Robert Is Here Fruit Stand: A Guide From Palm Cay
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Robert Is Here is a family-owned fruit stand and farm market in the Homestead area of south Miami-Dade County. It has been open since 1959. It is known for rare and exotic fruit, fresh fruit milkshakes, and an animal farm with goats, tortoises, and emus. Its address is on SW 344th Street, the same street that Florida City calls Palm Drive. For a buyer looking at Palm Cay, D.R. Horton's townhome community in Florida City, it is one of the first local spots worth a visit.
This guide covers the story, what to try, and how to make a visit part of a tour day.
What Is Robert Is Here?
The Robert Is Here website gives the address as 19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL 33034. Its About Us page describes it as "a family-owned and operated fruit stand in Homestead, Florida," open since 1959.
The stand says it specializes in rare and exotic fruits and vegetables, mostly grown on its own farms. The website says it offers hundreds of different types of fruit year-round.
VISIT FLORIDA, the state's tourism group, titled its article on the stand "Robert Is Here, the Disney World of Fruit Stands."
The Story Behind the Name
The name comes from the very beginning. According to the stand's website, it started in 1959 when young Robert stood by the side of the road with a few cucumbers and a handmade sign.
The website also mentions a book about it, Robert Is Here: Looking East for a Lifetime. The name on that first sign became the name of the business.
What to Try
The milkshakes. The website says the stand makes hand-blended milkshakes and smoothies with fresh fruit. For many first-time visitors, this is the main event.
Exotic fruit. South Florida's warm climate grows fruit many people have never tasted. The stand's selection changes with the seasons, so ask the staff what is fresh that day.
Local vegetables. The stand sells vegetables too, mostly from its own farms.
Prices and what is in stock change, so we do not list them here.
The Animal Farm and Play Area
The stand is more than a counter. The website describes a petting zoo with goats, tortoises, emus and other animals. The About Us page mentions an animal farm, a play area and picnic tables. The website also mentions a shaded play space for children.
That makes it an easy outing with kids, or a good first stop when family visits.
Getting There From Palm Cay
Robert Is Here sits on SW 344th Street. In Florida City, that street is called Palm Drive, one of the city's main east-west roads. Palm Cay is on the north edge of Florida City, near U.S. 1, so Palm Drive is the simple way to head west toward the stand.
Hours can change, so check the stand's website before you go.
Make It Part of a Tour Day
Buying a home is a big decision, and it helps to see how daily life feels in an area. A good Saturday plan for a Palm Cay tour:
Morning: tour the Palm Cay floor plans and see the pool, dog park and lake walking area.
Lunch break: head west on Palm Drive for a fruit milkshake at Robert Is Here.
Afternoon: visit Coral Castle on U.S. 1, or plan a water day at Biscayne National Park, whose visitor center is on SW 328th Street, Palm Cay's north edge.
On race weekends, the Homestead-Miami Speedway adds one more option close to home.
Tips for Your Visit
Go early on weekends. Popular stands get busy.
Ask for a taste before you buy a fruit you have never tried.
Bring a cooler bag if you plan to buy fruit and keep driving.
Bring a little patience on busy days.
Check the website for current hours before you head out.
Businesses change over time. Confirm hours and details on the stand's own website before you rely on this guide.
Everyday Stops Closer to Home
Robert Is Here is a treat, not a weekly grocery run. For everyday shopping, Palm Cay owners have Florida City's main shopping strip along U.S. 1:
A Walmart Supercenter and a Home Depot along U.S. 1
Florida City Centre, a shopping center on U.S. 1
Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace on East Palm Drive, which the builder's neighborhood map for Palm Cay marks as a landmark
The builder's map also marks Homestead Station Shopping Mall to the north, in Homestead. Stores open and close over time, so check each one before you go.
Why Local Spots Matter When You Buy
A floor plan tells you about the house. Places like Robert Is Here tell you about the area. When you tour Palm Cay, take an hour to drive the roads you would use every week: U.S. 1, Palm Drive and SW 328th Street. Stop at the grocery store you would use. That hour tells you more about daily life than any brochure.
About Palm Cay
Palm Cay is a D.R. Horton Express Series townhome community in Florida City. It has five two-story floor plans, the Angelo, Archer, Harris, Roby and Wittkop, from 1,382 to 1,582 square feet. The Wittkop has 4 bedrooms; the others have 3. The Angelo and the Wittkop each have a bedroom and full bath on the first floor.
There is no garage. D.R. Horton says each home has two assigned and owned parking spaces directly in front. The community includes a pool, cabana, dog park, tot lot and a walking area around the lake with fitness equipment, which D.R. Horton describes as completed.
Homes have recently started in the low $370,000s. Prices and incentives change, so call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers. Compare every plan in Palm Cay floor plans compared, and see how the bedrooms measure up in 10x10 bedroom: what fits.
Common Questions
Where is Robert Is Here fruit stand?
The stand's website lists 19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL 33034. SW 344th Street is the same street Florida City calls Palm Drive, one of the city's main east-west roads.
How did Robert Is Here get its name?
According to the stand's website, it began in 1959 when young Robert stood by the side of the road with a few cucumbers and a handmade sign. That sign gave the business its name.
What is Robert Is Here known for?
Rare and exotic fruit, fresh fruit milkshakes and smoothies, and an animal farm. The stand says most of its fruit and vegetables are grown on its own farms.
Does Robert Is Here have animals?
Yes. The website describes a petting zoo with goats, tortoises, emus and other animals. The About Us page also mentions a play area and picnic tables.
Is Robert Is Here open all year?
The website says it offers fruit year-round. Hours and holiday closings can change, so check the stand's website before you go.
Is Robert Is Here a good trip with kids?
Many families think so. The website describes a petting zoo with goats, tortoises and emus, and the About Us page mentions a play area and picnic tables. Check the website for current hours before you go.
Is Robert Is Here close to Palm Cay?
Both are in the Florida City and Homestead area. Robert Is Here is on SW 344th Street, which Florida City calls Palm Drive. Palm Cay is on the north edge of Florida City, near U.S. 1.
Call 561-704-0091 or Plan Your Palm Cay Tour Day to see the homes with Simon, then stop for a milkshake on the way home.
Related reading: Biscayne National Park: A Guide From Palm Cay, Coral Castle: A Guide From Palm Cay in Florida City, Homestead-Miami Speedway: A Neighbor's Guide From Palm Cay, Palm Cay Floor Plans: All Five Townhomes Compared, 10x10 Bedroom: What Fits in the Palm Cay Bedrooms, and the Palm Cay community page.