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10 Best Healthy Breakfasts in Miami (2026 Guide)
From GROU's vegetable based Healthy Arepas in Coral Gables to avocado toast and acai bowls across the city, here are the 10 best healthy breakfasts in Miami.
Miami is one of the best cities in the country for healthy eating, and breakfast is no exception. Whether you want a high protein meal after a workout, a gluten free option or a breakfast packed with fresh ingredients, the city is full of cafes serving nourishing dishes that do not sacrifice flavor.
From vegetable based arepas to avocado toasts, acai bowls and protein packed breakfast sandwiches, these are the 10 best healthy breakfasts in Miami worth waking up for, across Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove and the beach.
1. Healthy Arepas at GROU Coffee
Location: Coral Gables · Website
Healthy breakfasts do not have to be boring. At GROU Coffee, one of the most unique breakfast options is the Healthy Arepa, available in two naturally colorful varieties: plantain or beet.
Instead of using a traditional corn arepa alone, these are made with vegetables to create a lighter, more nutritious breakfast while keeping the comforting texture everyone loves. You can customize your arepa with fresh ingredients like eggs, avocado, chicken, turkey, ham and cheese.
It is a protein packed breakfast, a gluten conscious option and a healthier way to start the day. Located in Coral Gables, GROU Coffee was also recognized as Best Coffee Shop in Coral Gables 2026. Browse the full GROU menu or settle in at the coworking space.
Must try: Plantain Arepa with Eggs and Avocado (add cheese for perfection)
2. Perfect Egg Sandwich at Pura Vida Miami
Location: Multiple locations · Website
Pura Vida has become one of Miami's best known wellness cafes, offering an extensive all day breakfast menu with options like the Perfect Egg Sandwich, avocado toast, protein bowls and smoothies.
Their menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and balanced meals, making it a reliable healthy breakfast stop across the city.
Must try: Perfect Egg Sandwich
3. Avocado Toast at Under the Mango Tree
Location: South Beach · Website
Known for organic juices, smoothies and wholesome breakfasts, Under the Mango Tree is a favorite among locals looking for plant forward meals.
Their avocado toast and smoothie bowls are excellent choices before heading to the beach.
Must try: Avocado Toast and smoothie bowls
4. Mediterranean Bowl at D'Lite Bistro & Bakery
Location: Key Biscayne · Website
D'Lite specializes in healthy breakfasts and lunches, including gluten free arepas, fresh bowls and protein focused meals.
Their Mediterranean Bowl is one of the restaurant's standout healthy dishes.
Must try: Mediterranean Bowl
5. Avocado Toast at Basquet
Location: Coconut Grove · Website
Part gourmet market and part cafe, Basquet has become one of Coconut Grove's favorite wellness destinations. It also earns a spot in our guide to the best coffee shops in Coconut Grove.
Their breakfast menu focuses on fresh ingredients, quality coffee and healthy grab and go options.
Must try: Avocado Toast
6. Açaí Bowl at TAP Brazilian Café
Location: Brickell · Website
TAP serves authentic Brazilian breakfasts with naturally gluten free tapioca sandwiches and one of Brickell's most popular acai bowls.
That makes it a favorite post workout stop for health conscious locals.
Must try: Açaí Bowl
7. Eggs and Avocado Toast at Carrot Express
Location: Coral Gables and multiple locations · Website
Carrot Express has built its reputation around fresh salads, wraps, bowls and breakfast favorites.
Their avocado toast remains one of the healthiest and most popular breakfast choices on the menu.
Must try: Avocado Toast
8. Avocado Toast at Flora Plant Kitchen
Location: MiMo · Website
Flora focuses entirely on plant based cuisine, offering creative breakfasts built around vegetables, whole grains and fresh ingredients.
All of it comes in a beautiful outdoor setting, making it a relaxing healthy breakfast spot.
Must try: Avocado Toast
9. Avocado Toast at Blue Lavender Café
Location: Miami Beach · Website
Blue Lavender offers vegan, gluten free and high protein breakfast options alongside specialty coffee.
That makes it a great choice for health conscious diners on Miami Beach.
Must try: Avocado Toast
10. Mediterranean Breakfast at Honey Veil
Location: South Miami · Website
Honey Veil combines refined sugar conscious baking with wholesome breakfast options.
Their menu focuses on high quality ingredients and balanced meals that pair perfectly with specialty coffee or matcha.
Must try: Mediterranean Breakfast
Where to find the best healthy breakfast in Miami
Healthy breakfasts have come a long way. Today, Miami's cafes prove that eating well does not mean sacrificing flavor. Whether you are looking for avocado toast, protein rich breakfasts, gluten free options or fresh smoothie bowls, the city has something for every lifestyle.
If you are looking for something truly unique, GROU Coffee's vegetable based Healthy Arepas stand out from the crowd. Made with plantain or beet and customizable with eggs, avocado, chicken, turkey, ham or cheese, they are a creative and satisfying alternative to traditional breakfast sandwiches. Whether you are starting your workday, fueling up after the gym or meeting friends for brunch, these cafes serve some of the best healthy breakfasts in Miami. See the menu or what is on at GROU on the events calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a healthy breakfast in Miami?
Some of Miami's best healthy breakfasts are at GROU Coffee, Pura Vida Miami, Under the Mango Tree, Carrot Express and Honey Veil. GROU Coffee in Coral Gables is known for its vegetable based Healthy Arepas made with plantain or beet.
Where can I find a gluten free or vegan breakfast in Miami?
Blue Lavender Cafe, Flora Plant Kitchen, TAP Brazilian Cafe and D'Lite Bistro all offer gluten free, vegan or plant based breakfast options, and GROU Coffee's arepas are a gluten conscious choice.
Where can I get a high protein breakfast in Miami?
For a high protein breakfast, try GROU Coffee's customizable Healthy Arepas, Pura Vida's protein bowls and egg sandwiches, or a post workout acai bowl at TAP Brazilian Cafe.
Photo credits
Cover image created for GROU Coffee. Venue photos provided through Google Maps, credited to their authors:
GROU Coffee: GROU Coffee + Cowork
Pura Vida Miami: Pura Vida Miami
Under the Mango Tree: Under the Mango Tree
D'Lite Bistro & Bakery: D'LITE Bistro & Bakery
Basquet: Sarah Mello
TAP Brazilian Café: TAP Brazilian Café
Carrot Express: Carrot Express
Flora Plant Kitchen: Flora
Blue Lavender Café: Guillermina Viale
Honey Veil: Honey Veil South Miami
More from GROU: Order fresh-roasted beans and merch from the GROU shop, book a desk, meeting room or private office at GROU Cowork in Coral Gables, or see the menu. Planning a longer weekend meal instead? See our guide to the best brunch in Coral Gables.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get a healthy breakfast in Miami?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork, at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, serves one of Miami's most distinctive healthy breakfasts: the vegetable based Healthy Arepa, made with plantain or beet instead of corn alone. The same menu covers avocado toast, acai bowls, brunch and specialty coffee. GROU opens at 7:30am Monday through Friday and at 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday. It holds a 4.8 Google rating from 1,046 reviews and was named Best Coffeehouse in Miami in the 2026 awards.
- What is a Healthy Arepa at GROU Coffee?
- A Healthy Arepa is GROU Coffee + Cowork's arepa made with vegetables instead of corn alone, so it keeps the comforting texture of a classic arepa while the breakfast comes out lighter and more nutritious. At GROU, 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, it comes in two naturally colorful varieties, plantain and beet, and you customize it with eggs, avocado, chicken, turkey, ham or cheese. That makes it a protein packed, gluten conscious alternative to a standard breakfast sandwich.
- Where can I get a high protein breakfast in Coral Gables?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork, at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, builds its high protein breakfast around the customizable Healthy Arepa, which you can load with eggs, chicken, turkey, ham or cheese, plus avocado. Breakfast starts at 7:30am Monday through Friday, so it works before the workday or after a morning gym session. The phone number is +1 305-639-8218.
- What time can I get breakfast in Coral Gables on a weekend?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork in Coral Gables opens at 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday and closes at 3:00pm, so weekend breakfast and brunch happen inside that window. On weekdays the hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm. The address is 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, and the phone is +1 305-639-8218.
- Where can I eat a healthy breakfast and then work on my laptop in Miami?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork in Coral Gables is a coffee shop and a coworking space in one venue, so you can have breakfast and stay on to work without changing location. Order a Healthy Arepa or avocado toast with specialty coffee, then settle in. Hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:30am to 3:00pm on weekends, at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146.
- Is there a gluten conscious breakfast option in Coral Gables?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork serves Healthy Arepas as a gluten conscious breakfast, because they are built on vegetables, plantain or beet, instead of bread. You add eggs, avocado, chicken, turkey, ham or cheese on top. GROU is at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, open from 7:30am Monday through Friday and from 8:30am on weekends. Call +1 305-639-8218 with questions about ingredients.
- What can I drink with breakfast if I do not drink coffee?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork pours 12 ceremonial grade Japanese matcha drinks, priced from $6.00 to $9.50, and they pair well with a Healthy Arepa or avocado toast. Milk options include oat and almond. GROU is at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, open 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:30am to 3:00pm on weekends.
- Where in Miami can I get an acai bowl and avocado toast in the same place?
- GROU Coffee + Cowork in Coral Gables serves acai bowls and avocado toast on the same menu, alongside brunch, Healthy Arepas, specialty coffee and cold brew. It is at 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, FL 33146, open 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:30am to 3:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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