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OTL

#4 of 4 Cafés & Coffee in Miami

6.5Friend Score / 10

A Design District cult favorite (short for Out to Lunch) reborn in 2025 on the ground floor of The Moore. Come for the airy, minimalist room and reliably good espresso, the egg-and-cheese on brioche with tomato aioli, and avocado toast with pickled onion and chili. Honest caveat: it's elevated-priced for a cafe, and it's weekdays-only (9-6), so no weekend brunch here.

“A breezy, minimalist refuge serving top-tier coffee, flaky croissants, and an egg sandwich that had no business being that good.”
— Miami New Times

Key facts

Hours
Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Price$$$
Nearest transitMiami Design District / Palm Court, walkable from the free Design District trolley and about a 10-minute drive from the MiamiCentral Brightline/Metromover stations
Time needed30-60 minutes for coffee and a bite; longer if you're using it as a laptop/meeting spot
Best time to goWeekday mid-morning (around 9:30-11am) for the calm, sunlit vibe before the lunch pickup
Last verifiedJuly 13, 2026

Friend Score

6.5/10
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Frequently asked questions

What should I order at OTL?
The returning fan favorites are the Egg & Cheese sandwich on brioche with tomato aioli and the avocado toast with pickled onions and chili flakes. The Bagel & Lox with a spicy twist is popular too, and the cortado and matcha lattes get consistent praise.
Do I need to be a member of The Moore to go to OTL?
No. The Moore is a private members club and hotel, but OTL sits on the ground floor and functions as a public all-day cafe, so anyone can walk in for coffee or a bite during its open hours.
Who is behind OTL?
OTL launched in 2017 as part of David Grutman's Groot Hospitality footprint in the Design District and became a beloved local staple before closing. Its 2025 return at The Moore keeps the original minimalist DNA while sitting inside a more elevated, members-club environment.
What are OTL's hours?
It runs weekdays only, roughly 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. If you're planning a weekend Design District brunch, OTL won't be an option, so aim for a weekday visit.
Are there vegetarian or dairy-free options?
Yes. The avocado toast is a solid vegetarian pick, and there's a dairy-free chia coconut pudding with seasonal fruit. Matcha and coffee drinks can typically be made with alternative milks, so plant-based visitors have real choices here.
Is OTL a good spot to work or take a meeting?
Yes. Its minimalist, design-forward room and daytime-only hours make it a favorite of Miami's creative and design set for laptop sessions and casual meetings. It's calmest mid-morning before the lunch crowd arrives.
Is OTL still open? I saw it listed as closed.
The original OTL at 160 NE 40th St did close, which is why old listings (like Yelp) show it as shuttered. It reopened in late May 2025 in a new home on the ground floor of The Moore at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue. That's the current, operating location.
Is OTL expensive?
It sits on the pricier end for a cafe, which matches its Design District and Moore setting. Some reviewers feel the coffee is costly for what it is, while others rave about breakfast. Set expectations for an elevated-cafe price point rather than a neighborhood-diner one.

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