Top 5 Date Spots in Upper East Side

1) Brighten the day with a cup of Joe at Panther Coffee - MiMo

6407 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138 

For avid coffee lovers, a big cup of Joe is essential to set the right mood, so start your special day with the best coffee in MiMo, Panther Coffee!

Say hello to Panther Coffee, a hip local cafe with barista drinks, coffee beans roasted in small batches and sold by the pound, and a menu of delicious partner desserts, serving Miami since the early 2000s-- a local institution, if I say so myself! 

Apart from selling specialty coffee beans in all variations, Panther Coffee boasts drip coffee drinks, cold brew favorites, espressos, lattes, and teas, making it one of the most popular hangouts in the Upper East Side, even for non-coffee drinkers!

Panther Coffee also offers an array of unique treats you won't see elsewhere, including baked goodies like Pamela Wasabi Vegan Treats, Nutella Croissants, Raspberry Lemon Scones, and more!    

It's undoubtedly the BEST "fuel" you'll need to keep that smile on your date's face the whole day! 

2) Get creative and plan a romantic picnic date in Morningside Park 

750 NE 55th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

Are you tired of your usual cafe dates and breakfast dine-ins?

Why settle for the ORDINARY when you can create your OWN fairytale breakfast picnic at Morningside Park?

Welcome to Morningside Park, a cozy nature spot overlooking Biscayne Bay, brimming with activities for all ages, including facilities like basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a football field. 

Get creative with your planning and set up an intimate picnic on the grass or at Morningside's designated picnic areas — one peek at that romantic spread, and you'll have your partner falling more in love with you all over again!

For a relatively small fee, sailboat rentals are also available at Morningside Park, so be sure to follow your breakfast date up with an entertaining cruise around Biscayne! 

It'll be your most epic morning rendezvous yet!

3) Have an early dinner at Ferraro's Kitchen Restaurant and Wine Bar 

1099 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138

The romantic vibe is ALIVE and KICKING at Ferraro's Kitchen Restaurant and Wine Bar, an upscale Italian ala carte dining that will bring a new meaning to your date nights!

Offering a culinary experience inspired by Italy's Venetian culture, Ferraro's Kitchen Restaurant and Wine Bar, spearheaded by Chef Igor Ferraro, changes the approach of fine dining with an accessible menu prepared with the finest ingredients, served in an unpretentious and cozy ambiance.

Order from Ferraro's Kitchen Restaurant and Wine Bar array of mouthwatering dishes like Prosciutto Crudo San Daniele and Fresh Focaccia, Caprese di Mozzarella, Spaghetti Chitarra al Pomodoro, Chilean Sea Bass, and more — it'll be the perfect swanky-meets-casual early dinner date with your beloved!

4) Sweeten the night with a cold cone at Cream Parlor 

8224 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138

Are you craving a sweet treat and more of that vintage Upper East Side vibe?

Spread the romance over to Cream Parlor, the Upper East Side's top dessert spot!

Offering the most delicious ice cream and homemade sweets in town, Cream Parlor continuously brings happiness and comfort to residents, tourists, and everyone nearby since 2016-- and a full menu of coffees, teas, and healthy lunch and dinner options, too!

In fact,  everyone is welcome to gather, relax, and have fun at Cream Parlor, boasting all the comforts of home, from vintage knick-knacks and your grandma's china to your favorite childhood games! 

Add their gorgeous indoor and outdoor dining areas, which feature the cutest and funkiest decor and vintage style (that patio is the homiest spot to enjoy your sweet and cold treat!), and you've got an unbeatable date spot for an after-meal dessert with your partner!

A fantasy land where sweet dreams come true-- a colossal brownie mountain, heavenly milkshakes-- folks, this is Cream Parlor!

5) Go for a night drive along the MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District 

East and West of Biscayne Boulevard, between N.E. 50th and N.E. 77th Streets

Don't want this magical night to end just yet?

For this unique date night idea, you won't need a proper agenda — just drive along the famous MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District and uncover more of the "Old Miami!" 

Welcome to the Upper East Side's MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District, a Miami gem encompassing the buildings situated to the East and West of Biscayne Boulevard lying between NE 50th and NE 77th Streets.

Celebrated for its wealth of 1950s-era motels, many of which have been renovated and rehabilitated for adaptive use by current owners, MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District showcases the stunning characteristics of Mid-Century Modern (MiMo) architecture, many historic photographs, and much more!

Indie boutiques, vintage buildings, funky motels-- see all these beauties glow at night and watch your date's eyes glimmer with glee!

Best of all, it's FREE!