The Blog
Notes from the kitchen.
45 stories about the dishes we make, the coffee we pull, and the four cafés we wake up in.
Welcome to MIAM — A Letter From the Kitchen
Eight years in, four cafés deep, still pulling shots one at a time. Here's where MIAM started and what we believe in.
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The Slow Latte: House Espresso, Steamed Milk, Art Included
Double shot of house espresso, silky steamed milk, latte art every time. The drink we built the bar around.
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Dulce de Leche Pancakes: The Stack We're Known For
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes, drowning in house-made dulce de leche, toasted pecans, snowfall of powdered sugar. The dish people cross town for.
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Eggs Benedict: A Classic, Properly Made
Toasted English muffin, prosciutto, two soft-poached eggs, and a hollandaise that's whisked to order. The original brunch plate, no shortcuts.
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Sunrise Açaí Bowl: Açaí, Granola, Berries, Honey
Organic açaí blended with banana, topped with house granola, fresh berries, coconut shavings, and a drizzle of raw honey.
Read articleDubai Chocolate Pancakes: Pistachio Cream, Kataifi, Ganache
Three fluffy pancakes layered with pistachio cream, crunchy toasted kataifi, dark chocolate ganache. A nod to the viral Dubai chocolate bar — pancake form.
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Breakfast Burrito: Chorizo, Eggs, Potatoes, Chipotle Aïoli
Scrambled eggs, chorizo, melted cheddar, crispy breakfast potatoes, pico de gallo, chipotle aïoli, wrapped tight.
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The MIAM Tartine: Avocado Toast, Properly Loaded
Thick sourdough, smashed avocado with lime and chili, a soft-poached egg, microgreens, flake salt. Brunch in one slice.
Read articleIced Vanilla Oat Latte: Cold Espresso, Oat Milk, House Vanilla
Double shot of espresso, oat milk, house-made vanilla syrup, over ice. Miami's most-ordered iced drink on hot days.
Read articleBerry Cloud Pancakes: Fresh Berries, Lemon, Vanilla Cream
Fresh seasonal berries, lemon zest, vanilla whipped cream, maple. A bright pancake stack for summer mornings.
Read articleBrioche French Toast: Custard, Berries, Mascarpone
Thick-cut brioche soaked overnight in vanilla custard, griddled until golden, finished with caramelised berries and whipped mascarpone.
Read articleGreen Goddess Salad: Kale, Avocado, Edamame, Tahini-Lemon
Lacinato kale massaged with lemon, avocado, cucumber, edamame, pumpkin seeds, tossed in a creamy tahini-lemon dressing.
Read articleBehind the Stack: How We Make the Fluffiest Pancakes in Miami
Three buttermilk pancakes, somehow taller than they should be. A look at what gets the batter that tall — and why it's almost entirely about waiting.
Read articleThe MIAM Smash Burger: Double Beef, Caramelised Onions, House Sauce
Double-smashed beef patties, American cheese, caramelised onions, house sauce, brioche bun. The lunch we'd cross town for.
Read articleBanana Caramel Pancakes: Salted Caramel, Candied Walnuts
Caramelised bananas, slow-poured salted caramel, candied walnuts. The pancake answer to bananas Foster.
Read articleMatcha Cloud: Ceremonial Matcha, Oat Milk, Vanilla Honey, Cold Foam
Ceremonial-grade matcha whisked traditional bowl, oat milk, vanilla honey, salted cold foam on top.
Read articleThe MIAM Breakfast Platter: Everything, Done Right
Two eggs your way, applewood bacon, breakfast potatoes, sourdough toast. The reset button after a long week.
Read articleQuinoa Power Bowl: Roasted Veg, Chickpeas, Feta, Lemon
Tri-color quinoa, roasted sweet potato and red onion, crispy chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette.
Read articleTurkey Pesto Panini: Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato, Ciabatta
Roasted turkey, fresh mozzarella, house basil pesto, sun-dried tomato, pressed crisp in ciabatta.
Read articleNutella Forever: Warm Nutella, Strawberries, Hazelnuts
Warm Nutella, fresh strawberries, toasted hazelnuts, whipped cream. The simplest combination on the pancake list — and one of the most-ordered.
Read articleShakshuka: Slow-Simmered Tomato Stew, Baked Eggs, Feta
A North African breakfast classic — tomatoes and peppers cooked down slow, eggs cracked in to poach, feta and grilled bread at the table.
Read articleSpanish Cortado: Espresso, Condensed Milk, Magic
Double espresso, a slow pour of sweetened condensed milk, served warm in a glass. The drink Spain figured out first.
Read articleTropical Smoothie Bowl: Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Coconut
Mango, pineapple, and banana blended thick, topped with house granola, fresh kiwi, and coconut shavings.
Read articleClassic Buttermilk: The Stack Without the Show
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes, salted butter, real maple syrup. The original — exactly as it should be.
Read articleChicken Club: Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Sourdough
Grilled chicken breast, applewood bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, herbed mayo, on three slices of toasted sourdough.
Read articleSmoked Salmon Tartine: Multigrain, Capers, Dill, Done
Multigrain toast, herbed cream cheese, cold-smoked salmon, capers, red onion, dill, a squeeze of lemon. Clean and bright.
Read articleGrilled Chicken Caesar: The Classic, Made From Scratch
Romaine, parmesan, sourdough croutons, anchovy-based dressing made fresh, grilled chicken breast.
Read articleFresh-Pressed OJ: Florida Oranges, This Morning
Squeezed-this-morning Florida oranges. That's the whole recipe.
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The Wynwood Story: Building a Café in Miami's Arts District
How a corner of the Wynwood Building became our flagship — and why the neighborhood shaped the way we cook.
Read articleLemon Ricotta Pancakes: Whipped Ricotta, Lemon Curd, Blueberries
Whipped ricotta, house lemon curd, blueberry compote, fresh mint. Brighter, lighter, the pancake for spring mornings.
Read articleVeggie Wrap: Hummus, Grilled Veg, Feta, Spinach
House hummus, grilled zucchini and red pepper, feta, baby spinach, in a spinach tortilla.
Read articleCroque Madame: Ham, Gruyère, Béchamel, Sunny Egg
A Parisian café classic — grilled brioche, ham, melted gruyère, blanket of béchamel, sunny-side egg on top.
Read articleTiramisu Pancakes: Espresso, Mascarpone, Cocoa
Espresso-brushed pancakes, mascarpone cream, dusted cocoa, dark chocolate shavings. Dessert disguised as breakfast.
Read articleStrawberry Lemonade: Fresh Strawberry, Lemon, Mint, Soda
Macerated strawberries, fresh-squeezed lemon, mint, finished with sparkling water. Brighter than the bottled kind.
Read articleSalmon Poke Bowl: Sushi Rice, Avocado, Soy-Ginger
Sushi rice, marinated sashimi-grade salmon, edamame, avocado, sesame, soy-ginger dressing. A lighter brunch option that still satisfies.
Read articleSteel-Cut Oatmeal: Slow Oats, Banana, Brown Sugar
Steel-cut oats simmered slow with milk, finished with caramelised banana, toasted almonds, a spoon of brown sugar.
Read articleSteak & Eggs Sandwich: Shaved Steak, Fried Egg, Gruyère, Baguette
Shaved ribeye, fried egg with runny yolk, melted gruyère, caramelised onions, on a toasted baguette.
Read articleThe Coffee Program at MIAM: Slow Pulls, Real Beans
Our espresso program in plain language — the beans, the grind, why your latte takes a few extra seconds, and why that's the point.
Read articleMimosa Carafe: Brut, Fresh Juice, Three Ways
Carafe of brut, fresh-squeezed orange, grapefruit, or strawberry juice. For long Sundays.
Read articleNiçoise Salad: Seared Tuna, Egg, Beans, Dijon
Seared rare tuna, blanched haricots verts, soft-boiled egg, baby potato, olives, dijon-shallot dressing.
Read articleLobster Roll: Cold-Water Lobster, Lemon Mayo, Buttered Brioche
Cold-water Maine lobster, lemon mayo, chives, a toasted top-split brioche bun griddled in butter. The Saturday afternoon order.
Read articleBloody Mary: House Mix, Vodka, All the Garnishes
House Bloody Mary mix made fresh, good vodka, celery, lemon, olive, all the proper garnishes.
Read articleBeet & Goat Cheese: Roasted Beets, Whipped Chèvre, Walnuts
Slow-roasted beets, whipped goat cheese, peppery arugula, candied walnuts, aged balsamic.
Read articleCaprese Panini: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic
Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, whole basil leaves, balsamic glaze, pressed crisp in ciabatta.
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What Brunch Means to Us — A Manifesto
Brunch is, at its best, an excuse to sit with someone. Three small rules we cook by.
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