A La Folie

South Beach


It's easy to fall for this charming French cafe on the edge of picturesque Española Way. You can enjoy duck confit salad, a decadent onion soup and savory galettes (buckwheat crepes) before satisfying your sweet tooth with dessert crepes – try the Normande (with caramelized apples and Calvados cream sauce).

Vine-trimmed outdoor seating makes for a peaceful setting – and a fine break from the mayhem of Ocean Dr.


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