Is Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe Still Open? Update (Miami, FL)

Current status

As of September 2026, Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
firemandereks.com ·

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What the source shows: A 2026-09-08 check of firemandereks.com found a working online ordering widget for the bakery's Miami-area locations.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise (Travel Channel)'s "Easy as Pie" episode, Fireman Derek's Bake Shop was featured for its Key Lime Pie, made with fresh, hand-squeezed key limes and a graham cracker crust; Miami New Times has named it the city's best Key Lime Pie. The bakery was founded by former Miami firefighter Derek Kaplan and now has locations in Miami's Wynwood and Coconut Grove neighborhoods as well as Fort Lauderdale. Since the episode, Yelp's listing for the Wynwood location was updated in September 2026 and shows nearly 1,400 reviews. A 2026-09-08 check of the bakery's website, firemandereks.com, found a working online ordering option for each location. Google Places lists the business as operational as of the same date.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 16, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Easy as Pie
What was featured
its hand-squeezed Key Lime Pie
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise (Travel Channel)'s "Easy as Pie" episode, Fireman Derek's Bake Shop was featured for its Key Lime Pie, made with fresh, hand-squeezed key limes and a graham cracker crust; Miami New Times has named it the city's best Key Lime Pie. As of September 2026, Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe located?

2545 N Miami Ave Bay 1, Miami, FL 33127. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Fireman Derek's Bake Shop and Cafe?

Season 16, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Easy as Pie”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

Since the episode, Yelp's listing for the Wynwood location was updated in September 2026 and shows nearly 1,400 reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
2545 N Miami Ave Bay 1, Miami, FL 33127
Venue type
bakery
Official website
firemandereks.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/fireman-dereks-bake-shop-and-cafe-miami-3
  • firemandereks.com — https://firemandereks.com/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34438-d4316016-Reviews-Fireman_Derek_s_Bake_Shop_Desserts-Miami_Florida.html

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