The Best Places to Go in Coral Gables (That We Actually Keep Going Back To) . Edition 01

When people ask me where to go in Coral Gables, I never know how to answer right away.

Not because there aren’t good places.

But because the ones I love aren’t just “places to go.”

They’re places we keep going back to.

They’ve become part of our rhythm.

Part of our days.Part of how life feels here.

And I think that matters more than any “top 10 list.”

Crema

The kind of place that always works

Some mornings don’t need anything complicated.

Crema is one of those places we go when we just want something easy that still feels good.

Coffee, breakfast, a moment to sit.

It’s simple, but it sets the tone for the whole day.

Books & Books 

Books & Boosks is much More than a bookstore

This is one of those places that feels like the heart of Coral Gables.

Not just a bookstore, but a space where:

• You can sit, read, and stay longer than you planned

• There are events, conversations, and life happening all day long.

  
  

It’s calm during the day…and somehow more alive at night.

They hold events every week.

And I love that it works for both.

Caracas Bakery

A small escape in the morning or middle of the day

Caracas Bakery feels like stepping into a different pace for a moment its a piece of home to us.

With delicious bread, coffee and typical venezuelan breakfast.

You go in for something simple…and end up slowing down without even trying.

And those are always the places that stay with you.

Motek.

When you want something a little more elevated

Motek is one of those places that feels warm, inviting, and still elevated.

It has that Mediterranean energy I naturally gravitate toward.

Perfect for:

• lunch

• meetings

• or just sitting and enjoying your time

  
  

Rivareno Gelato.

The small ritual

This is one of those stops that became a habit without trying.

Simple, light, and always a good idea.

Especially with kids, these little moments end up meaning more than you expect.

The in-between places that matter just as much

Some of our favorite moments aren’t planned.

They look like:

• Tea at Say Tea & Smile

• Stopping by Barnes & Noble

• Walking around downtown with no real plan

  
  

And somehow… those end up being the best parts of the day.

Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables

The feeling of the area

"Walking in feels like walking into a Fairy tale castle"

Even if you’re not staying there, places like this reflect what Coral Gables is about.

Timeless.

Charming.

Intentional.

The kind of place where everything feels connected.

What I’ve realized about living here

None of these places are extreme.

None of them are “you have to go here once.”

And that’s exactly why they matter.

They’re close.

They’re easy.

They’re part of everyday life.

Because living in Coral Gables isn’t about chasing big moments.

It’s about building a life where your everyday already feels good.

If you’re exploring Coral Gables,

don’t just look for the best places.

Pay attention to the ones you’ll return to without thinking.

Because those are the ones that become part of your life.

With Love xx

Sasha