Lemoni Cafe
European restaurant · Miami ·
Mediterranean cafe serving panini, wraps, salads & brunch
Mediterranean cafe serving panini, wraps, salads & brunch
"This charming cafe serves an eclectic Mediterranean menu all day, including truffle eggplant bruschetta, a Greek plate for two, chicken vegetable curry over rice, and more than 20 panini options. Pair dishes with beer, wine, or inventive smoothies. The boozy Sunday brunch offers quinoa omelets, blueberry pancakes, and pitchers of sangria." - Juliana Accioly
"This is the only spot on the guide that falls well within the Art Basel bubble. We’re including it just in case—willingly or accidentally—you find yourself in or around the Design District during Basel. There will probably be a rugby scrum of people trying to get a table at Mandolin, so what you should do is walk two blocks north to Lemoni, where you will get solid Mediterranean food while everyone at Mandolin is bludgeoning each other with $7,000 absurdist sculptures they just bought at an art fair." - ryan pfeffer
"This small neighborhood cafe in Buena Vista is the kind of place you go to every time the thought of going to a grocery store and cooking something feels as daunting as free soloing El Capitan. The reliably good food here leans Mediterranean, but they have everything from paninis to salads and even a cheesesteak. There are also a lot of vegetarian options and good smoothies if you want to keep things kind of healthy. The dining room is about the size of a studio apartment and you’re unlikely to encounter a bachelorette party on the sidewalk tables outside (unless they are very lost)." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Lemoni is a Buena Vista spot within walking distance from the Design District. The tiny restaurant is walk-in friendly, low stress, and serves really consistent food in portions that’ll fill you up. The menu leans Mediterranean, but they have everything from paninis to salads and even a cheesesteak. There are also a lot of vegetarian options, and good smoothies if you want to keep things kind of healthy. The dining room is about the size of a studio apartment, but there are some sidewalk tables as well." - ryan pfeffer
"The Deal: Bottomless prosecco and orange or strawberry mimosas for $20 per person (one-hour time limit). If this is a bit of a last-minute thing, and you didn’t have time to make a reservation or prepare an outfit, go to Lemoni’s weekend brunch. It’s a small, casual spot—but the food here is good, and more affordable than the other crowded brunch spot you probably can’t get into. Your options are pretty standard, with dishes like french toast, smoked salmon plates, or scrambled eggs, toast, and potatoes." - ryan pfeffer
