Key West Cuban Cafe
599 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a gas station in Pompano Beach, this unassuming spot punches well above its weight with expertly crafted Cuban coffee and a genuinely knowledgeable owner who'll guide you through their offerings with real passion. The Famous Cubano and café con leche draw devoted regulars who appreciate the care that goes into both the coffee and the housemade Cuban sandwiches, all served in an adorably compact setup where you can watch the spotless kitchen work its magic through the window. It's the kind of place where first impressions might fool you, but one sip proves this is where locals come for the real deal.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Got the “Famous Cubano” and was excited to try this one in the side of a gas station. Since my last experience in FL at an expensive restaurant yielded the worst Cubano I’ve ever had, I figured this would be a good place to try next. From the pictures it looked awesome and from the experience, it’s was equal! The bread was on point, buttered, crispy and chewy, the roast pork was juicy and tender. The ham was also good and there was a perfect amount of pickles and mustard with melty Swiss! All of the textures and flavors were balanced which was exactly what you want in a good Cubano! And you could taste the individual components as well! Fantastic sandwich!!
Well deserved 4.6 ⭐️ Visiting Pompano Beach area, we did a search for some good Cuban coffee. Found this place with great reviews and when I looked at the setup online, I was like "anh" but figured we give it a try since it was close. Hands down probably one of the best Cuban coffee's I've ever had. The right amount of expresso with little milk and raw sugar. It was great! Wife loved her coffee as well. We tried the spinach empanada which has mozzarella cheese and it was really good - oh, and potato stix on the side for kicks. This place is literally in a gas station with very limited seating outside. But the service was excellent, friendly and their little spot is very clean and organized. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and worth the drive if you're not that close. Gracias!
Coffee is delicious, I get cafe con leche. The Cuban sandwich is amazing too. 😋😋😋 This morning I had 2 eggs, ham, cheddar cheese on Cuban bread ! 😋😋😋. Jamie does a great job running the place. Update, added menu and photos of Cuban sandwich. The quality and texture of the ham and pork is amazing. The love we feel is like being at moms house for home cooking. Updated post with the new secret menu item ! Miami Sandwich, the amazing Cuban Sandwich with turkey, lettuce and tomato. The vegetables add a clean refreshing taste to the sandwich !!
Stopped by to enjoy coffee and some quick bites. The employees were really friendly and the kitchen (you see the whole thing from the window) was super clean. The setup is adorable and they even have some bar stools along a small table at the window if you’d like to eat your food there. The coffee was perfection and much welcomed on a sleepy morning. I also grabbed some pastries that were perfectly fried and really rich inside. Loved the potato sticks and pickles that came along with it! Looking forward to stopping by again to try their sandwiches and other items. Really cool spot with some delicious coffee and food!
This is the best Cuban sandwich I have had. The Cuban coffee is delectable. The owner of this place is super knowledgeable and extremely nice and answers all of your questions. We were unsure of what to order and so he even let us taste some samples to be sure about our sandwiches. The sandwiches are very generous in size. We also ordered some of the pastries and they also were delicious. So this is a great place to go if you’re going to the beach or back to your house or your hotel and you want to have the best Cuban sandwich ever.
Crema Reviews
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