SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A sweet tradition of South Florida’s holiday season has arrived just in time for Christmas, as Knaus Berry Farm reopened its doors for the season — this time at a new location under new management.
7News cameras captured a long line of several hundred customers extending the parking lot of Knaus Berry Farm’s new location at 16790 SW 177th Ave., off Krome Avenue in Southwest Miami-Dade, just after 7 a.m. on Monday.
The beloved South Florida staple, now located a little north of their original location, opened to the public about an hour later, following months of anticipation, and will remain open until 5:30 p.m.
“This is really awesome, to see the passion people have for this business. That they’re here this early in the morning is just a tribute to what Knaus has built, the tradition they’ve had for 70 years,” said Joel White, Knaus Berry Farm’s new partner and general manager.
The location may be new, but White said the homemade recipes for their signature cinnamon rolls and strawberry shakes, the same ones that have kept Floridians coming back since 1956, haven’t changed.
“We’re really passionate about keeping the tradition going. We have the same menu, exact same items. We’re really excited; we have about 90% of the same staff in our kitchen,” said White. “The bakers, they have about 100 years of baking experience with Knaus. When people join here, they stay for a long time, which is awesome.”
Customers coming to purchase their comfort-food goodies will find a lot of it looks very similar to Knaus’ original location.
“We brought over the shake stand from the old location, so it’s literally the same shake stand. We brought over a lot of the ovens, so I think people will be pleased when they’re able to taste the products,” said White.
First in line Monday morning was a woman who came with her youngest daughter. She said she arrived at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
“Family tradition, I’ve been doing it for 40 years with my dad,” she said. “I mean, I’ve known the people who [owned Knaus Berry Farm], the parents and everything.”
She added that she will try to ensure the sweet treats she buys Monday last until Christmas Day.
Joann Jackson drove down all the way from Dania Beach with one mission in mind.
“I’m here for the cinnamon rolls that are amazing. If you could have Smell-O-Vision, smell it,” she said.
For many, coming to Knaus Berry Farm is more than just biting into a cinnamon role; it’s a taste of home that no words can describe.
“It’s yummy good, it’s so beyond good,” said Jackson.
After hours of waiting, the moment finally arrived: warm, gooey cinnamon rolls, passed out one at a time, turning anticipation into payoff.
“[Getting here at] 4 a.m. paid off. I got my cinnamon rolls,” said Jackson.
“Amazing, same delicious taste,” said the woman who was first in line.
Knaus Berry Farm will be open Christmas Eve but will remain closed Christmas Day. Under the new management, they’ll be open Sundays as well, and they now accept credit cards. For more information, click here.
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