Cubita Café
234 Franklin Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ
Crema's Take
“Cubita Café is a warm Cuban gathering spot where the coffee is secondary to the full sensory experience—think flavorful empanadas, creamy flan, and signature cafecito bon-bons that regulars rave about with genuine affection. The staff's genuine hospitality and welcoming energy make it the kind of place where you're greeted with a smile every visit, perfect for lingering over a meal with friends or family while soaking in the carefully curated music and buzzing neighborhood vibe. Fair warning: stick to their traditional Cuban coffee drinks and food rather than expecting specialty espresso work, but that's exactly the point—this is a place that knows and executes its identity beautifully.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Highly disappointed I’m not sure who was in the kitchen but they didn’t cut thin steak correctly taking away from the flavor and leaving the steak in big chucks. You can see where the steak was suppose to be cut at. The cashier was sweet but I eat from this spot ALL the time and…
🚨🚨🚨 EMPANADA SPOT IN JERSEY YOU NEED TO TRY 👀🔥🥟🚨🚨🚨 Cubita Cafe 📍 Nutley, NJ Y’all already know I don’t hype NOTHING unless it’s worth it… and Cubita?? Yeah they did what needed to be DONE 😮💨🔥 This spot is known for their handmade empanadas + Cuban vibes and…
The empanadas here are the best ones I’ve had, packed and flavorful. you definitely need to ask for a trigo drink 💯. I also love that everything there is made in house. You usually don’t see the owner at their establishment but it was a pleasure meeting Gustavo and learning…
I ordered a pernil sandwich which I have no photo because I ate it that quickly . It was amazing! I also ordered the Cuban sandwich too. Here is the photo .. neither were salty or greasy . The size is also perfect to share . I recommend Cubita !! Love the graffiti look which…
Run, don't walk to Cubita Cafe in Nutley! The empanadas, flan, bowls, and bon-bon cafecito are all absolutely delicious - fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. But what truly sets this place apart is the hospitality. Chef Gus and the team go above and beyond to make…
Eating at Cubita Café was a wonderful experience. The food was good, and the service and atmosphere were great. The music selection was enjoyable, and the staff was very welcoming. We ordered a Cuban sandwich with fries and a guava and cream cheese empanada. The Cuban sandwich…
Crema Reviews
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