Façade Bakery

It’s rare to find a place in Miami that feels like a true neighborhood spot, but this one does, thanks to Oscar and Nikita. You can feel their passion in everything, from the food to the atmosphere, and it clearly flows through their entire team. Sam, Cris, Victoria and the rest of the staff make you feel genuinely welcome the moment you walk in even when they’re completely slammed. It’s the kind of place where people remember your name. I’m honestly surprised by some of the negative reviews. This is a small neighborhood spot, not a full-service restaurant, yet they consistently put out creative, flavorful dishes that are significantly better than others. Some personal favorites: the sausage and eggs, the spicy onion egg toast, and the steak sandwich; all fantastic. From the bakery, you have to try the ham and cheese pastry, the cinnamon rolls, and the Matilda chocolate cake (they even made me a full one for my birthday!). If you want a place with real heart, great coffee/matcha, and people who love what they do, this is it. Miami needs more spots like this, and more people like Oscar and Nikita running them.

This coffee shop was highly recommended during my coffee tour, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Oscar, who made my experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend trying the corn milk latte—it’s an extraordinary flavor that I’ve never experienced before. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and can’t wait to return whenever I’m in Miami. You should definitely stop by for some delicious bites and a great cup of coffee!

I Love Facade. I like the location, design, buildout, the simplicity and minimalism. It’s casual yet refined. Excellent breads and quality ingredients with their food. It’s cute perfect barista coffee shop café for a weekend brunch, a daily grab and go and even a lunch meeting or date. I am a fan.

Definitely worth a visit! The onion toast was absolutely incredible—packed with flavor and unlike anything I’ve had before. The menu offers such unique and creative options. The cinnamon roll was tasty, but I wish it had a bit more icing to add moisture. The Cornflake matcha and tiramisu latte were both delicious, though I do wish the sizes were larger. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly. Overall, Façade Bakery delivers excellent quality food, creative flavors, and a great dining experience.

TLDR: If you love good food, community, and getting what you pay for - you eat at Facade. Miami Local here. I've seen it all...what comes, what goes, and what stays. I've eaten my way through my city, as there is no better way to understand Miami, than through its food. With that being said, over the years, we've lost "community" in these food spaces. And those that have maintained the "community" aspect, lacked quality, nuance, and FLAVOR. Then Facade came, and stayed, as it will...because it's exactly that: the perfect combination of community and really, really good food. Combine that with a staff that remembers you, what you like, what you don't, is happy to be there, happy to work (which we don't see often these days) - and I don't think any of that is a mistake. It's a reflection of Facade's leadership, of its love for food. Because I genuinely believe, if you love food, you love people. They coexist. Facade isn't going to stay because it's trendy, it's going to create roots because it stands alone. Anything that even slightly resembles what they've created here, clearly took inspiration and barely met the mark. You know that trend, "I won't tell anyone I won the lottery, but there will be signs.." yeah - mine is that I'll be here, every damn day.

This bakery, in my opinion, is overrated. The service felt disorganized, with staff appearing unsure of their responsibilities. Many tables were cluttered with dirty dishes, creating a crowded and unwelcoming atmosphere. We initially sat outside but decided to move inside to better accommodate our party of four; however, the overall experience did not improve. It took at least 20 minutes to be seated and another 20 more to receive our food. While the food itself was satisfactory and the prices reasonable for a Coral Gables establishment, the overall dining experience fell short. Unfortunately, I find it unlikely that I will return.

The coffee was good, but the food was overpriced. The female owner didn’t know specifics of the menu, and the male cashier didn’t greet me, seemed annoyed when I asked about non-seed-oil milk options, and took his time before taking my order. I waited 20 minutes for my coffee on a Saturday before closing. The chef suggested I stop by the following day to resolve the issue, which I appreciated. When I returned, after going out of my way to come back, he then suggested I come in another day. He could not recollect the original issue, asked again what was wrong with the food, and hesitated to fulfill my request for a different item. I waited over 30 minutes for my order, which should have been expedited given the circumstances, and had to ask for aioli multiple times. Update: To respond to one of the owner’s Oscar reply: he completely misrepresented my feedback by claiming I said I’m “above anyone,” which I never did. Instead of addressing the real issues—long wait times, slow service, disorganization, and poor attention to customers—he deflected, blamed me for ordering immediately, and framed a comped meal as a solution. Offering a comp doesn’t erase a frustrating, inefficient experience. The response proves the problem isn’t the customer—it’s the system and the service, which is exactly why I shared my experience.

Finally got to experience Façade (Saturday and Sunday back to back) and the wait was well worth it. I went on Saturday morning and had the Tira Miss U latte, the greek frappe and the cinnamon bun- FIRE. Sadly on my Sunday visit, the cinnamon was sold out, but I tried the Kougniman (I prob butchered the spelling of that but u get the vibes) the spicy onion toast (fire) and the croissant sandwich (first one came out cold, but the second one I ordered came out hot, really good too.) and finally- the Corn Flake Matcha (which I ordered 2 because Fire). Really great service by the lady at the front with the red bandanna. Looking forward to my next visit!

Cinnamon Roll was really good! Service was top notch! Review was conducted with my family!

Facade is a great addition to Coral Gables. I walked here the other day because I wanted to try their sourdough baguette- it was fresh and delicious, all of their other pastries look great as well. The service was super friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very nice with a good amount of seating options. The only thing that could potentially be improved is that they only have one size for their iced coffees, it would be nice to have a larger option as well. They have a great menu and I will be back to try some of their other options!

When I saw a post on the Coral Gables Instagram advertising the opening of Façade, I knew I had to try it. The interior looked gorgeous in the photos and I was hoping the food and pastries would match the aesthetic. Our first attempt to visit was met with a locked door as they're not open on Mondays and Tuesdays. I cursed to myself knowing I should have checked online in advance. Our second attempt was successful! Upon arrival, I was pleased to see a sign that said "No Laptops No WiFi Speak to Your Neighbor," although it didn't seem like the rule was being enforced as there was a woman with a laptop at a booth table. Oh well! We approached the counter and skimmed the menu and decided upon the Morning Façade Sandwich. It was very tasty and the bread was lovely. We then opted for the Cinnamon Roll which was the star of the show! Loved every bite. Would absolutely come back just for the Cinnamon Roll. My iced dirty chai was a bit of a disappointment. Would probably skip coffee upon my next visit and just scoop up a pastry. Oh and water is self serve. For my moms out there, be advised that they did not have high chairs but it's spacious enough to bring a travel/umbrella stroller for your tot. Not sure if there was a changing table as I didn't enter the restroom but I'd guess not. The service was just good. Not great, not bad. I'm coming back for a cinnamon roll that's for sure!

I had been wanting to go here for ages. All the insta girls and tiktok pages have been posting it . It is in coral gables on giralda. As soon as I walked in it was busy. There wasn't one spot left . I asked the waiter what were the best sellers. I went with : the cafe con leche and the mushroom and eggs When a seat opened up I sat. The tables by the window had the smallest chairs. It was not the right size. Even the people next to me commented that the seats don't match. The eggs were decent. The cafe con leche was tiny for the price. TINY. . The pastries look good. I would pass by here and get a pastry. I would not sit in again . I definitely would not be getting a coffee again for that price and size. The service was good. Very attentive. Parking was as per usual a struggle in the area. It's a spot for the 'aesthetics'

I loved the vibe of this restaurant! The baristas felt like friends, everyone was kind. I liked the large refrigerators with produce when you enter, but I wish they had a little more seating. I ordered the spicy onion toast with carmelized onions, a fluffy egg and chili oil on sourdough. You can tell all the ingredients are top notch, but it was so salty I could barely finish it. You need way less salt when carmelizing onions! But other than that i loved the idea and the flavor combo. Their coffee was amazing!! Glassware makes a huge difference in my opinion and I loved theirs. I had their signature coffee con leche that comes with honey and cinnamon, so amazing!!! I can't wait to go back and try their corn milk and more bakery items.

Love this place!!! I have gone a few times now and it's becoming one of my favorite coffee places in Coral Gables. Good sized space with some tables to sit and enjoy, but also great to grab some coffee to go. I usually get a latte or cappuccino and I've never been disappointed. Their sourdough is really yummy as well. I haven't tried a lot of the food or pastries, but they all look delicious.

Cute little cafe located in the Gables. The staff was super helpful and even made coffee suggestions. The facade morning sandwich was beyond good. The chorizo, egg and cheese were amazing. I could have easily had another one. The cinnamon was also a great little sweet treat, I just wished I had been given the option or had asked to warm it up! Will definitely be returning to try their other breakfast items!

Great new spot on Giralda for breakfast. We actually came for the cinnamon rolls but unfortunately they didn't have any that morning. We had the avocado toast, eggs with proper sausage and sourdough and a side of cornbread. We also ordered a flat white and an espresso. Just a couple of comments; the flat white was delicious but the cup was teeny tiny. We also expected warm cornbread but it came out cold. The server said to just ask them to heat it up next time. The staff was very welcoming. The place has a modern yet warm feel. The tables are a bit too close together but not terrible. Parking was easy on a Friday morning but that might not be the case on the weekends. Definitely recommend.

Nice little place on Giralda Ave aka restaurant row though small inside. Paid parking available thru out. The breakfast items were good tasting but small portions with higher prices for what you got we had an egg sandwich with chorizo, latte coffee and a fruit oatmeal we also took home a Baguette loaf for $5. I almost forgot the cinnamon bun that was a larger portion for $7. The place was full inside the staff is very nice, respectful and trying to get your order out quickly. We will return but next time will cross the street and try "Coffee for the Soul".

Facade has great potential, yet fails to get there. We went today and ordered an iced latte, corn milk with a shot of espresso, a cinnamon bun, the spicy onion toast, and the facade morning sandwich. The total with tip was $72. To start with the good, the spicy onion toast is phenomenal. Removing it from the menu would be detrimental. The cinnamon bun was probably one of the best in Miami. The latte was good, nothing special. The corn milk with an espresso shot was fine, but wasn't as unique as one would presume. The coffee menu has cafe con leche, a standard in Miami, yet does not specify that their version of it comes with honey and cinnamon (not a fan of either, so if I had ordered it assuming it was standard, I wouldn't have liked it). I strongly believe that good breakfast places have a breakfast sandwich that is 1) unique to them and 2) very good. Facade has neither. The facade morning sandwich was not made with chorizo but instead bacon. It did not come with the FC sauce as listed on the menu (we thought they forgot it, so we asked for a side of it and they said they were no longer making it that way and the menu was changing, yet the actual menu had not changed). The sandwich was standard bacon, a standard egg, standard cheddar, on a standard brioche bun. You can absolutely make something better at home. Overall, it was fine, but not worth it at this price point. Hoping they improve their quality of offerings and their attention to detail on their menu. We'd love to go back eventually!

Beautiful!! Amazing environment with delicious cappuccinos. Order at the register and items are brought to your table. Will definitely be back for brunch in the future. They fill up quickly!

Coral Gables just got exactly what it needed with the opening of Facade! As someone who loves exploring new coffee shops and bakeries, I couldn't wait to check it out--and wow, it did not disappoint. I tried a variety of their menu items, and everything was lovely. The ricotta toast with seasonal jam was a perfect start, and the French toast was so good and perfectly done. The morning bun quickly became my favorite bite of my morning... flaky, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet. Their cappuccino? Absolutely delicious. They really know their coffee here. While the coffee cake wasn't my favorite, it didn't take away from the overall experience. The egg toast with onions (off-menu but highly recommended!) was incredible, and we also tried a savory ricotta pastry that turned out to be another standout. The service was 5 stars--friendly, attentive, and passionate. You can feel the owners enthusiasm for their concept in every detail, from the food to the ambiance. Facade has such an inviting vibe that I already know it's going to be a huge hit in the Gables. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying even more of their offerings. Highly recommend stopping by, you'll fall in love with this spot!

I went to the cafe in coral gables, but the yelp page isn't here so I'm writing in this one. I love the vibes in this place! The owners are super welcoming and the coffee is really good (and strong). If I work from home, I'll be getting my work done from there.

Great little spot in the gables. You order at the register and the food is brought to your table. Super efficient and great service. Nice variety of simple brunch dishes and pastries. I had the yogurt bowl and it was delicious! Great flavor and loved the granola. It said on the menu it had mamey and papaya but I only saw small slices of papaya. I also ordered the pain au chocolate and although the taste was good, I'm pretty sure it was a day old croissant. It came cold as well, making the day-old more obvious. That and the mamey are really the only reason I gave a 4 star, because the flavor and rest of the food was delicious. My friends got the breakfast sandwich and the mushroom eggs. I tasted both and were delish. The mushroom eggs comes with a thick slice of sourdough and the sando has chorizo and comes in a sort of brioche bun. Food sizes are not super large portions and I loved that. We also all ordered coffees, which were superb, both hot and cold. Delicious flavor on all, and they even have pistachio milk. I'll be back for sure! Need to try the avocado toast, looks amazing.

I would love to love you Facade but I just can't ... it's just plain ok, the ones I ordered were all not available since they are almost about to close in an hour. My flat white is nothing compared to the ones I'm familiar with when I travel in Europe, (so excited to see this actually in the menu) The Facade sandwich was the only one available, so I decided to take it... it has no taste! Yes, there's eggs, chorizo that comes like a burger... and no taste! I opted to get the sauce that they recommended hoping that will add pizzazz to the taste..nothing! Just plain mayo I tasted! The staff are friendly and the place is quaint, that's about it... maybe I will give it a try next time- but it's like pulling a tooth.

Bread is no longer available for purchase, and they said it could be for months. Also the lines are really long and move quite slowly. Please tell me why I should come back here at this point? What kind of bakery has no bread?

I went to this place for the very first time this weekend and fell in love! The vibe is extremely welcoming and comfortable, and the service is outstanding. We had done a takeout order on a super busy Saturday and were patiently waiting for no more than five minutes when we were offered a free pastry for our patience. It was super sweet and so unexpected! It truly felt like the staff went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our coffees (which were delicious by the way) and really cared about our overall experience. Can't wait to visit here again and again for their coffees, morning bun, and the most perfect lemon loaf EVER!

Love this place! Been twice since they opened. Aesthetics are nice, exactly what you want for a breakfast/coffee spot. Feels almost like a mix of a bright LA/New York aesthetic. The cinnamon roll was delicious, especially the middle of it. I got the avocado toast and it was great. The shallots and garlic cream make the flavor. I hate a plain, tasteless avocado toast and this isn't it. Tons of flavor and a good sized portion. My mom got the sausage and eggs and loved it. I tried the eggs and they were fluffy and light. They also have a corn bread they sell (don't think it's on the menu but I added it in the pictures) and the flavor was good but it's served cold. We just thought it would be better if it were warm, but we told the staff there and they said it could be done so next time we'll try it like that. The espresso, cappuccino, and lattes were all good too. Definitely recommend this spot for a great gables breakfast spot.

Everything about this place is spot on. The vibe, the music, the decor, the warmth! The food is great, the bread is better, and the coffee is one of the best in Miami. Oscar, Chris and their team know how to create an experience and the hospitality they offer is hard to match. Best in Miami!

Loved it. Ambience, service, delicious Café con leche on a Sunday morning with a good friend. Thank you!

Amazing service, amazing atmosphere, and most importantly, amazing food. Best new cafe in town.