I guess pura vida is like the McDonalds of south florida ….but not when it comes to the prices. We got 2 smoothies and both were good. We were charged a 5% service fee on top of the total and also asked to leave a tip. This place is not a sit down experience. You order with the cashier and find a table yourself. Just kinda shocked at the automatic 5% service fee. The atmosphere is quite “vibey”. Everything is white and clean. Lots of tables. Don’t come at lunch time though bc it can be a zoo. We ordered at 12pm and we were told it would be a 30 minute wait for the food bc a lot of orders just came in for uber eats / delivery. So we ditched the food and just got smoothies. They are seed oil free though which is great!
Vegan Restaurant
Pura Vida Miami
· $$$$ · fortLauderdale · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I guess pura vida is like the McDonalds of south florida ….but not when it comes to the prices. We got 2 smoothies and both were good. We were charged a 5% service fee on top of the total and also asked to leave a tip. This place is not a sit down experience. You order with the cashier and find a table yourself. Just kinda shocked at the automatic 5% service fee. The atmosphere is quite “vibey”. Everything is white and clean. Lots of tables. Don’t come at lunch time though bc it can be a zoo. We ordered at 12pm and we were told it would be a 30 minute wait for the food bc a lot of orders just came in for uber eats / delivery. So we ditched the food and just got smoothies. They are seed oil free though which is great!
The food is decent, but wildly overpriced for what you get. On top of that, there’s a mandatory 5% dine-in fee that wasn’t made clear, and being asked to tip before even being served is… a choice. We sat outside and had our food brought to us, and the portions were questionable — a “side” of pita chips was literally five chips. Then there was the banana bread. It was forgotten, I reminded a server who said “no problem,” and it still never arrived. When I went inside after finishing our meal, I was told I had already received it (I absolutely had not). What should’ve been a simple fix turned into an unnecessary argument… over banana bread. Decent food, but between the pricing, surprise fees, and service issues, the experience just wasn’t worth it.
The food is decent, but wildly overpriced for what you get. On top of that, there’s a mandatory 5% dine-in fee that wasn’t made clear, and being asked to tip before even being served is… a choice. We sat outside and had our food brought to us, and the portions were questionable — a “side” of pita chips was literally five chips. Then there was the banana bread. It was forgotten, I reminded a server who said “no problem,” and it still never arrived. When I went inside after finishing our meal, I was told I had already received it (I absolutely had not). What should’ve been a simple fix turned into an unnecessary argument… over banana bread. Decent food, but between the pricing, surprise fees, and service issues, the experience just wasn’t worth it.
Fantastic spot for anyone craving a sandwich wrap or smoothie. The modern atmosphere is bright and welcoming but still provides a cozy feel. Plenty of seating is available. Ingredients are fresh and the portions are generous without being overwhelming. Perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy grab-and-go meal.