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Cafe Sportivo

4.4 (35 reviews)
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Open • 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Espresso - Strong! Gets 'er done!
Jala C.

My husband loves coming to this small coffee shop off Atlantic Blvd. in the heart of Pompano Beach. It's filled with local Italians (mostly men) who are very passionate (they are not fighting as some believe...LOL). They speak mostly Italian here but you can find English speakers. Peter behind the counter is really nice and you can tell a lot of locals frequent the place. They have really good coffee and it's really strong. We love coming here for the coffee and the atmosphere. It's like you are in Italy on a sunny morning. They serve croissants and I have seen some eggs/bacon/toast being cooked but there isn't really a menu. You just have to ask. Very homey Italian vibe. CASH ONLY!

Latte & cannoli

Amazing hospitality and service. We ordered a latte, cappuccino, and cannolis. Everything was fresh and made to order. The cannoli was the best I've ever had. I felt welcomed and even had a great conversation with the owners.

Nikki G.

*Cash Only!* Reading fellow Yelpers reviews is what made me bookmark this spot, and I'm sure glad I did! Before I even walked in the door, I knew we were at a good place. Locals (likely of the Italian-American variety) were sitting at a couple of small outdoor tables playing cards, smoking cigars, and gossiping. Inside was another game of cards as well as a poker game in the back room (that I could only get a glimpse of). People were friendly and made small-talk. We each ordered a single shot of espresso by the counter and they came out in the appropriate-sized servings/cups. I added just a touch of sugar and took my first taste. Yes! So good! Not a hint of bitterness. Smooth. Wonderful. So wonderful, that we went back the next day before going to the airport. The only thing that really surprised us was that the guy running the place didn't know what an affogatto was! He was really interested though so perhaps he will soon add this to his offerings. Enjoy!

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5 months ago

Best espresso EVER. Haven't been here in years. Nothing has changed and that a good thing. I'll be back!

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2 years ago

Great coffee! They use Italian coffee beans which I now like better than any other, check it out!

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Excellent americano! Friendly owner been there for over 25 years. Great little spot to stop in

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3 years ago

We ordered coffee and their crossiants. I really like the crossiants wspwcially the almond one. Coffee gotva bit cold quickly

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6 years ago

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4 years ago

I had a delicious cappuccino and croissant, atmosphere is great like being in a cafe in Italy

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3 years ago

Great place for espresso and cannoli reminds me of home can't wait to go back my Pisano from agreigento told me about it

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3 years ago

Such a gem of a coffee shop and their coffee is Amazing! Owner is very friendly and I could tell enjoyed getting to know his customers.

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4 years ago

Good coffee, fast service. We got a latte and a cappuccino. The guy at the bar was really nice too. Be warned - it is cash only!

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this place is the worst. do not go there. they booted my car for parking in their parking lot! and the food is awful.

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This place makes amazing espresso - perfectly balanced and rich. It's small, quaint, unassuming, authentic and hard to find. It's perfect

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“Today's cappuccino was textbook-perfect: velvety micro-foam with a silky, golden crema that held its own until the last sip.”

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First Watch

First Watch

3.8(489 reviews)
2.4 mi
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Casual dining
Gluten-free friendly

I called before we went in and was told we could be seated right away for a party of my size. No…read moreless than 2 minutes after the phone call I'm told it's a 30 minute wait at the door. The service was fine, waitress brought coffee without cups, there was no straw for the kids drink container etc but her section was heavily packed. It gives rustic diner ambiance. The food was okay I would go back to try other options. My party ate two orders of the million dollar bacon they said it was delicious.

I was going to give this a one-star review, but the manager surprised me with genuine kindness, and…read morebecause of that, I couldn't. I've been coming here for almost 10 years, and it's always been one of my favorite breakfast spots. Unfortunately, the service today was disappointing. My server seemed rushed rather than attentive. I understand it was busy, but when care is rushed, mistakes happen just like in my own line of work. My drink was dropped off without pausing to see if I needed anything, not even a straw. When the oatmeal arrived, it was full of walnuts, had only a few berries, no bananas, and the milk was forgotten. The presentation was poor overall. To their credit, the waiter kindly removed it from the bill since I didn't eat it. When I went to pay, I was asked about the service and honestly shared that I wasn't happy. The manager then insisted on not charging me for the meal. I told her it wasn't necessary we all need to make a living but she insisted and thanked me for the feedback. What has always made this place great isn't just the food, but the service. Yes, it's a busy location, but guests still deserve attentiveness making sure they have everything before rushing off. Don't just drop the food and disappear; check in and make sure the guest is taken care of. Thank you to the manager who helped me today. Your kindness truly mattered. Because of you, I will definitely give this place another try.

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