Cafe Cuba & Cakes — Restaurant in Hawthorne

We've been here twice. The first time was reasonably decent except for the service being realllllllly slow. Both last time and today, I stood at the register for at least 5 minutes watching both waitresses walk past me repeatedly, ignoring me (no eye contact, no "be ppright with you). Our table was suuuuper sticky With cup ring marks everywhere. I saw some papertowels by the hand sanitizer and wiped down the table as no staff was in the room when we came in. I had a work call scheduled right after arriving and the waitress was extremely rude saying the tables were only for customers even though I had placed an order. She rolled her eyes and gave me a sassy attitude. A brown-skinned person came in and used his laptop right next to me. It didn't seem to be a problem for him to be working--only for me. I'd like to add they have their wifi password hanging on the wall. If they don't want people to use it then they should take it down. We speak Spanish. My daughter is half Mexican, but the waitress insisted on talking to us in barely-understandable English (she spoke to everyone else in Spanish--I guess being half Mexican wasn't dark enough for her taste). The food is "mehhh" at best, little greasy. My daughter waited at the counter for like 10 minutes teying to get menus...they walked past her ang ignored her like she was invisible. It was condescending and extremely irritating. Overall, today we hung out there for several hours while I was waiting for my car to be serviced (We ordered numerous drinks and 2 lunches). For all those hours, I clearly observed all the dark-skinned people being treated with smiles, a pleasant tone of voice, and prompt service. We were the only ones being it ignored. Additionally, they just let our garbage and used dishes pile up. The first tea they brought me was on a saucer. All the subsequent ones, they set the hot cup right on the wooden surface of the table. No wonder the tables was covered in sticky ring marks when we sat down. Finally, to use the bathroom, you have to walk outside around the entire building to the back because they are using the customer bathroom in front...

Cafe Cuba & Cakes on Hawthorne Blvd is a delightful spot that brings a taste of Cuba right to the heart of the city! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or enjoy a meal.

I tried their classic Cuban sandwich, and it was amazing—perfectly pressed with savory pork, ham, and melted cheese, all packed with flavor. I also couldn't resist sampling their pastries, and the guava turnover was a standout—sweet, flaky, and absolutely delicious!

The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of food you get.

If you're in the area and looking for authentic Cuban cuisine and tasty cakes, Cafe Cuba & Cakes is a must-visit! I can’t wait to come back and explore more...

if i could give this place "-1" i would. first of all, they are not 100% authentic Cuban. I came in and asked for a "colada" the lady who claims to be the owner, very rudely stated this is not "Miami" we dont do coladas here! and claimed that Coladas and cortaditos weren't Cuban. lol. She said she was tired of truck drivers and "miami" people coming in and asking for that. lol. Maybe if they actually added that to their menu, they'd make more $$. You guys may need to be a hit more open minded and spend some time in Miami to better feel what an Authentic 100% cuban cafeteria is like. I felt discriminated, and embarrassed ! never coming here again and spreading the word within the Cuban community here in LA. this place is a fraud! fake! and the pastelitos suck...