At FIU, the Cafe Bustelo in the Graham Center is great and I enjoy eating breakfast here regularly. The staff is always excellent and the food is good. The first negative experience I had today was not because of the food or the staff, but because of the so-called manager. I saw the manager for the first time at the register taking orders. This woman BERATED an employee who prepared the coffee. Not redirecting her, but yelling at her at the top of her lungs in front of the people waiting for breakfast. Having an attitude like that is not appropriate for a manager, as it is unprofessional and makes everyone uncomfortable, including myself. Although millions of people line up each morning (and at all times, really), that place has always ran smoothly. It is the first time I have seen chaos, and I am certain it is because of the manager's lack of structure. She was unbelievably cruel, and a person like her shouldn't...
Read moreIf I am going to a Cuban food restaurant it’s because I want to enjoy it fully not half way. Any well known cuban food place will call Cuban food correctly by its name, such as Estefans Kitchen Express or Kitchen 305. There are a story to tell behind each food’s name. Labeling food incorrectly is very disrespectful and misleading in the culinary art and to consumers. A colada is not a cafecito, and a Cuban tostada is not only a tostada, there are tangible difference among these names. For instance, when you go to a French restaurant you call a croissant by its name instead of bread/ pan , and a Croque madame is not a bread/pan with ham and eggs . Therefore you all shall understand the critical value of labeling food properly not only to attract consumers but also out of respect to every story and ethnicity behind each name. I look forward in the nearest future to enjoy...
Read moreCafe Bustelo at FIU MMC Campus is fabulous. It’s been there forever, and usually open when other coffee places or food options are closed. The coffee is dependably strong, typical yummy croquettas, pastries, flavored coffees and other small bites. The ladies who work there are amazing, love them 😊❤️. It’s in the Graham Center and it’s noisy with tons of seating nearby, love going there to plug into the university energy. Students from every country are around making atmosphere a delight. I go...
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