Icebox Café

Icebox Café on Purdy Avenue is a South Beach institution that has quietly become a neighborhood fixture over the years. Purdy Avenue runs through the Sunset Harbour micro-neighborhood — a calmer, more residential pocket of South Beach favored by locals who know the island beyond the Collins-Ocean Drive corridor. The café format suggests all-day dining with a mix of comfort food, brunch staples, and lighter options. Its longevity in the neighborhood speaks to consistent quality and a loyal local following. If you want a meal that feels genuinely embedded in the community rather than aimed squarely at tourists, Purdy Avenue is worth the short detour from the beach.