Acme Bakery & Coffee

closed !!!

This is not so much a review but rather a eulogy for this little place, which closed for business today on.
Luckily we heard about its closing and went there to stock up on a ton of bread, at 50% off, to cramp our freezer. Still love their croissants and epi.
It’s really sad to hear this place go. I want to buy some good bread from a local, artisanal baker instead of Panera and Costco, and in Miami there just aren’t many choices. Acme has some awesome bread although their serviced meal is uneven, slow and pricey. I suppose it’s impossible to survive a $ 10K rent on brunches and breads alone, even if they charge for coffee refills and everything they can. Hopefully the owners can find a new location more suitable for a bakery business.

Cute little place.
Very happy to support local and independent businesses like this one. If only there were bakeries like this all over Miami, the world would be a better place.
Just got one of their cookies, but definitely will be back… probably to try brunch or pick up some bread.
Prices are fair, service was friendly, the atmosphere is great and unique.
Look forward to returning.

Being that Acme is brought to you by the freaking geniuses who gave you The Federal, my (unfair) expectations were about as high as my inborn apathy allows. Knowing this, I’ll grant you that my review may come off a bit off-​base.
The thought that best encapsulates the Federal-​Acme phenomenon is that of Godfather III or the Star Wars prequels: it’s not that any of those were inherently BAD movies, but, invariably, they get compared to the originals and wind up smothered under the weight of their own progenitors. Kind of reminds me of the title of an episode of Lost: «All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues.»
In that regard, Acme is no different than the oft-​blubbering Jack Shephard.
I’ll start my rundown by noting that my breakfast — a two-​egg omelet with spinach and tomatoes — was a little lacking in flavor. I appreciate the lack of seasoning as I prefer to control my salt intake, but even with a generous helping of black pepper and some salt, the dish fell flat. And that’s not to say that the eggs weren’t fluffy or that they were dry. It was just missing… flavor. And flavor’s pretty important.
To echo my fellow Unilocalers, however, the bread is absolutely sensational. Thanks to a helpful recommendation, I ended up with a perfectly toasted slice of sourdough bread. Didn’t even need to spread any butter on it, and I suggest that you refrain from doing so, too.
My biggest complaint rests squarely on the shoulders of the layout. Inside Acme, you have the choice of sitting on a long picnic table or of cramping into one of, I believe, three tables arranged closely enough to read your neighbor’s newspaper with little strain. Either way, your privacy (and elbow room) is nonexistent.
I can’t tell you how much I hate this. I won’t speak for everyone else, but when paying for a meal, I kind of feel like I’m renting ample space eating space, too. Call me crazy.
Please don’t let my review completely derail your Acme plans. This place really does have a few things going for it: delicious bread, good coffee, and owners who will — if The Federal is any indication — work tirelessly toward its continual improvement. I can tell you that I haven’t written it off, though I’ll admit that I may reserve Acme for a perfect-​weather morning when my only waking wish is to sit outside with a piece of toast and a cup of coffee.

3 stars based on the truly excellent bread. AMAZING!
That said, bread was all I purchased here because the place was confusing, crowded and there were NO prices on anything except the bread! How does a restaurant get away with not putting prices on things? It’s part of the equation.
Also, the guy behind the counter had no idea how to operate the cash register and bread that was listed with a price of $ 2 ended up costing $ 2.36. I don’t give a shit about the $ 0.36 but if you’re actually going to put a price on something, make it the right price!

I’m giving Acme 4 stars because the breakfast, bread, concept and décor is pretty outstanding… BUT the four star rating is accompanied by a significant critique:
Acme, you really need to figure out how to be better organized. A manager, restaurant consultant (do those exist??) or hostess would probably solve your issues — please take steps to correct the confusion, disorganization and, at times, mild chaos!
I urge you to, at the very least, hire a hostess for the busy brunch time on weekends. An experienced hostess would help create a much better service experience — e.g., today I arrived to a short wait, several tables then left within a few minutes of each other, and then every party on the wait list was seated at the same time. An experienced hostess would know to stagger seating — seat the parties at least a few minutes apart to give servers and the kitchen staff time to react and time food preparation. I would rather have waited another 10 minutes to sit, than have to sit through the agonizing and slow service we received today at the table — no fault of our server, mind you, he was great.
The overall service was terrible today — and even at its best Acme’s service is mediocre. I hope someone is paying attention, learning, and will quickly take corrective action.
Also please consider adding signage at the food display/​register to direct people where to place an order and where to wait for the order.
I have been to Acme more than 10 times, I truly believe it is one of the best breakfast spots in Miami, BUT I cannot overemphasize how important service is to the overall experience. What’s good about Acme is great, and what’s bad about Acme is awful. Acme, please, get your act together!

Ok, so I’m the grand daughter of a baker, the love of bread runs in my blood. Acme makes me wish for the days of old when one would wake up early in the morning, walk over to their local baker and bring home something warm and delicious to get everyone off to the perfect start for the day. If only I lived in Midtown Acme would be it for me.
The look, feel and most importantly smell, is perfect. Because we are a bit of a drive away, when we walk in we stock up. This time’s assortment: ginger, almond scone, morning glory muffin, whole wheat grain croissants, cornbread, biscuits (oh the biscuits!), chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake (I forget exactly which) and panther coffee, of course (one cold brew and a cappuccino). No bread this time only because, well, we got carried away with everything else.
Our absolute favorite thing are the BISCUITS. God, they are just SO freaking GOOD! My husband and I fight over the last bite (and we never fight) and hide any stray piece from the kids when they don’t notice. They don’t need to be warm and they don’t need butter, they are what perfect tastes like. Morning Glory muffins are a meal, trust me, hearty and delicious. The chocolate chip cookie is also a goodie but I can’t say much more because my son typically takes them from me and doesn’t let me have more than a nibble. And how can I forget the croissants, they pull apart perfectly and are my favorite day after, breakfast treat.
Breakfast is insanely good but the place is small so you have to time it right otherwise it might be difficult to get a table. We need to go back for lunch but every time we try we end up having coffee and pastries instead, what a crime, I know.
Can’t wait for the next occasion to order one of their beautiful cakes or pies.

I decided to try this for Thanksgiving morning breakfast and to pickup some baked goods for after the turkey dinner.
I ordered a butter biscuit to go which was great. I wish I had chosen some of the other interesting flavors I was offered, but that gives me all the reason to go back. The french toast also sounded good as well and I am dying to try some of their breads.
On the dessert side, I wasn’t too happy. I ordered a whole «Perdition» pie, which had a great pecan-​chocolate flavor. However, it was impossible to cut. The crust was hard as a rock. I guess it could have been due to the holiday rush, because they were stacking tons of pies all over the place when I arrived.
I am definitely going back to try their lunch and more of their breakfast, but will remain a little skeptical of their pies.

I think I’m in love! I haven’t tried the food yet (and may never) but I love love love the baked goodies. So far I’ve had the carrot cake, gingerbread, and some kind of s’mores thingy. All of it has been so amazing. Really I want some of that gingerbread right now. It is NOT your grandmother’s gingerbread (if your grandmother even makes gingerbread). It’s dense and has some spice to it from the beer they use. The carrot cake of course had a cream cheese frosting but it was like a light, whipped cream cheese frosting.
I’ve also bought a cup of panther coffee each time I’ve gone and it’s been good.
I also love how friendly the people working there are. The first time I went I told the girl working that one of the items was for a secret santa gift and she wrapped and decorated the box. So nice!
The atmosphere is super cozy and inviting despite being a little cluttered. You have to try not to trip over the table of goods for sale in the front. But that may be just me and my clumsy self. :)
I look forward to going back and getting some hot cider and of course more gingerbread!

Stumbled upon Acme Bakery yesterday and really enjoyed our meal! First, I love any establishment that cares enough to purchase local cage free eggs. The prices were very reasonable. The price for our meal which included the meatloaf sandwich, the chopped salad with tuna, two Panther Coffee cappuccinos, a sticky bun and a slice of pumpkin pie came to $ 20 per person with tax and tip. For Miami and the quality I think that’s amazing.
Our server was sweet and genuine and gave awesome recommendations. I even let him surprise us with dessert and he came out with my all time favorite Pumpkin Pie.
We will be back to try more on the menu!

I finally had a chance to checkout Acme Bakery & Coffee. I started with the fresh Sticky Buns and Hot Apple Cider. The Sticky Buns were warmed with butter and large pecans on top. The next time I will ask for them to be put in the oven a little longer. Since I already had my morning coffee, I had their Seasonal Hot Apple Cider. It was wonderful. Next, I had a hot Biskit served with Vermont Butter, Apple Butter, Strawberry Rhubarb and a Fruit Jam. The Biskit and these topping must be ordered with your breakfast.
I will return to get some Cheese Biskits and the Upside Down Cake.
This is one of those places that may be the perfect incentive for waking early and going to the gym — especially on weekends.
You can park in one of the Midtown Garages or at a meter.

The food is simply scrumptious. There’s no other word to describe it, Freshly baked pastries, breads, cakes, etc. Farm to table. I always order a breakfast sandwich, which is not on the menu. Either freshly baked bread or a biscuit with ham, egg, and cheese. It’s one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had. Coffee is also delicious (they use Panther coffee). Seating both inside and outside. Prices are affordable for the amount of food and deliciousness that you receive.
I’d rate it a five, but the service is insanely slow. It took me 30 minutes to get a coffee and sandwich to go. I’d recommend going here for a leisurely breakfast, not if you are grabbing food to go. On the other hand, service is extremely customer friendly. They were attentive and super sweet, so that made up for being annoyed that I was waiting so long!

Midtown, that precious gem that I adoringly refer to as Sunset Place 2.0 minus the movie theater, does play host to a budding array of casual and quite delicious eateries. Sure, there’s a Five Guys ready to soak up your liquid transgressions from the night before, but overall, some of Miami’s most successful local foodie operations call this expansive commercial corridor home.
One of the latest great additions to the culinarily camp is Acme. Bread’s the word and this yeast is the beast! Spanning across the flour/​water/​yeast formula, Acme offers an assortment of buns, loaves and baguettes for your weekly morning toast or dinner party cheese spread. So whether you’re after a sourdough, rye, or brioche, you can rest easy knowing Acme’s producing the goods daily using mostly locally sourced high quality ingredients.
My quick lunch was spent here indulging in their chopped salad, a nice and crunchy fresh take on something you might find tossed in a home-maker’s country kitchen. Speaking of 50s housewives, the décor within suggests a sentimental portrait of simple small-​town life from years departed. A tasteful nod to nostalgia and a piping hot cup of Panther Coffee makes this juxtaposition work just right.

I have been waiting for a place like this to open up near my house — and here you are! Despite only eating there once, I am already in love with Acme. Yes, I am one of those weird people who will only eat free range, local eggs. Seriously — the others make me sick for the rest of the day. I am so happy that Acme serves eggs that I can eat. I can sit down and have a sunny side up egg for breakfast in a restaurant again! There are so many other reasons that I love Acme: the staff are adorable, friendly, gracious, accommodating… the list of compliments could go on and on. Their menu is simple, but expertly made.
I love all the homemade breads, the brioche toast is to die for! My guilty pleasure from now on is definitely the biscuits and gravy. A flaky, buttery biscuit (one of the best I’ve ever had), smothered in creamy, salty gravy. Make sure to ask for a sunny side egg on top, the rich yolk cutting through the gravy is delicious. Definitely not a diet breakfast, though!
I’m very excited to try all the other baked goods, as well as their sandwiches. If they are as good as the breakfast items, I might be there every day!

I’m so sad, I really wanted to like this place so I went 3 times — 1ce on opening week, 1 time a few weeks later, and then another time recently. But the service is just toooooo slow and uncoordinated. Sorry Acme! :(
There has been improvements though and the servers are very nice! It’s just unpredictable. We got the latte (tall white) but it took another 20 minutes to get the regular coffee. The meals come out randomly too, people who come later will get their food first or you’ll get your food before your coffee. I think it just needs more work in terms of service and logistics.
The food — 2 of us for breakfast cost 30 $. I ordered Croissants and the cheese biscuit this last time, had 2 coffee drinks, and a regular breakfast. The actual breakfast can add up if you start adding bacon or biscuits to it. The quality of the food is good though, the breads are great, and the pickleberry jam is great. So I would definitely go back for the bakery items, maybe just not go for coffee if you’re not ready to sit for a long time.

What a great addition to Midtown.
The owners of The Federal have really out done themselves with this Great Bakery addition to Midtown.
Located in the Center of Midtown this bakery offers Delicious pastries, breads, cakes, brownies and pies.
They also have a few tables inside as well as outside.
The waitress that i had was Pauola and She Rocks! I had the Cinnamon French Toast that comes with slices of bananas. It was Incredible.
They also serve lunch specials and sandwiches. The croissants are Amazing as well as the great variety of breads they offer.
You can follow them on Instagram by myacmebakery.
Give them a Try!

A pleasant addition to the Midtown neighborhood. Old-​timey milkman décor, fresh baked goods, Panther Coffee, free Wi-​Fi, and friendly faces behind the counter. I’ve only been here once and I already know I’ll be a regular.
I popped in one afternoon for a quick bite. Here’s what I had:
The Melty with bacon: Close your eyes and imagine what the best grilled cheese in the world tastes like. Delicious, eh? Well, that’s what The Melty tastes like. The softest bread, gooiest cheese, and pork belly bacon makes for a sandwich that punningly melts in your mouth.
Crinkle cookies: I was very indecisive on what baked good to order. I ordered these cookies as per recommendation, but it didn’t take much convincing – I mean, they come in two and they’re made of chocolate. These decadent cookies are powdered with white sugar and are like biting into a soft chocolate cake. Just writing about them has me plotting my next visit for some more.
Ginger iced-​tea: You can’t go wrong with homemade ginger tea – So refreshing, especially in Miami’s heat.
That’s all I can vouch for for now, but I’ll definitely be back to try the waffles and cheesecake. Stay tuned for a follow-​up review!

I think of Acme as a place where one can stop in for a quick bite and coffee in the morning or early afternoon — not to mention buy fresh bread. Don’t think of this as some Big Blow-​Out Miami Brunching Destination a la Michael’s or Morgan’s, or you will be disappointed. It really is just a small bakery that offers some quick breakfast/​lunch bites in addition to coffee (serving Panther) and more typical baked goods like coffee cakes, tarts, etc.
That said, when I did come here for breakfast, I thought the cornmeal waffles were excellent. They tied in to a memory of waffles I swear I had as a kid, somewhere — a familiar taste from long ago. A small cup of real maple syrup is provided, thankfully — if you’ve read any of my morning-​joint reviews, you know that failing to serve real maple is cause for a drop of 1 – 2 stars. And that’s me letting you off lightly… if I’m being honest, I think serving fake, HFCS-​laden syrup is an offense punishable by execution via firing squad. But with Acme, I don’t have to contemplate that. Though I do feel like maybe both the waffles and syrup could stand to be a little more-​ish, either more ample themselves, or with some kind of side.
It’s a shame that bread carries such poor nutritional value, because I adore it. I sampled Acme’s sourdough, supposedly made with native yeast from Midtown Miami, and it was on par with good San Francisco sourdough; at least I think so (without having a sample of it to compare side-​by-​side). If I should need a loaf of fresh bread, Acme’s loaves probably shoot to the top of my admittedly short local list.
The coffee is expertly prepared, even if it doesn’t quite rise to the level you’d find if you actually went to Panther Coffee itself. No matter, it’s still superior to most other coffee in the area — even a shade better than adjacent Angelina’s, a place also serving Panther. It’s also far more convenient during a Midtown shopping excursion to stop in here for a caffeine fix rather than drive over to Panther.
Real, old-​style bakeries are few and far between in South Florida, and Acme just established itself at or near the top of a very small heap.

Whoa. Went for breakfast today, holy sh*t batman!
I had the toast with egg. Damn, that was excellent.
Biscuit with ham, was ok.
Café con Leche — excellent. (Panther coffee)
The winner came from the French toast. Wow o wow, I’m in love. So rich, so buttery, so freaking good. I can’t wait for next my next cheat day, french toast happiness.
Service can be improved. It wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. I’d rate it 2.75 out of 5 stars.
Prices are great! 4 items = $ 20. Not bad!

Thanks to Acme Bakery people will mistake me for some type of Zombie ambling about Midtown mumbling, «Biscuits… Fig Brandy Preserves…»
This place is what you would expect from the team at The Federal. Quality food and service. What I wasn’t expecting was very reasonable pricing but they managed to pull that off as well.
I went on their first day for lunch and their second for breakfast. Naturally things took longer than expected during the lunch rush but it was their first day! I waited a little longer and got a smile and two cookies for being patient. Best of all the Meatloaf Sandwich with pickled Cauliflower was delicious. The cheddar cheese they used was insane good, so good I peeled it off and ate it on its own.
Day two was better. I went with a group an was able to try most of the breakfast menu. The Corn Meal Waffles ended up being my favorite item, apart from the biscuits (I think they’re made with crack!). The waffles are mealy and slightly savory, different than typical waffles in a really great way. Give them a try, worth it.
My suggestion is to go ASAP. The space is not large and it will become one of those spots where people wait around 40 minutes to eat. Once November rolls around it will be packed.