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Amber Love Bond

13 Miami Brunches That Satisfy Any Sweet Tooth

Dessert for breakfast, anyone?

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Chai Waffles from Stubborn Seed
| Amber Love Bond

Miami is pretty obvious about its love affair with brunch. But one of the best things about brunch (besides those bottomless mimosas) are the dishes that satisfy a sweet tooth and make it seem as though we’re having dessert for breakfast. Sure we love our savory eggs and avocado toast but there’s something about those sugar filled French toast dishes that make us feel a little naughty.

Here’s where you can get your sweet fix — all while continually refilling your mimosa glasses — listed in geographical order for your dining pleasure.

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Pinch Miami: Stuffed French Toast

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This French toast is just as tasty as it is large — and makes for a great shareable dish for the table. The brioche bread stuffed with guava, whipped cream cheese, and dusted with plenty of powdered sugar.

Guava stuffed French toast
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Sweet Liberty Drink & Supply Co.: Stuffed French Toast

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Not only is it one of the best bars in America, it’s also one of the sweetest brunches. Don’t skip out on its Stuffed French Toast with cornflake crusted brioche, bananas, vanilla cream, and topped with whiskey caramel sauce — it needs to keep with its best bar title after all.

Stuffed French Toast
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Icebox Cafe: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Head to Icebox Café to dine on its Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, where they are available daily for breakfast and brunch. And if that doesn’t satisfy the sweet tooth, order up one of the huge, Oprah approved cakes.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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Doce Provisions: Key Lime Pie Waffles

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Tucked away in Little Havana, Doce Provisions serves up a waffle with some serious Florida flair. Its standout Key Lime Pie Waffles are covered in graham cracker crumbs and topped with plenty of whipped cream, meaning it’s basically like having pie for breakfast — and who doesn't love that?

Key Lime Pie Waffles
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B Bistro + Bakery: Basically Everything

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Consider this the spot for those with a sweet tooth. From the guava filled pancakes, to the dulce de leche croissants, and the bevy of backed goods — this bakery and restaurant is a mecca for the sugar inclined.

Pastelito Pancakes
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Threefold Cafe: Monkey Bread

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This hearty breakfast favorite is made a classic moist banana bread with espresso butter and maple syrup, making it both a filling and sweet option to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Monkey Bread
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Tap 42 Gables: White Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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While sipping away on Tap 42’s bottomless mimosas, opt for the white chocolate chip pancakes to go with them. Made with plenty of white chocolate chips and topped with strawberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, they might be the only thing you won’t regret in the morning.

White Chocolate Chip Pancakes
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Glass and Vine: Coquito French Toast

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Everyone knows Chopped Champion, Giorgio Rapicavoli’s, brunch game is on point (hello, Captain Crunch Pancakes via Eating House) and there’s no exception when it comes to brunch at Glass & Vine. The Coquito French Toast is made with coconut milk, cinnamon, and vanilla-maple — and once it’s finished there is really no need for dessert.

Coquito French Toast
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Phuc Yea: The Cheezus Country Fried French Toast

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Can’t count calories when brunching at Phuc Yea. Diners with a sweet tooth can feast on The Cheezus country fried French toast. It’s croissant French toast, covered in coconut rum custard, chocolate chips, Nutella drizzle, and a serious pour of bourbon maple.

The Cheezus Country Fried French Toast
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Three: Seasonal Pancakes

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Norman Van Aken’s Wynwood restaurant, Three, is home to some of the best sweet dishes on Miami’s map. Pastry chef Mame Sow has an ever-changing brunch menu that always features pancakes on the sweeter side. Topped with candied nuts, fresh seasonal fruits, and homemade syrup — these pancakes are bound to hit the spot.

Seasonal Pancakes

Stubborn Seed: Chai Waffles

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The brunch menu is split between sweet and savory making it easy to order dessert for breakfast. Go for the Chai waffles with whipped espresso cream and spiced syrup. Maybe the espresso cream will help fight off the sugar coma.

Chai Waffles
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The Local Craft Food & Drink: PB&J French Toast

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Tucked into the middle of Giralda Avenue is The Local. Here there’s a hearty menu serving southern classics with a twist. French toast lovers will enjoy its take on the usual brunch dish, that’s slathered with peanut butter and jelly, then topped with spiced nuts, apples, maple bourbon syrup. Order it as a main course or a dessert for a table — there’s plenty to go around.

PB&J French Toast
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American Harvest Co.: French Toast

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For the brunch-goer who still wants to be a little healthy, American Harvest has a sweet surprise that fits the bill. On the menu is a 9 grain french toast with powered sugar, cinnamon, and organic agave nectar.

French Toast
Amber Love Bond

Pinch Miami: Stuffed French Toast

This French toast is just as tasty as it is large — and makes for a great shareable dish for the table. The brioche bread stuffed with guava, whipped cream cheese, and dusted with plenty of powdered sugar.

Guava stuffed French toast
Pinch Miami/Facebook

Sweet Liberty Drink & Supply Co.: Stuffed French Toast

Not only is it one of the best bars in America, it’s also one of the sweetest brunches. Don’t skip out on its Stuffed French Toast with cornflake crusted brioche, bananas, vanilla cream, and topped with whiskey caramel sauce — it needs to keep with its best bar title after all.

Stuffed French Toast
Sweet Liberty/Instagram

Icebox Cafe: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Head to Icebox Café to dine on its Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, where they are available daily for breakfast and brunch. And if that doesn’t satisfy the sweet tooth, order up one of the huge, Oprah approved cakes.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Icebox Cafe/Facebook

Doce Provisions: Key Lime Pie Waffles

Tucked away in Little Havana, Doce Provisions serves up a waffle with some serious Florida flair. Its standout Key Lime Pie Waffles are covered in graham cracker crumbs and topped with plenty of whipped cream, meaning it’s basically like having pie for breakfast — and who doesn't love that?

Key Lime Pie Waffles
Doce Provisions/Facebook

B Bistro + Bakery: Basically Everything

Consider this the spot for those with a sweet tooth. From the guava filled pancakes, to the dulce de leche croissants, and the bevy of backed goods — this bakery and restaurant is a mecca for the sugar inclined.

Pastelito Pancakes
The Naughty Fork/Facebook

Threefold Cafe: Monkey Bread

This hearty breakfast favorite is made a classic moist banana bread with espresso butter and maple syrup, making it both a filling and sweet option to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Monkey Bread
Yelp/Joanne L.

Tap 42 Gables: White Chocolate Chip Pancakes

While sipping away on Tap 42’s bottomless mimosas, opt for the white chocolate chip pancakes to go with them. Made with plenty of white chocolate chips and topped with strawberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, they might be the only thing you won’t regret in the morning.

White Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Yelp/Joel C.

Glass and Vine: Coquito French Toast

Everyone knows Chopped Champion, Giorgio Rapicavoli’s, brunch game is on point (hello, Captain Crunch Pancakes via Eating House) and there’s no exception when it comes to brunch at Glass & Vine. The Coquito French Toast is made with coconut milk, cinnamon, and vanilla-maple — and once it’s finished there is really no need for dessert.

Coquito French Toast
Glass & Vine/Facebook

Phuc Yea: The Cheezus Country Fried French Toast

Can’t count calories when brunching at Phuc Yea. Diners with a sweet tooth can feast on The Cheezus country fried French toast. It’s croissant French toast, covered in coconut rum custard, chocolate chips, Nutella drizzle, and a serious pour of bourbon maple.

The Cheezus Country Fried French Toast
Amber Love Bond

Three: Seasonal Pancakes

Norman Van Aken’s Wynwood restaurant, Three, is home to some of the best sweet dishes on Miami’s map. Pastry chef Mame Sow has an ever-changing brunch menu that always features pancakes on the sweeter side. Topped with candied nuts, fresh seasonal fruits, and homemade syrup — these pancakes are bound to hit the spot.

Seasonal Pancakes

Stubborn Seed: Chai Waffles

The brunch menu is split between sweet and savory making it easy to order dessert for breakfast. Go for the Chai waffles with whipped espresso cream and spiced syrup. Maybe the espresso cream will help fight off the sugar coma.

Chai Waffles
Amber Love Bond

The Local Craft Food & Drink: PB&J French Toast

Tucked into the middle of Giralda Avenue is The Local. Here there’s a hearty menu serving southern classics with a twist. French toast lovers will enjoy its take on the usual brunch dish, that’s slathered with peanut butter and jelly, then topped with spiced nuts, apples, maple bourbon syrup. Order it as a main course or a dessert for a table — there’s plenty to go around.

PB&J French Toast
Amber Love Bond

American Harvest Co.: French Toast

For the brunch-goer who still wants to be a little healthy, American Harvest has a sweet surprise that fits the bill. On the menu is a 9 grain french toast with powered sugar, cinnamon, and organic agave nectar.

French Toast
Amber Love Bond

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