Ana&#x27;s Cuban Cafe

Connie was our awesome server! Food was perfect, large portions to share, and pretty much…read moreeverything on the menu is a win. I absolutely recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, and if there is a line, it goes quick.

We had great food here! We could tell it's consistently good because there were many regulars…read morethere! Always a good sign when traveling. There was both indoor and outdoor seating. Though our waitress was very busy, she was on top of it and service was quick!

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The Courthouse Deli & Whit's Frozen Custard

4.2(84 reviews)

0.6 mi

We stopped in here for a small treat and enjoyed a sample of mint chocolate chip custard. The ice…read morecream was dreamy and delicious. Service was terrific and Noki (sp?) was high energy and funny when she waited on us. She explained how there are various flavors offered on a daily basis and listed the current ones offered on the menu. Business was clean and all of the display cases had easy to read signage. We plan to return to grab some prepackaged items from the freezer case on the way back home to refrigeration. We noticed more unique flavors of Fluffer Nutter and Big Red (cream soda), so definitely excited to revisit.

We stumbled upon this place while walking to the Hemingway home. It was a nice break on the way…read moreback to the dock. While small, the menu is extensive! We had milkshakes and while expensive, worth the price. They were flavorful and cooling.

Front counter and ice cream

Hot Pastrami when it was unwrapped.

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Partially chewed and non edible pastrami. Worst ever!

The Best Coffee in Town

4.2(54 reviews)

0.5 mi

Hidden local spot. So delicious and definitely one of our favorite places to go. Great Cuban coffee…read moreand traditional Cuban food.

Super tasty guava cheese pastries, Cuban coffee and sandwich…read more Ask for 2 sugars in your coffee. The guava & cheese pastries are flaky, hot and will hit the spot!

Breakfast chorizo on pressed bread

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The best coffee in Key West, in my opinion. I would highly recommend this place.

Fausto's Food Palace

4.0(33 reviews)

0.6 mi

Ive been coming to this store since I was about 9 years old. Over the years, I've noticed the…read moreprices have become very expensive, but what finally made me leave a review was the customer service. One employee has consistently had an unfriendly attitude toward both me and my mom, while acting cheerful and welcoming to the customer right behind us. It's happened enough times that it doesn't feel like a one-time bad day. I've never written a review about an employee before, but after these past few weeks I felt it was worth mentioning. I've never had a problem with any of the other employees, they're very nice. I hope management looks into it because everyone deserves to be treated with the same level of respect.

My go to for seafood in Key West. They always have great Key West Pink Shrimp and the last tuna…read moresteak I bought there was one of the best I've ever had.

Gorgeous produce

Refrigerator food

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Nice dairy section

Fausto's Food Palace

4.1(73 reviews)

0.7 mi

We had just arrived in town and needed to pick up a few essential items. It's not a huge…read moresupermarket, but we found most of what we were looking for. There was a good selection of produce, dairy, snacks, and beverages. Of course, there's always a bit of sticker shock when shopping in a small tourist town, but that's part of the price of visiting paradise. Definitely a place we would return to. The staff who helped us were pleasant.

Great little grocery store with friendly and helpful staff. Locals shop here, and it's gourmet…read moreenough to find specialty items for your room (if you're a visitor).

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Pierogi Polish Market

4.2(54 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great food but be patient. Nothing fast happens here. They take their time and it's evident.read more

On our last day in Key West, we went for a long walk and came across this hidden gem. Although we…read moredidn't make a purchase, I enjoyed browsing the impressive selection of Polish and European specialties. It's the kind of place you could easily spend time exploring. I would absolutely return on a future visit.

Inside of mushroom saurkraut pierogies, unique and delicious

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.7(14 reviews)

1.9 mi

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. I ordered with a lovely blonde girl working…read morethe meat slicer. At first she apologized and said she would be right with me (I assured her there was no need to apologize as she was working so hard)! When I ordered with her I asked for the gluten free bread option and she asked if I needed for her to change her gloves. She also explained to me how they don't do the "mini" size in gluten free, the smallest they do with gluten free bread is the regular so that was fine for me. My interaction with her alone really meant so much to me! I really appreciated her attention to my gluten sensitivity. At this point I thought wow, this place deserves five stars. But then I had two more stops down the line. My next stop was the girl who was putting the toppings in the sandwich. She and the man in the back who was putting together a kids meal decided it would be a good time to throw lettuce at each other. Personally, I worked at a restaurant when I was young. I get it. But not in front of customers. Don't throw lettuce into each others stations while there's people around. It was really unprofessional and unsanitary (they were throwing the same lettuce at each other). I will say the boy started it, but it didn't help the girl did it back at him. Anyways after that I had to deal with the cashier who I can only hope was on his first shift. It was difficult for him to understand the sandwich I got, as he was pressing so many different buttons. But at least he went back and asked the girl like three times what kind of sandwich it was before changing it to the right order. Thankfully I was able to see the screen/ which order I ended up paying for. Overall, sandwich was good, stacked with stuff. But they need to do better with training their employees. I wish I got the name of the girl working the meat slicer because she was the only one who had it together!

The date is July 23rd 2025 at about 6pm. The 3 high school/ college aged kids working there, they…read morewere very polite respectful and engaged in conversation! They worked as a team to make one of the best subs I've ever had from this company! As a key west resident me and many others are plagued with migrant fatigue and poor service from them I'm glad to see one company has a good hiring manager and staff!

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John F.

2 years ago

We were in Key West for a week and went on a mission in search of the island's best traditional Cubano (pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard--no lettuce, tomato, mayo known in Key West as a "Cuban Mix"). We managed five lunches, served only with fries for sharing with a glass of water. We wanted to make sure we could compare "apples to apples" with each location! Locations included Sandy's Cafe; Ana's Cuban Cafe; El Siboney; 5 Brothers; and Kim's Kuban. In rank order, we most enjoyed Sandy's Cafe. The sandwich was hot and the bread had a nice crunch; the pulled/shredded pork nicely spiced; the cheese melted that coated the meats nicely; and the overall taste delicious. The French fries were delightfully seasoned and complemented the sandwich. This was the most traditional of the Cubanos and the place we would return to the most. Next up would be a toss-up between Ana's and El Siboney. While the taste was there, the sandwich needed just a few more minutes on the griddle. A trick with a Cubano is ensuring that the meats are hot--or at least warm--within, and this wasn't fully the case in either establishment. Still, they merited "runner-up" status. The products were fresh and a decent balance of all ingredients. We wanted to love 5 Brothers as the charm of the place was there. However, the meats within were literally half-cold, particularly the ham. Taste, yes. Texture, no. Finally, as we were staying in Old Town, we walked all the way to Kim's Kuban where we had read good things. Alas, this place was the largest disappointment and not worth the walk. The ham overpowered the rest of the sandwich--and it was cold with unmelted cheese. Alas, we would not return to Kim's Kuban which was also on a busy highway. We look forward to returning to the Keys to continue our search! read more

Tracy B.

7 years ago

We LOVED Ana's! Everything we had there was delicious - from the Cuban sandwich to the breakfast sandwiches, everything is highly recommended! read more

Caroline L.

134

4 years ago

Can get very busy, but the food was very tasty, fresh. I'm glad we found this spot so now we can keep coming back!

Brooke A.

10 years ago

This is a hidden gem in Key West. The service was very friendly, prices were fair, and the sandwiches were great!

Mathew F.

142

134

520

8 years ago

Excellent!! We get Cubans from here, best ever pulled pork on Cuban. Full breakfast menu too.. Check it out!! read more

Jack M.

5 years ago

Delicious and fast with amazing friendly service! I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting read more

Bob J.

8 years ago

We had hoagies to go, and picked stuff to go. Will go back to try the restaurant a other day.

Michael K.

4 years ago

Good food, good value, good location.

Jane C.

6 years ago

not worth the $$ very thin meats.

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