stopped here on the way to our car after a disappointing and expensive meal at the Columbia. walked in to the store and immediately knew this was truly authentic Cuban food- there were handmade empanadas and croquetas in the hot case, not the perfectly shaped and likely frozen food from Columbia. I ordered a spinach and cheese empanada and it was very flavorful and my son got a piece of flon, which was a new experience for him. Although he didn't care for it, I did eat it the rest and i thought it was pretty good! Glad we stopped by but wish we had come here first! read more

Walking around Saint Augustine on a busy spring break March day we stopped by the Cuban Cafe for lunch. Lots of people, very popular, no inside seating but we did snag an outdoor table. The ordering process seemed chaotic but I ordered two Cuban sandwiches and a Cafe Con Leche for lunch. Told the wait would be 15 minutes, we sat outside in the meantime. After 25 minutes and no sandwiches, I inquired inside as to the status - finally, five minutes later the sandwiches were ready. However, no Cafe Con Leche . Again went inside, waited for the front desk server to process several orders before I could ask about the status of the drink. Nothing had been made, so another five minutes for the drink order. By this time I was plenty hungry, and was disappointed with the Cuban sandwich. It's basically a toasted ham sandwich, nothing particularly unique about it. Given the hassles just getting the meal entailed, not a great experience. read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

THE RESTAURANT: Very clean! THE FOOD: The food is very authentic Cuban food, as far as we can tell. It was so good we came back a second time a day later for lunch!. We got a chicken empanada & a beef empanada. They were delicious! Then we got a guava pastry.which I think was a special treat! ! We also got the flan. It was perfect without being too eggy. For drinks, my husband had the Malta India & a Cuban Coffee. I hag a cafe con Lache. All three were great! THE SERVICE: Service here is always with a smile & fast! read more

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Great Cuban coffee, was able to get it iced and without the brown sugar and it was some of the best iced coffee I've had. If you don't mind waiting, then I would recommend coming here for an iced Cuban coffee and beat the heat with plenty of spacious wood tables and chairs, and air conditioning!! read more

We were walking around and wanted a lil snack, nothing crazy just a lil bite and this place perfectly fit the bill! In the hot case was empanadas, croquettas, churros, guava pastries, all kind of goodies! We tried the beef empanadas, churro, pressed ham and cheese.... yum! Every thing tasted good, it was just enough to get us to dinner time, daughter loved the churro. Ill have to try their cafe con leche next time :) read more

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This place was amazing truly. The staff were so nice and fast, the food was incredible. My husband and I ordered a few different things from their menu: the Cuban sandwich, ham croquetas, cheese croquetas, churros, and we were tempted to order more. The place is so clean and beautiful and peaceful. We will definitely be back, and recommend you pay a visit when you're in St. Augustine read more

I am not Cuban but lived in Tampa for 19 years and was spoiled with some of the best Cuban cuisine in FL! After moving to N FL , it was a struggle finding any authentic Spanish food! Thankfully a few years ago we came across The Cuban Cafe and Bakery in St. Augustine! As you walk through the quaint outdoor seating area, you are filled with the aroma of fresh Cuban coffee! Once inside the cozy cafe you are greeted with smiles and wonderful Spanish music. The sandwiches, bakery goods and empanadas are always wonderful! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Brought home delicious beef empanadas, medianoche sandwich and churros! - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We were in Florida and of course you want to get Cuban coffee. When we saw this place, we thought it was great. We went in for a Cuban coffee, and it truly was not the same. I haven't had enough Cuban coffee, but the ones that I had were very, very, very good and this one just taste like a normal latte. The store was nice. They had some tables outside the and inside and it's decorated all cute but just not enough for me to have another coffee here. read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban coffee - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

For your morning wake up @10am (open). I was going to have an empanada to compare it to the Columbia but after seeing cases of cheese empanadas sitting outside from a delivery that was left without anyone around @9am I decide on something that I can watch them make. I have had Cuban sandwiches in Miami and I have had Croquetas but I have never had the two put together. The Croqueta sandwich is just that and was delicious. Opens at 10am and the line out the door builds quickly. read more

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The Cuban was perfect! It's a pretty small place but so good. I would highly recommend if you are a Cuban sandwich fan!

Fresh and authentic Cuban cafe in the heart of the historic district of St. Augustine, FL! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban cafe - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Got the Iced caramel cafe con leche, it's the perfect mix of flavors! Delish! Also got the chicken empanada and croquette. Cute family place and would definitely be back! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

One of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had. That and the ham croquettes were amazing. Great, quick service and reasonable prices. Friendly staff. I should have asked about who or where they get their hot sauce from, it was very good as well. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

We were here for a drink after walking on St George street. The latte is actually very good. No green tea only black tea. They also serve food, pretty neat place! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

This was a great stop by for a late lunch. The place is fairly simple in decor, but it certainly got the job done. As it was well after lunch, we were the only ones there and service was quick and efficient. I had a Cuba sandwich and an El Presidente beer which went well with the sandwich. The sandwich was better than average, but nothing to write home about. I'd stop in again if in need for a quick and good bite. read more

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It might not be fair to expect Miami quality from a Cuban bakery in Saint Augustine, but that's all I have to go on. The cafe con leche was weak and lacked the bold punch you would expect from a Cuban coffee. The empanadas are baked instead of fried and also were lacking in flavor. The guava & cheese pastelito was extremely dry as if it were sitting in the case for a day or two. On top of all that, it was very pricey. Will definitely be skipping this place on any future trips. read more

My pilot buddy and I flew into St. Augustine to explore the city for a few hours. Out of all the spots we walked by, this place had the most chill and inviting vibe. I'm Cuban, so of course I had to try the pan con croquetas, and let me tell you, they nailed it. Absolute must try. I couldn't eat too much since I had a flight back home, but everything I did try was solid. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

the Food was delicious and presented perfectly the people were really nice and the environment was great. read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban sandwich and Ham & cheese sandwich - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Cute little cuban Cafe in the cut. It could easily be missed but is def worth the stop as the empanadas are to die for... they have a wide variety, including chicken, beef, and vegetable. They also serve a variety of coffee. Nice place to grab a snack before sight seeing. read more

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This has been our favorite Cuban spot for so many years! We have watched them grow from a little tiny space to a larger space with tables and a place to enjoy your drink/food of choice. Our favorites over the year have been their Ham Croquettes & Cafe Con Leche. Luv luv luv these two together when needing a mini snack! Yummy!! Today we enjoyed their Beef empanada and spinach & cheese. Beef was good - the beef has a taco meat taste. The spinach and cheese were REALLY tasty! Always great service! Love seeing this place grow! Def try them out' read more

My husband and I are always looking for great Cubans and this place did not disappoint!!! Aside from delicious flavors the bread was perfect! It was fresh, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The size was huge. I ended up splitting it with my five year old. She loved it. She kept saying how delicious the pork was. We also ordered a side of fries which was big enough for us all the split. They were crispy and well seasoned. It was beautiful day out so we sat outside and enjoyed the weather. My daughter also got her first churro which she said was delicious and wanted another one. The staff was very friendly. One of the best Cubans we have had. read more

Cute place, love the vibe! Staff is friendly and amazing service Thee best Cubans sandwich!! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Absolutely without a doubt THEE best Cuban Sandwich in FL!!! - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Stopped here for a quick breakfast bite. Sandwiches, croquetas, and café were really good, but the Cuban toast caught us off guard. The place was well decorated with very cute espresso decor. My only recommendation to the owner would be to make the side of Cuban Toast how it's traditionally made: Cut it down the middle (like you would a sandwich), butter inside, then press it versus only buttering the outside and press it without cutting down the middle. Being from Tampa, Miami, and Cuba we know that it's traditionally done this way. The staff was nice and friendly and remade it for us, but it still didn't quite come out the same, instead pressed into a cracker-like form. read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban Toast with Butter - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Wow! The Cuban coffee was excellent! We had two Cuban coffees, one cafe latte, ham croquette, two empanadas and a passion fruit pastry, they were all delicious. Seems to be a mom and pop place as the service was super fast. We will stop by again when we're back in the area. read more

Clean establishment, service was great, friendly staff and Cuban style food delicious. Will return to eat here.

Tony and I stopped at the Spanish Bakery & Cafe on George's Street in St Augustine Florida. I talked briefly with the lady baker asking her about the Cuban loaves of bread. The aroma alone needs to be incorporated into a candle. I would buy a candle that puts out the aroma of Fresh Baked Bread... The place is small but has several areas outside to sit and enjoy your slice of heaven in the form of baked goods. Definitely would go again and definitely recommend to all visiting in the area. read more

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I have grown up in Florida and this is one of the best Cuban places. Highly recommend their Cuban sandwich, cheese and guava pastry. The cafe con leche hot is by far the best Cuban coffee I have ever drank in my life. The iced one is pretty good if you don't like hot coffee. The workers were very nice. Such a cute local spot. read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cafe con Leche (hot) - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

The Cuban sandwich was way better than the Cuban at the Columbia. Pleasant experience.

A great Cuban cafe & bakery in the heart of Saint Augustine shopping district. Spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas. Courteous and professional service by staff. Cuban sandwich was one of the best in northern Florida. Brought back memories of having them in West New York in the early eighties at the cuban diners/restaurants...Tasted almost identical! I'll be back definitely with more room to eat some of their pastries too. read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Delicious Cubans! Visiting St. Augustine, we were craving Cafe Cubano and Cuban Sandwich. That is when we ran into Cuban Cafe And Bakery in the historic downtown district. The problem was that we were too late and they were already closed! We tried again the following day, and again we got there too late! Fortunately the third time was a charm! We made sure we got there on time and we are glad we did. It was our first stop that morning, and we started with a Cafe Cubano and Cortadito (we opted for no sugar) and boy they hit the spot! Their coffee is made with good quality coffee beans and the drinks are prepared just right! Next was the Cuban Sandwich. Now let me tell you about about "hitting the spot"! But as we all know, of course, you never leave a Cuban café before trying their empanadas, so that is exactly what we did! If I recall correctly, we tried a beef empanada and a sweet one (do not recall which flavor) and they were both perfect! So much so that I went back for one more! But forget about the empanadas for a minute, the Cuban Sandwich was delicious! I had been a while since the last time I had tried one this tasty! We enjoyed this visit so much that we returned for another visit the morning of our departure for home, and the place did not disappoint! Everything tasted as good as it had in our first visit the day before! I just wish they were not on the other side of the continent, so I could visit every week! read more

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This is a cute little place to grab a good Cuban sandwich and a cafe con leche. Service was quick.

Coffee Break at The Cuban Cafe and Bakery here at St Augustine, FL Looking for Cuban Coffee while here in FL and found this place thru Yelp. There were a few people ahead of us but the service was quick. Order taker was friendly. Ordered Cafe con Leche and Beef Empanada. Both are good and tasty. The place is clean and well maintained. I forgot my jacket in the this place and when I called the shop the staff told that it's there and I can pick it up. Thank you very much! Definitely a place to visit if you're here in town. read more

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I went there based on the previous reviews But I find another scenario ,place was empty at 11 am the cashier has no customer service at all I ask for a Cuban coffee or expresó an They charge more then $3:00 y el cafe no tenia ni espuma como si fuera de una cafetera de navarro El cortadito de mi esposa horrible Se botaron Los cafes y nos fuimos We're Cuban we know our food It's a shame for Cuban culture and Cuban food Not recommended read more

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The service was great and fast. The cafe is beautifully decorated inside and it made me immediately happy when I walked in because of the island vibe. The food was okay. The beef empanada tasted much better with hot sauce and I don't usually put sauce on things. The problem is that the meat was too mashed, like you couldn't tell the meat from the other ingredients. Everything inside just blended together so you couldn't appreciate the actual beef part of the empanada. If I didn't know it was beef from ordering it myself, I wouldn't be able to tell just by tasting it. The churro was a little overcooked and needed a little more sugar, but it was decent. It was a nice experience overall and I didn't leave hungry or too disappointed, but I don't think the food is special enough that I would remember to return. read more

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Great Cuban sandwich and nice little courtyard where you can eat outside. Only issue we had was the lady taking orders (who was great!) would disappear to the kitchen in the adjacent building for 5-10 minutes at a time... she was helping, and then taking food to the tables. But since there was no one taking orders consistently the wait was long. Try the peach pastry - It is REALLY GOOD!! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Food was garbage I'm sorry but the pricesmy bank account will never be the same. Nice lady but bad food and coffee.

Great little cafe to stop into for a quick breakfast or lunch. Nice shaded patio seating area. Service was very quick and welcoming. I got the cafe con leche and the Cuban sandwich. The sandwich was good and the coffee was fantastic. Definitely worth stopping in if you are walking around the area! read more

The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - View from patio - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

As someone who's from Miami and has eaten at tons of cuban restaurants, this little place in St. Augustine is definitely up there with the best. Great food, not outrageous prices like most places here, and great service. 100% recommend read more

The food here was good, the service was on point, the atmosphere is exactly what I expected, we had all kinds of sandwiches here, very good, the empanada where awesome, the ham croquettes I didn't like, but definitely worth the stop read more

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Why have I never been here before? The prices are great, service is excellent, food is outstanding and the location is ideal. I'll be back. Cortadito- tiny little coffee that packs a powerful punch (see pic) no sugar or milk needed as it's been made for you. We had 2 of these each! We started off our day with one and wrapped up our day with another!! I want to go back very soon! Cuban sandwich!!! We split one and I am thrilled. Best in NE Florida. Everything was perfect. Flavor, texture, crunch, temperature, ingredients. (See pic) by far my fave Cuban in the Jax/St. Augustine area. They have a big case full of pastries both sweet and savory. I'll have plenty to try next time. They seemed to be selling quite a few churros and empanadas. Ambiance- cute place. Energetic and bright. Art and photos bring Cuba to life. Staff- very courteous, extremely efficient, polite too!!!! Impressive!! I'll be back!!! 5 stars!! read more

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