burgers were huge, but nothing special. Frozen pina colada was nauseating. One star for the view. One star for large burgers and cajun fries. I love me some cajun fries.

Dave L.

Great atmosphere in South Beach. I tried the Philly Cheesesteak. It was ok. I guess my standard is the real thing that you might find in Philly or Jersey. The Philly Cheesesteak here had a kind of Manwich, Sloppy Joe taste to it. Definitely not what I expected. The service was decent and the atmosphere was good too.

Luke F.

Basically a glorified diner but the incredible South Beach people watching makes up for any lack of finesse. I always make it a point to eat here when in Miami. Highlights include strawberry & banana pancakes as well as any of the Benedict dishes which have a slammin cream cheese-based hollendaise sauce.

Maria W.

Two stars should really be only one since the food here is so hit or miss, their should be a warning label on the menu. DO NOT order the empenadas, unless you are anorexic. We ordered one of beef and one of chicken and when they arrived, we split them to share. What we found was a wipe of sauce inside. No chicken. No meat. Nada. There should be called Empty-Nadas. We told the waitress who was not at all concerned. My mister ended up eating the shells because it was 5am and he was so hungry after being out all night. I ordered a meal that was easily constructed and did not have to be cooked. Fortunately the combination of hummus, tabouli and olives with a pita was enough to share between us both. The people watching is fun because the cafe is placed well on Ocean. It's easy to end up here and stay once you have a drink in hand. A place to go if you're looking for a place to chill and check out the scene and unconcerned with the food you're eating.

David B.

Nice chilled out space to have breakfast or brunch on ocean drive.

steven l.

Food excellent, fit for breakfast foodies.. Leisurely dining experience

Melissa W.

Love this place!!!! Great food, service, location and value. Skip allll the places shoving a menu at you and head to News Cafe!

Johnson W.

This place has the best cafe latte. Nice view as well.

Ryan N.

Horrible. Food was awful, service was no good. People watching was the only positive. The server started to argue with us about his frequency coming to the table and the timing of when we complained about our food. It was because he wasn't around. Never going back.

Nicole M.

I checked into the Ritz and then walked the beach walk to the News Cafe for brunch. I nearly died of heat stroke en route, so when I arrived I thought it was just a mirage. We got seated right away, in the shade for the love of all that is holy. Love love love the atmosphere/setting/location. People watching at its best, and underneath some pretty kickass trees to block that deadly hallucination-inducing sun. Hubby got some omelette thing which he said was really good, and I got some boring french toast. But I didn't care. I was loving life as I downed water after water to help me stay alive. I love that it's open 24/7. Wish I made it back here late night, and it definitely would make for a great place to nurse my hangover.

Jay G.

I came to News Cafe with high recommendation from a friend who had been here a bunch previously. However, we left extremely unsatisfied. To start, one member of our party order a side of bacon, well done. In actually the bacon that came out was soggy and borderline raw. Another member ordered a salad; all of our dishes came out, besides his. After a few minutes the waiter still hadn't brought the salad nor had he bothered to say 'it'll be right out I'm sorry'. 10 minutes later, as we were wrapping up our food, his salad finally came out with no excuse. When asked, the waiter said there was an issue with the dishwasher. Not sure where the connection there is since the whole restaurant, including the rest if our party all got meals... On plates!! This isn't even the worse. Another member of our group asked for potato salad instead of cole slaw, got cole slaw when plate came out. When he brought it to the waiters attention, he disappeared, came back 5 minutes later and said that 'management won't allow potato salad for a cold salad'. Not even an I'm sorry. Lastly, the bill came and we were shocked to see that our orange juices were more than the price listed on the menu. Apparently the waiter decided we would be better off with large orange juice, and never advised there were two sizes. I would never patronize this restaurant again, and would not recommend it to anyone else either.

Benjamin N.

My gf and I went to Miami for my brothers wedding. We stayed at the Pelican Hotel, which is right next to the News Cafe. After a long day at the beach and walking the streets of Ocean and Washington, it was about 2am, gf was hungry so I walked over to the News Cafe and ordered the lobster ravioli to go. You have to order at the bar since it's late. The female bartender was really nice. Asked me if I wanted water while I waited for the food and she knew how to start a conversation. The lobster sauce all over the ravioli was delicious. Must try if you eat at the News Cafe.

Tracy L.

ATMOSPHERE: Large area for outdoor seating. Casual. Dog friendly. FOOD: 1. Mediteranean platter - came with dolmas, babaganoush, hummus, pita bread, tabouleh, hot sauce side. Hot sauce was like a salsa consistency. I've never had it before and it wasn't good. Babaganoush was my favorite part. Platter was supposed to be enough for one but it is probably enough for 3 small people. 2. Side fries - with a seasoned coating. Pretty good. 3. Coffee - average.... PRICES: Very fair for what you get in quality and amount. SERVICE: No complaints. CONCLUSION: Great casual place to hang out. I would come back again.

Michael B.

It was my first time to South Beach and my first time to News Cafe. A friend and I walked around for a bit and decided upon News Cafe, partly because I read about it earlier in some travel magazine. The atmosphere was quite nice... we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful evening. There was a warmer breeze coming off the ocean which made for nice and enjoyable dinner. Next, the service was awesome. Our server was great from the first hello to last thank you. He was just all around a good server. Finally, the food... well, was okay. It wasn't horrid or anything like that, it just wasn't the best I'd had. Saying that, would I eat at the News Cafe again, of course. I had ordered a penne pasta with chicken in a pink sauce. The sauce was good, but the chicken was a bit dry and the pasta was a little rubbery. All in all, the News Cafe is a good place to grab a bite to eat. It's open 24 hours and has a variety of items on the menu, which is sure to please most in your crowd.

Garry C.

We came here on our first night in South Beach after recommendations from others who visited. It was the perfect spot to get acclimated to the SoBe lifestyle. We sat in the garden area outside and watched the show as people paraded down Ocean Avenue for us on a Saturday night. We ordered pizza and a bottle of wine. The pizza was fine and the wine was actually reasonably priced which we soon found out was a rarity in South Beach. This was also the first place we learned about "suggested gratuity" trend in SoBe. At tip to future travelers:make sure to check if the gratuity has been added in before you slap 20% on there. Laid-back. Great people watching. Easy spot to grab a bite.

ODawg T.

Good place to have breakfast and people watch. Tough to eat outside on a hot day. Food was good, not great but worth the price.