59th & Lex Cafe

Located inside the Bloomingdales this place used to be so good and I would come for lunch here at least once a month. Well it seems that the food just went down the hill or perhaps just our luck and the 3 dishes that we ordered weren’t good. Grilled Salmon seemed like it was frozen for a million years, defrosted and then grilled with no seasoning and served so dry that even squeezed lemon didn’t help. Key West chopped salad doesn’t deserve such a beautiful name since it was so plain and unappetizing that no dressing could save it. Vegetarian stir fry was just ok, the noodles were slightly overcooked, the veggies too saggy. Should have gone to Cheesecake Factory or Bella Luna. Oh well no next time here.

I wasn’t very hungry but i was cold and wanted a little rest and soup. I walked in was greeted before entering, sat down and got my food (soup), crackers and drink all within two minutes at the busiest time of the day (1pm). Menu for specials was already on table so there was no wait for that.

The worst costumer service. You have to wait for half an hour to get menu. Would never go again.

El mejor lugar para comer dentro del Aventura Mall. La verdad es que si no vas recomendado por alguien o justo entraste a BLoomingdale’s no lo encontrarías nunca. Por suerte a mi me lo recomendaron y se que voy a volver cada vez que vaya al shopping. La comida es buenísima, tienen sándwiches y ensaladas de muy buena calidad y con el punto de aderezo justo.
Aparte, el lugar es muy agradable, tiene ventanales grandes y esta decorado muy canchero.

Small little café in the back of Bloomingdales. The food is good but the service is terrible. It took 30 mins for our waiter to come and attend us

Perfect spot if you’re in the mood for soup/​salad/​sandwich kind of lunch. They’re Sonoma chicken salad is too die!

Small little café inside of Bloomingdales. A little hard to find. I saw some signs up around the store which caught my eye for the café and I then I decided to check it out. It was a little hard for me to find… even with the signs I still had to ask for directions. The café is small and in the back corner of the 2^nd floor. Its décor is in black and white, very simple. It is set up against the glass windows of the store which make it look very nice as the lighting from the outside lights up the area. It has a menu with a wide range of items. There is a coffee bar in the front with a display of the desserts you can buy. I ordered the philly cheesesteak wrap with sweet potato fries and a chocolate yogurt for dessert. The wrap was decent and hit the spot. The yogurt was your regular yogurt from the swirly machine and was just as I expected. I did luv the sweet potato fries my dish came with, they were delicious.
I have to agree with other reviewers that this is a great option to the food court. I had gone to the food court to try and get a bite to eat and it was so packed! I left and decided just to hold off on eating because it was uncomfortably packed. I just didn’t have the time to wait to eat at one of the restaurants in the mall but didn’t want to eat at the food court either. Well this place was just right. It is a great option for lunch at the mall and much better then the food court. Less people, quieter, I was able to relax. I would definitely visit again.

This little café is hidden within the back of Bloomingdales and has a pretty cute setup. The customer service is great, food arrived promptly (I work in the mall, so this is very important) and they offer a variety of foods on the menu. They also offered me a discount for working in the mall (also very important).
The prices are fair for a sit down meal, as well as for the «Bloomingdales crowd.» And although my experience was pleasant, I just can’t say that I «love» this place. I would however suggest it be the perfect option for two to avoid the food court and have a private lunch. Great for mother/​daughter or girls day out shopping option as its quiet and you can actually hear what the other person opposite of you is saying.
Overall I’d give it 3.5 stars, but I will definitely give it another try and perhaps then they can get me to go 4 star.

There was a huge and disgusting black hair in my food. After they remade it, they came back with French fries instead of home fries without giving me prior notice. They charged me full price for the food. Definitely not worth it. This meal resulted in me losing my appetite and my boyfriend and I not even being able to eat at the same time! Also, i would have changed my order if they were to let me know they suddenly ran out of home fries and were going to give me French fries. In my dining experiences, I have never been charged when there was anything wrong with the food. I won’t be returning to this place and don’t recommend anyone else do.

59^th and Lex Café is a little partition in the back of Bloomingdale’s on the second level behind the ladies apparel area. I got lost the first time I went to to have lunch.
So far I have tried many items on their lunch menu for take out or eat in. Their Chicken Tenders are well sized and very juicy, which I really thought they would be dry… nope. The Chicken Caesar Salad was good, but the only thing I would do differently next time is eat it there, as when you get it to go, you have to apply the dressing and it just doesn’t mix well when you do it. Their Tuna wrap is very good, as well as their Classic Tuna Salad sandwich. The tuna is not dry, but also not too too wet. It has a nice texture. I have ordered both with either the fries that traditionally come with the meal; not too crispy, or I have for $.75 more ordered the side garden salad.
So far 59^th and Lex Café has not disappointed, and is one of my favorites within Aventura Mall.
***UPDATE***
Met a few friends for lunch one day, and I ordered the California Wrap… succulent shrimp with caramelized onions, avocado, lettuce with a garlic aioli sauce… WOW!!! this wrap was bursting with flavor, and the sweet potato fries on the side were a nice balance.
There are a lot of items to choose from on their menu, and I have only hit the tip of the iceberg. I look forward to my next visit.

This place is a great option for a great meal and a reprieve from the business of the mall. The restaurant is carved out of the top corner of the bloomingdales and has an incredible amount of natural light pouring in through huge windows. The architecture is really great, very modern, sleek and a great view.
Mom and I had some of the specials on the menu that day, and were both very satisfied. The standout item was the fries — they we not too salty, not too fried, not too seasoned — they were the perfect fries without being anything too exciting — they were just good. Plain and simple.

I had no idea Bloomingdale’s had a restaurant inside the store, but I’m glad they do. Although it’s strange eating while staring at a $ 500 dress, the food here is amazing. This is my second visit, and I ordered the burger with fries, and I can see why it’s been recommended. Great burger. Big burger. The fries are golden and crispy and just right. Last time I had the Chicken Francese and it was really probably one of the best I had ever had. So, «Mad Props» to Bloomingdale’s for this place, and a big thank you to the my coworkers that suggested it. The staff is very friendly and you will be sure to have an enjoyable time here. Pricing is fair and the location is great: as far away from the food court as you can possibly get.

Good option for those who don’t like the food court. Personally, I hate eating at the food court.
This little café is endearing. The lighting is beautiful during lunch time. There are windows all around, letting in the light. The service was really good, our waitress was very attentive. We always had water in our glasses and our drinks were refilled without needing to ask.
I had the grilled chicken wrap which was pretty tasty. Sweet potato fries were really good.

Another sit down option for the weary shopper who just doesn’t want to battle the food court crowds and noise.
You wouldn’t find this place easily if you didn’t know it was there.
Its a waiter service café located on the 2^nd floor of Bloomingdale’s tucked away in the back behind the ladies fashion department.
I come to get takeout lunch here at least once a month. Their burgers are to die for. An eight-​ounce char-​grilled Black Angus burger served with skinny fries. My other lunch of choice is the soup and half a sandwich (tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad or turkey). Everything is always really fresh though at times they can be a little heavy handed with the salt in the soup.
The sweet potato fries are pretty good too.