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    Cafeteria Marianao

    4.0 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveCuban, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pekes C.

    Sandwiches are great and they have good coffee fresh food i definitely come back is u look for a good breakfast sandwich on the budget this is the place

    Steak Sandwich
    Ana V.

    Armitage location. Haven't eaten here in a while. Steak Sandwich was aweson6a lot of steak. Cheese was nice and melted with the onions nicely cooked and the tomatoes. Wowww

    Menu 10/22/21
    Jeff S.

    Egg, cheese and onion sandwich add mojo. Absolutely incredible. Highly recommend. Please note that this establishment is CASH ONLY. ATM available inside.

    Guillermo M.

    Marianao cafe is on of the most wonderful places to have a cafe con leche, a cafe cubano and a Cuban, or any other sandwich, ham and cheese, steak and cheese etc... All of them are delicious! And the cafe is superb, Plus where do you drink a cafe cubano por one dollar? You can't say you are a "foodie"... or that you have experience restaurants in Chicago if you haven't try marianao. This cafe is one of a legendary place in the Latino community. The workers have been forever, today I found out that one has been working here 24 years! Is cash only Don't look for fancy Is tasty Good and delicious Be patient, Long lines and be ready to experience some "cultural" immersion and delicious food If you are intolerant in any way This place is not for you A true Chicagoan? You will love this place! I come here once in a while, not to often And just looovee this place

    Bistec Encebollado Cuban sandwich!
    SueLing B.

    Such a good Cuban sandwich spot. It's small and they only take cash, but man will you be glad you went! I drive from the west suburbs for this! It's worth every mile!

    Steak sandwich
    Kate W.

    This place has cheap Cuban sandwiches which were not too shabby.. They could use more flavors and sauces to make it more savory. The bread was the best part since it was slightly crispy on the outside. The plain churro I ordered was dry. There were a few seats by the counter and on the side. It could be fixed up a bit to look more appealing.

    Jack A.

    Ridiculous Cuban sandwiches! It's a tiny spot and just a few stools. It's definitely unique.There's somebody there to take your order as soon as you walk in. I ordered the breakfast steak and egg/ham sandwich with cheese. They add some cooked onions and tomato on it. The sandwich has so much flavor and the meat was tender and juicy the bread was on point. You can't go wrong with their cafe con leche either. 100% recommend!

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    Food is amazing I move to Colorado and every time I come back I stop by for a sandwich never changes

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    Great Cuban Sandwiches & Cuban coffee! I prefer this location over the one on Addison! Bring cash!!

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    I like the sandwiches n coffee I've been going since I was a kid definitely recommend this place

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    The steak sandwich Also very nice people Awesome service Will always come back for more.

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    5 years ago

    Marianeo best sandwiches and pleasant owners . William santiago was a energetic man with a great heart . May rest in peace

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    8 years ago

    I've always gotten my coffee and sandwiches from Marianao. Even now that I live further away its worth the trip.

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    13 years ago

    One of the best steak sandwiches in the city. Cuban style. Cafe con leche is always fresh and the steak always tender.

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