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Natural Healthy Meals Made from Scratch

5 Posted on 04 / 07 / 2013

I have recently become a Vegetarian and I must say that I have encountered some challenges finding the food I want while away from home. The thing is that it is easy to find food choices without animal protein, however, the challenges arise when you want those choices to be healthy as well.

While googling restaurants in my area, I came across Mi Vida Cafe located on 72 St. and Biscayne Blvd. So, I decided to stop by yesterday morning before my 5 mile run on the beach. As soon as I walked into the Cafe, I was greeted with a beautiful smile and they made me feel like they've known me forever. Wow! what a great feeling that was! Anyway, I took out the "Purple Afterall" Smoothie, which is made with fresh almond milk, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and dates, yummy!

Four hours later after being exhausted from running on the
beach, I was in great need of food energy. So, I decided to stop back at Mi Vida's on the way home. This time I had the Lentil Soup with vegggies, and the Citrus Couscous Salad with fresh tomatos, peas, mint, onions, garlic & almonds with a ginger/lemon vinaigrette. I sat at the counter and watched the Chef prepare everything from scratch. I felt as if I had my own personal chef cooking exclusively for me.
She even invited me to participate in meditation classes held today at 11:00 a.m.--who does this?
In conclusion, the food was great, the atmosphere quaint, and the service inviting, warm and attentive. Thank you!

Pros: Healthy, Delicious, Friendly Service
Cons: Small Inside Dining Space, Entrees prices slightly High, Under Construction

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Quaint and homey vegan place

4 Posted on 01 / 02 / 2013

When my 10 year old daughter thinks of that one delicious thing she had and keeps asking to go back, you know a place is good (in my opinion anyway).

Pros: All vegan menu , Amazing juices , Very cool environment
Cons: Not enough parking in rear, Very cramped

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Decent but not for the price

3 Posted on 12 / 31 / 2012

I am sorry to say this place is extremely over priced. I had a sandwich and drink and it was $20

Coming from LA where you get the same quality food for 10$ this was a bit excessive but in Miami everything healthy is marketed and over priced it seems. I would suggest go to the store and cook at home and get better food and 3x as much. Nice idea just lower your prices

Pros: veg, chill, small
Cons: overpriced, not great, service not great

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Vegan Oasis

5 Posted on 09 / 16 / 2012

From the moment you step into Mi Vida Cafe, you feel a different and vibrant yet tranquil vibe that makes you feel like you arrived at some sort of oasis in the middle of the city. Once inside, the amazingly friendly staff, the tasteful ambiance and beautifully painted board with the specials serve as the prelude to the amazing meal you are about to taste. I enjoy seating at the counter to see Chef Daniela and her staff preparing the meals. The special touch, healthy balance and detail put in the meal preparation is obvious. The menu is complete with delicious options that include fresh juices, appetizers, fantastic main dishes and deserts. Mi Vida Cafe is a lot more than a restaurant and far exceeds other Vegan venues when it comes to taste and food presentation.

Pros: Menu, Staff, Price

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Fwesome food, so healthy and so tasty

5 Posted on 02 / 25 / 2012

This place is pretty good. Food is awesome, so healthy and so tasty. Staff is super friendly and extremely knowledgeable, they're always smiling and having fun.
They have events every now and then and they're fun. Their Facebook blog is fun and gets updated every day with pics, specials, games and health tips.
Everything is made fresh to order and you can watch the chef making your food.

Pros: excellent food, healthy cuisine, friendly staff

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Amazing

5 Posted on 02 / 11 / 2012

I just love this place

Pros: delicious food, friendly staff, everything is fresh always

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AWESOME PLACE!

5 Posted on 01 / 25 / 2012

Everything is freshly made from REAL whole food ingredients. Their vegan dishes are amazing: healthy and yummy. We love this place and will go every chance we get!

Pros: fresh, healthy food, Dishes are delicious!, Moderately-priced.

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Fresh & Healthful Food

5 Posted on 01 / 17 / 2012

This is a tiny haven on a busy road in Miami. The menu features a mix of raw and non-raw vegan food. It seemed like each of our dishes was made fresh to order. I'm pretty sure I heard the whirl of the VitaMix minutes before fresh gaspacho arrived at our table. We also enjoyed seitan tacos and seitan sloppy joes. The owner is so kind and she is growing her own organic veggies and herbs in the back of the restaurant. If you want healthful and tasty food that could not be fresher, this is worth the trip.

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Very Personal Experience

5 Posted on 12 / 23 / 2011

Having never actually had vegan cooking this was a great experience. We were the only customers and the owner made our orders as we watched. This was a great treat during our vacation to Florida and a quick side trip to Miami.

Pros: personal touch, healthy cuisine

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Vegetarian in Mainland Miami

5 Posted on 06 / 16 / 2011

Located in MiMO, Mi Vida cafe is located next to Divine Trash, a vintage sort of store... The cafe has a huge side area that has a plethora of space for outside dining. It is decorated in an eclectic mix of treasures and finds. The food is spiced and priced right. Give the daily specials a try. If you are a vegetarian or vegan living in the Miami area and you have (like me) been looking for the perfect place to eat that also can nourish your body. .put your sneakers on now and run to Mi Vida cafe where your life awaits you.. your new food life.