Miami Favorite OTL Finally Reopens: What to Expect

After a two-year hiatus that left local brunch devotees wandering the Design District, missing it dearly, beloved café OTL is finally making its much-anticipated comeback. And not just anywhere.

The brunch spot has officially reopened in the newly reimagined Moore building (built in the 1920s!), setting up shop in the cultural heart of the neighborhood it helped define.

If you know, you know: OTL wasn't just another trendy café when it opened in 2017. Originally founded by Miami-based hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman, it quickly became a gathering place for locals: a breezy, minimalist refuge serving top-tier coffee, flaky croissants, and an egg sandwich that had no business being that good. But beyond the food and aesthetics, OTL was Miami cool without trying to be. It was the Design District's unofficial clubhouse before it quietly closed, leaving a noticeable void (and more than a few broken hearts).

Now, in a full-circle moment, OTL is back, baby.
"The return of OTL felt inevitable," says Brady Wood, founder and CEO of the Moore. "It's not just a café, it's part of the cultural fabric of this neighborhood." And he's right. OTL returning is less of a reopening and more of a long-awaited homecoming.

The new space inside the Moore honors the original's DNA with a fresh twist. It’s still effortlessly stylish, sunny, and design-forward, but it feels even more elevated, fitting for its new address at 4040 NE Second Ave., surrounded by art, innovation, and a reinvigorated local spirit. And don't worry, the menu is everything you remember and more. Returning are the popular egg and cheese sandwich layered with brioche and tomato aioli, a spin on the classic bagel and lox, and the fan-favorite avocado toast topped with pickled onions and chili flakes. For sweet tooths and brunchers, there's French toast with mascarpone and maple syrup, buttery croissants, and chia coconut pudding.

What makes this revival hit differently is the timing. Miami's dining scene is booming, but amidst all the flash and Michelin stars, locals have been craving something familiar. So, whether you're popping in for your daily cortado, catching up with friends over brunch, or just want to bask in the nostalgic vibes of a café that helped shape the neighborhood, OTL at the Moore is ready to welcome you back.

OTL at The Moore. 4040 NE Second Ave., Miami; mooremiami.com.