Cafe Caribe

10422 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Carrollwood, FL

★★★★4.4(629 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The charm here is pure neighborhood institution—walk in, grab any open seat, and the staff will have your order sorted before you've settled in. The food is genuinely cheap without cutting corners, especially the breakfast and lunch options, though consistency can be hit-or-miss depending on when you visit. It's the kind of place regulars keep coming back to, though you'll want to check they're operating normally before making the trip.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

MeetingsPastriesSlow sitFamily friendlyPastriesParkingFull breakfastFamily friendlyLight foodFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Shona Leon
★★★★a month ago

4-22-2026 State of FL shut them down due to pest issue. Owner told me they busted a pipe but headed home seen the pest control company there.

Nyri Rhodes (Unnerved Traveler)
★★★★a year ago

The definition of a family owned neighborhood cafe. Walk in and seat yourself wherever a table is open, or sit at the bar and wait for your carry out order. The ladies will quickly come to your table for your drink order and anything else needed once you are ready. My goal here…

Sara C
★★★★★2 years ago

Serving breakfast and lunch, cafe caribe is a hidden gem in Carrollwood, Tampa. For starters, I have tried so many things on the menu and have never been disappointed in the slightest. This is the kind of local place where you can take guests and know you are getting…

Robert Negron
★★★★3 years ago

Lack of consistancy is all over. Today Caribe joined the ranks. I drove past 3 other places to get my sandwich here since it was so good last time, even though it costs more. Hugely disappointed with what I got. Could have paid half at any one of 2 places I past on the way…

James
★★★★★3 years ago

Cafe caribe has always been one of my favorite spots to eat at. The food is insanely cheap and the quality does not suffer at all for it. Plenty of amazing options down to the hearty broth of the chicken noodle soup to the crispy breading of the fried chicken. This place will…

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