Chug's Diner

A Cuban-American diner in the Grove: breakfast all day, Cuban sandwiches, and a chef's hand on the classics.

Checked October 2026

Chug's is where Coconut Grove eats breakfast: a small diner that turns Cuban-American comfort food into something a chef would be proud of, from 7:30 am daily and into dinner on Wednesday to Saturday.

Why you go

Because a diner that cares is rare, and this one cares about both halves of its name: Cuban and American. Eggs, pastries and coffee in the morning, sandwiches and plates later, and the kind of counter where regulars have a stool. It is small, busy and quick.

When to go

Weekday mornings for an easy seat. Open 7:30 am to 3 pm Monday and Tuesday, until 10 pm Wednesday to Saturday, and until 7 pm Sunday. Weekend brunch between 10 am and 1 pm is a wait.

Know before you go

$$ and counter-friendly for solo diners. The address is 3444 Main Highway, suite 21, in the center of the Grove next to the CocoWalk blocks; the garages there are the parking.

Getting there

1. The nearest Metrorail station is Douglas Road, about 22 minutes on foot. The free trolley stops at Grand Avenue & Matilda Street, 1 minute away. Parking, according to Google: a paid lot and paid street parking.

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