Castro's is a gem in Polk City. The atmosphere and the people are very warm and welcoming. They offer a variety of fresh pastries and breakfast burritos. They have an extensive drink menu, but my go-to is the coquito latte. It's a delicious mixture of evaporated milk, cinnamon, and espresso. The ambience invites you to sit and enjoy your coffee, even grab a book from their library and read for a while. The service is quick. Today I was given a sample of a future breakfast item, the oatmeal. It was creamy and had a great touch of cinnamon. If you are in need of a warm atmosphere and amazing coffee, please give Castro's Cafe a visit! read more

The Cubans were bigger and better than another Cuban sandwich place in Winter Haven. These sandwiches here were thick with meat and flavor. The service was fast and friendly. They have a large variety and fantastic out of this world beans and rice! read more

We stopped in here for a quick cup of coffee, for the road, and we're glad we did. Not only was the coffee fresh and good (albeit very hot), we got tempted to purchase a bacon/egg/cheese breakfast burrito, which was delicious! The breakfast burrito was probably one the best I've had, and I've had plenty over the years. They had some outrageously awesome looking pastries available, which we plan to try the next time we're in (which will happen). The shop is very cute, if I'm allowed to use that term. The service was great as well. Two thumbs up! read more

Cuban & pastrami sandos simply don't miss! Owners are very nice & family oriented. Frappes & other coffee based beverages are also nice accommodations to go with your meal. Don't forget to check out the baked goods case as they rotate different items each week. read more

Stopped for a Cuban sandwich and we were not disappointed. Fresh and delicious. I would definitely eat there again. And their pastries looked amazing. read more

Cute spot to go for a quick pick me up. I wish they were open every weekend or later in the evenings, as my schedule doesn't always allow me to grab a tasty treat. But when I have been everything was freshly made and the prices are great. It's family run and you can tell by the care and love they put into their food. The chai drink is delish - it's been my go to. read more

Castro's Cafe - Breakfast sandwich and chai. - Cafes Near Me - Polk City, Florida

We stopped at this really cute little coffee shop on our way out of town. We all got bagel sandwiches, which were hot, fresh and very tasty. I got an iced caramel macchiato and my guy got an iced white chocolate mocha. We enjoyed our drinks and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely recommend to stop here if you are in the area read more

Castro's Cafe is a must try for all in Polk County. Upon entering you are greeted like family. You can see they take great pride in the cleanliness of their cafe. The Castro's special and the Cuban were delicious(highly recommend). The quesitos were light and flaky and the chai latte was great. We will be back and look forward to trying other menu items. Thank you for making us feel at home. read more

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Me and my fiancé go here often. They are super friendly and always making something new. The food is always delicious, just make sure you're not in a rush. read more

Absolutely delicious breakfast sandwiches on pressed Cuban bread! My husband's cafecito and my chai latte were perfect and we splurged on a quesito and it was totally worth it. Everyone super friendly and happy read more

Great new coffee shop in Polk City! Friendly owners with great coffee, tasty tart cups, Latin pastries, homemade beautiful donuts and lunch items (which I have not yet tried). We enjoyed a hot coffee & an iced latte and some great sweets. Love that they're made in-house. Great reputation for their Cubans. Salads look scrumptious. $2 iced coffee on Mondays. Energy drink deals. Fun place to grab a bite or just to chill. (Bathrooms are in the Stella salon.) It's part of a 3 store strip. Husband/wife team. Always smiling. and working hard. Enjoy this place! read more

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This is a new coffee shop in the neighborhood and we stopped in quick for some coffee and a breakfast sandwich. The service was good and the owner was as sweet as could be. The decor was adorable and the place was clean. There are a few tables to sit if you choose to eat in. The food was fresh and prepared quickly. We will definitely be back to try lunch. read more

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Delicious food! Great coffee! OUTSTANDING service. The people here are so neighborly and welcoming. We LOVE coming here!!

Food yummy! Coffee great. Wasn't sure what kind of coffee to get they help me decide and it was the right choice! Cafè is adorable. Very welcoming. read more

If you're looking for the perfect cup of coffee, pastries and breakfast- look no further! Everything was super delicious and don't forget to order the infamous Cuban sandwich or Cuban sandwich salad "without the carbs"! And this family friendly cafe has the best customer service. Treat yourself to the best!! read more

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The coquito latte and Cuban are absolute fire! The service and atmosphere is always amazing!

Castro's makes a solid Tampa Cuban. I like their version with pulled pork instead of roasted pork and sliced. They had a wonderful seasoning on the pork that was subtle and appreciated. There was a line of 5 when we came in but the line went fast and the sandwich only took 5 mins. I didn't even dent my Coke before they called me. I figured the wait was at least 15 mins. You can see the guy at the press leaning on it to speed up the Cubans. They had a full crew of staff cooking and making all sorts of fancy coffees, etc. I don't think you could add much more staff in that size space. It was clean and new so can't tell much from that. The staff was friendly. Polk City is kind of a food desert unless you like bad pizza so Castros is greatly appreciated. I'm going back for sure. The Tampa Cuban was $8.50 and filled with meat. I thought the price considering Bidenomics was fair. My wife was interested in the coffee so we already have a return trip planned They are new to the community and we hope you try them because we know good food and people trying hard. I wish them luck and hope they are successful. read more

They bend over backwards to make you feel like you're important. They have really great coffee and a great Cuban sandwich. I would highly recommend trying. This restaurant would set them apart from everybody else. Is their customer service. read more

My colleagues have been raving about this place so I had to give it a try- and now I'm sorry I didn't try it sooner! We ordered the Castro's Special sandwich (a tripleta) and they had a special for pulled pork with rice and beans. The pork was seasoned perfectly and the sandwich was absolutely scrumptious! Service was really quick a fb I love the overall atmosphere (Bigfoot on the wall is especially fun). My colleagues have tried quite a few of the pastries and other sandwiches so I'm definitely looking forward to more visits to taste then as well. read more

This place is a little gem. We ordered muffins, a Cafè con leche, and an iced latte. I've also seen pictures of their cubans on Facebook, so I knew we had to try those. The cubans lived up to other reviews and their pictures. They were so delicious! And the coffees were amazing too. The people behind the counter were also so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was inviting and there were tables for eating together. It was a completely perfect first experience. We will definitely make this a regular place to visit. read more

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Good food and pastries and the help is beyond friendly,very fair on there prices and great daily special's, very easy to park and exit there parking lot. read more

I was in Polk city today on a work trip. I was looking for a convenient place to have some coffee and complete my work documentation. So glad I stopped in there! The coffee was great and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. They clearly value the human connection piece of providing a service. Not only was the coffee good, but I left feeling good inside. read more

Our first visit, but not the last. I enjoyed their pulled pork rice bowl and wife the tasty Cuban.

This cute little cafe has the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. Don't let the small town vibe fool you, definitely worth the trip. Staff is so friendly you feel like you're family! read more

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Came for their Grand Opening. I ordered The Cuban. As a Cuban I have to say it was delicious. The bread was toasted perfectly and the meats were full of flavor. The layout of the location was nice with multiple seating options. They got my specifications to my order correct. And on a super busy day for them (the line was to the door) they nailed it. Best if luck you guys! Wish you lots of success! read more

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Great place! I've been here twice now- once with my 19yo daughter and once with my husband. My daughter got a cookie iced latte which was so good I ordered it the next time I was there. Husband got the lemonade and really enjoyed it with a small yummy cupcake. I also tried the coffee and a small ham/egg/cheese breakfast sandwich which was plenty big for me and delightful to eat. Clean, well lit, extremely fast and friendly staff. There were a few people ahead of me but I didn't wait more than 5 minutes at either visit. They are only open 2 Saturdays a month and closed on Sunday- hoping as time goes by they will be able to expand their hours and still maintain their level of excellence. The shop is a few blocks from the local bike trail which we ride on weekends. It's in a small strip mall- I might have missed the sign the first time (would respectfully suggest new or bigger sign in the future - I drove past the shop twice before I found it, lol. Might have just been me) Looking forward to going back frequently :) read more

Friendly staff, a diverse menu, wonderful coffee (addicted to their lattes) -- all reasons this place is a favorite. Worth the trek to Polk City! read more

Great food and service! Wish it was a little bigger (or outdoor seating) but that is the only negative comment I have. Will definitely go back! read more

Had the authentic Tampa Cuban sandwich absolutely amazing, very reasonable prices, fast friendly service, Tampa Cuban sandwich make yo tongue slap yo brains out! read more