El Sitio Coffee Bar

El Sitio Coffee Bar

19 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL

★★★★★4.8(5,291 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Venezuelan coffee bar in downtown Miami has earned its stellar reputation as a genuine neighborhood gem that goes far beyond typical café fare. The arepas are the star of the show—massive, beautifully crafted, and paired with excellent coffee in a warm, welcoming space that feels authentically local rather than touristy. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a leisurely breakfast with fresh fruit and traditional Venezuelan dishes, the friendly service and reasonable prices make it clear why nearly 5,300 people have fallen in love with this place.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.

Late nightsMeetingsTraditional drinksLate nightsQuick grabFamily friendlySlow sitFull breakfastLight food

Google Reviews

Nic
★★★★★a month ago

★★★★★ We had such a great experience at El Sitio Coffee Bar! We ordered the Sitio sample plate, which was the perfect way to try a little bit of everything. The arepas were fantastic—easily the highlight. Our favorites were the shredded beef and the shredded chicken with…

Ronald Martinez
★★★★★2 months ago

Found this small Venezuelan spot in downtown Miami and honestly, it was such a good find. It’s one of those lowkey, hole-in-the-wall places that doesn’t look like much at first, but the food speaks for itself. I actually went two days in a row, which I never do, but it was that…

Kiyana Pittman
★★★★★3 months ago

Currently visiting Miami for my birthday. While roaming the area, I discovered this gem! They were super friendly and professional. I enjoyed feeling immersed in the local experience. The fresh fruit juice had a refreshing taste. I actually ate all of my food! It was freshly…

Stephanie Maiorana
★★★★★4 months ago

We had a wonderful breakfast at El Sitio this morning. Raul was our server and he was great, very attentive and helpful with recommendations. I got the arepa pabellon and my husband got the desayuno el sitio. Whatever you order make sure to use the green sauce! It was…

Nabil Kalantar
★★★★★6 months ago

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The arepas are absolutely fantastic, and very large and filling! Same with the other dishes, too. We did feel like the Cachapa had too much cheese inside. The coffee was fairly priced although the juice was a bit expensive. Service was…

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