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    Old Florida Cafe

    4.3 (79 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Antiques, Cuban
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Jeff T.

    A wonderful place to stop for delicious food and local flair! The restaurant is not far off I-75 and it is definitely worth visiting. The restaurant is quaint with counter service and food delivered to your table, whether you sit indoors or outside. The restaurant is decorated with antiques (many of them are for sale) and it's quite charming. The staff is super friendly and willing to accommodate any special request you may have. They will even make you items that aren't on the menu, like salads, if you ask. We visited for lunch on a Wednesday, and I'm so glad we did. My wife enjoyed a "perfectly pressed" Cuban Sandwich sans mustard (by her request) while I enjoyed the Mojo Pork Meal. The large portion of pork was moist and tasty, and sat atop a large bowl of perfectly cooked black beans and yellow rice. There was no way I could eat all of this for lunch, so I took 1/2 with me for dinner. By the way, they also have a great selection of hot sauces. I chose a sauce called Tabanero from Delray Beach, FL. It worked really well with the beans and rice. I highly recommend Old Florida Cafe for lunch while traveling. I'm looking forward to returning next time we're in town.

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    Melanie C.

    Take a detour off I75 to enjoy a stroll in the historic town of Micanopy. I have been eating at this establishment for over twenty years. It may have changed ownership throughout this time but the quality of the food and the friendliness of the service never changes. The Cuban sandwich and a slice of key lime pie is my favorite, but they have a good variety of other stuff to choose from. If you're lucky you will get to hear some local ghost stories from some regular patrons as I did on the day I visited.

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    Kerri E.

    Quaint cafe in historic Micanopy. Most of the seating is on the patio. There are 4 or 5 tables inside. Order at the counter and they bring the food out. Have a few sandwich options, beans & rich and delicious-looking homemade desserts. Side options are coleslaw and bags of chips. I had the Cuban sandwich and a sweet tea. The sandwich was very good and came with a pickle spear. They have a few shelves of antiques for sale, even the bathroom walls have art for sale.

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    Phil E.

    Cute Cafe in historic village. Lots of other shops nearby. Oldest Cafe in Micanopy Order at the counter Nice staff

    Patricia P.

    In one of those exploring Florida trips my husband and I like to do on the weekends, we came upon the little and adorable town of Micanopy where we found Old Florida Café. I immediately liked the place because the décor has a lot of Cuban nostalgia. We loved their outdoor patio overlooking the street, shaded by old/tall trees, very cool and relaxing. After having a brief conversation with the staff, we were so glad to have chosen it for lunch. The indoor space is scattered with tables and antique items on shelves. It is both antique store and café. You order at the counter and food is brought to the table. We ordered, 2 Cubans, (one of them with extra shredded pork); their refreshing ice tea, and shared a slice of key lime pie. All dishes are made on premise. They were deliciously good! The Cubans were one of the best I have tried so far in Florida. The mojo they use is authentic and gives it a special touch. The key lime pie had just the right combination of sweet and sourness. It was so good I did not want to share it! The Old Florida Café is a hidden gem! Well worth trying if you are in the area!

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    Pamela W.

    Had a wonderful lunch at Old Florida Cafe. Everyone was abuzz about the rice and beans, Black beans and Yellow rice, so I thought I would try it. Wow! It was delicious! You can add onions, cheese and salsa on the side. Highly recommend! I also ordered a slice of Key Lime pie and I wished I had ordered two! So good. The ambience was really quaint. There were 2 tables inside and the rest was all outdoor dining with the beautiful Live Oaks overhead giving shade and offering a slight breeze. It is all decorated in an eclectic, Florida style which is very welcoming. The staff here was exceptionally great! Everyone was so friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Quick service and quick delivery to your table! I wished I had thought of taking a picture of my meal but it looked & smelled so good I just ate! Great place for lunch if you visit the town of Micanopy, FL for shopping!

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    A step back in time in the second oldest town in Florida. Fun little sandwich shop with excellent pies and cakes for dessert.

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    9 months ago

    I had a delicious Ruben sandwich and coleslaw. It's a quaint and wonderful place. It's like going back in time.

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    i got a grilled cheese sandwich from here. awesome. good cheese variety and sauce options.

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    Super cute everything. Delicious key lime pie; not too sweet, not too tart. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

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    The Cafe has some of the friendliest people along with the best coffee and Reuben's!!! Super eclectic and inviting!!!

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    Only had the key lime pie and it was DELICIOUS!!! The staff was very friendly and the place is very eclectic!

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    Got the Cuban Sandwich here topped with Mojo pork which was awesome. People were friendly and outdoor patio is beautiful. Great spot.

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    I got the Cuban and added the mojo pork and it was delicious and my wife got the regular Cuban and she was happy with it as well.

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