It's been three years since my last review and not much has changed with inside decor. There food menu has increased in variety. The ladies servers are all still friendly and helpful. This is a perfect spot for a quick coffee and pastry. read more

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Service was mediocre, had to flag someone down as many employees behind the counter were laid back and chatting. I wasn't the only one wondering what was going on? Once I got serviced the woman was kind and attentive. Assorted pastry trays available for grab and go, that was very convenient and reasonable prices at $11. Variety of cakes were minimum and not the most pretty, they ranged from &40 and up, to me those were over priced. Casual ambiance. With minimal indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered 1 meat pastry separate and it was very tasty! It's a good option for on the go but be wary not all items were to the standard of price. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Nutella Cake - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Perfect place for a quick pickup or simple sit down. There's just a few tables inside but more outside in the terrace. In the morning my favorite is a cafe con leche and a couple croquetas. Their egg platters are fantastic and come with toast that is just perfect. Oh, and they have amazing fresh squeezed orange juice. For lunch we love their Pan con Lechón which is tasty. The Cuban bread is fresh and perfectly toasted. The Pan con Bistec is yummy with all the trimmings. We especially love the potato sticks in it. You take a number and they quickly go through them. It's easy to know where you are in line by checking the digital display with the current number being served. We noticed they now have full platters. Looks like we'll need to come back and try them. read more

This is a nice bakery with mostly Cuban sandwiches, pastries, and sandwiches. The ambience is nice but made mostly for eating outside or takeout. Their empanadas are a little on the small size and not much filling, most of the "croquetas" appear to be from a box. The service it is basically take a ticket and wait to be called. Not a bad place for a quick fix! read more

This is the best ever place with Sabor Cubano , a nice and good place to stand with good ambient and music , Daylen the twin offered me and my wife a good attention and experience for everything , everything inside is fresh and made at the moment , food flavor and variety of food read more

I got a birthday coupon via what's app for $5.00, and happily I wanted to redeem it during our visit today. Unfortunately it did not work. First the employee did not understand English, then another one tried to redeem my gift, but the cashier couldn't handle it. I could open the QR code, but the machine couldn't reed it! So why sending my a birthday present, when there is no way to redeem it? I'm very disappointed from CAO! Regards Marita Wagner read more

Hair in my baked goods, roaches on the floor, and when I pointed out fl the shirt Spanish woman. She screamed in Spanish and told me not to pitting front of customers all in all the counter people are rude belligerent and don't care about the huge e of. Their products read more

El personal atiende de mala manera, se le dan instrucciones de la comida y aún así no las siguen. Ordene un café sin azúcar y le ponen un montón de azúcar, deja el pedido sobre el counter y no informa al costumer que el pedido está listo. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - El Cafe Con Leche (Medium) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Cuban bakery and coffee shop. Huge variety pastries, cakes, and appetizers. Loved the Cuban coffee. Quick customer service read more

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Is easy to place the a food order online and I always get takeout. The Colombian beef empanadas with tomatoes sauce. Thank you for the wonderful breakfast . I appreciate the great service and delicious food. read more

This past weekend, my friends and I stopped by CAO to grab lunch. They always have good food and the service is great. We basically all were in the mood for a Cuban sandwich! They have a great selection of sandwiches, pastelitos and wraps. But I prefer a good Cuban sandwich myself. And the a cafecito. Easy parking. Wheelchair accessible parking and entrance. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Cuban sandwich and a cafecito. - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Good food and baked goods and coffee Friendliest employees Great coffee Excellent service. read more

We have been passing by the CAO Bakery on 163rd Street for years and finally ordered from CAO over Uber Eats for dinner one night. We ordered around 8 pm and our food was ready for pickup in 10 minutes and was ready at the outdoor pickup window. We ordered two grilled chicken sandwiches for around $13 and fries for around $3 and a few croquettes as sides for a few bucks. We took our food and ate it on the patio with ample tables and seating. The food was all really good, very flavorful and food quality was great for the value. About 8:30 or so one of the employees came out to the table and let us know they were closing in 30 minutes and also gave us a free tray of pastries they were about to discard at the end of the night. It was a really nice gesture and we appreciated it. Food, service, and the overall atmosphere were amazing and we look forward to returning! read more

This used to be a place that I could trust when I placed order. The last two times they shorted me on food this time I was overcharged and didn't even give me the right order. Management really needs to step up and take a hold of this place cause it's gone downhill. Even the cortaditos have gotten small smaller. The service was mediocre and that's being generous. Do better! read more

Food was great but Horrible service the staff takes way too long to give you a simple order they just don't care if you go on the weekend prepare to wait read more

CAO is a staple! From the pastry and empanadas to the drink menu.. there's always a hustle and bustle! At times, you can't even find a parking spot. The latte is usually my go to and it's delicious! Despite they are usually busy, they work quickly and service is quick. Great place to pick up assortments to take into the office. It's a standard cafe with bakery with tables outside. read more

I love coming here. But again, if you don't really speak Spanish, you feel a bit intimidated. With my little Spanish and English, I communicated my order. Now they have my favorite, croquetas de bacalao! So, I got ham and bacalao. They were not so hot but had a great flavor. My only complaint..... I wish my cafe con leche was hot. It was like warm. They have this cool point system that you can use them towards their food. read more

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Love this spot! They have restrooms towards the back. Spacious inside and some tables too. There's a plethora of different things you can get. But my eyes set in three things. Guava bread, cheese bread, and the ham or meat rolls. Reminiscent of the bakery down in LA Porto's, this was the very spot I got put in guava bread and was ecstatic when I found a similar version in LA. Now it needs a branch in San Francisco! I'd be extra esssited and happy to have em here in the city. Love the goods and how there's a Yelp check in for a free tasting if a pastry of your choice! Service was great, just missed one of my order, bet cuz it was pretty big. Got that fixed ASAP. Thank you oh and the Cuban coffee shots are so fun! Always look forward and recommend the spot to others when they visit Miami. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I made the mistake of going despite the bad reviews. I saw a lady sneeze in her hands, not wash her hands and still touch the food. They were also not wearing gloves. read more

Clean, bright, lovely and well maintained Cuban bakery, many pastries everything look delicious. They have breads available as well as empanadas and sandwiches and a breakfast menu. I noticed they also cater for events and parties. The coffee was great and I enjoyed the flavor and the texture of the guava pastries. They have sitting outside and they provide sanitizer for customers at the entrance. Service was very friendly, the lady who helped us was very welcoming and nice. Overall nice experience. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I like Cao and I usually ordered every weekend! Now, I'm just giving it 4 stars because I haven't actually eaten there, I have always ordered thru Uber eats. Luckily, my order had always gotten right. I usually ordered the tostada with cream cheese and Swiss cheese and it's so good and filling. The tostada is pretty big, two big pieces of bread with a lot of filling. Also, we get breakfast with scrambled eggs, ham, and French fries and it also comes with a tostada with butter and coffee. It's a great price for everything within that breakfast platter. The coffee here is really good and they have an almond milk option if you need a dairy-free option. Also, its tequeño and pastelitos are pretty good! read more

CAO is a large, clean bakery with a wide selection of cakes, pastries, and other food items. My favorite item to get here is their guava paste logo, which is slightly over a dollar. However, a Yelp check-in gets you a free one! I've had a variety of their cakes as well; the flan cheesecake and dulce de leche flavors are so rich and creamy. My only negative experience was with their tiramisu -- it was drenched with an overly sweet coffee syrup that leaked through the box. The cake was extremely dry and barely had enough cream like a real tiramisu. When you walk in, make sure to grab a paper number ticket to be helped. They have a register and can also take payments via their mobile device, which makes the line move super fast! read more

Excellent variety of pastries and desserts! They always have a great assortment and everything's delicious. The only issue is that it always seems understaffed so you have to wait quite a while in order to get your order and that has definitely stopped us from visiting a few times read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is my place is an all time favorite of me and my husband every time we go there we get their pan con bistec & the mamey juice. The meat is so juicy & perfectly seasoned, and what I love most their sandwich never turns. The customer service is good and they never fail to impress. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Pan Con Bistec - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

If you like tasty desserts and delicious sandwiches,good coffee etc. this is the place to visit. Customer service is nice everything is always fresh. Why I say that is because they can't keep most of their products on the shelves. I was waiting and no the wait is never long. You take a number well organized, customers is ordering so much that when I first came I taught by the time they get too me they would be out. How wrong I was that guy the baker man he keep bring out fresh bake stuff keeping the shelves well stock. Look don't take my word for it go try them out and see the wide selections they have and taste for yourself. I promise you will be back....;-) read more

Yoryana casi siempre me atiende... y bueno todo el staff son muy buena gente . Servicio 100 y comida 100 ‼ Les recomiendo THE ORIGINAL BREAKFAST read more

Gave this place a second chance and ordered a few pasteles de carne. They were room temperature almost cold. Not good. The other day I ordered a pan con bistek and they overcooked the steak even after I told them medium. Also the steak had no flavor. The coffee was good and the service was fine. It's hard to compete with the best pastelitos which are from La Carreta. Hands down and Pinecrest Bakery at a very close 2nd. This place is expanding but, their attention to the detail,flavor,temperature of the food is slacking. I don't want to return but, I will for coffee. read more

Came in for a colada and a sandwich. I can't attest for flavor since I bought it for others but the sandwich was a really good size for the price. They take online/'mobile orders so although there was only person before me it still took a little longer than expected for the lady behind the counter to get to me but my order was ready pretty quickly read more

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Be patient and come with time! Se paciente y ven con tiempo! Muy buen servicios y comida, lo mejor! read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Front desk! - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I found that I had a taste for a Cuban sandwich. While staying a week in Miami, there's no way to get around the culture that the food brings. I went for lunch but was surprised to see they serve breakfast all day. Their breakfast was reasonably priced for a nice meal. I went with a chicken Cuban. I enjoyed the fact that the chicken was nicely marinated . I ordered a side of fries however, realise that there were already fries on the sandwich. My daughter order a chimichurri sandwich. I was surprised at the size of the sandwich and the amount of meat that they had. The sandwich was perfect and I was able to save half of it for later. They also made a variety of pastries cakes and cookies. The smell of fresh pastries is an intoxicating aroma. This trip I wasn't inclined to get a cookie but it is on my list for the next time I come by. read more

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BEWARE OF THE PROCESSING FEE ! When u pay with a card ! I was not told upfront that I will be paying for this, not happy this happens here , THE Food was very good, so I'm confused because I LIKE THE FOOD! But I don't like the extra fee read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - BEWARE OF THE EXTRA FEE - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

First time coming to this establishment. The had various options for empanadas, cakes,sweet treats from the bakery. They also make a fresh Cuban bread fresh squeezed orange juice. And you know they have Cafe con Leche. For a quick little sweet bite check them out. They also cater great idea for when you have a big party or small. Check them out tell me if this is authentic I am not sure but it was good for me. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing! Very happy with food and service. Everything fresh. Wish they had franchises in NJ. Will be back when I return to Florida. read more

They don't give the half price discounts after 8 pm on trays, I did that less than a month ago and today manager refused, she "never heard about it". read more

Always a delicious pleasure. A trip to Vicky's is a great way to get you out of a funk!

I might have to start coming more often Bc I went for a Cuban sandwich but left with a sandwich, two ham croquetas de casa (recommend these) a dessert and freshly made cafe con leche for $12 bucks!! ...seriously everything was delicious ... I actually like when they don't over stuff the sandwiches with meats or cold cuts because I feel less guilty when eating it and still get all the flavor ...the Cuban sandwich was great...I will be back to try the other sandwiches ...sooo good! you will have to take it to go during these Covid-19 times but service was super fast and attentive read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Tiramisu and café con leche... - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Pros: 4 stars because their guava pastelito was the best I have had in several years. The filling was spectacular. Pan de bono was great. Hubby loved his breakfast sandwich. Cons: The spinach empanada left a lot to be desired. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The ladies are super friendly and always nice. The pastries are made fresh daily and taste AMAZING. Always a lovely experience.

With over 15 locations in Dade and Broward serving locals over the last 45 years, this bakery is super popular and their freshly baked goods are worth your trip. This particular location is almost a year old and on a recent visit, I was surprised to see how full their showcases were stocked. It was around 3pm that I passed by and every single case was near capacity; there were some areas that were empty, but there were so many different things to choose from you'd find a dozen things to enjoy. I ordered the fruit tart and it was super fresh; the cream that resembled bravarian cream was so light and very fresh with nothing dry or old on top of it. The rice pudding was also excellent, as good as anywhere I've tasted and really fresh tasting. However, I bought a slice of their rum cake and sadly when I ate it at night, it was dry and most of the cake had no rum in it. Not sure why this was but will inquire about it next time. This was my favorite thing to eat at other places and I was really looking forward to it. I was so disappointed that the next day I went to Sweet Art by Lucila and had one of their slices of rum cake and that restored my confidence again in Rum Cakes. Thank you Lucila! Lastly, I don't normally take photos of the restrooms but in this case I needed to. When you open the door the lights are off, but as you walk in, motion sensors turn the lights on. The restrooms were very clean and orderly and were even cooled properly with A/C. A definate plus to a well run business from all aspects. It shows that they're constantly checking up on them to offer the best experiece for their patrons. Bravo! read more

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Going into any Latin Bakery in Miami can be a little overwhelming if you do not speak Spanish very well or you do not understand the culture behind cafecito and pastelitos. CAO Bakery is a new rebranded bakery that was orginally Vicky's. They have made it very welcoming for those that don't speak the offical language of miami (spanish) by adding labels of everything that they offer in English. The staff as well is bilingual which has helped increase their business to tourist and others that enjoy their delicious pastries. Now we can argue for hours on which bakery is better but I won't be apart of that conversation. They have a wide range of latin pasteries which is great since everyone has their preferences mine is a cheese tequino, croqueta & cream cheese pastry with cafecito. Service is typical of any bakery take a number & wait to be served which was very fast on a thursday morning at 9 am (right in the middle of busy service). The pastelitos were very good. The tequino was cooked perfectly and wasnt doughy in the middle where it was wrapped around the cheese. The cafecito WOW, it was not bitter and smooth I could of ordered 2 or 3 easily. Overall, good cafecito and pastelitos, good job for being more inclusive to those who don't know the language. read more