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AMBIANCE I stopped by this place for a quick breakfast bite to go and was very pleasantly. It gave a relaxed neighborhood breakfast place vibe, one that'd have its regulars. The staff were welcoming and friendly. FOOD I checked out their bacon, eggs, and Swiss breakfast sandwich on coco bread which was perfectly seasoned. I'd never had the bread before and it was a delicious delight. It was soft and airy, fluffy and tasty. It paired perfectly with the sandwich and its aoli spread. SERVICE I looked around the place while I waited for my food. There were some handwritten notes and books to read if I was in the mood or possibly came alone. The food came out fairly quickly. I asked the chef if it was made with love and he said yeah. It tasted like it lol . I'll definitely be back to check out some other items on their menu. The friendly staff and feel of the place definitely warrants another visit where I can dine in and enjoy the experience even more.
A rather chic coffee spot on a street corner with good decor and style. Of course, as always, price nor service or ambiance affects my star rating -- only what hits my tongue. The coffee here was actually rather delightful, there was definitely a bright, fruitiness to the Americano I had, which could indicate a rather well curated coffee beans they're sourcing. The hot coffee is also made in a good temperature, and is pleasant to drink immediately. The pastries had great potential to be a flavorful breakfast bite, but unfortunately fell short, as they seemed a bit dry and may have been sitting a while. Particularly the ham and cheese as well as the tomato egg pastry. Perhaps if it was a bit fresher or warm, it would've been the kind of morning bite, as despite the underwhelming overall palatable level of the dish, it was on the side of satisfying. A decent coffee spot, hopefully next time the pastries are even better.
This is a nice casual neighborhood joint. We came in the morning and ordered coffees and pastries. The pastries were good. The cardamom morning bun was particularly delicious. I wish I could describe the flavor of cardamom but I don't know how. But the flavor in the bun was subtle and not too strong. The ham and cheese croissant was fine. The coffees were well-made. I had never been to the "old" version of this place so I can only comment on the current place. It did not feel ultra modern. To me, it had character and a relaxed atmosphere. I am more than ok with that. Metered street parking can be rough around here and you might have to hoof it a block or two.
I finally got a chance to check out Cafe Tropical. They have been all over social media for their cortado and their guava pastry. It was breakfast time. Upon entering, I was welcomed by two lovely gentlemen who kindly took my order. I got the following items: - Guava pastry: Other yelpers noted that it tasted better before the renovation because there was more of a guava and cream cheese ratio compared to puff pastry. When I tried it initially I did taste the guava and cream cheese and it was lovely. It reminded me of porto's. But after I read the other yelp reviews, I do agree that it needed more guava and cream cheese. - Breakfast sandwich: I'm a huge fan of crispy borderline burnt bacon. If its not borderline burnt, its going back. The cook made this sandwich to perfection. Everything about it was fresh, from the egg (omelette style with butter?) to the fresh bread and mayo. I wish it had a bit of tomatillo sauce but thats just me. - Cafe con leche: pretty much what it says in English - a latte. I wanted to try the cortado but in that moment, I was waking up so I got a latte. The seating here is limited as it gets packed very easily with people. But they do have both indoor and outdoor seating. I want to come back to try more items from the menu and provide an updated review, but for now. I'm giving Cafe Tropical a 4
Cozy little spot in silver lake. There's street parking along the side of the cafe and tables available inside and outside (just no shade outside so keep that in mind). Really cute interior space lots of natural lighting. Perfect for a quick meal and coffee. Service wasn't welcoming but wasn't cold either just very neutral. The cafe helado was very tasty. If you've ever had cafe de olla it has a very similar taste didn't need any additional sweetener. The pancake was so buttery and delicious! Breakfast sandwich had good portions. The pastries looked so good so excited to come back to give those a try. Had the location saved for a while and I love visiting silver lake so very glad I got to come by. There is limited seating inside but as mentioned above additional seats are available just outside the cafe.
I love the Café Tropical for so many reasons, whether it's to stop off at a meeting and see friends, or have an incredible breakfast or a sandwich, or just bring coffee and baked goods home to a loved one. Danny is amazing. I've seen him help out a lot of people that had no money for coffee or food - and it may even be at the detriment of the profits, but that's just who he is a very kind hearted & generous soul. I've been coming to the café Tropical since 1996 and I still see some of the same friends that I saw back then when I venture in. Yes we all complain about gentrification and the prices of things, but employees need to get paid and leases need to be fulfilled. I'll spend extra money to go to a place where I know I'll appreciate the food and the ambiance and service and be appreciated and know that I'm helping out the community and not serving some chain store massacre situation.
I met some friends there who seemed to know everyone behind the counter but just realized everyone in the restaurant seemed to be in some sort of friendly conversation. I ordered the DANNY's BREAKFAST And asked for the eggs over medium - coffee cake and the gluten-free muffin all was delicious Great Hang
I've had coffee from here a few times, I'm usually on the go but this time I was able to sit and enjoy my coffee inside. Such an aesthetically nice looking coffee / cafe spot! The folks who work here are always friendly .good coffee!!!
Such a nice bakery with good vibes. Got a guava and cheese with a cafe con helado and it was perfect. Service was helpful and friendly and everything is reasonably priced.
Great cafe on Sunset with coffee and food. Service is great and has a decent amount of seating. Tried nearly all their pastries and had no complaints. Flaky crust and rich filling for all. Had a cappuccino and really enjoyed it. Pricing is pretty good, considering the area. Parking is tough.
Really liked this place! The Chilaquiles breakfast burrito was stellar. Really liked the vibe inside too.
We were looking for a new place to try out for Sunday brunch and my daughter suggested this place. I must have driven by it several times, but I've never noticed it. The menu had several interesting things to try out, so we all picked out something different. We were lucky that we got there early enough before the line got longer. There are several spots to sit inside, but everything was taken, so we ended up sitting outside. Luckily we had an umbrella to shield us from the hot sun. The tables are kind of small, so the three of us fit perfectly. We waited for awhile before I decided to check on the status of our food. Found out one of our meals was already sitting out. When you sit outside, no one comes out to tell you that your food is ready, so that was disappointing. I decided to wait for the other two dishes before going back outside. That was my main beef, that there's no speaker or person to come let you know that your food is ready when you are sitting outside.
3 months ago
My boyfriend found this place and we wanted to give it a try, especially since it's Cuban style food/pastries! I ordered a matcha and I was kinda not a fan of it. Needed more matcha taste, but maybe I needed to ask for double matcha ? My bf got the cubano coffee and it was strong but good ! The star of the show for me was the Jamaican jerk sandwich ! So spicy, savory and delicious. I can't stop thinking about it til this day. We also ordered a Boston cream pie and a guava cheese streusel I believe. Those were great also but would've been perfect if it was warm. I would definitely come back to try more items on the menu ! read more
22 days ago
Went here for breakfast with my family and while the food was good the service here sucked. The guy who took our order had no customer service skills, didn't say good morning or smile once but when he was chatting it up with his coworkers all of a sudden he knew how to smile. Sorry you're in your mid-30s and have a cashier job but cmon man. They had loud rap music playing at 10am, we couldn't hear our own conversations. And then they have a sticker saying "I got narcaned in the tropical bathroom" I'm 26 years old and I don't even think that's funny, thats how you promote your business?? You don't think kids eat there? No wonder there were no kids. Food was good but not good enough for me to come back and sit through all of that again. read more
22 days ago
Worst cafe in LA, staff needs to wake up and be nice. Food is not Cuban and the music is so loud. Just horrible. read more
AMBIANCE I stopped by this place for a quick breakfast bite to go and was very pleasantly. It gave a relaxed neighborhood breakfast place vibe, one that'd have its regulars. The staff were welcoming and friendly. FOOD I checked out their bacon, eggs, and Swiss breakfast sandwich on coco bread which was perfectly seasoned. I'd never had the bread before and it was a delicious delight. It was soft and airy, fluffy and tasty. It paired perfectly with the sandwich and its aoli spread. SERVICE I looked around the place while I waited for my food. There were some handwritten notes and books to read if I was in the mood or possibly came alone. The food came out fairly quickly. I asked the chef if it was made with love and he said yeah. It tasted like it lol . I'll definitely be back to check out some other items on their menu. The friendly staff and feel of the place definitely warrants another visit where I can dine in and enjoy the experience even more. read more
3 months ago
A rather chic coffee spot on a street corner with good decor and style. Of course, as always, price nor service or ambiance affects my star rating -- only what hits my tongue. The coffee here was actually rather delightful, there was definitely a bright, fruitiness to the Americano I had, which could indicate a rather well curated coffee beans they're sourcing. The hot coffee is also made in a good temperature, and is pleasant to drink immediately. The pastries had great potential to be a flavorful breakfast bite, but unfortunately fell short, as they seemed a bit dry and may have been sitting a while. Particularly the ham and cheese as well as the tomato egg pastry. Perhaps if it was a bit fresher or warm, it would've been the kind of morning bite, as despite the underwhelming overall palatable level of the dish, it was on the side of satisfying. A decent coffee spot, hopefully next time the pastries are even better. read more
This is a nice casual neighborhood joint. We came in the morning and ordered coffees and pastries. The pastries were good. The cardamom morning bun was particularly delicious. I wish I could describe the flavor of cardamom but I don't know how. But the flavor in the bun was subtle and not too strong. The ham and cheese croissant was fine. The coffees were well-made. I had never been to the "old" version of this place so I can only comment on the current place. It did not feel ultra modern. To me, it had character and a relaxed atmosphere. I am more than ok with that. Metered street parking can be rough around here and you might have to hoof it a block or two. read more
2 years ago
I finally got a chance to check out Cafe Tropical. They have been all over social media for their cortado and their guava pastry. It was breakfast time. Upon entering, I was welcomed by two lovely gentlemen who kindly took my order. I got the following items: - Guava pastry: Other yelpers noted that it tasted better before the renovation because there was more of a guava and cream cheese ratio compared to puff pastry. When I tried it initially I did taste the guava and cream cheese and it was lovely. It reminded me of porto's. But after I read the other yelp reviews, I do agree that it needed more guava and cream cheese. - Breakfast sandwich: I'm a huge fan of crispy borderline burnt bacon. If its not borderline burnt, its going back. The cook made this sandwich to perfection. Everything about it was fresh, from the egg (omelette style with butter?) to the fresh bread and mayo. I wish it had a bit of tomatillo sauce but thats just me. - Cafe con leche: pretty much what it says in English - a latte. I wanted to try the cortado but in that moment, I was waking up so I got a latte. The seating here is limited as it gets packed very easily with people. But they do have both indoor and outdoor seating. I want to come back to try more items from the menu and provide an updated review, but for now. I'm giving Cafe Tropical a 4 read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Cozy little spot in silver lake. There's street parking along the side of the cafe and tables available inside and outside (just no shade outside so keep that in mind). Really cute interior space lots of natural lighting. Perfect for a quick meal and coffee. Service wasn't welcoming but wasn't cold either just very neutral. The cafe helado was very tasty. If you've ever had cafe de olla it has a very similar taste didn't need any additional sweetener. The pancake was so buttery and delicious! Breakfast sandwich had good portions. The pastries looked so good so excited to come back to give those a try. Had the location saved for a while and I love visiting silver lake so very glad I got to come by. There is limited seating inside but as mentioned above additional seats are available just outside the cafe. read more
7 months ago
I love the Café Tropical for so many reasons, whether it's to stop off at a meeting and see friends, or have an incredible breakfast or a sandwich, or just bring coffee and baked goods home to a loved one. Danny is amazing. I've seen him help out a lot of people that had no money for coffee or food - and it may even be at the detriment of the profits, but that's just who he is a very kind hearted & generous soul. I've been coming to the café Tropical since 1996 and I still see some of the same friends that I saw back then when I venture in. Yes we all complain about gentrification and the prices of things, but employees need to get paid and leases need to be fulfilled. I'll spend extra money to go to a place where I know I'll appreciate the food and the ambiance and service and be appreciated and know that I'm helping out the community and not serving some chain store massacre situation. read more
1 year ago
I met some friends there who seemed to know everyone behind the counter but just realized everyone in the restaurant seemed to be in some sort of friendly conversation. I ordered the DANNY's BREAKFAST And asked for the eggs over medium - coffee cake and the gluten-free muffin all was delicious Great Hang read more
1 year ago
I've had coffee from here a few times, I'm usually on the go but this time I was able to sit and enjoy my coffee inside. Such an aesthetically nice looking coffee / cafe spot! The folks who work here are always friendly .good coffee!!! read more
1 year ago
Great cafe on Sunset with coffee and food. Service is great and has a decent amount of seating. Tried nearly all their pastries and had no complaints. Flaky crust and rich filling for all. Had a cappuccino and really enjoyed it. Pricing is pretty good, considering the area. Parking is tough. read more
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Really liked this place! The Chilaquiles breakfast burrito was stellar. Really liked the vibe inside too. read more
We were looking for a new place to try out for Sunday brunch and my daughter suggested this place. I must have driven by it several times, but I've never noticed it. The menu had several interesting things to try out, so we all picked out something different. We were lucky that we got there early enough before the line got longer. There are several spots to sit inside, but everything was taken, so we ended up sitting outside. Luckily we had an umbrella to shield us from the hot sun. The tables are kind of small, so the three of us fit perfectly. We waited for awhile before I decided to check on the status of our food. Found out one of our meals was already sitting out. When you sit outside, no one comes out to tell you that your food is ready, so that was disappointing. I decided to wait for the other two dishes before going back outside. That was my main beef, that there's no speaker or person to come let you know that your food is ready when you are sitting outside. read more
1 year ago
A cafe truly for the community. I can tell there are a lot of regulars here and the employees seem to really enjoy the atmosphere as well. The food is delicious - I tried their breakfast sandwich which was made with coco bread (made with coconut flour). It was so soft and paired incredibly well with egg yolk of the eggs & aioli. I tried a bit of the orange juice - which you can tell was freshly squeezed - and the café helado made with condensed milk. They also have pastries (chocolate chip cookies, guava tart, donuts etc.) I would definitely recommend trying this cafe :) read more
1 year ago
I come here every Wednesday, as someone who comes from Cuban decent and has been to Cuba, this place brings me a lot of joy. All the employees are supper great, wanna talk, and include a smile. These are some of the pastelitos in LA, and the sandwiches are top tier. I have zero complaints about this place. There is a coffee shop every 50 feet on this block, but this place stands out.. read more
1 year ago
Aw man, the whole team is just exotic and fabulous. I literally can't go a morning without stopping by for my scrumptiously delicious cold brew -- or my favorite, the cortadito, made only by DJ Toks. I'm not from LA, but this place has become a true safe space where I can let my German Shepherd roam and sip coffee in peace. The food? Incredible. The chilaquiles burrito jumpstarts my day -- and occasionally inspires me to actually show up to work. The croissant lets me dream of Paris. I haven't been, so this is as close as I get. And the donuts? Filled with seasonal fruit and pure joy. Thank you to the whole team for changing my life. Highly recommend. read more
10 months ago
an absolute gem! if you know you know. your favorite bakery's, favorite bakery! possibly the best coffee shop in the world. dogs are welcome. tokes is a wizard. read more
1 year ago
I stopped by Cafe Tropical yesterday on Mother's Day and was greeted by loveliest woman at the register! When I asked questions she was very patient and she was so friendly. She made my day! I got 6 chicken pastelitos and they were just so delicious! I had only been here once before and the pastelitos are so memorable and I truly think they are just perfect in terms of size and flavor. I wish I lived walking distance from here because I would be here every single day!! read more
2 years ago
Chilaquiles breakfast burrito was a hit. Thoroughly enjoyed the burrito and the spices. Also got an iced earl grey tea and it was nice and cold. Seating was sparse for a 10:45am brunch time but is easily available as people come and go. First timer and definitely not the last time I'll be here. read more
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11 months ago
Favorite cafe in all LA! Love the staff, love the food, love the vibe. The croissant a hidden gem in Los Angeles. Run don't walk to this cute historical LA spot. read more
Wow, wow, wow is all I can say. Had lunch here today with my nephew and we both had the Cubano. I've been around the block once or twice so I have had my share of Cuban sandwiches from LA to Miami. This has to be the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. The bread was warm, the ham and pork meet was tender and savory. The cheese melted just right. Try this place, you won't regret it! read more
4 years ago
This is such a cute little Cuban bakery! The ambiance is so cute & chill - it's the perfect spot to bring your laptop and get some work done while you sip on a cafe con leche & snack on a pastry. The coffee is great and they have delicious fruit pastries. They also have some good Cuban snacks like croquettas & arroz con leche. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but they also look really good! read more
2 years ago
This place is amazing. Toks knows what he talking about. The breakfast coco bread sandwich was amazing. The coffee and tea and the vibes is so good. The cook boogie is a very good cook. I would rate this place 10 stars if possible. The Jamaican coco bread is absolutely amazing. read more
2 years ago
What else can I say about an iconic place? It's amazing. Go there get a guava cheese roll, grab a cafe helado and eat a breakfast sandwitch then finish off with great conversation with staff and company. read more
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Parking was super easy to find. I thought it might be difficult but it wasn't whatsoever, at least in my experience. I got the Cafe con Leche with oat milk and a Cubano sandwich. I can tell the coffee was good, but for me I like my coffee bordering on the sweeter side and it wasn't sweet at all. I know I ordered coffee and milk, but it severely needed some suga! This is no fault to this establishment, that's just my preference. I have been wanting a Cubano sandwich and didn't feel like driving nor waiting in line for one at Porto's (although at Porto's, it's totally worth it!) ... I just didn't have time... and this place 1) I have been wanting to try and 2) was nearby. I wasn't a fan of the Cubano here. I just thought it was ok. It's extremely heavy and drenched in oil. So saturated in oil that when you picked up the sandwich, you can see the grease on your hands. It's just not a sandwich I would reorder. Tbh, I didn't feel well afterwards and I hadn't even finished this $16 sandwich - I just tossed it. read more
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