Crema's Take
“This espresso-focused spot in American Dream mall specializes in traditional Cuban coffee drinks like cafecito and cortaditos, which appeal to regulars who know what they want—but reviews suggest execution is inconsistent, with some customers praising fresh, quality coffee while others have found bitter shots, stale pastries, and a "gentrified" take on signature drinks that misses the mark. The 3.9 rating reflects a real split: it works fine as a convenient grab-and-go for mall workers, but it's not reliably good enough to seek out if you're serious about either espresso or authentic Cuban coffee culture. Skip it unless you're trapped at American Dream and need caffeine.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I love this place, I work at the mall and this is where I get my coffee every morning, it’s always good/fresh, their sandwiches are also really good specially the pan con bistec. The service is also fenomenal, the workers are really nice and polite.
I was so happy to see cafecito on the menu, but very disappointed to get it. What I got was the most gentrified version of it. Instead of a smooth sweet cup of coffee where the sugar and coffee is whipped till it becomes creamy I got a espresso shot poured over sugar that sat…
I rarely write negative reviews, but this was one of the worst breakfast experiences I’ve had in a while. We arrived at American Dream about two hours before opening, and this was the only food option available (which is why I’m giving 5 stars for service - also I don’t have…
I have been coming to the Cortaditos at American Dream consistently for over a year and I can absolutely say that this location is my fav! The entire team are responsive, provide quick service and friendly. Aside from the amazing coffee and delicious food its an added reason to…
I’ve been to multiple Cortaditos locations multiple times but this is my least favorite of them all. Typically, I’ve been greeted and have never had any issues with the service but unfortunately this time that wasn’t the case. I asked for a “cortadito a la roca”, which is iced…
Really great spot for a quick coffee fix! Even though there’s no seating, the place is super clean and well-organized. The coffee tastes fresh and rich, and the baristas are always friendly and efficient. Perfect for grabbing a quality cup on the go. Definitely one of the best…
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