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News Cafe - News Cafe, Miami Beach, FL

News Cafe

4.7
4.7
92 Reviews
$30 and under
American
800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5809

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
News Cafe is an iconic sidewalk cafe, restaurant, and bar located on Miami Beach at the corner of 8th Street and Ocean Drive.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Latin American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Alex Martinez
  • Catering
    Coming soon!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether private or corporate book your next event at News Café. We have a team ready to make sure you have a wonderful experience.https://newscafesouthbeach.com/private-dining/

What 92 people are saying

News Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami Beach

    Great for brunch

  • Miami Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
News Cafe is a lively spot with "fantastic" service and "delicious" brunch offerings. Patrons enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, with the option to dine on the patio and take in the bustling Ocean Drive scene. Highlights include the "amazing chicken sandwich" and "pina colada pancakes." A "must-do" in South Beach for breakfast and people-watching.
92 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was as expected, but the service was disappointing. It seems we sat 10 minutes before our server came to take our orders, didn’t ask if we wanted refills on our drinks, then just dropped the bill without saying a word. The music was also a bit loud for conversation. Hopefully just a service hiccup but will come back for the food.
    News CafeResponded 1 day ago
    We're sorry to hear about the delay in service during your visit. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll review our operations to ensure promptness. Thank you for bringing this to our attention; we strive to provide a better experience for our customers.

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  2. Mich

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar, bartender was fantastic very attentive Great brunch food 
    News CafeResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you for your positive review, Mich. We are glad to read that you enjoyed your brunch at News Cafe. We expect you back again!

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  3. Tamara

    St. Louis10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    News Cafe patio brunch never disappoints. The birria eggs Benedict was eggsellent.
    News CafeResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for your positive review, Tamara. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your brunch. We expect you back again!

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  4. David VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Like most places on ocean drive every thing was ok. Every restaurant is pretty much a combo of Mexican/Italian. My wife joked that they must all be owned by the same people. The only good thing is that this restaurant is owned by the hotel we stayed at so we got a 20% discount.
    News CafeResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you for your rating. We value all feedback as it helps us improve. If you have any specific comments or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We strive to ensure a positive experience for all our customers.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so friendly and attentive!! The food was yummy!
    News CafeResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you had a great experience at News Cafe. We expect you back again!

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  6. JOHN VIP

    Greater Boston674 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu has cahnged for lunch options and fewer salad choices. However one" bowl" was fine but the Cesar Salad left something to be desired as t he " bad yellow " portions were used and there was no green romaine.
    News CafeResponded on March 11, 2025
    We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. We're committed to delivering quality dishes and will investigate the matter thoroughly. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  7. Alice VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The News Cafe was a wonderful restaurant for decades. The new News Cafe is nothing like it, is very ordinary, intensely loud music even when we asked to turn it down. The food used to be first rate, now it was ordinary. They are trading on it's name. What a loss.

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  8. SCOTT

    Indiana7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, but the setting is what makes this a great weather day must.
    News CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your positive feedback, Scott! We expect you back again!

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  9. ScottH

    Louisville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for breakfast/lunch. It’s definitely a “If these walls could talk” kinda place.
    News CafeResponded on February 28, 2025
    Thank you for your positive review, Scott. We expect you back again!

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  10. Laura

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch. Excellent service. Many unique choices
    News CafeResponded on February 28, 2025
    Thank you for your positive feedback, Laura. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed our brunch. We expect you back again!

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FAQs

News Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (786) 644-6061.

News Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for News Cafe

800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5809

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Latin American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Alex Martinez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Coming soon!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether private or corporate book your next event at News Café. We have a team ready to make sure you have a wonderful experience.https://newscafesouthbeach.com/private-dining/
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