Strawberry season is not canceled: Miami’s favorite fruit stand is finally reopening

Attention, shake lovers: The happy day is here.

After being closed for eight months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert is Here has reopened.

Everybody’s favorite fruit stand, which opened in 1959 in Homestead and sells pies, jams, dressings, flowers, vegetables and some of the best shakes you’ll ever try, opened a drive-through in May. But now you can experience the joy of standing in line to await delivery of your favorite shake. (May we recommend strawberry Key lime?)

The stand’s picnic area and photo booth are open out back, too. Be sure to say hi to the farm animals.

Of course, there are new rules, and you’ll need to follow them to buy your favorite tropical fruit or a shake. Robert is Here has altered its interior, allowing more space for customers in hopes of keeping the crowding down (if you have ever stood in line on a busy weekend, you will appreciate this).

There are also hand sanitizer stations throughout the stand, and customers are required to wear a mask.

Also, if you’re not feeling great? Robert is Here suggests you wait until next weekend.

Robert is Here

Where: 19200 SW 344th St., Homestead

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

This story was originally published November 5, 2020 at 1:49 PM.