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Where to Eat, Drink, and Caffeinate in Miami During 2025 TYR Wodapalooza

Fuel up!

Written by Julia Papworth
Last updated on May 28th, 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in South Florida as we gear up for the 2025 TYR Wodapalooza. 

  • During the weekend of January 23-26, fitness enthusiasts will descend upon Miami, FL, to compete and celebrate countless incredible CrossFit athletes. 

If you are heading to Miami Beach to watch the action, you will need to refuel if you plan on making it through the weekend. 

Check out some fantastic spots to caffeinate, grab a meal, and kick back with a cold one.

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Neverland Coffee Bar

Location: 17830 W. Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL, 33160

If you like your coffee with a touch of whimsy, head north to the Neverland Coffee Bar. 

  • This vintage-inspired cafe is cozy and peaceful and offers coffee and a full range of tea, beer, and wine. 

Neverland also serves food, including all-day brunch, salads, pizzas, and more. In a rush? Hop on their app and order in advance.

Caracas Bakery

Location: 7283 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, 33138

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the most important part of that meal is always the bread. 

  • Caracas opened its first bakery in Doral in 2019 and specializes in making everything from croissants to sourdough.

The bakery now boasts two locations, but the goal remains the same — simply make good bread. Drop in to sample various breakfast toasts, sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Baker and Barista

Location: 4582 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137

Combine Clara Baio, an Italian baker, with Antonija Atanasova, a Macedonian barista, and you have the Baker and Barista. 

  • Baio learned to love baking from her Sicilian grandparents, and Atanasova fell in love with coffee at a young age and came to the United States to pursue a career in it. 

Stop in to enjoy a delightfully baked croissant paired with a strong coffee.

Note: They are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Aroma Espresso Bar

Location: 71 NE 16th St, Miami, FL, 33132

Head to Aroma if you want options! 

  • Offering coffee, breakfast, brunch, and lunch, Aroma has something for everyone. 

With globally inspired coffee blends and a diverse menu, including organic veggies and kosher meats, there’s something for everyone. Order online to save time.

Buenos Aires Bakery and Cafe

Location: 230 71 Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33141

After leaving Argentina in 1972, Anibal and his wife, Edith, opened El Molino Argentina in Queens, NY. 

  • The bakery became hugely successful, and after opening another location in New York, the family moved to South Florida to expand the brand. 

Utilizing secret family recipes and Argentinian cooking techniques, Buenos Aires Bakery & Café continues serving quality food and coffee all day and has grown into a bustling locale.

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Grab a Bite and a Beverage

Las Olas Cafe

Location: 644 6th St, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

You have to celebrate Miami’s Latin influence whenever you’re in town — and what better way to do that than through food? 

Las Olas Cafe offers breakfast, dinner, coffee, and sweet treats. Make sure to try the empanadas!

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila South Beach

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Location: 1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

If watching all that fitness makes you thirsty, head over to Bodega Taqueria y Tequila to grab a margarita. 

  • The concept is original: Menu items are served out of an airstream-turned-taco truck. 

Guests use self-order kiosks and then can head to a speakeasy lounge or more to kick their feet up and enjoy themselves. Every location is open late!

The Lobster Shack

Location: ​40 South Pointe Dr #104, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

If you are a seafood fan, The Lobster Shack is for you. 

  • The philosophy is simple – serve delicious and affordable food that makes people want to come back again and again. 

They have two locations in Miami Beach, so WZA fans are never far away from oysters, crabs, or lobster rolls.

Little Havana Cuban Restaurant

Location: 1051 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Head to Little Havana Cuban Restaurant in Miami Beach to experience an authentic taste of Cuba. 

The restaurant focuses on the island’s culinary heritage and showcases Cuba’s unique flavors. Make a reservation to avoid the crowds!

Naked Taco

Location: 1111 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Naked Taco has been serving bold-flavored tacos for over a decade. 

  • Its iconic location, next to the Versace Mansion, offers ceviches made from scratch, huge tacos, and sizzling steaks. 

The restaurant also has a rooftop pool and bar where you can relax after a hot day and enjoy one of its signature cocktails.

Avo Miami

Location: 1834 Bay Rd Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Craving something healthy? 

Head to Avo Miami, which specializes in meals with organic veggies, wild proteins, and grass-fed meats. 

Since opening its doors in 2020, Avo has cooked exclusively with olive oil, preparing its locally sourced ingredients in an open kitchen in front of guests.

Bacon Bitch

Location: 1001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Since 2017, Bacon Bitch has been serving classic American breakfast and brunch inspired by their love for bacon. 

They preach that breakfast doesn’t need to be boring, and their menu reflects that. Bacon Bitch sources from partners and growers they trust, letting their farming dictate the menu.

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Note: This is certainly not a comprehensive list, just a good selection! Did we miss something great? Message us and let us know!

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About Julia Papworth

Writer, hairstylist, football fanatic, and CrossFitter, Julia makes her home in sunny Southern California. When not handstand walking, she is writing for The Fantasy Footballers and running the Hair Department for CBS’s S.W.A.T. Her guilty pleasures are animals dressed as humans, babies wearing tiny headphones at sporting events, and every episode of “Arrested Development."

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