We were looking for a quick bite to eat near our hotel, and Mangroves had great reviews overall, so we said WHY NOT! What a CUTE surprise. The couple who owns the spot were literally some of the nicest people we've met at a restaurant. Super accommodating, friendly and generous. It was late lunch time a little before they closed, so only a handful of others were there dining. Go up and order at the front and they'll bring you the food/drink or set down next to the drink station. We had coffee, a breakfast burrito and a chicken Caesar salad wrap. I was jealous of my husband's pressed burrito, it was TASTY! But my wrap was fresh and held together really well -- I really enjoyed it. Especially since I wanted something a little on the lighter side. We got back to the hotel and another couple was in the lobby trying to find a spot to eat the next morning, and we recommended Mangroves. Simple and reliable. Cheers! read more

Mangroves Cafe - Best sellers - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Loved this little cafe find! Close to the airport so super convenient. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious. Cute place! read more

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I stopped in for a quick breakfast. I could not have been happier. I ad a delicious breakfast burrito made to order, and a hot chai latte to sip. This little gem is hard to find and in an office building but worth the visit. Great people work here, they might be the owners but they were so friendly. Stop in!! read more

The workers are very pleasant, had the morning burrito and cappuccino and it was delish. The cafe is a nice size and you can sit to eat or take to go. I'll definitely be back. read more

Saw the positive reviews so I thought I would pop by for a smoothie. Well, order ahead or don't be in a hurry as there are only 2 people working here. Very friendly but disorganized. Separate entrance from the outside is convenient and plenty of parking in front of the iheart building where the cafe is located. Seems to be popular for BLT and Cuban type sandwiches. Smoothie menu lists yogurt but they do not have any yogurt. Strike 1. When I address it ( after the smoothie is made) , I am informed that they have yogurt. Add a few minutes to waiting time for this to be completed. Strike 2 Smoothie is ok, would not go out of my way again to eat here. read more

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Cute cafe! It is in an industrial park. Look for the banners out front. We came here on a Saturday for breakfast. Hubby and I both got the bacon, egg, and grilled cheese. Sandwich has two eggs on it. It was really big. Hubby and I could have shared one. It was really good. There are plenty of other breakfast options. Owners were very nice. I would eat here again read more

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Out of the way cafe coming off 275 into Pinellas county. It is inside a business building with some outdoor seating and a few tables inside. Breakfast and lunch fare. Order at counter. Tried a bagel, egg, and ham sandwich and a Cuban. Delicious! Nice owners. Clean establishment. read more

Nicest couple that runs the shop! I came in without much time and they made 20 breakfast sandwiches and some yogurt parfaits. they helped me carry them out and the team loved the food!! read more

Great food and great employees! This place is very underrated! Have to come when you can!

Great flavor on the Cuban sandwich. Price was a little higher than I would prefer to pay for a sandwich though they offer a discount to local businesses so that helped. read more

Mangroves Cafe - Cuban sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

This is a hidden gem run by Dan, a true craftsman who has assembled a menu with his own creative spin on some classics. You could really tell how much he cares about each detail of the food that he will be serving just by the way he was running the kitchen. All of the ingredients in El Cubano were of great quality, and due to my obsession with Ryebread, I opted for that little change, and it made for the best Cuban I've ever had. It was loaded with meat and flavor, even some salami which gave it a nice touch. My wife ordered the smoked salmon croissant which was also the best I've ever had of this style by far! It was so good I almost got so lost in the flavor that I forgot I was driving. The croissant was perfectly toasted and topped with an over easy egg, avocado, pickled onion, cream cheese, of course some serious quality smoked salmon, and a special touch of craisins which gave it the sweet and salty that makes me salivate just thinking about it. Both of our sandwiches were so heavenly that we had to come back for the same order and regretted not making it back a third time, but definitely will next time we're in town. Dans passion for his creations shine through so obviously in the quality of the product, also in the way he described how to cook the egg with like four different adjectives to make sure it was done perfectly the way my wife wanted it. I had no clue you could describe how to cook an egg so in depth lol I had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with Dan and it's clear that he's generally just a great person which makes you want to support that much more. Many places serve great food but when the owner cares to get to know his clients and add to the experience it can almost feel like you're visiting a friend and this couldn't be a better example. With this good spirit, which reflects in his work and his demeanor, Dan will find success in whatever endeavor he chooses to pursue. It was a pleasure. Natasha who seemed to be the backbone of the kitchen also seemed to be such a nice person, ask her about her delicious cachapas! Tin, the new manager/owner has also setup a great Groupon deal. You can't go wrong here! read more

Mangroves Cafe - Cubano on rye - the best - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I had the green smoothie (not the name, but close) last week and was oddly satisfied, the ingredients were fresh and very tropical. So I thought I give them a try with the food, I had the Cuban sandwich, you can really taste the slow-cooked pork is the star here, enhanced by a tangy marinade, simple condiments, and, of course, cheese. The owners is really personable and genuine. Great customer service, I will be a regular. read more

Mangroves Cafe - Cuban sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Delicious Cuban here! Loved how efficient they were and the variety of options. Plenty of parking near by since it's at the bottom of the office building. Plenty of outdoor space or I door during the lunch hour. Honestly surprised they weren't busier. read more

Mangroves Cafe - El Cubano Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Delicious! Natasha and Kiara prepared it perfectly. They were very kind and professional. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. I am very pleased, thank you ! read more

Mangroves Cafe - Healthy Greek Wrap and a Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

stumbled on this place to grab some coffee. saw the reviews were so great that we decided to grab food. I had an egg& cheese bagel and husband had egg and cheese quesadilla. everything was made fresh. The owners were so very kind and kept checking on us to see if needed anything and would refill our coffee for free. Can't get that at Starbucks (lol) read more

The Mangroves Cafe is AMAZING! We had smoothies, Cubano sandwiches, pizza bread, and the very BEST BLT that I have ever eaten! The staff is friendly & our cook was a VET. Go support those who fought for your freedom!! read more

Mangroves Cafe - BLT, SO GOOD!! - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Delicious Cuban sandwich! Stopped in on a Saturday. The potato salad was delicious too. Don't miss this place.

Very sweet cafe! Simple but delicious food and the owners are the most kind hearted people!! 10/10

I was looking for a true "break" fast after having to get an ultrasound at Baycare. Saw the rating and gave the cafe a try. The burrito was awesome - eggs, crispy bacon, sausage and ham - made by the owner with care. A very good, fresh cup of black coffee complemented the burrito. read more

Amazing cuban sandwich and great coffee. The service was great and they were extremely nice and welcoming. Definitely recommend!

Although this place looks unassuming and is set on the ground floor of an equally unassuming office complex, I would describe Mangroves Cafe as a gourmet sandwich shop on steroids. The flavor of their El Cubano is out of this world; it's also big enough to share or save 1/2 for later - if you can only refrain from eating it one sitting, which I couldn't. read more

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Went on a Saturday, because of the high ratings I saw here. Surprised to see this hidden in an office park; then more surprised to see how small the place was. What did I get myself into? A gem. A true gem. What a tremendous breakfast. Quantity and quality. Just go. read more

Stopped in with my family on our way to the airport and it was the perfect lunch spot! The guy working and the owner were both friendly and conversational and even made suggestions on what to get! Everyone's sandwiches were great! What a hidden gem read more

a great variety of food that tastes great every time, the owners are very nice and friendly and the smoothies are really good too definitely recommend visiting. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Delicious quesadillas eggs cheese and bacon. The regular coffee was robust, high quality and tasty. Everything was fresh and cooked to order. The owner and employees were kind, considerate and welcoming. What else can I say. Great breakfast. Well, are you a Veteran? Yes. The discount was good but the most sincere "Thank you for your service. " was MOST APPRECIATED. Thanks. read more

This is a hidden gem!!! The locals are lucky to have them!! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!! I had the flatbread, blown away by the flavors!! Also had an immune smoothie to go, great combination of ingredients!! read more

Excellent Cuban sandwich! Great service and atmosphere. Boar's Head meats used exclusively. Excellent variety on menu. Highly recommend! Joe & Cindy read more

Mangroves Cafe - Cuban sandwich! - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

AWFUL!!!!! Very late food , soggy bread and manager didn't care to help whatsoever. I would never recommend this location. Too bad because they give Panera a bad name read more

Sort of weird location in an office building but who cares. The food was incredible. Great Cuban bfast sandwich.

Food is delicious. Greek omelet was one of the best I have had anywhere. Smoothies are fantastic. Glad we came across this gem. Highly recommend! read more

Great chef salad. Generous portions (this picture is only half of what they gave me). Large menu of sandwiches (excellent chicken salad), homemade soups, salads, smoothies, plus assorted chips and cookies. Great cafe! read more

Mangroves Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

This restaurant was an amazing find and worth stopping in for both breakfast and lunch. The food is great and the owner was both friendly and welcoming. The Cuban sandwich is to die for. Definitely worth visiting. I'll be back again. read more

The perfect breakfast and lunch spot! Quaint restaurant serving a large variety of fresh food made to order. Eat in or carry-out. Prices are most reasonable and the staff is fantastic. My favorite place for breakfast and lunch! Breakfast at Mangroves Cafe is a great way to start your day and perfect for a mid-day lunch break. read more

We ordered a pressed cuban online for lunch, and added an extra side of potato salad for an additional $1.99. Even though it took us longer than we thought to get there, the bread was still crisp and the sandwich had good flavor. The $2.00 side was a joke though. It literally was less than 2 tablespoons. For $1 a tablespoon you would hope that it was at least outstanding potato salad...but not so much. If we order again we'd just choose chips for a side. read more

Mangroves Cafe - Ridiculously small $2.00 side order of potato salad. - Cafes Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Love this little cafe! The menu has a good variety and everything I've had is great! It's all freshly made and reasonable pricing too. I get the breakfast quesadillas, delicious! Dan is great and will always give a warm welcome when you walk in! If in the area check it out for a good breakfast or lunch. read more

Wanted to meet a friend today for coffee and breakfast and we needed something by the interstate and happy we found this gem of a cafe. We were both so pleasantly surprised on how wonderful the coffee and food were. We met the owner and he was very gracious. My breakfast bowl was amazing!! The owner said the Cuban sandwiches were great so definitely going back soon. I highly recommend. read more

Dan stopped by our shop the other day telling us about the Mangroves Cafe. He said they had the best Cuban sandwich in Clearwater and so I had to try it for myself. I couldn't wait to get back to work and take a bite. The aroma from the sandwich made me twice as hungry. Dan was right, it was the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. I can't wait to try something else on your menu. Thanks Dan! Mary read more

The Cuban was outstanding! It was so delicious! The green smoothie I can't remember the name, but that was so good. I know I will be craving that one! We had a protein to ours. It was so delicious. My toddler loved it as well we got a café con Leche, and it was perfect! The stuff is very welcoming, and the owner is very involved and cares about his customers. I highly recommend! There is indoor seating and outdoor seating. read more

I was on a tight schedule and showed up right at the 0800 opening time. The lights were off and no one was there. I called their number thinking that SOMEONE should be there if they were to open at 0800, but no answer. Later that day I phoned again to see if they were open and a not very English fluent woman said they were open and that their opening time was indeed 0800. I corrected her. read more

The food was good but at $33 for two rise and shine platters and one smoothie we split, plates would have been nice. It was served in a styrofoam takeout container even though we were going to be sitting. Has potential but needs a bit of tweaking read more