La Fresa Francesa

Went there for brunch and left with a belly full of sweet satisfaction. Had the escargot (cooked to perfection) and the quiche then finished it off with the delectable banana French toast and a guava crêpe. All of it was excellent, most definitely going back. The waitress was very attentive and courteous to say the least. Just glad we made it while there was room because it quickly got packed.

Great little place for brunch !! Got seated right away but a warning… this is NOT a place for groups. It was just my husband and I so it was quick but the group that was there before us was waiting for over an hour (5 people) .
Unto the food: the menu is quiet simple with a small selection of salads and sandwiches. A more extensive selection of both savory and sweet crepes is also offered. We got the croque Madame and the special duck confit Madame. Both sandwiches had an egg on top and were super cheesy (Gruyère). The duck is not really seasoned so although the sandwich was delicious maybe the extra six dollars paid weren’t worth it (for delicious factor) unless you are looking for a little bit of more «body» to your sandwich .
The star of the show was the banana french toast. It comes with caramelized bananas on top, crème fraîche and toasted hazelnuts. All ingredients sit on top of a beautiful sweet rum sauce. You can taste the rum. It was beautiful .
The service was attentive and we received our food quickly. Would definitely go again

4.5, rounding up to 5 for their unique, ambitious endeavor and execution.
A new IT restaurant to try? In Hialeah? Dale! Let’s do this. I lived nearby during my teens which was very helpful when trying to find it. It’s right off Okeechobee Road and located in a small, nondescript strip mall. We found street parking around the corner the first time and right up front the second time around.
On a whim, made a reservation to dine at La Fresa Francesa on Christmas night the first time. First thought: WOW! This place really IS tiny. Second thought: SO adorable! Even though I was staring at Triangle Park in full Christmas decoration mode across the street most of the night, I still felt like I was elsewhere. Fresa’s vintage Christmas décor was just perfect. I also visited again a couple of weeks ago.
THE FOOD
FOIE GRAS: I knew I was ordering this going in from studying the menu. Anything with guava will always be ordered by me and this one delivered. Big! The foie gras was served atop a toasted spiced guava bread and hazelnuts. This dish was to die for. Really special. The second time I tried this dish, it was served with a guava granita on top. EXCELLENT
From the OLIVES BAR: nicoises, picholines, castelvatrano and also the boquerones. Great little plates to pick from as you wait for the appetizers to arrive.
EGG COCOTTE: parsley, gruyère, truffle, soft baked egg. VERY GOOD. It took a while to get this one the first time, but worth the wait. All of it. Close-​your-​eyes-​worthy and perfectly filed under COMFORT FOOD.
BRAISED AUSTRALIAN LAMB SHANK: I shouldn’t even have to describe this dish. Just look at my photo! Accompanied by fennel pollen and le puy lentils and perfectly cooked. EXCELLENT.
HANGER STEAK: a 25 year aged balsamic highlights this dish. The salad it comes with is perfectly seasoned and compliments the steak nicely. VERY GOOD.
BRAISED OXTAIL: Just when I thought nothing could top the lamb shank, I tried this one. W O W.
GUAVA CREPE: You already know my answer to that. PERFECT and EXCELLENT.
SALTED CHOCOLATE: a type of salty chocolate custard/​pudding. Very simple. This one was just OK.
BUTTER CREPE: Just a buttered crêpe as listed, but mouth watering. Talk about highlighting the crêpe’s flavor and it’s a damn good one.
WINE: We took our wine the first time and paid a $ 25 corkage fee. The second time, we ordered the Château La Coste Cabernet Sauvignon off the menu. Highly recommended. We just requested it to be a little more chilled.
SERVICE
Service was personable and excellent both times during my visits. Sandy, one of the owners, is kind, passionate, and sweet as can be. By my second visit, I already felt right at home dining at La Fresa.
OTHER NOTES
You have to know that although the restaurant is small, the dishes can take a while to come out. I would suggest putting your entire order in right away and let them course it out. Don’t come on a day where you are in a hurry. Instead, come ready to have a leisurely dinner, have some wine and enjoy every single bite.
There’s a certain je né sais quoi about this restaurant that is bewitching. Looking around, I notice little details each time: the vintage Hialeah race track pitcher, the various framed art throughout the space, the rustic finish on some of the tables, the little Parisian stirrer for the coffees… so charming.
Visit once and you will be hooked! I know I am.
Me emociona ver un restaurante de esta calidad en mi viejo Hialeah. Les deseo todo lo mejor en este proyecto y espero que sea una buena inspiracion para el futuro de esta area. Ven que Hialeah si es la ciudad que progresa?

This is a great little gem in Hialeah. It’s a must try. The French food here is delicious with lots of flavor and a great staff that’s very welcoming and helpful. The décor is perfect for the place. It’s small but cozy and even has an outdoor area to sit at as well. This has definitely been one of the best places I’ve been to in Hialeah.

After seeing what seemed like hundreds of check-​ins and missing a UYE for this place organized by my pal Sergio F, I finally found an excuse to work my way over to Hialeah for some brunch here.
The parking here is tight. If you really care about those door dings then I’d recommend you park on a meter around the block. The restaurant is small and is really popular for brunch, so if that’s your plan then prepare for a short wait.
What makes this place is the food and the intimate service. Sandy, one of the owners, is also the waitress. She’s very upbeat, attentive and professional. She doesn’t seem to get flustered even when she has a full house and still manages to keep your cup full and make sure everything is to your liking.
My original order was off the specials menu. I went with the Hanger steak meal which came with 2 eggs and a side of potato bits fried in duck fat. When my dining companion said «I’ll have the same.», I switched my order to the egg corte — which seems like fancy speak for baked egg cup. I ended up stealing a portion of the hanger plate. Also ended up really upset because it was outstanding. Both dishes were great really, but there was just so much more food on her plate! We also shared an order of «el monito borracho» — if you have space after your meal then definitely try this at least once.
I really enjoyed the food and service but the décor is horrendous. Circular place mats on square tables, an absurd amount of mirrors which are all different shapes and colors, random empty frames and furniture that just made no sense. It’s like a flea market exploded in here. I seem to be the only one that thinks it’s tacky though. I would definitely come and eat here again if I were with a friend or alone but it doesn’t do it for me as a date spot.
LIFE tip: If you’re eating with one other person, don’t order the exact same thing they do. Especially when they tell you what they’re ordering ahead of time. That’s very basic. Basic is bad.

Interesting experience here. We came in Sunday at 10:30 and it was PACKED. There was a table for 2 empty and clean and I wasn’t sure why they kept my party of 2 waiting so long. We waited for about 20 min and got seated at that exact table. The food was amazing, they really lived up to the hype. The owner is extremely nice and energetic.
There’s just 2 things that won’t allow me to give them 5 stars.
1. Service is slow
2. Seating is cramped
The seating being cramped isn’t so bad cause it’s nice to get to know the strangers next to you sometimes. But it’s not nice to bump into people as you make your way to and from your table.
I really hope they find a bigger space to move into to serve more people as their business continues to grow. I guess they never expected their little French bistro to do so well in Hialeah!

Small quaint French Bistro hidden away in Hialeah.
I found out about this place through my buddy Burger Beast. He posted a photo of the Croque Madame sandwich and I was hooked cause it looked so Delicious! The bistro is located in a small strip mall off of Okeechobee road. Once you walk in you feel like your in small mom and pop bistro in France. It’s a small restaurant with limited tables and chairs. I recommend you make a reservation for large groups or dinner for two or more. The tables, chairs, and table setting are rustic and works well with the restaurants décor.
I have tried their housemade strawberry lemonade. It was well balance between sweetness and tartness. I also had the Croque Madame sandwich. It’s a French ham and cheese sandwich that has a grilled cheese topping and you have the option to add an fried egg on top. Which I did. It’s a very good tasting sandwich and it also comes with their housemade chips. I also came on a Saturday to try their french toast. This week was the Bananas Foster. The french toast is made using Medianoche bread which is a sweet bread. They caramelized the bananas and add them to the top of it which was an Indulgence! I am definitely coming back to try the ox tail and shrimp poo boy sandwiches. I also wanna try them for dinner cause I saw that they have bone marrow which is God’s Butta! Lol Also the hanger steak looks Delicious.
The staff was friendly and helpful in describing their menu items.

Great little place! And in all of places… Hialeah! My friend found it on Unilocal so we went to check it out. We were there around lunch time and had the Croque madame which adds an egg on top since I wanted to make it breakfast. Also had a dessert crêpe after. The food was great and so was the service.
When you walk into the place it’s small but nice. Everything from the tables to the walls gives you a different feel with French Parisian music in the background. They also have specials off the menu so don’t forget those before you order.
Would definitely go back.

so today after a good workout at crossfit i decided to check out a spot that has been on my radar for a while now. La Fresa Francesa is a small french café right off Okeechobee between Hialeah & Miami Springs. the place itself is small, i’d say maybe 25 people capacity but the décor and vibe is so cute! you really would never expect this place to be behind a strip mall in Hialeah.
they offer Charcuterie boards (which are always a win for me), sandwiches, crepes, salads, and dessert crepes. they also have a small selection on wines, and obviously coffee.
now lets get to the food…
I ordered the Croque Madame (French Ham, Gruyère, Béchamel, Egg, on Artisanal Bread)
Wow…
just Wow …
it was so rich is flavor and wasn’t heavy with cheese.
onto the dessert…
heres the truth… i’ve never been much of a crêpe fan so i can’t say i have a basis for judgement but crepes are french and i’m at a french café so why not?
It was alright, like i said, i’m not a crêpe person so i was over it after half. Thank god i split it because its a big sized crêpe
Overall, I really enjoyed this place. its hidden but still got filled so they’re definitely doing something right.
I wonder if they offer brunch on the weekends? hmmmm…

This place is a gem. It is also a freaking unicorn when you consider the location. Buried in a strip mall off of Okeechobee, it is about as far off of the beaten (gastro) path as can be.
Small cozy space with a short and sweet menu and daily specials listed on the wall. Dishes are thoughtful, well presented and absolutely delicious. We’ve been several times and ordered off of both lunch and dinner menus. Quality and flavor are consistent. Staff is knowledgable and enthusiastic. Worth the trip!

Couldn’t believe that we have a place like this in our backyard. Starting with the atmosphere, it was absolutely charming, from the cute French décor to the smooth French jazz music playing in the background. I couldn’t be more pleased to find this spot.
Then it came down to ordering the guava Bellini’s, they were very tasty and a great kick off to my brunch. My husband and I ordered the croque madame (yum) and the banana French toast and they were both delicious.
I will repeat my visit. LOVED IT

Love everything about this place. Went for brunch the service was excellent, servers were very friendly and personable. The food was sooo so delicious.
Had a guava Bellini which is a must try for brunch! And had a mushroom crêpe which was also yummy! For desert had a ‘mono borracho’ which gobbled up all by myself because it was just so delicious!

I’m a terrible Unilocaler. After attending Sergio F’s UYE here, and having an AMAZING experience with both food and service, it is now a month or so later and I am just noticing I never reviewed! Bad Unilocaler… very, very bad.
For a Saturday brunch UYE Sergio had alerted La Fresa Francesca that he would be bringing a large party of friends and they were very happy to accommodate us, reserving us pretty much half the restaurant (it is a small place, so ten of us did take up half the restaurant). Our waitress happened to be the owner and told us the story of how she (Cuban) and her husband (French) has met in California and fate brought them to Hialeah to open up this amazing restaurant. The food is mostly French themed, but there is definitely a Cuban influence to be noted. They both have such a love for food, the restaurant, and their customers, and it definitely shines through.
I had been studying the menu for a week and still wasn’t positive what I would get, but I started off with a cherry bellini. The cherry flavor was definitely an undertone to the champagne (not a complaint) and I so loved that they used dark sweet cherries instead of candied marischino.
For brunch after much debate I opted for the buckwheat smoked salmon crêpe. LOVED IT! The crêpe itself was so light and filled with creamy cheese and salty smoked salmon it was just perfect. The side salad it was served with was lightly dressed and fresh. I tried a bite of Savanna M’s mission fig French toast, which was also, not surprisingly, heavenly. It was served with a special orange whipped cream that added a lightness to the very rich dish. My boyfriend had done a brie and ham sandwich but asked for the ham on the side so that I could try a bite before he added it. Who doesn’t love brie? And the bread was so fresh. The sandwiches were served with chips and we were all a little perplexed as to whether or not they were house made as each chip seemed to look different. Turns out Sandy loves kettle chips, so they mix a bunch of flavors of Dirty brand kettle together and serve them on the side. Why haven’t I been doing this at home? Probably because i can’t be trusted around chips.
I can’t say enough good things about the food here, but the service really set it over edge. Despite being a busy Saturday brunch the chef made an appearance to check on us, and when it came time to pay the checks were split perfectly without even a mention of it. Oh and the checks are presented in the cutest little tins! Now to be fair I haven’t been to many places in Hialeah at all, but I think I shall declare La Fresa Francesca the best of them all… that’s ok with you, right Sergio?

My first time in Hialeah and I loved it! My favorite part of visiting the city was eating here. The staff was attentive, courteous and more than helpful. The owners were more accommodating for me being that I’m vegan and created a masterpiece that tasted just as good as it looked.
The owners are so hospitable and really care about your experience at their restaurant and go above and beyond to help even create something that works with your diet. They also recommended an antique store and it was a double win for me. It had such a vast collection of all types of antiques and they were actually very well priced and realistically. The lady who owns it was more than friendly as well.
All in couldn’t have made a better choice but to eat here. The décor inside is so well embellished with accenting pieces that all work beautifully together to create a place that almost feels like you aren’t in Florida, anymore. Everything was thought out from when you first walk in to even the ornate tableware itself .
I really Loved my whole Hialeah experience !

Hialeah, the place where you’re encouraged to disregard all traffic control devices; the place you can buy your cafecito, your street churros, your pirated movie cd’s and your full sized San Lazaro statues – all on the same block; and now it’s the place for spectacular French cuisine.
I could not find the place though I employed the combined resources of my vehicle navigation system, Apple Maps and Waze. One call to the restaurant led me to a small strip mall facing Okeechobee Road. We were greeted by Sandy’s warm smile. She is the hostess/​co-​owner/​wife of the chef co-​owner. The restaurant is tiny. You feel very comfortable there partly due to the welcoming staff and in part due to the authentic but eclectic French café décor. This restaurant really does transport you to France.
I had the Complete crêpe. It’s a buckwheat crêpe with ham, cheese and a sunny-​side up egg on top. I have had this dish at a few different places and La Fresa’s version is tied for the best. I followed it up with the dulce de leche dessert crêpe-​another home run. The prices were very reasonable for lunch. I returned for dinner and found prices to be moderate. For dinner I tried the hangar steak and lamb shank – both were really good. For apps I tried the bacon wrapped dates and a toast made from Zak the Baker bread – more home runs!
Sometimes the food may take long to arrive but when it does you will be very pleased and satisfied. This place is worth slowing down our hectic lives for. Eating here is like having a master French chef cooking exclusively for you at home. I think he is the only one in the kitchen. He takes pride and joy in what he cooks. I highly recommend this place.

What a fantastic little gem! Me and my girlfriends went for brunch last weekend and we are smitten! Not only is the décor charming and adorable, but the service was great, and the food was amazing! I had mimosas, of course, which were a great idea! The banana french toast was to die for, and the seasoned potatoes… they’re a must! The chicken flatbread sprinkled with truffle oil was definitely another good choice. Nutella and crepes are never a bad idea, and the coffee was really yummy.
What I really loved about this place was all the details. The toilet paper holder was a gold steel pipe! Everything is very unique and obviously very well thought out. I loved it! I’ll definitely be back! It’s a very cute little date spot!

Who would have thought such a gem of a place would be found off Palm Ave in Hialeah? And a quaint little French Bistro no less!
The croque madame was superb as the thyme duck fat fries with a side of perfect Hollandaise sauce (order 2, so you have enough to drown all the crispy pieces of potato heaven!!) The cappuccino was a fitting end to brunch. C’est magnifique!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I can’t say enough good things about this place!!! Big thanks to Sergio F. for planning a successful UYE here (although I’ll take some credit since I told him to plan one after seeing his delicious pictures lol).
I arrived right before 11am and was shown to our table. Sergio had called ahead and had two tables of 6 reserved. Of course once we got there we somehow wedged 10 people into one table lol, which the owners were happy to accommodate.
Ok, so before I get in to the food, I need to talk about the owners, which make this place amazing! Sandy and her husband (the chef) came over on multiple occasions to talk with us, check in, shave fresh truffle, etc. It was awesome to see how passionate they were about their food and restaurant as a whole. They made the meal that much better due to their attentiveness. Must note, we did interact with one other staff member and she was wonderful as well!
La Fresa Francesa, like most amazing restaurants in the tri-​county area, is located in a small, unassuming strip mall. Not a lot of parking here, but there is near by street parking as well. The place itself is small, probably sits about 30 – 40, and features eclectic, cute stylings. Small flowers graced our table, and the cute hook in the bathroom was a nice touch. Don’t forget to look up! They’ve stripped out the ceiling and insulation making this place feel tall, yet cottage-​y at the same time!
Most of the group started off with the guava mimosa, served in a goblet (again, cute touch). Very light in flavor, I could have done with a touch more guava lol. Next up, I moved to the Very Cherry Bellini, which was delicious! And then rounded out the day with a traditional mimosa. Orange juice was served separately, allowing me to determine my own ratio (love) and was amazed at just how fresh and delicious the OJ was! First traditional mimosa to wow me in awhile!
Luckily I had my food-​sharing-​partner-​in-​crime Jessica G with me so instead of our usual fatness style of ordering everything on the menu alone, we were able to narrow it down to two items to share and thus appear like we have self control. French Toast changes here daily, so I went with the current option of Fig French Toast, and Jessica ordered the smoked salmon crêpe. Honestly both were absolutely delicious, though I secreted wished they had the banana french toast I had seen in the pictures. Well, Sergio came to the rescue and ordered this, and despite it not being on the menu, Sandy said she was happy to make it and that they usually had bananas in the back! Yes, I was loving this place!
You can see brunch features the typical fares, but also has charcuterie plates, sandwiches, both sweet and savory crepes. We also got to peek at the dinner menu, and I was sold. Who wants to take me for dinner? lol
Again, I can’t say enough good things about this place. Get here ASAP and you won’t be disappointed!
UYE Jokes of the Day!
Yohe instructing me to use my teeth while putting it (the sandwich) in my mouth lol.
Since the great Rebecca wasn’t able to attend, Carlos was forced to find a stand-​in wife, of which Sandy graciously awarded both Jackie and Michelle the job lol.

So I physically moved to Atlanta but my heart and soul is still in Miami. The news I read/​see is from down there, the Unilocal feed is set to Miami and I get so excited anytime I see something new pop up and get great reviews. I had this place bookmarked since it had like maybe 2 legit reviews and had made it my mission to try it the next time I was in town. My fiancés aunt is a foodie and casually let me know she had to take me here and I was like OMG YESS I’ve been wanting to go since it opened. So we met for lunch around ½ in the afternoon on Saturday.
Despite people complaining about the parking situation which I could totally understand on a weekday, we found it very easy to park as there was plenty of spaces and come on, its Hialeah you’ll find parking… The restaurant is small, ok tiny, but SUPER quaint and cozy! What I love is that from the moment you walk in you can see and feel the love and effort the owners have put in to this place. It’s all about the details, from the tables, plates to the adorable little spoon that came with the coffee… Our service felt personalized (not sure this is a good word) ;we were very well attended, I thought it was because my aunt frequents so often that they go out of their way. but as I sipped away I noticed every table was receiving the same great service.
Literally everything on the menu sounded good, I wish they would let me sample everything. There is no way to possibly go wrong ordering something on their menu LOL. We ordered: Cheese plate, little potatoes, madame croque monsieur, the crêpe with chicken, cubano en paris, we had tea, cava and finished off with a coffee. Nothing was bad, nothing was just «ok” — everything was amazing. IMO the best thing was the madame croque but then again I love fried eggs. The crêpe with chicken and mushroom almost looked like a thin steak but it obviously isn’t, this just melted in your mouth. Excellent, everything had so much flavor!
I am so glad I finally made it in, I could have sat in there ALL day long, chit chatting and eating. I, and really, should say «we» had a fabulous time. From service to food, everything was perfect– I will definitely recommend and come back when in town again :) I can’t wait to hear from Luly how delicious their dinner selections are!

As another reviewer said, the They are working out kinks. I was upset at first with how long it was taking, but after hearing the story of the owners & the restaurant I had to reconsider. It did take a while to get seated and served, but the food was great. They have not been open for long, and are working things out. If you come during the later hours of brunch, expect a wait as they only can fit about 25 people inside.
We ordered the cheese plate, peach french toast, french onion soup (da bomb), the croque madame, and the pear & cheese sandwich. Truthfully, all of the dishes were standouts, and seemed very true to French cuisine flavors. The biggest hits were the soup and croque madame-​definitely give them a try!
Overall, I love this new addition to Hialeah, and look forward to seeing this place grow and expand. If this is what the future of Hialeah looks like, I’m loving it!