South Miami Staple Deli Lane & Tavern Isn't Closing After All

When word got out that Deli Lane Café & Sunset Tavern ’s building was set for demolition, the rumor mill kicked into overdrive. Locals mourned the loss of a spot that has anchored South Miami for over 35 years — a place where generations have gathered for hearty breakfasts, post-work happy hours, and late-night burgers under twinkling patio lights.

But owner Jahn Kirchoff wants the community to know that while the building is being razed, the beloved South Miami institution and neighborhood hangout itself isn't going anywhere. click to enlarge

Relocating to a Historic Building Across the Street The property at 7230 SW 59th Ave., which housed both Deli Lane and the attached Sunset Tavern, was recently sold to AvalonBay Communities. Plans call for redevelopment, and demolition of th