Knaus Berry Farm: Beloved sweet spot in Homestead reopens for season

Knaus Berry Farm cinnamon rolls draw lines every winter

The reborn Knaus Berry Farm bakery reopened Oct. 13, continuing a Miami tradition that began in 1956. Over the years, the cinnamon rolls have developed a cult following. (And personally, I understand why.)

An extended family owned and operated Knaus Berry Farm since its opening, but in 2025, the operation was sold to new owners who opened a new location at 16790 SW 177 Ave. in the Redland area of Miami. The original Knaus family has been involved in the transition, according to the Miami Herald, and the new owners will use the traditional recipes, ingredients and equipment.

Some things have changed, though, and most will be cheered by fans. For the first time, Knaus Berry is open on Sundays (but closed Mondays) and accepts credit cards. There are more parking spaces and restrooms.

Prices have not changed much. The famous cinnamon rolls are $2 purchased individually or $1.45 if you buy a dozen. Shakes are $6.60 small and $8 large. Key lime and guava pies are $13.90. Bread loaves are $4.75 to $5.15.

One change this year: In order to keep the line moving, customers are limited to purchasing four dozen cinnamon rolls.

The Knaus Berry Farm tradition

Knaus Berry Farm has always operated seasonally opening in October. For its fans, it’s a fall tradition. It’s how folks in the southern tip of Florida know cool weather has finally arrived. In April, the end of the Knaus Berry season, it means the glorious winter is over.

From October to mid-April, the line forms for the best fresh cinnamon buns and pecan rolls in Florida – some say the world.

Knaus Berry was always the sort of place you don’t expect to find in Florida: Thoroughly Old World and traditional.

Brothers Jess and Harley Knaus came to Florida from Missouri in the 1920s. Jess’s sons Russell and Ray started the businesses. The story goes that at first their strawberries were sold to a produce broker. When the broker raved about cookies baked by Jess’s wife Barbara, the idea of a bakery was born.

While the cinnamon rolls are famous, other products have avid fans. The pecan rolls are heavenly. Many (count me) swear by the herb dinner rolls.

There’s guava pie for a tropical treat. You can special order authentic shoo-fly pie or try a variety of cakes and cheesecakes. Another whole fan base goes for ice creams and milkshakes, especially those made with fresh strawberries grown in the area.

U-pick strawberries and vegetables

Knaus Berry was one of the last u-pick strawberry farms left in South Florida, and the u-pick fields will open in the new location is the winter of 2026-27.

Visiting Knaus Berry Farm

• Hours are 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday, starting Dec. 22.
• Traditionally, Knaus Berry is closed in the summer.
• There are more than 1100+ reviews on Yelp and the only thing folks disagree about is whether Knaus Berry is a four or five stars.
• Knaus Berry Farm site with menu and price list.
• 16790 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187
• Check the Knaus Facebook page for updates.
• (305) 247-0668

Make a day of it exploring the Redland

The Redland is an agriculture enclave between Miami and Everglades National Park. It is a whole other world than the urban South Florida only minutes away.

Here’s our guide to exploring the Redland.

The hard part: Deciding where to have your milk shake, because there are several great places that specialize in high quality fresh fruit milkshakes.  Knaus Barry Farm, of course, is famous for its strawberry shakes.  A local competitor is Robert Is Here fruit stand and petting zoo. (One way to decide: If it’s a Sunday, there’s no stopping at Knaus Berry Farm but the others are open.)

Other great stops in the Redland area

• Visitor’s guide to Everglades National Park.
• Biscayne National Park in Homestead is worth visiting, too. Here’s a Florida Ramblers guide with visitor tips.
• Robert is Here, the funky fruit stand near the Homestead entrance of Everglades National Park.
• There’s a unique park in Homestead that showcases trees and other plants that produce edible fruits and nuts — and you can taste them too. Here’s a Florida Rambler story on Fruit and Spice Park.
• R.F. Orchids in Homestead is a must for orchid lovers.
• One of the strangest places in South Florida is Coral Castle. Here from Florida Rambler are 15 things to amaze you at this mysterious ‘work of art’ in Homestead.
• Lodging: There is camping in Everglades National Park and ecotents at Flamingo, which don’t require camping gear. Here’s our story: Eco-tents in Flamingo: Glamping in Everglades National Park. I hear good things about the inexpensive Hoosville Hostel.