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    4.1 (207 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CAFECITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ben J.

    Cafecito is a modest restaurant with an open layout. They have a bunch of sandwich options and the prices are pretty good. It took awhile for a waitress to come and unfortunately even longer for the our food - about 40 minutes. The pobrecito was a decent sized plate and the bread and plantains were really good. It seems to be a good place for a snack or light meal as the proportions aren't gigantic.

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    Gabby Z.

    Walked in on a Sunday and it seemed kind of busy. Didn't know how it worked being my first time so we asked up front and they told us to just wait and we would get seated. Overall decor was nice the vibe was there. It was just really really warm inside. Got seated and took a bit to get helped. Got some waters and I ordered an iced chai tea. It was really good. Our server came back after 10 minutes and got our order for food. She really wasn't enthusiastic at all or anything just seemed pissed if anything. Food: Cubano 5/10, the meat had fat pieces and wasn't too enjoyable, they could do better if they're known for these sandwiches. Yucca Frites 10/10 really enjoyed the bite sized pieces and the dip they had. The yucca itself had some really good seasoning. Margarita 8/10 would have enjoyed a little more basil and balsamic. Also was confused as to why it look 50 minutes to make my basic sandwhich and some cubano but who knows. Overall: Not sure if i'll be back, the waiter was really not it. She didn't come and refill waters nor ask us how we're doing like it's not my job I feel like if you want people to come back obviously the food brings them back but also customer appreciation is a big part of it. When we were ready for the check she just kind of tossed it and was saying something as she was walking away. Someone's got a talk to her.

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    Victoria S.

    I usually never give 1 star reviews but my experience here was absurd. There was a wait to be seated but that's normal, but the issue was that it took a waitress 20 minutes to come for the first time with to ask about drinks and probably another 10 minutes to bring them and didn't bring lemons . She also did not greet us and had an extremely rude attitude. She didn't come back for a long time to one person from our party went up to ask her and she looked at him and ignored him by walking away after he asked her in which he asked again. At this point where were already waiting an hour for our food to come. At no point in time did she come to check in if we needed more drinks or to apologize for the wait or anything. When the food finally came, she put down the plates and never checked on us if we needed anything like condiments or napkins. The food was okay for the price. Majority of the food was under seasoned and the Cubano sandwich had a very distinct meal smell and taste and we didn't eat it. The only good dishes were the guava chicken and the yucca fries. The fries had a good sauce.

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    Maialen M.

    Ambiance and food was great. Service was slow and did not pay attention to us. We went to ask for the check because serves would not come to the table, not even to refill the water.

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    Matt B.

    I visited another location last year and thought their vegan breakfast sandwich was one of the best I'd ever had. I don't usually rave about such things, but it left an impression on me. So I decided to check out this location. I ordered their vegan Le Playa Sandwich, a decadent breakfast sandwich with Beyond sausage, spinach, red pepper, chimichurri, mojo, and vegan provolone. Something about this combination just works amazingly well, and a shout out to whatever vegan provolone they're using, as it's exquisite. Phenomenal stuff.

    Keisha C.

    Food was great! Service was good! Was not too busy when I went. The guava-que sandwich is something I am still thinking about to this day.

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    Richard C.

    My favorite breakfast dish Gringo Breakfast. The bacon is so crisp it melts in your mouth. Great soups and desserts. Very affordable as well

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    Good food and friendly service. Very delicious pressed sandwiches. Definitely will be back!

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    The food was amazing! great vegan options, I wish there was a location in my hometown!

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    Food 10/10. Service great. Ambiance great. I have nothing else to say. Just absolutely amazing and great!

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    Food was great - service was awesome!!! I had the Cubans steak sandwich and it was delicious

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