★★★★★
My go-to spot in Brickell for a quick, healthy breakfast. The acai bowl is the best in Miami and the staff is always friendly. Get there before 9am on weekends or expect a line.
Brunch & Breakfast · Brickell · Miami
Pura
Vida Miami
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The place
Pura Vida Miami is a healthy brunch cafe at 1104 S Miami Ave in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Founded by Israeli entrepreneur Omer Horev in 2012, the cafe specializes in acai bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, avocado toast, and grain bowls. The Brickell location is one of more than a dozen Pura Vida outposts across Miami-Dade County. The menu emphasizes gluten-free, vegan, and high-protein options with build-your-own bowl and salad customization. The cafe operates daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner, typically 7am to 9pm. Pura Vida holds a 4.6-star rating on Google with 1,222 reviews. Counter-service ordering with limited indoor and sidewalk seating. Takeout, catering, and delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats are available.
Tucked into the base of a Brickell residential tower on South Miami Avenue, Pura Vida is the original location of the local healthy-eating mini-chain that has become a Miami breakfast institution. Founded by former Israeli soccer pro Omer Horev, the cafe pairs a bright, plant-filled space with a counter-service menu built around acai bowls, fresh juices, and clean grain bowls — the kind of post-yoga, post-gym fuel that Brickell professionals have made into a daily ritual.
Order the signature Acai Bowl topped with granola, banana, and almond butter, or the Pitaya (dragon fruit) Bowl for a less-sweet alternative. Savory standouts include the Avocado Toast on multigrain, the Salmon Power Bowl with quinoa and kale, the Mediterranean Wrap, and egg-white frittatas. Cold-pressed juices like the Green Detox and house smoothies round out the menu, alongside specialty espresso drinks and matcha.
No reservations — it is order-at-the-counter only, with a handful of indoor tables and sidewalk seating that fills quickly on weekend mornings. Street parking on South Miami Avenue is metered and tight; the Brickell City Centre garage is a short walk. Takeout is fast, and delivery is available through DoorDash and Uber Eats. The patio is dog-friendly.
Acai and pitaya bowls — Brickell favorite
Cold-pressed juices made in-house
Vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options
Dog-friendly sidewalk patio
What to expect
Counter-service healthy cafe with a Brickell-professional crowd, especially busy 7-10am on weekdays and all morning on weekends. Order at the register, grab a number, and either take a seat at one of the limited indoor tables, the sidewalk patio, or take it to go. Expect a 5-10 minute wait for bowls and smoothies made to order. Cashless-friendly, fast Wi-Fi, and a dog-friendly patio make it a popular work-from-cafe spot.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Fresh, clean food and you can taste the quality. Salmon power bowl is huge and the green juice tastes like it was made five minutes ago. Pricey but worth it.
★★★★★
Love that they have so many vegan and gluten-free options. The pitaya bowl is gorgeous and the matcha latte is perfect. Cute patio, dog-friendly, great vibe.
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Frequently asked
Does Pura Vida Miami take reservations?
No — Pura Vida Miami is counter-service only and does not accept reservations. Walk in, order at the register, and seat yourself at any open indoor or sidewalk table.
Is Pura Vida Miami dog friendly?
Yes. The sidewalk patio along South Miami Avenue is dog-friendly and water bowls are usually available on request. Dogs are not permitted inside the cafe.
Where do I park near Pura Vida Miami?
Metered street parking is available on South Miami Avenue and surrounding side streets. The closest garages are Brickell City Centre and the SLS Brickell garage, both within a 3-5 minute walk.
What are the most popular dishes at Pura Vida Miami?
The signature Acai Bowl, Pitaya Bowl, Avocado Toast, Salmon Power Bowl, and Green Detox cold-pressed juice are the most-ordered items.
What are Pura Vida Miami's hours?
The Brickell location is open daily, typically 7am to 9pm Monday through Friday and 8am to 9pm on weekends. Hours can vary by holiday — confirm via the Pura Vida Miami website before visiting.
Does Pura Vida Miami offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout is available at the counter, and delivery is offered through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and the Pura Vida Miami website for catering orders.
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