Breakfast and Lunch Near the University of Miami (2026)

For breakfast or lunch on the University of Miami campus, Pura Vida on Stanford Drive, Vicky Bakery and The Halal Shack are the stops you can walk to between classes. Just off campus, Crema Gourmet at the Thesis Hotel serves from 7 AM every day, and Sunset Drive, in and next to South Miami, lines up CRAFT, Bored Cuban, CARROT, Boul'Mich, maman and Cecile. If you have a longer break in Coral Gables, GROU serves brunch all day near Shops at Merrick Park.

We run GROU, so we are one of the stops, placed at the end. Every rating, review count, price level and opening hour for the other places comes from its Google listing as of October 2026. Hours change, especially around university breaks, so check before you go. GROU is an independent business and is not affiliated with the University of Miami.

Where can you eat on the University of Miami campus?

Three places sit on campus, and two of them close on weekends:

• Pura Vida, UM, 1100 Stanford Dr. Coffee shop, 4.9 stars from 1,031 reviews, moderate prices on Google. Open 9 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday and 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
• The Halal Shack, 1350 Miller Dr. Halal restaurant, 4.9 from 217 reviews, inexpensive on Google. Lunch and dinner: 11 AM to 8 PM Monday to Thursday, 11 AM to 5 PM on Friday, closed on weekends.
• Vicky Bakery University of Miami, 1350 Miller Dr. Bakery, 4.5 from 38 reviews. Google describes it as a shop with traditional Cuban pastries and breads, plus sandwiches and coffee. Open 7:30 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, closed on weekends.

If your next class is soon, these save you the trip off campus. Order before you sit down to study, and leave time for a line and the walk to your next building.

Where can you get breakfast near UM on South Dixie Highway?

Across from campus on South Dixie Highway, there are two options:

• Crema Gourmet Thesis Hotel, 1350 S Dixie Hwy. Google files it as a breakfast restaurant, rated 4.8 from 77 reviews and inexpensive, open 7 AM to 7 PM every day. That makes it the earliest weekend breakfast within a short walk of campus in this guide.
• Jholano's Deli, 1390 S Dixie Hwy #2122. Sandwich shop, 4.5 from 865 reviews. Open 9 AM to 7 PM Sunday to Thursday and 9 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.

South Dixie Highway is a busy road, so use the marked crossings when you walk over from campus.

What are the breakfast and lunch spots on Sunset Drive near UM?

Sunset Drive, just south of campus in and next to South Miami, has the biggest cluster of daytime food nearby. In order of Google rating, then number of reviews:

• CRAFT South Miami, 5868 Sunset Dr. Restaurant, 4.9 from 3,974 reviews, moderate prices. Open 8 AM to 10 PM every day.
• Bored Cuban, 5812 Sunset Dr. Cuban restaurant, 4.9 from 119 reviews, inexpensive. Open 8:30 AM to 8 PM every day.
• CARROT, 5850 Sunset Dr. Restaurant, 4.8 from 400 reviews. Open 7 AM to 9 PM every day.
• maman, 5801 Sunset Dr. Coffee shop, 4.7 from 839 reviews, moderate prices. Open 7:30 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM on weekends.
• La Boulangerie Boul'Mich, 1549 Sunset Dr. Cafe, 4.7 from 318 reviews, moderate prices. Open 7:30 AM to 6 PM Monday to Saturday and 8 AM to 7 PM on Sunday.
• Cecile Bakery + Cafe, 5744 Sunset Dr. Cafe, 4.6 from 1,465 reviews, moderate prices. Open 7 AM to 4 PM Monday to Saturday and 7 AM to 3 PM on Sunday.

All six list breakfast or lunch on Google. If you want a late lunch, CRAFT, CARROT and Bored Cuban stay open into the evening every day.

Which places near UM open early or stay open on weekends?

The earliest openers in this guide are Crema Gourmet Thesis Hotel, CARROT and Cecile Bakery + Cafe, all at 7 AM. Next come Vicky Bakery, Boul'Mich and maman at 7:30 AM on weekdays. On campus, plan weekends around Pura Vida, which opens 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday: Vicky Bakery and The Halal Shack are closed both days.

If cost matters, Google lists The Halal Shack, Crema Gourmet Thesis Hotel and Bored Cuban as inexpensive, and Pura Vida, CRAFT, Boul'Mich, maman and Cecile as moderate. Check the full order, with drinks and extras, before you go.

Where can you get all day brunch near the University of Miami?

At our own place. GROU Coffee + Cowork, 4100 Salzedo St STE 5, Coral Gables, is a four minute walk from Shops at Merrick Park, off campus, and the kitchen serves brunch all day, so there is no morning cutoff. A few plates from our brunch menu:

• Avocado Toast, $12.99.
• Acai Bowl, $11.99, topped with sliced banana, strawberries, shaved coconut and granola.
• Greek Yogurt Parfait, $6.99.
• Sourdough Bagel & Cream Cheese, $3.99, the quick option before class.
• Arepa, $6.99, labeled gluten free on our menu.
• Butcher's Panini, $12.99, and Italianissimo Panini, $13.99, for lunch.

We are open Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 3 PM. It is walk in only, parking is free for 2 hours, and delivery runs through Uber Eats. Laptops are welcome and the WiFi is free, so a meal can turn into a study block; our guide on where to study near the University of Miami covers that side. Everything else, with prices, is on the menu.

How do you pick a place for the time you have?

• Less than an hour between classes: stay on campus at Pura Vida, The Halal Shack or Vicky Bakery.
• Breakfast after a morning class: Crema Gourmet Thesis Hotel serves from 7 AM to 7 PM, and GROU serves brunch all day.
• A long lunch with friends: Sunset Drive gives a group the most choice in one walk.
• Food plus a study session: GROU, where you can eat and then open your laptop in the same room.

For more of the neighborhood, see our guides to breakfast in Coral Gables and lunch in Coral Gables.