If you follow along on my Instagram adventures, you’ll notice I’m constantly posting about one of my favorite spots in Miami: Chug’s Diner. Chug’s Diner in Coconut Grove opens at 8 AM every day.
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. When I ask for my cafe con leche oscuro (heavy on the coffee), they consistently nail it.
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, it’s hard times when I need to pick.
My Favorite 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.
Chug’s Diner
3444 Main Hwy Suite 21
Miami, FL
(786) 353-2940
Website – https://chugsdiner.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chugsdiner
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Monday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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 growing empire of restaurants that embrace South Florida.
His restaurant, Ariete (just down the street from Chug’s Diner), is where I first tried his Chug Burger. You will now find the exceptional Chug Burger (one of my Top 25 Burgers) on the Chug’s Diner menu, but only on Thursdays.
In Conclusion
My Mom always finishes her meaningful conversations with “In Conclusion,” so I thought ending my Chug’s Diner post that same way would be fitting.
Don’t forget to ask what desserts (made by Devin Braddock) are available. My wife Marcela is a big fan and loves all of her cookies.
Make sure to let them know the Beast sent you. They’ll tell you what exactly you need to get you right.