My notes: Amazing Cuban, and I'm from Tampa! OK, now I should say that despite growing up in a place where Cuban sandwiches were a regular entree in public school lunch...I'm not expert. Still, this is probably the best Cuban I've ever had. And in Leadville, CO...who knew? Cherries on top are the greenhouse-style outdoor eating area that feels warm, even when it's cold outside. And the small-but-respectable beer selection. One of the best places to eat in Leadville, and one of the best places for a Cubano outside of Cuba! read more

FANTASTIC AMAZING SANDWICHES AND AMAZING CORRADITO. Run. Run some more to this spot. And if you think you can split a sandwich "because you're just not that hungry"... dont. Thank me later. read more

Counter girl was rude and when my husband ordered a Cuban sandwich he asked for it to not be pressed (very easy task) but she went to ask and came back with a nope can't do it that way and my husband said well you just lost my business and she polled her eyes. In this day it does not hurt to give the customer what they ask for plus she lost a sale. How stupid is this? read more

As a Cuban, this place did a very good job with their Cuban Mix and the Pan Con Lechón

Listen. You're in Leadville. It's an old mining town. You expect diners, you expect burger joints, you expect standard small town food. And you could find that in Leadville, I'm sure. But, a legit Cuban Sandwich place? With real espresso? With real Flan? With legit Mojitos? That serves fast? Yeah - seems like it's impossible, but folks, no lies will be told here! First off all, the Cuban Sandwiches. I'm no small person, and having just hiked two trails, drove 50 miles and walked the town, I was hungry. This sandwich was huge, filling and good. Honestly, I don't know how they squeeze the quality, flavor, and size into the price. It's a deal, it's good and it's huge. If I was a smarter person, I'd have bought one for the next day. Espresso. I'm a bit of a picky one when it comes to espresso. It needs to have the right bitterness, the right la crema, the right bite. I've had them all over the world, and Buchi get's it right. Flan. I had a co worker with a Dominican mother, and they'd bring in homemade flan. The kind of flan that makes you look the other way when they come in 7 hours late for an 8 hour day, as long as they're bringing in that smooth, creamy Flan. Buchi's Flan is so rich it could probably afford a summer house in Aspen. Combine the Flan and that huge sandwich, I'd be a danger to drive from awesome food induced coma, however, the espresso was the perfect cap. Leadville is a town that needs a several days to explore, enjoy and experience. Buchi is the place for breakfast (if we only were there earlier) and lunch. It's the kind of place that makes the memory, and we loved it! read more

We came here for brunch and food was delicious. Amazing cafe con leche. We definitely recommend this place. You will not leave disappointed 10/10 read more

Avocado salad..... OMG Just do it. The pesto is divine and patio is a great place to hang read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

I had the aye conyo. Absolutely delicious. Bread was light and crunchy and the meats were delicious and flavored perfectly. I don't normally eat bread anymore. This cheat meal was well worth it. read more

Buchi - Aye Conyo. Delicious - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

The bread is not Cuban bread and the coffee is not Cuban coffee. Had a cortadito with sugar and it was half filled and tasted very very sweet. You do order from a ventanita which is nostalgic but the prices are far off from a Cuban cafe. It is really really nice to have representation in a town with little Caribbean influence but the representation doesn't taste like mi isla. read more

No kidding... best coffee I've had in decades. Pressed sandwich and key lime pie were great too.

Amazing, amazing spot. Open early on weekends! Not a bad sandwich in the menu. Listen to them when they say add sugar to the coffee! Right in downtown Leadville, walking distance from all the bars. read more

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The guy who took our order at the window was as friendly as a cactus. We ordered breakfast sandwiches that came with cheese, eggs, and bacon on panini style. We really had to search for the bacon. We finally found two micro skinny slices. The sandwiches really lacked flavor. Even the orange juice was tasteless. I can find a better way to blow $30. Next time I'll search out a MicDonalds or just drop by Safeway. read more

Fantastic Cuban sandwich, cocktail and coffee. We will be back for sure. The pork was juicy and the bread crusty.

I really enjoyed Buchi. We stopped by for lunch after a hike. We found a socially distanced outdoor table that was shaded under a patio cover. We had delicious cubano sandwhiches, one was a classic cubano and the other had pepperoni, hot peppers, and key lime mayo added. Both were really good. We also ordered iced cortadito cuban coffees. The normal way they are served, which is how my wife got it, is VERY sweet with raw sugar. If you're into that you'll love it. I got mine without sugar and it was great. read more

Buchi - Ice cafe cortadito and a Cubano sandwich. Excellent! - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

This place it the best place. They make their food by order. The key lime pie is to die for. They have such a mellow restaurant. The food is great. It's a must to destination. The workers are so nice and care for everyone. I can't wait to come back to Leadville and eat their again. read more

Buchi - Key lime pie. - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

Cute and quaint place with a relaxed and laid back vibe. Friendly and efficient staff. My favorite item was the avocado salad. It was so light and refreshing!! I would've tried their cafe con leche had I not had an iced latte earlier. read more

Amazing breakfast sandwiches and coffee!! Please stop in for a fast grab and go bite or a nice place to sit and chat over a cup of Cuban joe! One of the best sandwiches I've had in a while! read more

Probably the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. Or my mother has ever had. Definitely worth a stop. We were traveling from Gunnison to Beaver Creek and wanted to stop in Leadville for a quick lunch on the way. I turned to Yelp and found this spot and it did not disappoint. We both had the cuban mix and honestly had it not been so insanely delicious, we could have shared. It was a generous portion. The meats were well cooked and everything came together well. The staff was super friendly and welcoming - even coming by to refill our iced tea on the patio outside (even though its not a table service place). Tons of outdoor picnic tables which is a huge win. We'll definitely be back if we're passing through again. read more

Return trip on a Sunday afternoon, about 1 year later. Still a great sandwich - we had the Aye Canyo - and friendly service. I don't recall prices from before but they felt sort of high this time. They also have pretty much entirely outdoor seating so was surprised when our dog could not join us at a picnic table. Still a great lunch spot in Leadville. read more

Man this place is legit. Had the La Machina Verde x2 - incredible. The pork was fabulous. Seeing some others having mojitos in the outdoor area and those look amazing. Spend your money here is you want a real dining experience, and not some local bar food (lots of those places). read more

Delicious Cuban sandwiches, friendly staffs and awesome outdoor dining choice. A must try when you are in Leadville!!! read more

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My husband and I went to Leadville for an afternoon and after reading the reviews of Buchi, I knew we had to make a stop. We ordered two sandwiches, a latte, iced tea and flan. The traditional cubano was incredible. I particularly liked the pickles. We also ordered the simple pork and grilled onion sandwich. Equally as good, if not better because of the fact that it really showcased the pork. We ate there nearly a week ago and my husband has randomly asked me three or four separate times where I think they get their bread (if anyone has any leads on this, let me know. the guy won't shut up about it- ha!). Everything about these sandwiches is awesome. The flan was delicious with the addition of coffee in the caramel. Yum! I am not a coffee drinker, but much like all of the other reviews, the hubs said the latte was great. If we'd known about this place sooner, we would have made the trek to Leadville many more times in recent months. Now that the secret is out, we'll be back sooner rather than later. read more

Café's Denver restaurant has been collecting excellent reviews, and we are thrilled that there is a Leadville café as well! Leadville has long needed some diversity in the restaurant landscape and Buchi is a step in the right direction. We had lunch at Buchi yesterday--a refreshing Jai Alai beer from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa and a big, icy, minty Mojito plus luscious pressed Cuban sandwiches--a Machina Verde vegetarian sandwich for me and a Cuban Mix for my husband. We each took half home. The vegetarian sandwich included swiss cheese, generous avocado, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, and a cilantro vinaigrette. The Cuban Mix had roast pork, ham, cheese, pickles, onions and mustard. We enjoyed lunch so much that we went back this morning for breakfast--strong, rich Cuban coffee (several types available, including espresso and cafe con leche), a spicy Bloody Mary, and egg and cheese sandwiches. Again, the avocado on my sandwich was generous and fresh. And again, we took half of our sandwiches home for tomorrow! The outdoor feeling (with photos of Cuba) and the outside patio dining give the restaurant a Caribbean feel that I hope continues during our 8 months of winter in Leadville. Buchi Café Cubano is a welcome gem in Leadville! read more

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Wow! After having cubanos all over Miami a few months ago, this place still hit good. Don't eat anywhere else in Leadville. read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

What a great find! An authentic cuban sandwich place in Leadville! What? It was delicious. The lechon was done perfectly. The cuban espresso with full sugar made me feel like i was in the islands. Full sugar is full sugar, though, so be careful with that! This place is great. We'll be back every time we're in Leadville. read more

Cuban pork on a breakfast sandwich?? Amazing!!! We love coming here every time we visit Leadville and their food is delicious. highly recommend! read more

very rude service from barista guy, refused me milk or half half for my espresso. I asked if they had milk in the restaurant, he said yes but the drink I ordered does not come with milk. I said OK, but can you get me some milk. He refused even though our group spent over $50. I ended up walking to City on the Hill for my milk. Even the girls working were afraid of getting fired from the over entitled/woke Barista, young guy, think like 25 ish. I hope the owners read this. read more

Standard sandwich but panini'd it's like 3x. Got the La Bodega - Wish there were vegetables in it. Just tomato and and avocado for healthy bits. Bread is nothing special and thought the Mayo would have more flavor to it. They have individual "green houses" around tables of 4 which is a fun treat! Some block out the sun, some allow you to enjoy the view. Got complimentary water with my order. That's nice! read more

Friendly service, killer sandwich, cold beer and a clean bathroom. The sandwich wasn't just small town good, it was just really good. This would stand out in a big city. read more

Needed to grab a quick Togo and hit the jackpot here. The Cuban sandwich scored big along with the turkey one. The Cuban bread set it apart from all the usual. Ordering was fast, prep was quick. Worth the stop, if filled our tummies. read more

Super great place! I took their recommendation and tried the Cuban and it was just wonderful! When it's warm out it looks like it has great outdoor dining and a great place to hang out. read more

Nothing fancy. Great sandwiches. Bar but no liquor license so no drinks for us! If you are just hungry for a great sandwich this is your place. The rice and beans were good but just warm. read more

Great little hidden gem off the street the on the main road through Leadville. had the bacon egg and cheese panini and their Cuban coffee which was excellent highly recommended read more

Buchi - Outdoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

What a find! We loved this restaurant! The food was great, the wait staff was so helpful and friendly! We sat outside and our view was amazing! The bathrooms were clean and had changing tables (important for us with a baby)! We ordered a breakfast sandwich and a lunch sandwich. Both with pork. Both DELICIOUS! Beware there is no "regular coffee". It's all Cuban style coffee. We went with the cafe con leche and it was to die for. read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

Had the La Machina Vedse and it was excellent. Really great blend and flavor in a vegetarian sandwich. Staff was great too.

We received our sandwiches within 10 minutes of ordering, and sat outside in the sun enjoying the day. I was impressed they also served excellent bloody Mary's and margaritas. Every family member ordered something different and we all loved our sandwiches. I should've taken a picture, but everything was devoured. read more

We loved everything about this place! Stopped in for breakfast right when they opened and were greeted with such friendly and fast service. The breakfast and Cuban sandwiches were delicious!! Coffee is strong and they also serve alcohol in case you need hair of the dog. read more

I was not expecting Cuban food for lunch during my post hiking stop in Leadville yesterday. A burger, BBQ or Mexican I thought was more likely. But as I walked down Harrison Street I saw this place and checked out the menu. I hadn't had a Cuban sandwich since I left Florida five years ago. This was a great find! A tasty Cuban sandwich at a good price, fast and friendly service and lots of picnic tables set apart in the sun to allow for social distancing. Can't go wrong here! read more

Buchi - Social distancing in the sun - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

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Love the Cuban Rueben and Cuban coffee! It is order at the window and then find a seat kind of place. Great people watching from front yard. Staff is always friendly and happy. read more

Soooo goood!! You order at the window. The cashier was super efficient, helpful and personable. I got the chicken empanada and it was divine! The pastry was light and flaky and the chimichurri sauce was just the right amount of spicy! We also shared an order of plátanos maduros and they were perfect. My man had the bodega and it was super tasty! Also, the mojito was the best I have ever had! Highly recommend! read more