CAO Bakery & Cafe — Restaurant in Palmetto Bay

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Cuban-American Gem in Palmetto Bay! I recently stopped by CAO Bakery & Cafe in Palmetto Bay (16701 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157), and I’m already dreaming of my next visit! From the moment I stepped inside, the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked pastelitos and rich café con leche wrapped me in a hug of Miami’s culinary soul. This place nails the balance of authentic Cuban flavors with a modern, approachable vibe that makes everyone feel at home. The menu is a love letter to Cuban-American classics. I started with a guava and cheese pastelito, and it was pure magic—flaky, buttery pastry with a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy filling that melted in my mouth. The ham croquetas were crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and bursting with flavor. I also tried the Cuban sandwich, stacked with juicy pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on perfectly pressed Cuban bread—every bite was a taste of tradition done right. And don’t sleep on the café con leche; it’s bold, smooth, and the ideal companion to their pastries. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. The bakery itself is clean, bright, and welcoming, with a modern touch that still feels true to its Cuban roots. I loved learning about their story—three generations of the Cao family’s baking legacy, now elevated by Tony Cao’s vision of blending Cuban classics with American flair. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, CAO Bakery & Cafe is a must-visit for authentic flavors, top-notch quality, and a warm atmosphere. I’m already craving another pastelito and a cortadito for the road. Palmetto Bay is lucky to...

Reason for the one star is that I work hard in construction and I eat lunch and stop at a near by bakery for a oastelito and a coffee,I look forward to this image my disappointment when they bring me my pastelito and when they go hand me my coffee she turns her back to me because she was making me a left over coffee that was sitting in a cup already made from earlier and not recently because there was no one there. I told her forget the coffee and had to go back to work with no coffee now I’ll never ever visit that cao bakery again that’s...

At cao bakery palmetto bay the staff they hire does not know the menu I wanted to buy a frita cubana cuban hamberger ibut they did not know what I was asking for so I had to end up not getting it and left if they woyld have know what itwas i would have ordered 8 but sadly had to go elsewhere to get them the management team needs to better train thereemployee how can one work for bakery and not know what theysell or what iti s I will sadly not begonia back to that location now I knowwhy they get 2 star rating on google...