Colada Cuban Cafe

OK, I must say I went there without any expectation. Went for the basic traditional Media Noche sandwich. Wasn’t really expecting anything superior to any other one that I’ve had. Will honestly say it was the best Media Noche I’ve ever had. I’ve been eating the sandwich since 1990 when I moved down to Miami. Always got a flat pressed decent to good tasting sandwich. What I ate today was nothing short of outstanding. Really surprised that I have not heard of this place before. The sandwich was so meat filled. Hints a fat here and there just to bring extra flavor to the sandwich. Everything was so tender and properly cooked. My review is solely based off of this sandwich. Would definitely eat the sandwich again. I was originally gonna go for a Cuban. Yet I introduced my friend to the media Noche. So just to go along with him I said let me have one myself. Was not flat pressed. In height, I can compare it to a burger length was just as good as any other Media noche sandwich. Everything was right the amount of condiments, pickles, and cheese. Gotta say it was really flavorful. Crazy how you can eat this sandwich for over 30 years and always come across one that has been better than all the ones you’ve previously had.

I ordered a classic dish the pan con tortilla and it did not disappoint! 🙌 There was no wait, the food came out quickly, and it was super tasty. You can tell they really know how to make the classics right. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Stopped by Colada Cuban Bakery in Fort Lauderdale and ordered ahead online, placing my order about 15 minutes in advance. Unfortunately, it still took a very long time to get my food once I arrived. The shop felt clearly understaffed, and the pace was slow despite having a preorder ready. The space is cute and has a nice vibe, and I can see the potential here, but the wait time really took away from the experience—especially when ordering ahead is supposed to save time. With better staffing and faster execution, this could easily be a stronger spot.

me, Jenn Lee property manager at Turtle Nest Bungalow review: Colada Cuban Café is a quick under-5-minute drive from our short-term rental and a classic South Florida stop you really shouldn’t skip. When you’re here, Cuban coffee is a must, and Colada delivers on that front along with a wide variety of specialty Cuban and Latin favorites. I tried the bacon & egg breakfast sandwich — it was a bit overpriced, but the Cuban bread was the real standout and absolutely delicious. In hindsight, I should’ve leaned more into their bakery items, which is really where this place shines: croquetas, empanadas, tequeños (Latin-style cheese sticks), and fritas are all crowd favorites and perfect for a quick bite or sharing. If you’re visiting Fort Lauderdale and want an authentic Cuban coffee experience with classic comfort foods, Colada Cuban Café is worth the stop. ☕

This place was amazing!!!!! Found it by chance and so happy I did! Food was phenomenal! Staff was very friendly! Coffee was out of this world! I will be back for sure!