Came in for breakfast, received exceptional service. Everyone was friendly and we're definitely paying attention to make sure my coffee didn't run out. Ordered the French toast with scrambled eggs and Georgia sausage and a side of grits. The food did not disappoint, everything was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. To get all of that for $11 and change makes me feel like I'm robbing the place! If you're in the area or looking for a nice homey restaurant this is your spot!
(5)
Marilyn Y.
Come here often, especially when they send me on job training, the place is always packed, which is good and meaning that the food is AWESOME . Orders are put in as soon as you place it. Breakfast is always on point. I order Georgia sausage, grits, eggs, and toast, with an order of flop. They also serve lunch from 11am to 1pm. Lunch is always good. This place is a good hole in the wall in the hood.
(4)
Erika W.
After being discouraged by the lack of breakfast options on Miami Beach, hubby and I ventured out to check out MLK before heading to the airport. For $16, we ate so food. Tasted just like my grandmother cooked each plate. I ordered the grits, with eggs, pan sausage and roast. I opted to get a biscuit instead of toast. The waitress brought out two homemade biscuits, with a side of butter and jelly.
(5)
Rodney W.
This is a no frills neighborhood restaurant. They serve down home stick to your bones soul food. From pork chops, smothered chicken wings and sausage and grits; you can find it here. I decided to try the boiled fish and grits, which they only serve on the week-end. For less than $12, you get a huge bowl with potatoes, & fish, all of which was well seasoned with just right amount of kick. Towards the end of the dish, I got a little taste of fishiness, but by that time I was pleasantly full. So if you are on that side of town and hungry, stop by MLK and give them a try.
(4)
Elle B.
I came for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I have been looking for a nice place to eat good, soulful breakfast and this is it! The food to no time to arrive ordering and it tasted AMAZING! I ordered the fried shrimp and girts with cheese. The owner is even nice!! I will definitely be adding this restaurant to my regular spots to eat.
(4)
Amber L.
MLK is one of a decreasing number of southern-style breakfast spots in Miami. I'm glad that they are holding on strong even as others disappear. MLK is well known for their down home breakfasts. Staples like hot grits, boiled fish, smoked sausage and chicken wings keep customers like me coming back for more. The grits are cooked to the perfect just-thick consistency with the right amount of salt thrown in the water. Nothing worse than grits cooked in saltless water - you can never add enough salt after the fact. The grits are the framework of a good southern breakfast and MLK does them right. I wish they were served with real butter because the margarine they are served with does not melt, but that's a minor issue. I usually get the fried wings breakfast, which includes grits, eggs and toast. The wings are cooked perfectly, with the right amount of seasoning and a nice crunchy coat. The eggs and toast are standard. I don't come to MLK as often as I'd like. Why? Because this spot is on the smaller side but as popular as they come, it is always packed. You can barely move around, much less get a table. There is always a wait - you're gonna wait for a table, you're gonna wait for the food, you're gonna wait for the check. I'm not always up for all that waiting. The hours here are very limited (they really only serve breakfast and some lunch items, although I think plans may be in the works to start dinner service), parking is available but can get very tight and the coffee needs a lot of work. But I do find myself there ever so often when I want to get a good breakfast while being fully entertained. MLK is kind of like the meeting spot. I always bump into extended members of my family there. My mom bumps into her old highschool classmates. There's a pretty popular gentleman that sells various items at the front of the restaurant (he sometimes takes up valuable table space, but that's neither here nor there). I think that's the huge draw for MLK: If you're from this community, you'll get a hot plate of some stick-to-your-ribs breakfast and some feel-good to start your day off right. Not many places serving up all of that for a reasonable price these days.
(4)
Vivian A.
Great atmosphere, hot food, and delicious salmon croquettes. Thoroughly enjoyed my quick and affordable breakfast at MLK Restaurant. The check service was a tad slow but they were extremely busy so I understand.
(4)
Brian D.
If you are hungry prepare to wait a while but it's definitely worth the wait . I enjoyed chicken and waffles and cheese eggs . Didn't get any better. I'm kinda disappointed they are only open from 7-1 I could eat that later in the day .
(4)
Blak B.
Best place for some southern cooking! Breakfast that is! if you wanna get your grits and smothered on then this is the joint for you. keep in mind there is almost always a wait to be seated but its worth every minute! Once that boiled fish unite with your taste buds you will forget all about your troubles. Not to mention my mom "Ms. G" is the best chef there. POW
(5)
Kathi C.
Am very glad I found this fun place with good food, but I wouldn't really call it a Soul Food place. Southern, maybe, but not Soul. This is not where you'd go get oxtail, pigs feet, cabbage, collard greens, or cornbread. But, this IS where you'd go get a hearty breakfast, grits, smothered or fried pork chops, wings, fish, chicken and waffles. I had the Georgia sausage, grits, and pancakes. Tried my buddy's steamed fish, which was also very light and flavorful. I'd come back to try the red snapper. My neighbor's smothered chops and wings looked like enormous portions and simply delicious. The guy selling the knockoff Gucci bags at the front door was a nice touch.
(4)
Katrina B.
True Soul Food, Everytime we go I can truly say that it has been a pleasure. Will definitely keep returning to here everytime I am down that way.
(4)
Linda M.
Traditional southern breakfast with a twist of the Caribbean. Everything from the boiled fish to the Georgia sausage and grits are served piping hot and seasoned. Sometimes service can be slow but it will be worth the wait if you want authentic southern food.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
Jason F.
Came in for breakfast, received exceptional service. Everyone was friendly and we're definitely paying attention to make sure my coffee didn't run out. Ordered the French toast with scrambled eggs and Georgia sausage and a side of grits. The food did not disappoint, everything was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. To get all of that for $11 and change makes me feel like I'm robbing the place! If you're in the area or looking for a nice homey restaurant this is your spot!
(5)Marilyn Y.
Come here often, especially when they send me on job training, the place is always packed, which is good and meaning that the food is AWESOME . Orders are put in as soon as you place it. Breakfast is always on point. I order Georgia sausage, grits, eggs, and toast, with an order of flop. They also serve lunch from 11am to 1pm. Lunch is always good. This place is a good hole in the wall in the hood.
(4)Erika W.
After being discouraged by the lack of breakfast options on Miami Beach, hubby and I ventured out to check out MLK before heading to the airport. For $16, we ate so food. Tasted just like my grandmother cooked each plate. I ordered the grits, with eggs, pan sausage and roast. I opted to get a biscuit instead of toast. The waitress brought out two homemade biscuits, with a side of butter and jelly.
(5)Rodney W.
This is a no frills neighborhood restaurant. They serve down home stick to your bones soul food. From pork chops, smothered chicken wings and sausage and grits; you can find it here. I decided to try the boiled fish and grits, which they only serve on the week-end. For less than $12, you get a huge bowl with potatoes, & fish, all of which was well seasoned with just right amount of kick. Towards the end of the dish, I got a little taste of fishiness, but by that time I was pleasantly full. So if you are on that side of town and hungry, stop by MLK and give them a try.
(4)Elle B.
I came for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I have been looking for a nice place to eat good, soulful breakfast and this is it! The food to no time to arrive ordering and it tasted AMAZING! I ordered the fried shrimp and girts with cheese. The owner is even nice!! I will definitely be adding this restaurant to my regular spots to eat.
(4)Amber L.
MLK is one of a decreasing number of southern-style breakfast spots in Miami. I'm glad that they are holding on strong even as others disappear. MLK is well known for their down home breakfasts. Staples like hot grits, boiled fish, smoked sausage and chicken wings keep customers like me coming back for more. The grits are cooked to the perfect just-thick consistency with the right amount of salt thrown in the water. Nothing worse than grits cooked in saltless water - you can never add enough salt after the fact. The grits are the framework of a good southern breakfast and MLK does them right. I wish they were served with real butter because the margarine they are served with does not melt, but that's a minor issue. I usually get the fried wings breakfast, which includes grits, eggs and toast. The wings are cooked perfectly, with the right amount of seasoning and a nice crunchy coat. The eggs and toast are standard. I don't come to MLK as often as I'd like. Why? Because this spot is on the smaller side but as popular as they come, it is always packed. You can barely move around, much less get a table. There is always a wait - you're gonna wait for a table, you're gonna wait for the food, you're gonna wait for the check. I'm not always up for all that waiting. The hours here are very limited (they really only serve breakfast and some lunch items, although I think plans may be in the works to start dinner service), parking is available but can get very tight and the coffee needs a lot of work. But I do find myself there ever so often when I want to get a good breakfast while being fully entertained. MLK is kind of like the meeting spot. I always bump into extended members of my family there. My mom bumps into her old highschool classmates. There's a pretty popular gentleman that sells various items at the front of the restaurant (he sometimes takes up valuable table space, but that's neither here nor there). I think that's the huge draw for MLK: If you're from this community, you'll get a hot plate of some stick-to-your-ribs breakfast and some feel-good to start your day off right. Not many places serving up all of that for a reasonable price these days.
(4)Vivian A.
Great atmosphere, hot food, and delicious salmon croquettes. Thoroughly enjoyed my quick and affordable breakfast at MLK Restaurant. The check service was a tad slow but they were extremely busy so I understand.
(4)Brian D.
If you are hungry prepare to wait a while but it's definitely worth the wait . I enjoyed chicken and waffles and cheese eggs . Didn't get any better. I'm kinda disappointed they are only open from 7-1 I could eat that later in the day .
(4)Blak B.
Best place for some southern cooking! Breakfast that is! if you wanna get your grits and smothered on then this is the joint for you. keep in mind there is almost always a wait to be seated but its worth every minute! Once that boiled fish unite with your taste buds you will forget all about your troubles. Not to mention my mom "Ms. G" is the best chef there. POW
(5)Kathi C.
Am very glad I found this fun place with good food, but I wouldn't really call it a Soul Food place. Southern, maybe, but not Soul. This is not where you'd go get oxtail, pigs feet, cabbage, collard greens, or cornbread. But, this IS where you'd go get a hearty breakfast, grits, smothered or fried pork chops, wings, fish, chicken and waffles. I had the Georgia sausage, grits, and pancakes. Tried my buddy's steamed fish, which was also very light and flavorful. I'd come back to try the red snapper. My neighbor's smothered chops and wings looked like enormous portions and simply delicious. The guy selling the knockoff Gucci bags at the front door was a nice touch.
(4)Katrina B.
True Soul Food, Everytime we go I can truly say that it has been a pleasure. Will definitely keep returning to here everytime I am down that way.
(4)Linda M.
Traditional southern breakfast with a twist of the Caribbean. Everything from the boiled fish to the Georgia sausage and grits are served piping hot and seasoned. Sometimes service can be slow but it will be worth the wait if you want authentic southern food.
(4)