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La Provence French Bakery

1629 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

305-538-2406 | Website

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Category: Restaurants | Bakery, Sandwiches

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Miami is known for many things, but great bread is not among them, at least if you haven't tried La Provence's hearty, rustic artisanal breads. There's more than just bread, too, starting with a wide assortment of pastries, from light, flaky croissants to lovely little fruit tarts. More substantial fare includes a variety of panini on house-baked loaves, as well as quiches and empanadas. The prosciutto and mozzarella panini with pesto and tomatoes is generous and filling, as is a well-made salad niçoise with plenty of tuna and accouterments. Don't leave without at least one rustic sourdough baguette, which one day might get Miami known for great bread.

  • Cuisine(s): Bakery, Sandwiches

    Hours: Daily 7am-8pm

    Price: $$

    Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

  • Attire: Casual

    Features: Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

    Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

    Alcohol: None

  • Reservations: Not Necessary

    Parking: Garage, Meters, Street

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  • 2008 | Best Bakery

    If great bread is the staff of life, all of us here in South Florida are living on borrowed time, eating mushy, pallid, tasteless loaves made from ultrarefined flour that no self-respecting Parisian or Italian would use for a doorstop. But... More >

  • 2005 | BEST CROISSANT

    BEST CROISSANT La Provence 1627 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 305-538-2406 Although he wouldn't reveal the exact recipe, the key to a good croissant, says La Provence owner David Thau, is the way the baker works with the dough, which should... More >

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Miami New Times Reviews and News

  • Lovely Loaves

    By Bill Citara | Thu, July 19, 2007

    Miami has a great many things — sun, sand, spectacular ocean views, trolling celebutantes with more plastic parts than an Xbox. One thing Miami doesn't have much of is great bread. Sure, some of the upscale so-called gourmet markets do a passable... More >

  • A Place For Provence

    By Lee Klein | Thu, July 11, 2002

    I can't say I'm surprised the Florida Motor Vehicle Department rejected my suggestion to change state license plate tags to read "Land Of Mediocre Bakeries"; it is, after all, a lot of letters to fit on a plate. In retrospect maybe it would be mor... More >

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    miaminewtimesbestof

    | Wed, May 06, 2009

    If great bread is the staff of life, all of us here in South Florida are living on borrowed time, eating mushy, pallid, tasteless loaves made from ultrarefined flour that no self-respecting Parisian or Italian would use for a doorstop. But thankfully, for those special occasions, we have La Provence, where you can get a proper baguette ($2) or crusty loaf of sourdough ($2.25) or hunk of multigrain ($4.35). But man (and woman) doesn't live by bread alone, so if you're hungry for a light, flaky croissant; luscious Danish, fruit tart, or cheesecake; even savory quiches or empanadas, La Provence has you covered there too. Just no doorstops.

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Main Menu
Signature Salads
 
Asian Chicken
mixed greens, carrots, chicken, orange mandarine, cherry tomatoes, cashews, crispy onions, sesame seeds
 
Chef
mixed greens, turkey, ham, swiss, eggs, tomatoes, olives
 
Chicken Caesar
romain lettuce, grilled chicken, croutons, parmesan
 
Cobb
mixed greens, avocados, bacon, chicken, blue cheese, eggs, tomatoes
 
Greek
mixed greens, feta cheese, tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, onions, black olives.
 
House
tomato, lettuce, onions
 
Nicoise
mixed greens, tuna, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, potatoes, onions, green beans, black olives.
 
Salmon
mixed greens, smoked salmon, brie, red bell peppers, cantaloupe, tomatoes.
 
Summer
mixed greens, dice beets, baby corn, tomatoes, corn, heart of palm, cucumber, red bell peppers.
 
Taco
mixed greens, chicken, cheddar, guacamole, cilantro, tortilla chips, mexican salsa, sour cream.
 
Tricolor
pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, avocados, pine nuts, pesto sauce, balsamic vinegar
Sandwiches
 
Gourmet
chicken avocado, gourmet goat, prosciutto pesto, roast beef smile, salmon tartine, pain bagnat
 
Baguette
ham or turkey or salami (w/lettuce & tomatoes) with a choice of cheddar or swiss or brie
 
Panini
caprese, prosciutto caprese, grilled chicken
 
Clubs
ham or turkey
 
Croissant
ham or turkey with cheese
 
Subs
tuna or chicken salad
 
Wraps
tuna, chicken or veggie
 
Build A Baguette
by adding, swiss or cheddar, goat or brie, meat, veggies, spreads
Croissants, Brioches And Pastries
 
Butter Croissant
 
Chocolate Croissant
 
Raisin Croissant
 
Plain Brioche
 
Sugar Or Chocolate Chip Brioche
 
Oatmeal Fat Free Cookie
 
Danish (blueberry, Pear, Cheese)
 
Muffin (blueberry, Chocolate Chip)
 
Large Traditional Cookie Or Pecan
 
Brownie
 
Chausson Aux Pommes
 
Apricot Turnover
Savory Snacks & Quiches
 
Quiches
lorraine, onions, chorizo, vegetables
 
Croque Monsieur
 
Croque Madame
 
Baked Croissant
with ham and cheese or with spinach and bechamel
 
Empanadas
beef or chicken
 
Soup Of The Day
served with a petitou
Artisan Breads-baguettes / Rolls
 
French Classic Baguette
 
French “rustique “(old Fashion)baguette
 
Whole Wheat Baguette
 
Beaujolais (walnut & Raisins) Roll
 
Cheddar Roll
 
Ficelle
 
Petit Pain/petitou
 
Small French Baguette
Artisan Breads-loaves
 
Cheddar Loaf
 
Farmer Loaf
 
Multigrain Loaf
 
Pave Loaf
Pastries
 
Regular Croissant
 
Chocolate Croissant
 
Raisin Croissant
 
Chocolate Almond Croissant
 
Chocolate Chip Croissant
Brioche
 
Danish (blueberry, Cheese, Peach, Pear, Apricot)
 
Beignet (plain Or Raspberry)
 
Brioche (chocolate, Plain Or Sugar)
Muffin
 
Blueberry
 
Chocolate
 
Cranberry
 
Bran
Cakes
 
Classic
 
Eclair (chocolate, Coffee, Vanilla)
 
Religieuse (chocolate, Coffee)
 
Napoleon
 
Tarts (lemon, Pear)
Fresh Fruit
 
Strawberry
 
Raspberry
 
Blueberry
De Luxe
 
Mont Ventoux
 
Royal
 
Opera
 
Fraisier
 
Trio

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