Cafe de Havana — Restaurant in Cocoa

Stopped here on our way home after a cruise. It had a high rating, and we were craving something Cuban.

My husband ordered a Cuban Breakfast Platter, and loved it! It had a little bit of everything, including some grilled veggies. My two sons and I had a bacon, egg, and cheese (each).

You don't think it's going to be filling, but then, you get an iced cafecito con leche and that thing expands in your belly. We did have a bit of a wait (about 20 minutes), but there were three other families who ordered in front of us.

The service was impeccable!! The servers apologized profusely for the delay. They came up to us numerous times to make sure we didn't need anything. Like I mentioned, it was a bit of a wait, but we're not spoiled brats. We understand the concept of a queue.

The eating area was spectacular! A secret garden in the middle of Cocoa Beach. It wasn't until we were leaving that I realized that there were more restaurants the further you walked back.

I'm so glad we found that...

Folks, treat yourself; don't cheat yourself. This is what Cuba tastes like, smells like, feels like!

My wife had the Cuban sandwich and it was pure gold. The bread was fluffy yet chewy, the meat and cheese combo just roared into your mouth with taste bud overload, and the pickles lend that zing that makes your mouth go 🤤!

I had the Media Noche (Gladys recommended it! 🤣), and it was heaven on a bun! It was a sensory POW! for your nose and tongue. The bread sopped some of those juices from the meats and cheeses, and made it so much better; yes, a complementary side of au jus!

This is where I stop for my wife when she's hard at work during the day, and can't get here herself. (If I show up with anything less, I get to hear about it!)

Team Cafe de Havana, you folks rule! There IS no other...

We stopped here to eat before going to a play at the theater nearby. What we found is a café I wish were closer to home. The Cuban sandwiches are really good. After ordering at the counter, you may choose your table at a lovely garden area which has several shaded tables. Service is by one of the very friendly employees. Nora, the fairly new owner, is extremely pleasant. She stopped by our table to chat and told us that she makes the bread in the café, as she does the exceptionally good bread pudding, a fairly new item on her menu. The only unfortunate thing is that we got out of the play too late to stop and get some bread pudding to take home. If I have an excuse to return, I will definitely choose to...