Perfect quick, tasty lunch spot in Leadville before you get back on your mountain adventure. Stand is an order up, then they deliver food to you. I appreciate that there's both indoor and outdoor seating- of course you want to take in the mountains (!!!)- but if the weather is a bit harsh, there's ample indoor seating and a full bar. Both Cuban sandwiches we go were fully devoured. I personally appreciate that they didn't use mustard like typical Cuban sandwiches; but you can personalize it up front when ordering. read more

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The lady that owns this place is completely unhinged. Screaming profanities at patrons amongst children. Looking through the other reviews here and on other sites, seems to be consistent. After my most recent experience, I will go out of my way whenever possible to recommended ANYWHERE else but here. There are so many other local restaurants that deserve your business. Avoid this one at all costs. read more

These people are the worst. Avoid this restaurant at all costs. There are too many friendly and delicious restaurant options in Leadville/Colorado to choose from so you don't have to support these miserable, and rude people at Buchi. Nobody wants to hear yelling at other customers while eating. read more

A quick trip to Leadville during the summer was exactly what I needed and our stop at Buchi topped off the trip. We stopped for lunch and sat outside due to the beautiful weather. We ordered at the walk up window and sat down at a picnic table. Before we knew it our sandwiches were at our table. It was perfectly crispy on the outside supports with bold flavors on the inside. Highly recommend stopping for a quick lunch. read more

Buchi - Sandwich no cheese - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

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Terrible experience and customer service. If non-service animals aren't allowed, the lady taking my order could have simply said so, but instead chose to be rude. Based on other reviews, it seems I'm not the only person who has had this experience. Leadville has plenty of wonderful establishments with friendly people and good customer service. Don't waste your time somewhere that doesn't treat you with basic kindness and respect. read more

Does $15-16 feel expensive for a sandwich, especially one where you don't make the bread yourself? It did to us. They tasted fine, just too expensive for what they were. read more

Solid Cuban. Really wish the prices was not 15$ for a sammy but like it's tasty. Its a cuban. And the 8.95$$ for a singular empanada.. again good but like... pricey! BUT THE GREEN SAUCE THEY GIVE YOU... DRINK IT. ITS SO GOOD. but also wish they didn't charge extra if you wanted a bonus sauwce.. read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

The egg, chorizo breakfast sandwich has a lot of flavor very good. The cafe con leche is delicious. Not overpowering sweetness and good tasting espresso. Very comfortable atmosphere! read more

Honestly Yummy! Starting the review off with this ! Delicious panini style items and good portions and flavors. It came out quickly and it was great service. The place is fun and a nice over all ambiance and experience. Will be adding more video and photo but wanted to make this note while I remembered :) read more

Chill atmosphere, friendly service, we enjoyed the Cuban sandwich, split pea soup, chicken empanada, and Bloody Mary- everything was delicious!!! read more

Absolutely Delicious food, and great coffee. The service was great and very friendly. Definitely can't beat an outdoor spot in Leadville either. read more

ordered a Cuban and a veggie sandwich both were lacking salt and seasoning, employee was nice.

Everyone was super friendly and it was quiet and cozy. I got there when it opened and spoke with the owner, Kim, and she gave me some history on the place. I got a bacon egg and cheese but they are known for their cuban sandwiches. Highly recommend coming for lunch! read more

Buchi - Bacon egg and cheese - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

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Stopped in for a bite to eat, and the food was pretty good. Not the best Cuban, but definitely worth a try. It is an order at the counter and they bring it to you type of place. Ordered a Pan Con Lecheon, and a dark and stormy. Both were tasty. Service was quick and efficient. There aren't any sides to order, so really all you get is a sandwich. No beans, plantains, or other kinds of sides to go with your sandwich. Worth a stop if you want a decent Cuban sandwich. read more

Buchi - Pan Con Lechon and a dark and stormy. - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

I have been a fan of Cafe Buchi since they opened in Leadville. Their lunch menu and drinks are fantastic. I tried breakfast last weekend and unfortunately it is not the same quality or service. The man who took our order seemed annoyed that we were there, our table waiter was very rude, ant one point when I looked him in the eye and raised my hand, he said "I can't help you". and the sandwiches were not of the same quality as their lunch menu. Skip breakfast, but do enjoy their lunches! read more

Delicious food, the avocado salad has a delicious sauce, mixes well with $5 rice and beans. Yummy! Great background music too. Enjoyed it! read more

Buchi - Delicious! Center of downtown, walk-up to outdoor counter to order, sit inside or out. Would return! - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

Although it was a quick lunch I noticed that customers love this place. Non stop walk in traffic. The Pan Con Leche that we shared was delicious and hit the spot! It may look thin but it's got heft! Outside and inside seating available! read more

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I loved the vibes of this place. The outdoor seating is really cute and lots of places to sit. The staff was nice. I got the Breakfast Sandwiches - the egg sandwich. It was warm and the panini bread was delicious. However the egg seemed unseasoned and really just lacked flavor. Not super impressed by the filling. read more

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A stop you must take when you go through Leadville. Amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches to take on the go or eat on their large patio. Who would have thought you could find authentic Cuban food in the middle of the Rocky Mountains! Great food, great service!! read more

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So tasty - so fast - so easy. A little bit pricey for bread and meat, but I'd still recommend. Outdoor seating is divine! read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

The food is great and location is central and has lots of seating. Only issue is the pricing. I asked for an extra sauce and was charged $2 for a small amount. That seems excessive, I was expecting like fifty cents or less. If it really worth charging your customers that much for a small amount of sauce? Then it was $5 for a tiny amount of rice and beans, which is fairly inexpensive to make, so that didn't add up either. The plantains were $7 and came with no sauce, which is why I asked for some. Everything is just weirdly almost double priced. read more

The first time we stopped in here was a few years ago. We were impressed by the food (even though there only a few things on the menu) and the delicious Cuban coffee. Then it all went downhill from there . We stopped by with our 6# puppy intending to sit outside on their outside, uncovered area. I carried him up to the outside window to order and they went positively ballistic! Yelling at us that we can't have a dog, even outside, anywhere near the restaurant. Other guests also sitting outside questioned their reaction, but to avoid any more screaming we left. Next time I stopped by I ordered an egg & cheese sandwich, only to discover they charged $6.50 for gluten free bread. Sorry, but unless they're serving the world's best coffee & egg sandwiches, which they are not, there is no reason in the world to treat customers like that or overcharge for bread. Check out the other places on the avenue read more

4.5 stars! The panini pressed crusty bread definitely makes these sandwiches incredibly delicious. Empanadas w/ chimichurri sauce also on point! read more

Yep I get it. If you're coming through Leadville and need some sandos for a hike, get the Cuban mix sandwich. If you need breakfast on your way to ski, I don't care if it's 7 am, get the Cuban mix sandwich. If it's 2:30 PM and you're not hungry and they are about to close, I don't care get the Cuban mix sandwich. It's a damn good Cuban sandwich and you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Buchi - Cuban Mix - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

Both the food and the service are amazing!!! The Caban food, coffee, and Majetos were excellent. Kim and her staff are really great. A true 5 star rating for casual eatery!:) As someone who lives in Denver, the sad truth is mountain restaurants are spotty at best, so u lower your standards. But, Buchi could hold it's own with any casual service restaurant in Denver:) read more

Oh my gosh, I had the most incredible Cuban sandwich experience! I ordered the Aye Cono, and my girlfriend got the Cuban mix. Let me tell you, both sandwiches were absolutely phenomenal! And you absolutely cannot miss out on the iced coffee it's as bold and strong as Vietnamese iced coffee! You've got to try this place! read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

The service here was really good and the food was as stated on the menu. I enjoyed my sandwich, but was not aware of how strong the coffee drinks would be. It was decently priced for Leadville. If you are a coffee lover and enjoy paninis it's a place to consider. read more

Buchi - Iced cafe con leche and la bodega sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

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Rude, Rude, Rude! "Stop right there!" Being yelled at as we approached the outdoor seating. Manager proceeded at the top of her voice to tell us no dogs are allowed, she can be fined $5,000 on and on and on making a scene. I actually had to ask her to calm down. A simple "sorry dogs are not allowed" would have sufficed. read more

Food is amazing, we are obsessed. We go as any excuse to come from Denver!!! Great service and awesome seating, inside is cozy and outside is super fun. The owners are amazing and even remember us from when they use to be located in Denver. I crave the Aye conyo all the time. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!!!! read more

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Bruh. This place sucks. The food I got was good, no lie. I'm cuban, born and raised- and even though they're not fully authentic, it's pretty spot on. Now let me tell you why they suck. First and foremost, it's an open patio spot and no dogs are allowed (service animal only). Like you lost me at outdoor seating + no dogs. Horrible business approach. Following the "no dog rule", the service SUCKS. Big time. I don't even know how these people have 4+ star ratings. The dude who took our order was arrogant and rude. He couldn't even explain the menu when we asked how many ounces the mimosas were. His response was "typical size" ??? Whatever that means. My boyfriend payed $10 for a miserable kid looking mimosa. Weak. Aside from that, other items on the menu were pricey. Not worth the money in my opinion. Food took a bit to come out and we only ordered sandwiches. Idk what the hype is all about either... 10/10 would not recommend. read more

Buchi - Aye Coño - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

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I love a Cuban sandwich but I had the one with avocado and turkey and it needed salt. The salesperson was warm and friendly, the day was chilly but we ate outside and enjoyed the fall foliage and a walk after leaf peeping over the pass. read more

What a gem! I love a good Cuban and this place knocked it out of the park. If you're considering this place you should go!

What a great place with awesome food and vibe. Great hosting and service, sandwiches were great !

We went here for lunch after reading reviews. We ordered a Cubano and the ham and cheese. The sandwiches were great, if a bit dry. The ham and pork were delicious. However, the platanos maduro were severely undercooked. They are supposed to be deep-fried and nearly black. Also soft. That releases the sweetness. These were pan-fried, tough, and sadly tasteless. Service was friendly, seating areas were clean. read more

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I am a huge lover of Cuban food and what a pleasant surprise it was to stumble upon Buchi in little old Leadville. Cuban sandwiches are my favorite and I am a critic of them I suppose. They have the exact right kind of authentic bread you should use in a Cuban sandwich. The Cuban mix was made perfectly with all of the ingredients you should have on a Cuban. They didn't try to make it trendy- they made it authentic. Price is on point and the portion is substantial. I managed to finish the entire thing because it was so good, but could easily stretch it for two meals. Boyfriend got the Aye Conyo and enjoyed it as well. Service was friendly, food was made to order. We sat on the patio and it was perfect on a sunny day. Not fancy, just what you want in a mountain town. read more

One of the best Cubanos I have ever had! Perfect balance of smokey tender pork and crunchy bread.

wasn't expecting much of a food scene in leadville today because of the small town nature, but this lunch really proved us wrong!! all of us enjoyed our sandwiches which were fresh off the press, and the pork inside was outstanding! we shared a plate of plantains and those were really good as well. there is plenty of seating outside and some inside too for the windy/cloudy days or winter visits! the staff was very attentive and kept checking up on us which was very kind. definitely stop in here for lunch if you're in leadville or close by! read more

This place is AMAZING. Exactly what we were looking for to fuel up before a hike! Super quick, super delicious and authentic! read more

Buchi - Cafes Near Me - Leadville, Colorado

MEH. The breakfast sandwiches lack flavor. I got the standard bacon egg and cheese. The cheese was a melted slice of Kraft cheddar, so it tasted really artificial. The "hot sauce" was strong on the vinegar and sugar and weak on spice. Was expecting some kind of sauce in the middle but it was dry. Not a foodie destination but it'll get the job done if you're in an hurry and need some calories. read more

I would not consider if you are gluten-free. There is an option for a pork bowl that comes with pork, rice, and beans. I asked for a side of hot peppers and mustard, to replicate a sandwich I wished I could have eaten and was told (kinda rudely) that the kitchen doesn't allow add-ons. I didn't feel like spending 15 dollars on such a plain entree, so I just declined to order food at that point. We would have left but had already spent 15 minutes in line in the sun and the rest of my party can eat gluten, so I had a mojito and watched the rest of them enjoy their cuban sandwiches. The way it was handled made me feel pretty uncomfortable, so I'm not likely to go back, but the food seemed decent. read more