Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown (Southard and Duval)
5 Key Lime Square, Key West, FL
Crema's Take
“Tucked down a quiet alley off the bustling Duval Street strip, Cuban Coffee Queen serves up an authentic taste of Key West's coffee culture with their signature cortaditos and creative cold brews that feature the delightful touch of coffee ice cubes instead of regular ones. Beyond the excellent espresso drinks, their Cuban sandwiches are genuinely legendary—reviewers return daily just for them—and the full breakfast menu pairs perfectly with morning coffee in either their cozy indoor space or breezy outdoor seating. Whether you're grabbing a quick caffeine boost or settling in for a slow morning, the consistently warm service and the blend of traditional Cuban coffee traditions with inventive specialty drinks make this a must-visit destination that captures the genuine spirit of Key West.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Cuban Coffee Queen in Key Lime Square lives up to its name. It is certainly the queen of all queen's coffee in Key West! We ordered two Americanos straight black and it was a perfect blend. I will say my coffee was too hot for me to drink so we requested a couple oce cubes…
This is a must visit spot in Key West! They offer fantastic breakfast options and excellent coffee. The unique touch of dipping ice in coffee adds a delightful flavor to every drink. The Shipwreck sandwich is truly one of the best tasting sandwiches available. With the warm…
A few of us took a break from walking along Duval to get a couple of beverages, one hot mocha latte and one cold iced coffee. Both were good. The shop is located down a small alley, away from Duval, which makes it a great spot for relaxing. The service was friendly and…
Cuban Coffee Queen hits the spot any time of day, but the early morning hours are especially enjoyable. Downtown or the waterfront location. The service is always pleasant, and a hot cup of their Cuban coffee. Colada is always my go-to. Add in the famous Key West chickens…
This place has the best tasting Cuban Sandwich I have ever eaten. It is so good that every time I come to Key West I eat at least 1 a day. This location. The coffee is good as well but the sandwich is stuffed with meat, the condiments are the perfect amount, the bread fresh…
Loved my very first experience with this coffee brand! The iced coffee I got was such a reward after walking in the heat. The bonus was the coffee ice cubes! Nice touch. I added caramel flavor and had them put in one less pump than they do typically. I like it less sweet.…
Crema Reviews
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