The French know a thing or two about bread, and French bakery La Parisienne produces bread shaped by hand and fermented for up to 72 hours. Carb lovers will find loaves of all kinds, from raisin walnut bread to olive loaves to ciabatta bread and more.

Family-owned Breadman may be adolescent compared to Miami's classic Cuban bakeries, but this Hialeah favorite doesn't seem to mind. Baked cheese breads, croissants, empanadas, tequenos, croquetas, and pastelitos are available daily starting at 5:30 a.m.

In a sea of croissants and eclairs lies Moises, a bakery that closely resembles one that could be found in Venezuela almost ten years ago. Moises makes all the Venezuelan favorites like cachitos (ham filled crescent rolls), arepas, empanadas, tequenos, and cakes, and even sells imported snacks.

Though the word cookies is in this bakery’s name, Cindy Lou is baking up much more than cookies in her cozy Little River shop. The menu changes often, but some favorites to keep an eye out for include banana bread, oversized slices of coconut cake, raspberry almond crunch cake, almond horns, brownies, and more.

One of the best bakeries in town, it’s no wonder owners and father/son duo Manuel and Jesús Brazón were nominated for a James Beard in the Outstanding Baker category in 2023. Making all sorts of artisan Venezuelan-French-inspired treats; carb lovers will find everything from fresh sourdough to croissants to cream-filled danishes and ham-filled cachitos. 

A long-time favorite with a well-deserved cult following, Zak the Baker has a daily chalkboard menu that changes depending on what's available, with everything made by hand. The seasonal menu features breakfast items like porridge and latke, pastries, ricotta toast, a variety of sandwiches, and daily soups and salads.

True Loaf doesn't share the traditional story of a pastry chef who trained under the watchful eye of masters. Nearly a decade ago, owner Tomas Strulovic learned to bake after leaving his career in finance and opening True Loaf. Now, the former banker makes some of the best croissants in Miami and other picture-perfect pastries.

An Italian bakery with locations all over Miami, inside, guests will find a plethora of Italian pastries, including classic croissants, bombolones (which sell out daily), biscuits, and saccottino, aka pastry filled with chocolate. There’s also gourmet focaccia topped with things like mozzarella and vegetables.

Coffee, pastries, macarons, cakes, tarts, sandwiches, and bread can all be found at Atelier Monnier. Plus, the French bakery doubles as a wine boutique carrying dozens of roses, reds, and whites.

Antonio Bachour’s namesake and flagship bakery located in Coral Gables serves a variety of award-winning pastries. Here, there’s no shortage of filled croissants, breads, and petits gateaux. One of the most popular treats is the dulce de leche croissant filled with gooey sweetness.

Georges Berger was once named one of America's top 10 pastry chefs and owner of Chocolate Fashion. Daily breakfast and lunch menus include a variety of eggs, french pastries, quiche, toasts, warm baguettes, salads, coffees, and tea. The cakes range from 6 to 8 inches and are almost too pretty to eat.

A family-owned business that’s been baking for over three decades on Bird Road, Gilbert’s Bakery is beloved by locals as a place for excellent Cuban pastries, guava-filled cakes, and oversized sandwiches served on bread that’s baked daily.

Madruga Bakery not only makes some of the best bread in town, but also mills its flour on-site. Muffins and danishes come in sweet and savory varieties, and whole loaves of bread are always available. Locals know stocking up on onion poppy seed rolls is the way to go as they take sandwiches to the next level.

This Pinecrest staple is more than just a market with specialty goods; there’s also a thriving bakery and cafe inside. Breads from the stone oven and plenty of breakfast breads and pastries are available early each morning. Grab a dozen bagels or muffins on the way to a meeting or a dinner party to be a guaranteed hit.

An alternative name for this bakery could be Delices de US1, but it may not be as enticing. Apart from its popular breads, Delice's sweet croissants, apple tarts, quiches, and pastries all add a much-needed French flair to the Kendall neighborhood.