Amazing Bakeries in Miami

Greater Miami & Miami Beach is chock full of wonderful bakeries creating delectable goodies inspired by places around the world as well as local favorites you won’t find anywhere else. One of the bakeries is even a James Beard Award finalist. Whether it’s a sugary morning bite, an afternoon coffee and pick-me-up, a dessert or a special-occasion confection, you'll find fabulous baked goods in Miami.

James Beard Award Finalist: Zak the Baker

Zak the Baker has earned a spot as a 2023 finalist in the Outstanding Bakery category by the James Beard Foundation, which honors the absolute best in the culinary industry. Miami native Zak Stern’s bread is on menus across Miami, but at his Wynwood bakery, you can try a wide array of kosher baked goods ranging from Jewish rye sourdough loaf and bagels to double chocolate babka. Classic baked goods that don’t get a lot of love these days, such as banana bread (this version is delicious and vegan) and cheese danish, are celebrated every day by Zak and his devoted team. Keep in mind that the bakery is closed on Saturdays and all Jewish holidays.

Versailles

Versailles Restaurant is iconic Miami. This Little Havana spot is an absolute must-stop for visitors and a favorite place for locals. The Versailles complex takes up a whole city block. You can order baked goods at your table in the restaurant, pick them up from the ventanita (walk-up window) or check out the dedicated bakery space. You can even snag treats at the Miami International Airport location before heading home. With so many mouthwatering options, it can be hard to choose. Start with a guava and cream cheese pie, a guava cheesecake or a tres leches cake. You’ll want to order a steaming café con leche to accompany your treat, of course.

Happy Vegan Bakers Café

Happy Vegan Bakers Café has made a name for itself by serving up delicious vegan versions of Hispanic soul food. In this cozy little Hialeah storefront restaurant and bakery, you can indulge in comfort food dishes ranging from arroz con “pollo” (in which vegan chik’n is substituted for chicken) or the croqueta preparada, a croquette sandwich with the classic Cuban ingredients and condiments made vegan-friendly. But it’s the vegan pastelitos, those unbelievably flaky Cuban pastries, that are a must-try for bakery enthusiasts visiting Miami. You’ll find some savory varieties, but the standout here is the guava pastelito. Be sure to also sample the cinnamon-dusted mini apple pies or box them up to go for a sweet treat later.

Bachour

What started as an amazing bakery and restaurant in Coral Gables now has two Miami locations. Each Bachour restaurant and bakery is equal parts Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and sleek Scandinavian lab. World-renowned pastry chef Antonio Bachour has developed a menu of petit-gateaux, macarons and bonbons that look like they should be presented in little jewel boxes and yet somehow taste even better than they look. Take a peek inside the brightly lit pastry cases and you’ll see a range of perfectly formed sweets that could have been prepared by either a mad scientist or an artistic genius. Besides these gorgeous treats, many locals visit Bachour for morning coffee and a flaky croissant in the Viennese style or for the gruyere-topped steak sandwich at lunchtime.

Breadman Miami

Husband and wife Andy and Jessica Herrera’s beloved breadmaking hobby quickly turned into a successful business when they started posting on social media in 2014. The result: Miami went wild for their innovative takes on classic Cuban pastries and sandwiches. Today, there are two locations of Breadman Miami, in Westchester and Hialeah. You’ll find menu classics and over-the-top indulgences both savory and sweet. Try Breadman’s famous ham and cheese croquetas or a “coco choco” pastelito.

CAO Bakery & Cafe

Led by Antonio Cao, a third-generation Cuban American baker, CAO Bakery & Cafe has eight locations in the Miami area. Enjoy Cuban sandwiches, a café con leche, colada or cortadito and all the Cuban baked goods you can imagine. Craving a treat that’s more on the savory side? Try the meat-filled empanadas or croquetas. If you’re hosting a party and need a catering spread, CAO makes it easy to order Cuban favorites for a crowd.

Chocolate Fashion

Located in Coral Gables, Chocolate Fashion is a laid-back French bakery and café serving a gourmet menu of breakfast and lunch favorites. Macaroons, tarts, palmiers, Florentine cookies and croissants are just the tip of the iceberg at this lovely neighborhood bistro with sidewalk seating. If you’re looking for a special-occasion cake, or even an everyday splurge, consider Chocolate Fashion’s array of beautiful options, including a raspberry macaron cake, a tiramisu cake and a blissfully rich chocolate-lover’s cake.

Madruga Bakery

Madruga Bakery bills itself as a “rustic breadshop and café,” but take one step inside this Coral Gables bakery located near the University of Miami and you can sense that something magical is going on. They even go so far as to mill their own flour (a process you can observe in the open kitchen space) and bake their bread in a custom stone hearth. The bakery is open for breakfast and lunch, so grab a seat in the dining room, eat al fresco under the shade of an umbrella, or pick up a coffee and a beautiful little cake, scone or cookie to go. Menu favorites include dark chocolate rye cookie and babka, typically available year-round – that is, until they sell out.

Rosetta Bakery

With seven locations scattered across Miami, Rosetta Bakery is a local favorite. Rosetta honors Italy’s rich culinary history, using only natural and high-quality ingredients. Watch as the bakers in the open kitchen get to work, letting you enjoy the fruits of their labor – be that focaccia, pizza, a sandwich or a sweet baked good like Nutella-filled bombolone, an apple ball wrapped in puff pastry or a mini cake filled with berries, cream and chocolate.