If you follow along on my Instagram adventures, you’ll notice I rave about one of my favorite breakfast spots in Miami: Chug’s Diner. Chug’s Diner in Coconut Grove opens at 7:30 AM every day.
Quick Info: Chug’s Diner
Name: Chug’s Diner
Address: 3444 Main Hwy Suite, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (786) 353-2940
Website: https://chugsdiner.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chugsdiner
Hours:
Mon-Wed 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Thu-Sat 7:30 am – 10:00 pm
Sun 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Always Start with a Cortadito at Chug’s
I like to get a head start on my day and usually arrive just as they open. The cortadito and cafe con leche, made with Counter Culture Coffee, is second to none. They consistently nail it when I ask for my cafe con leche oscuro (heavy on the coffee).
The Miami-famous Pastelito Papi always has an array of his tasty pastries in their warming tray, along with other goodies like croquetas. The breakfast and scrambled sandwiches are my go-to foods whenever I’m here. It’s always a tough decision to make between them.
The scramble features scrambled eggs and gouda cheese on pressed Cuban bread with Sazon completa buttering the top of the sandwich. That is my all-time favorite sammy at Chug’s Diner.
My previous love was the breakfast sandwich, which included a fried egg, Taylor ham, cheese, julienne potatoes, and Duke’s mayo on a Cuban roll. But trust me, there are hard times when I need to pick.
My Favorites at Chug’s Diner
Other standouts include the phenomenal Cast Iron Pancake and the mindblowing Beltran’s Bacon, two thick slabs of the good stuff.
Whatever you do, do not miss out on the Frita Patty Melt, because this fella is a game changer. We’re talking a frita patty of rye bread with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, papitas, and 1000 Island dressing.
Make sure to let them know the Beast sent you. They’ll tell you what exactly you need to get you right.
Ariete in Coconut Grove, Florida
I skipped out on discussing one of the essential things in the world of Burger Beast: burgers. The reason? Chug’s Diner is part of Chef Michael Beltran‘s empire of restaurants that embrace South Florida.
I first tried his Chug Burger at his restaurant, Ariete (just down the street from Chug’s Diner). The exceptional Chug Burger is now on the Chug’s Diner menu. It’s a must for any true burger fans.
