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Where should you have breakfast or brunch in Brickell, Miami, beyond a quick coffee?

Brickell’s brunch choices are spread across a narrow stretch of downtown, but they suit different kinds of mornings. One is a chef-led bakery where pastries meet a changing lunch menu; another is an informal kitchen with arepas and breakfast burritos; a third pairs specialty coffee with shakshuka and toast. Puroast, meanwhile, puts house blends and an all-day breakfast-and-lunch offer in a tropical-themed room. The useful question is not which café claims the most, but what kind of meal the traveler wants.

B Bistro + Bakery is the clear sit-down choice for a longer brunch. Its pastry selection begins with croissants, brioche and danishes, while the current menus extend to crab eggs Benedict, Croque Madame and chilaquiles. Reviews often mention French toast and avocado toast as well as steak and eggs; several people describe portions as generous. The chef’s biography adds depth to the menu, but the room keeps an accessible café rhythm. Since the business does not accept reservations, an open schedule is an advantage on busy weekend mornings.

Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen is more casual and broader in format: breakfast burritos, loaded arepas, smoked-salmon bagels, açai bowls and bakery items sit alongside espresso and cold drinks. Its own account says the house blend uses coffee from Brazil and Colombia and that its bakery prepares goods daily. i think she is offers another way to linger: flat whites and locally roasted coffee with dishes such as shakshuka, breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast and bowls. The business’s own site features a customer’s praise for a fresh breakfast sandwich and coffee; Google reviews also mention a cozy atmosphere, although another reviewer warns of music and crowd noise.

Puroast is the most coffee-centered stop of the four. Its menu highlights house blends and breakfast-and-lunch service, while reviews mention avocado toast, cold brew and the room. It suits a guest who wants the coffee to be the main event and a lighter breakfast alongside it. Each café has a different threshold between quick and leisurely: Raccoon is built for a casual counter-and-table visit; i think she is and Puroast invite a longer pause; B Bistro turns brunch into a meal with several courses or shared plates.

For a first visit, B Bistro is the strongest choice when the food itself is the destination; Raccoon is practical for an early start or a group with varied appetites; i think she is brings the most varied breakfast mood; Puroast rewards someone interested in the coffeehouse’s blends and setting. Check the current menu before deciding on a particular dish. The posted hours also need attention: Google Maps and the official websites differ on closing times at B Bistro, i think she is and Puroast. These cafés are close enough to combine with a Brickell walk, but a good brunch is better when the route leaves time to sit.

Explore the profiles: B Bistro + Bakery · Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen · i think she is · Puroast Coffeehouse

Sources: B Bistro + Bakery: menu and chef profile · B Bistro + Bakery: chef Henry Hané · Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen: current Brickell menu · Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen: about the business · i think she is: official menus and customer comments · Puroast Coffeehouse: official menu and Brickell hours · B Bistro + Bakery on Google Maps · ITSI Coffee on Google Maps · Puroast Coffee on Google Maps

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  1. Official website ↗ Primary source bbistromiami.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  2. B Bistro + Bakery: chef Henry Hané biography ↗ Primary source bbistromiami.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  3. B Bistro + Bakery: weekday menu ↗ Primary source bbistromiami.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  4. B Bistro + Bakery: location and contact ↗ Primary source bbistromiami.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  5. Raccoon Coffee & Kitchen: about the roastery, bakery and produce ↗ Primary source www.raccooncoffeeusa.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  6. Official website ↗ Primary source www.raccooncoffeeusa.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  7. Raccoon Coffee Brickell: current menu and ordering ↗ Primary source order.toasttab.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  8. Official website ↗ Primary source ithinksheis.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  9. i think she is: official food menu ↗ Primary source ithinksheis.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  10. i think she is: official drinks menu ↗ Primary source ithinksheis.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  11. Official website ↗ Primary source puroast.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
  12. Puroast Coffeehouse: the company’s origin story ↗ Primary source puroast.com · Accessed September 29, 2026
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