Juan Valdez Cafe

Juan Valdez Cafe

Miami International Airport, Miami, FL

★★★★★3.4(191 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled near Miami's Gate D20, Juan Valdez Cafe brings Colombian coffee culture to travelers with genuinely friendly staff and an impressive lineup of traditional pastries that go far beyond airport standard fare—think fluffy paselitos de guava and savory pandebonos that guests genuinely rave about. Their espresso drinks lean bold and satisfying, with specialties like the arequipa latte (a dulce de leche creation) that deliver comfort in a quick-grab format, though the premium pricing reflects their commitment to quality ingredients rather than typical airport markup.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu.

Specialty drinksCraft espressoQuick grabTraditional drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Phillip Jaquan
★★★★★2 months ago

The staff was very friendly, I never had pastries like these before. I got the Paselito de guava and its was nice and fluffy, the guava jam filling had great filling. The coffee was nice and strong, the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Felt like a true Miami local speaking…

B C
★★★★★4 months ago

This café is located near gate D20. My original coffee destination was Einstein Bagels, but the line was astronomical. I'm glad I decided to give this place a try. I've had the Juan Valdez instant coffee from the grocery store, and best I can remember, it was decent enough. The…

daniel G
★★★★★5 months ago

In general, the staff is friendly, and both the pandebonos and the tequeños filled with guava and cheese have great flavor, although I do think the prices are a bit high. What I see as more of a cultural issue is the size of the iced coffees. They use a cup size that doesn’t…

R Lin
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped here for a quick coffee during my short layover and was so impressed! They were busy but I still didn’t have to wait long for my drink- I tried the arequipa latte (or dulce de leche) and it was fabulous. It was sweet but not too much and the perfect pick me up after a…

Jay M.
★★★★★a year ago

If you're looking for a caffeine fix before an early morning flight out of Miami, Juan Valdez Colombian Cafe might catch your eye. However, my recent experience left much to be desired, though it's worth noting that options are quite limited once you've passed through airport…

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