Honey Veil, located at 5748 Sunset Drive in South Miami, brings creative matcha drinks and baked goods together in one cafe. The business started by selling baked goods at weekend farmers markets before opening a trailer February 6, 2025. Its South Miami storefront followed. Today, its menu includes matcha, coffee, pastries, and savory food. One of its recognizable features is honey whip, a topping that has helped attract attention. An April 2026 review in The Infatuation highlighted the topping and reported long Saturday lines.
“The honey whip is my favorite part. It makes the matcha taste sweeter without being too much,” said freshmen Maria Thovar.
Matcha is a major focus of Honey Veil’s menu, with flavors inspired by familiar desserts. The signature Honey Veil Matcha combines first harvest matcha, a choice of milk and homemade honey vanilla syrup. Banana Bread Matcha includes caramelized banana, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Cinnamon Roll Matcha uses cinnamon, coconut sugar ,and maple syrup. These options give customers different ways to enjoy matcha depending on the flavors they favor. Customers can also pair their drinks with baked goods, including sourdough cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies.
“I like coming here with my friends because we can get a drink and something sweet,” said sophomore Alegra Schumann.
Behind Honey Veil is a family story centered on baking and homemade food. The sisters behind the business describe their mother as an important inspiration. She spent years preparing cakes, breads, and meals for family and friends, passing down a love of food and creativity. Regi, one of the sisters, made custom cakes before Honey Veil and helps develop its baked goods and syrups. The cafe’s growth shows how those family traditions became part of a local business. The Infatuation also described University of Miami students as loyal customers and noted that some visitors stay to spend time with friends. From its early market sales to its storefront, Honey Veil has expanded the ways customers can experience its menu, whether they stop for a drink or add a pastry.
“The banana bread matcha is different from anything I’ve tried, and I would order it again,” said junior Cecilia Urdaneta.

