Cafeteria El Chocolate

Cafeteria El Chocolate

1419 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL

★★★★4.2(131 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Cafeteria El Chocolate is a warm, family-run Cuban bakery where the owners grow their own avocados and pour genuine care into every colada and pastry that leaves the counter. The spotless dining room, with plenty of cozy spots to linger, feels like stepping into an authentic slice of Cuba right in downtown Cape Coral, complete with friendly staff who treat regulars and newcomers like family. Whether you're stopping by for a quick afternoon treat or settling in for a Cuban sandwich and homemade flan, this is the real deal—fresh, unpretentious, and deeply welcoming.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Slow sitPastriesLight foodMeetingsTraditional drinksFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Henry Vazquez
★★★★★3 months ago

We are new to the Cape Coral, Florida area and were searching for an authentic Cuban restaurant in Cape Coral, and we are so glad we found this place. This is hands down one of the best Cuban restaurants in Cape Coral. I ordered the steak with rice and beans, and it was full of…

Kool Mitch
★★★★★5 months ago

It was a wonderful experience. The food was fresh and authentic. My wife had a small Cuban pizza and I had a Cuban sandwich and some avocado the owner grows himself. The place was spotless as well. We we're visiting the from Cleveland and wanted some authentic Cuban food. We…

Shawn Wyble
★★★★★6 months ago

I decided to stop in at the spur of a moment for an afternoon treat of colada and a pastry. I ended up trying the flan as well. This is a very kind family from Cuba.

Cosmo Nardozza
★★★★★6 months ago

The people who work there are very friendly they even gave my son some candy without me asking. The Cuban sandwich was excellent, and the guava pastry and coffee were just as good. I also bought a Cuban cigar, which was very authentic and full of flavor.

K. Flynn
★★★★★a year ago

Great little Cuban bakery in downtown Cape Coral. Their vibe is welcoming, lots of places to sit inside and out. Food was great, we had pizza, shakes and pastries. Come to find out they are under new ownership, and are making lots of positive changes. They said they are trying…

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