The revamped space, now called Central Fare, is set to open in mid-June 2025 with a lineup of 12 chef-driven concepts that spotlight Miami's homegrown culinary talent. While vendor names haven't yet been released, the rollout is expected in the coming weeks, and all signs point to a food hall that leans into local creativity and Miami's distinct flavor.
What to Expect
Housed inside the MiamiCentral transit hub, Central Fare will serve as a culinary crossroads for the city, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner to downtown's growing mix of residents, office workers, commuters, and visitors. The new space is designed to feel less like a traditional food court and more like a neighborhood market, featuring grab-and-go options, fast-casual spots, and more elevated dining experiences under one roof.In addition to daily dining, the food hall will offer corporate and residential catering services and boasts approximately 12,000 square feet of private event space for work functions or private parties.
Brightline sees the project as part of a larger effort to root MiamiCentral in the local community. With nearly 100,000 people living within close proximity or just a short Metromover ride away, Central Fare is aiming to become a go-to destination for the downtown crowd, including those working above in 2 MiamiCentral, next door at 3 MiamiCentral, or nearby in the courthouse and surrounding government buildings.
"The Central Fare and Brightline teams look forward to introducing Central Fare to MiamiCentral, which will be a platform for Miami’s most creative restaurateurs to introduce new concepts and iterations of local favorites," according to a statement from Patrick Goddard, Brightline Florida CEO. "We embrace the role MiamiCentral plays in the downtown ecosystem and are committed to delivering a culinary and lifestyle experience through Central Fare that downtown Miami can call its own."
How to Get There
The food hall will be accessible via Brightline's main entrance on Northwest Sixth Street and a dedicated entrance at Northwest Fifth Street and First Avenue.The location is also a transportation powerhouse, linking Brightline riders with Metrorail, Metromover, Tri-Rail, and major roadways connecting Miami to destinations as far as Orlando. With the reopening of Central Fare, this Brightline station may not just be a place you pass through. Instead, it's poised to become a place to stay, eat, and experience the city's culinary edge.
Central Fare at MiamiCentral. 600 NW First Ave., Miami; gobrightline.com
