Café Bastille Downtown

248 SE 1st St, Miami
(786) 425-3575

Recent Reviews

Secret Shopper

I was really looking forward to trying out this restaurant. I was born in France and my parents owned a 5-star French restaurant for over 15 years so I had great expectations for this place. The restaurant itself is very beautiful, we sat outside and requested to sit near the water which was very nice. They close at 4pm and we arrived at about 2:45pm so they were getting ready to close. The host was very welcoming and I wish she could have been our waitress. Our waiter wasn't pleasant at all. I'm not sure if he just didn't want to be there, didn't want to serve us, or if he was upset at the time we came. He gave us attitude the whole time, and didn't even come back to check on us once our food came out. I am a content creator and marketing specialist so I am constantly taking photos and videos of my experiences to give FREE publicity but the manager came out and told us we weren't allowed to record or take any photos which I found very strange because why have such amazing ambiance to not be able to capture the moment? The food was MID (which means average). I've definitely had better lol. The matcha was very good though! My friend also enjoyed her cappuccino so whoever was on drink duty did a great job. I didn't feel welcomed so I will not be returning. Luckily there are so many other restaurants in FTL with a nice water scene who would LOVE to have us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Alley Schneid

Super busy! Walk ins onlyOne of my favorite brunch spots downtown! We came in around 12:30 on a Saturday and had to wait 30 minutes for a two top. There was a DJ playing, and the restaurant was packed. Our server was very friendly and the service from everyone who touched our table was fantastic.Pumpkin Spice Latte: 8/10 not super pumpkin-y but very tastyBae's favorite French toast: 10/10 French toast, two eggs, and bacon; perfectly balanced sweet and savory spread. Eggs were super fresh and the scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked. French toast was thick and fluffy and the fruit was also super freshSmoked Salmon omelette: 7/10 boyfriend got this one, said it was yummy but wished he got something else instead. The jam was ok Potatoes served with it were fantastic, very well seasoned, slightly spicy, and perfectly cooked; crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Potatoes, French Toast

Kathryn Wetherell (Katy W- SWFL Realtor)

One of my gf’s who is a regular brought me here for my first time and it was absolutely incredible! The cinnamon cappuccino, and the roasted turkey & avocado breakfast sandwich served on a croissant were both absolute hits!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, great environment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Avocado, Breakfast Croissant

Latoya

Must visit for brunch in Miami. The food presentation is beautiful and the service was great. Carina was fantastic! Try the lychee collins, bet you cant have just one.We will be back next time we are in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shane Ashmeade

Excellent atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Would certainly recommend.Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate peanut allergy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rustam Samigullin

20% service charge, yet service was pretty bad. Took 30 min to bring regular coffee. Servers seem like they don’t care. I won’t be coming back

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Dainmeian Phillips

I decided to have a quick breakfast at the downtown location after a gym class. I was sitting at one of the outside tables, and I had my foot propped on the chair. When the food runner dropped of my coffee she stated “i am sorry but I was told to tell you to put your foot down”. After having conversation with her she didn’t see what the problem was but stated “I am just a worker here and am doing what the manager asked”. I found it very unprofessional that if my foot bothered the manager so much he should have come to talk to me personally. Instead he sent the only other colored person at this establishment working at the time to relay his message as he watched from the other side of the patio. The restaurant patio had two other tables at this moment and my foot truly wasn’t bothering anyone. I felt very target at this moment by the manager. We decided to cancel our order and leave this establishment never did the manager come over to us to resolve the issue. This situation was handled very poorly by management and I will not return as I felt very mistreated by management!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Marco Gonzalez

I had the pleasure of visiting this charming cafe last Sunday and was thoroughly impressed! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and cozy, setting the perfect tone for a relaxing brunch. What truly made my experience outstanding was the impeccable service provided by Alex, my waiter.Alex went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. Their attentiveness, friendly demeanor, and genuine passion for their work truly shone through. From offering recommendations on the menu to promptly attending to any requests, Alex made me feel valued as a customer.Not only was the service top-notch, but the food was also delicious! The menu offered a delightful array of options, and everything I tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.Overall, I highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a wonderful experience. And if you're lucky enough to have Alex as your waiter, you're in for a treat! I'll definitely be returning soon for more great food and fantastic service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast

Mathavi Sankar

Had a great time here! Byron was wonderful! Good food and drinks!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Massiel Torres

The coffee and Turkish Eggs are very delicious. In addition to excellent service from waiter Bayron!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yensa Werth

The most delicious EVERYTHING WOW!I had the French toast, some coffee and lovely freshly squeezed orange juice. Setting was so sweet and people were very kind and attentive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Toast

ketsia jeffrey

Its was amazingThanks for having us

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Klaske Wimmenhoeve-Visser

Bad service, ordered something, after waiting 30 minutes they discovered that they no longer had any baguettes in stock

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

José Roberto Santos

Delicious coffee with amazing service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marine Sainte

Another great experience! Food was delicious and Crystal was very attentive and sweet, providing an amazing service for us.Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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