Put your diet on "Do Not Disturb" mode and get ready to sugar-crash in style in and around The Redlands, a slice of rural beauty and homegrown flavor in South Florida.
Discover a sweet scene that involves mango groves, u-pick fields, and fruit stands that double as cult favorites around The Redlands, a patchwork of farmland and history in rural southern Miami.
Anchored by a large farming belt that produces a variety of tropical fruits, many of which do not grow elsewhere in the continental United States, The Redlands gives you a glimpse of life in Miami's countryside, where high-rises and traffic give way to ranch houses, lush farmlands, tropical fruit groves, and wineries.
But don't worry; your desserts won't just revolve around what grows on trees (although it's not necessarily a bad thing because, you know, "healthy living").
Much like central communities, The Redlands boasts access to your favorite cravings, from mom-and-pop bakeries where dulce de leche reigns supreme to colorful paleterías serving frozen nostalgia on a stick.
A traditional Latin treat, sky-high scoop of fruity soft-serve, or frozen yogurt masterpiece you build like a sugar architect — there's something for every kind of sweet tooth around The Redlands.
The key is knowing where to look!
Here are the top 5 dessert places you can try while you're here (in no particular order).
24810 SW 177th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031
✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining
If you've ever daydreamed about walking into a pastel-colored sugar cloud that smells like guava and condensed milk, turn it into reality at Redland's Ice Cream & Bakery, a family-owned and operated ice cream shop in the heart of The Redlands.
Blending tropical nostalgia with freezer-chilled indulgence and flaky, buttery goodness, Redland's Ice Cream & Bakery boasts a freezer packed with soft-serve, scoopable favorites and a dessert mash-up energy that includes ALMOST all your sugary favorites — baked, chilled, and everything in between.
Think banana splits that require two hands, milkshakes thicker than Miami humidity, and their ever-popular Oreo Brownie Earthquake, which is as dramatic and delicious as it sounds.
On the bakery side, you'll find Cuban pastries, tres leches, and flan that could steal your attention mid-conversation.
Grab a seat and a spoon, and prepare for an intense case of decision paralysis!
Whether you roll in for a snack or stumble into a full sugar spiral, Redland's Ice Cream & Bakery never lets a craving go unanswered.
334 Washington Ave Homestead, FL 33030
✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery
Craving a sweet escape that feels like a fiesta in your mouth? Head over to La Michoacana Paleteria, a treasure trove of traditional Mexican treats just 8 minutes from The Redlands.
Offering a kaleidoscope of flavors that cater to every palate, La Michoacana Paleteria is a vibrant dessert that serves tradition with a twist of bright colors, bold flavors, and enough options to make even the most decisive foodie pause.
We're talking about a menu with over 50 types of paletas, from tried-and-true favorites like strawberry and coconut to the daringly delicious avocado and tamarind with chili — yes, sweet, sour, and spicy!
For something "ice cream-ier," don't miss their scoops of pistachio, mamey, or cappuccino.
But if you ask us, the real star of the show is La Michoacana Paleteria's mangonada — mango sorbet layered with chamoy and chili powder for that addictive sweet-sour-spicy hit, the fresas con crema (fresh strawberries in sweet cream), and a cup of esquites, close behind!
One visit and you'll understand that La Michoacana Paleteria isn't the usual dessert spot — it's a full-blown flavor parade in a cup.
Or a cone. Or a plastic cup topped with a tamarind straw and chili dust.
Honestly, it's everything you want it to be — just pick your adventure.
110 W Mowry Dr, Homestead, FL 33030
✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery
Make room for the flaky pastries, cinnamon dust, and the unmistakable scent of fresh-baked nostalgia that await at La Patrona Bakery, a neighborhood panadería and dessert staple just 9 minutes from The Redlands.
A local go-to that tempts you with shelves lined with colorful conchas, buttery cuernitos, and golden marranitos, La Patrona Bakery is a culinary genius wrapped in Mexican traditions, flavors, and flair.
Here, you can try sugary specialties like Bombas—pillowy pastries filled with custard, if you like your desserts with a soft center, and crisp and warm churros for the OG feel.
Meanwhile, those who like to sip something sweet alongside their sugar can try their horchata—smooth, creamy, and cinnamon-kissed enough to make you forget iced coffee ever existed.
And don't even think about getting just one — at La Patrona, everyone leaves with a box of goodies.
Don't fight it.
That's just how it works around here.
19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL 33034
✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining
It's not every day you find desserts served around goats, giant avocados, and a guy named Robert who may or may not still be here—but when you do, it's a mistake not to add it to your list, especially since it's only 12 minutes from The Redlands.
Welcome to Robert Is Here, part fruit stand, part milkshake shrine, part open-air petting zoo, and all-out South Florida icon.
With their legendary milkshakes as a headliner, Robert is Here ensures your cup is always made fresh to order, with tropical fruit likely picked five feet from where you're standing.
Our top contenders? Mamey, guanabana, key lime, and the mysterious yet magical black sapote (a.k.a. the "chocolate pudding fruit") — and that's just from our end!
If you want something lighter but still loaded with flavor, their dairy-free smoothies do the job—and then some.
Bonus points if you walk out with a jar of honey, jam, or a guava bread loaf the size of your steering wheel.
Robert is Here is loud, sunny, unapologetically local, and exactly what makes you forget you ever settled for drive-thru ice cream.
2512 NE 10th Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining
Ready to be the architect of your own sugar destiny?
Grab your hard hat and trusty measuring tape (okay, we're kidding!), and drop by Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, a DIY dessert playground just 13 minutes from The Redlands.
Arming dessert lovers with sprinkles, gummy worms, and way too much peanut butter drizzle, Menchie's makes every sugary fantasy a reality— but there's only one rule: you build it, you eat it, and you absolutely can't blame them when your cup weighs more than a bowling ball!
Think over 100 flavors rotating through their machines (not all at once, don't panic), with hits like cake batter, cookies & cream, and tart pomegranate, along with seasonal surprises to keep things interesting.
Meanwhile, their toppings bar is a glorious chaos of fresh fruit, candy, cookie crumbles, boba pearls, and sauces.
And yes, they also do froyo cakes, like the fan-favorite cookies and cream layered with fudge and Oreo pieces—ideal for birthdays or breakups (no judgment).
It's cheerful, colorful, and probably the only place where your dessert costs more because your cravings told you to add Swedish Fish — this is Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.
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