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Our Story

From New York to Miami, with Dominican candela

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NY pastrami sandwich
The roots

New York deli craft

Pastrami, bagels, Boar's Head cold cuts — the craft of the classic NY delicatessen.

Dominican mixed grill plate
The soul

Dominican soul

Mangú, fritura, home sazón and coffee that tastes like the neighborhood. The candela that lights it all.

Inside Candela & Café in Downtown Miami
The leap

Lands in Downtown Miami

Candela & Café opens at 507 N Miami Ave — apartments above, loyal neighborhood below.

Signature Candela burger
Today

Deli · Market · Music

Daily food, mini-market, and live music on Fridays. One place, a thousand flavors.

Friday Nights

Live Music
Fridays

Every FridayLive musicFrom 8pm

Every Friday the deli lights up: live music, wine, beer and the best vibe Downtown. Come for dinner, stay for the candela.

Daily Market · Bodega

The neighborhood market

The basics and the good stuff, around the corner. Coffee, fresh, pantry and treats — pick up or we deliver.

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What people say

The neighborhood already knows

4.8Real Google reviews
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Jonathan R.2 weeks ago · via Google

“The pastrami took me straight back to NY, but the sazón is pure Dominican. Best deli Downtown.”

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Carla M.1 month ago · via Google

“Friday nights with live music, wine and that mangú — my new spot. The vibe is unmatched.”

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Luis D.3 days ago · via Google

“Café, mercado y comida criolla en un solo lugar. El barrio lo necesitaba. ¡Candela!”

Visit Us

Downtown Miami, with parking

507 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Sun–Tue · 8:00am – 10:00pmWed–Sat · 8:00am – 11:30pm