Pinecrest Wayside Market

I’ve been coming to this little market for many, many years. Every time I’m in Miami I make it a point to come by, & it has never disappoint. They always have fresh fruits and vegetables. & not to mention they always do their best to bring in the most exotic fruits of the season.
Also, their smoothies, & selection of hummus (sun dried tomato), are to die for. They also usually have organic pastries and delicious salads and quick bites.
Although it is a bit pricey, what you might find there you can find in homestead for half the price, but who has time to drive to homestead? For this reason, I will be coming back for as long as I can.

I really like this place. I think that it’s less expensive than other markets. Beautiful produce and really delicious prepared salads to go. Their smoothies and juices are great and the exact price they should be. I don’t see myself going back to Whole Foods for a smoothie or juice for a long time.

Pros: Creamy, delicious and healthy shakes, more variety of fruits and vegetables, delicious home made pie and other pastry goods, delicious salads, quick service.
Cons: Most of the product, specifically the veggies and fruits are way overpriced.
Be remind that this is an outdoor market. So if you’re planning to eat here, expect to be seated in a communal picnic benches, outdoor.

Lots of great healthy snacks including some vegan options. We tried smoothies and cinnamon rolls. The strawberry smoothie was ok, the cinnamon rolls were AMAZING!

Went to have a milkshake and tried the Elvis and strawberry options, both delicious! Also, enjoyed all the healthy, non-​gmo locally made breads, cookies and pastries available for purchase :)

I was heading to Miami to see Canes basketball when a friend suggested we stop at a «fruit stand» for a quick snack before the game. He said they had smoothies and stuff other than fruit so we drove about 4 minutes from the UM campus and found the market inconspicuously on the side of the road. It’s way more than just a fruit stand. While they do have produce, they have baked goods, paninis, pastas, salads, smoothies, snow cones and more! We walked around for a bit and I settled on a Greek Salad since my friend chose the curry chicken salad I was also eyeing. I also got a Mango Mania smoothie. We sat at one of 4 large picnic tables they have. There were tons of families that biked to place but there was also ample parking in front and on the side of the place. My salad and smoothie were just perfect. I also tried the curry chicken salad which was also kick ass. This was definitely a locals place but if you’re in the neighborhood, check it out!

Fresh healthy Food, nice employees, great customer service, beautiful place in Pinecrest. Great Smoothies, guacamole, empanadas, etc

I’m kind of upset I’ve lived in Miami 5 years and I had never been to this place until yesterday. I made a pit stop during my cycling workout to grab a smoothie, but I wanted to stay there for hours. I had the mango, banana, strawberry coconut smoothie and it was refreshing, fresh and quickly prepared.

Great place to buy natural food and drink a delicious juice. Good location and simple-​natural environment.

My boyfriend and I had visited this place over a year ago and thought we found the best little spot ever. We love healthy tasty options and this place offered just that. Service-​wise, it took a little long to get our smoothies but they were all friendly and we couldn’t wait to go back. — Well fast forward to today. We went 30 minutes before they closed and have never felt so uncomfortable. We wanted to look around and buy some little things, but their gates were almost fully closed and they looked so annoyed with us getting there. One guy even announced «2 more» as we walked in. I would of been more understanding if it was 5 even 10 minutes before closing, but 30 minutes? All of their goodies from the counter were put away and as we walked out 20 mins before 6 pm (Sunday closing time), they closed the gate completely from the side where you order their smoothies. We couldn’t wait to get out of there. The smoothies didn’t even taste good, they tasted like they just threw something together really quickly. — It’s unfortunate because we would like to go back and be loyal customers, but now we just feel unwanted. It was really hard to hold back from saying something while we were there. :(

The place for a good coconut shake or smoothies. The mini chocolate chip cookies are amazing. I also had a Greek salad that was delish. People this is a must!!!

I love this spot so much. It is located right on red road, and it is the perfect spot for a smoothie and a snack.
When I was growing up, I would come with friends to this spot for a shaved ice or smoothie.
Now, I come for their delicious prepared foods. I love their chopped chicken salad, because it isn’t prepared with a huge amount of mayo and seems to be a healthier choice. I also love the Thai slaw salad, just make sure you check the expiration date.
I don’t know the guy’s name that works there, but he always recognizes me and gives me a huge smile and greeting when I pay for my food.
I also love the smoothies and shakes. You can’t go wrong with any flavor or combination. I try to go for the fruit smoothies with honey for a lighter option.
This little place is so special, that it even has a huge menu for catered foods. They prepare a beautiful salmon platter that is always a crowd favorite.
Stop in for a snack! You won’t be disappointed!

I was looking for a place to buy fruit and well get a nice fruit shake and stumbled into this place which was close to my house and home of the strawberry shake! This place has a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables as well as pre-​made sandwiches, salads, dips and baked goods.
So I came here to get some tropical fruit. Being Vietnamese-​American, I missed the fruits that I had when I went to Vietnam and I wanted to find the place with the best tropical fruits while I am here in Miami. I wanted to get Dragon fruit for sure and I was looking for the red version, one of the workers told me the white ones were on the left and the red was on the right (LOL the sign only said white version). Red ones tend to be sweeter and then white ones. The employee there was very nice and told me a lot about each fruit. He told me the whites ones are specifically sought out after for diabetics since it is less sweet. I also grabbed some avocados and oranges as well.
I went here thinking I wanted the Strawberry shake but instead I went for the Mango Chiller since the cashier kinda sold it to me when I asked him about each shake. It was mango and coconut in it! Super tropical. The shake itself was very fresh tasting with no added sugars. However, I did have some ice chips in my shake so it was not blended well.
All and all, this will be my go to fruit place since all the fruits are so fresh.

I can’t say anything wrong with their shake and the fruits here, its always fresh and delicious.
But interacting with the staff can be a little uncomfortable or intimidating, especially the old Hispanic ladies, I’m not sure if they’re being rude or its in their trait.

A staple in Pinecrest. I’ve been coming here since I was a 5 yr old little thing asking my mom to buy me a cookies n crème shake after school. This place is old, its hot, and there are angry hispanic ladies. The essence of Miami people! Lol but really, the food is good, lots of yummy healthy options, good juices and smoothies. Bring a hispanic friend if you can, they’ll be nicer I promise ;) I have been picking up my brother from the school next door every Wednesday for early release for 2 years now and I love to take that 5 min walk over there and buy a mango juice with a yummy snack. Love love love and hope it stays around forever!

Myself and my son’s favorite place for breakfast or dinner. Shakes with fruit and some healthy goodie and we are ready to go!
Owner and crew really nice. I’m so happy we discovered this little place.

Nothing but great things to say about this neighborhood joint. It’s a local establishment that carries on the laid back Miami vibe. Delish food and smoothies, unique baked goods and great selection. Owners are very nice and helpful, as well.

Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshake. End of Story.
The Pinecrest Wayside market is famous for their strawberry milkshakes but since I don’t live in Miami, and only get to go when visiting family in town, I can’t waste my limited visits on an unknown entity and I KNOW the Elvis Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshake is amazeballs.
The market itself is a little tiny fruitstand with extremely limited parking. They have a few picnic tables out front so you can stay and enjoy your purchases there if you want. They also sell some baked goods that are pretty tasty as well, and of course (it is a fruit stand, after all) fresh fruit and other healthy options.
The staff isn’t the friendliest, and sometimes it can feel a little bit like ordering from the soup nazi but, in my opinion, it’s worth it. It’s a fruitstand, you’ve got to have reasonable expectations.

If it’s a perfect sunny day and you’re taking a drive or bike ride down Old Cutler road, GO to Wayside.
The shakes are so and refreshing and they have a large variety of healthy snacks. In the back there’s freezers with sandwiches, cold pastas, humus, salads. I prefer the cold marinara pasta. Don’t be fooled by the small box its in, there’s a lot in there.
It’s very shack-​like but not dirty. There’s even picnic tables for you to sit on and trees over head for shade so you’re not directly in the sun.
My sisters and I go there on sunny days after attending the beach or in the middle of a walk or bike ride and it never fails. It’s a little shack of happiness :)

This place has these most delicious strawberry banana milkshakes. It’s also a great stand and was a favorite of mine to and from school. Biggest downside is the price! It’s very expensive for a ‘market stand’ but I guess it’s just pinecrest pricing and most of the people that shop there don’t care much about pricing anyway. I also wish they had more variety in terms of prepared foods.

Lovely little street side market with a juice bar and some very tasty looking baked goods and prepared salads to go. A few tables with benches under the trees outside, so get to enjoy your juice or slice of pie right there if you like. Some vegan baked goods but mostly just homemade pies, muffins and cookies.
Produce looks good, some exotic mushrooms in the cooler, but fairly pricey. Friendly staff.

As a kid, I used to pop over to Wayside Market after school for a snow cone or a strawberry milkshake. Back then, my metabolism was a force to be reckoned with and any sweet or high calorie snack never stood a chance against my indestructible chemical process. On visits to Wayside these days, I quickly (and somewhat begrudgingly) opt for the refrigerated fresh coconut water (sucked out of a straw in an actual coconut) and the well-​stocked fruits and veggies available for plucking.
It’s worth noting that the famous milkshakes are still there and so is the whimsical charm of an open-​air fresh produce stand. You’ll find plenty of fresh fruits and veggies to snack on and if you’re lucky, the fruit expert will offer you samples of the freshest mango, star fruit, Thai guava and a medley of other (also chilled) items.
Not only do I love this place for the nostalgia, I love it for the location. You’re cruising down Red Road and by this point in your drive, you’re getting hit with that old Florida feel. Once you pull up, you’ll find there a change in attitude too. Other clever patrons are friendly and equally as taken with the quaintness of this local gem.
Make sure you make a pitstop!