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    Cafe Nena'i

    4.5 (229 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Intimate
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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Ham and Cheese Crossaint with Orange Fresco
    Nicole L.

    Food and Service were fantastic! All Made fresh with love! Ambience and Latin music only enhanced overall Experience!

    Americano - Small
    Kev M.

    We're here almost every day grabbing our cortadito and americano, and it's easily our favorite coffee spot. The coffee is always good. Strong, smooth, and just done right. The vibe is cozy and super welcoming. One of those places where you walk in and immediately feel comfortable, like it's familiar even if it's your first time. Elena, one of the co-owners, is usually there and she's the best. Super nice, really knows her coffee, and if you chat with her she can even teach you some Spanish. You can tell she genuinely cares about the place and the people who come in. Also don't leave without trying the ham and cheese empanadas. They're a must and go perfectly with the coffee. Cafe Nena'i is one of those spots we never get tired of coming back to.

    Kelsey D.

    I was excited to stumble upon this cute little cafe on Montopolis, and will definitely be back. Their coffee machine was broken during our visit so unfortunately we were unable to try their coffee, but we did order empanadas. We tried the pollo, jamon y queso, and espinacha y queso empanadas. Our order came out a bit wrong - we received two chicken empanadas instead of the ham & cheese - but they were still delicious. Although small, the seating area in the cafe is cute and cozy. The lady who helped us was kind. I would visit again just for another empanada, and can't wait to return to try their coffee too.

    Cafe Nenai food offerings
    Christina H.

    Cafe Nenai is a quaint coffee shop created and owned by a latina mother and daughter pair situated in the heart of Montopolis. The cafe is tiny with a few seats and drink tables. I would describe Cafe Nenai as the perfect little gem to catch up and drink coffee with a friend, but not ideal for lunch or a work from anywhere situation. Cafe Nenai offers light bites, both savory and sweet. What really makes Cafe Nenai stand out is their combination of offering classics, such as the Ham & Cheese Melt, but also showcasing their culture with empanadas and arepas. I will never say "no" to a good empanada, especially one that is baked instead of fried! Without any hesitation, I had to try all three empanada options: Carne, Pollo, and Jamon y Queso. The Carne is a classic and was easily my favorite. The Pollo was a bit dry.

    Beef Empanada and a Cortadito with sugar

    Small quiet location. Food is incredibly presented and heated to perfection per order! Quickly made and served at the counter.

    The C with oat milk AWESOME
    Chris M.

    I am crazy for Cortadito! And I am cray cray for Cafe Nena'i!! Cafe Nena'i has been my regular go-to for the past few months, and I can't say enough about how great it's been. I went for the Cuban Coffee - never had it before - but now I can officially say I am addicted! I love coffee, but I really love good coffee, so I'm always looking for that unique cup of joe. I've read and heard a lot about cuban coffee and after scouring Yelp I ran into Cafe Nena'i and they looked really appealing. A nice instagram too, lots of positive compliments about their coffee and pastries, I finally made the trip down by Montopolis to check them out. You have to order on the website, their doors are closed for COVID precautions. I started w/ the Cordata but asked for half sweet. It's kinda like a cappuccino with sugar mixed in. Wow - I was floored! It was so strong yet so smooth, I've never had such an awesome cup of coffee! It hits me after the first sip and I'm ready to go. My next trip I wanted to try something new - so went for the Cortadito which is the cuban coffee with milk and sugar whipped in. I ask for Oatmilk option and went with the regular sugar portion, and WOW! I can't tell you how awesome this was! No joke, it was so good I had to order another one - she just laughed at me. My typical order now is 2 Cortaditos with Oat Milk, half sugar, and that is just perfect! Hits the spot and what a smooth kick! I've tried a few of their pastries too. I did the spinach and cheese empanada, the tangerine cake, guava tart, pastafrola, and alfajor. Everything tastes so great here, exceptional quality, the deserts are not too sweet. The tangerine cake and alfajor surprised me - never had these before and they were so delightful. The customer service here is always so friendly and nice. During these times they have the dining area inside closed off, but you can sit outside, and you order through the q-code on your phone, and she comes right out with your stuff in a jiffy - always with a smile and a nice hello. My new favorite place and some of the best darn coffee I've ever had.

    Mixto Arepa? Really? For $5.95?
    Mel M.

    Was picking up my wife at the airport in the morning after a week-long trip and I suggested trying out Cafe Nena'i for breakfast. After our trip to Florida late last year, where we sampled arguably the best empanadas and alfajores from Empanada Harry's, we've been on a lookout for good South American offerings. Located in an unassuming neighborhood in Montopolis, Cafe Nena'i is housed in an equally nondescript building. When we walked in, we noticed limited seating but tidy. We placed our order of Mixto Arepa ($5.95), Carne Empanada ($5.95), Guava and Cheese Factura ($4.95), Alfajor ($4.25), small Cafe Americano ($3.00), and a small Cafe con Leche ($3.95). The arepa was disappointing! It's nothing like I was expecting...with meat and cheese sandwiched in between cooked corn dough...it looked like something I made at home when I was younger using ham and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of white bread and pressed in a panini press. This is their arepa? Their empanada was better but fell short of our expectations. About the only thing we liked was their factura. Light breakfast for 2 came out to just over $30! Value's not there either. A generous 3 stars. Our search continues.

    Seating area - indoors
    Ayca U.

    Coffee and carne were really good! Service is friendly and ambiance is cozy Gets busy around 10 am, we went on a Sunday morning, and the owner does her best to accommodate the line of customers building up as swiftly as she can. If we happen to be in the area, we will visit again for sure!

    cafe con leche

    the ambiance and decor is lovely, indoor and outdoor seating, friendly service and delicious coffee! locally owned.

    Cortadito
    Jennifer L.

    The empanadas were really good, the chicken/pollo was a little dry. I'd give 5 stars if it wasn't so overpriced but I'm sure it's helping this local cafe afloat. Got the cortadito with oat milk and half sugar! Highly recommend this to start off your morning

    Empanada de carne, black honey cake, and Guaraná

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    They make excellent coffee! I swung by here on my way to the airport and the owners were the nicest people!

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    Stopped by on the way to the airport, really nice cafe! Food and coffee was delicous!

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    Great hidden gem of a cafe! The atmosphere is gorgeous and the food is so fresh and yummy!

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    4.2(309 reviews)
    13.1 mi
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    5 Stars all the way!! Everything was light, decadent and delish!…read more We got the Berry Roll cake & Raspberry Croissant. Both were Amazing! Great coffee too! We got the vanilla latte iced quad. Definitely worth getting again!

    My goodness, I'm just a repeat offender when it comes to this one-of-a-kind bakery. It's the most…read moregorgeous place. I love the green soft chairs, the tables, and the chef statue greeting you as you pull in front of the building. He's right there in the window. The bistro honestly takes your breath away. I love it! So in the last two weeks, I've been back exactly four times. My first introduction was the Croissant Scramble with chicken and veggies inside, with the Arnold Palmer. My friend got the Croissant Scramble with brisket. The presentation of the croissants when brought to the table blew me away. It was wrapped up in the cutest paper with the ends twisted. The topic of conversation was how good the croissants were. Before we left, we ordered some delicious cookies. The chocolate chips were yummy. So I went the following day and grabbed some pastries! One in particular was the Pecan Bar. The following week, another friend and I stopped in for the Chicken Pesto Omelet. I like that the fire-roasted bell peppers and onions are cooked, if that's the right word. But l have to tell you, the Mexican Hot Chocolate drink brings on the flavor, as does the ice-cold Mocha. Of course, we got the Pecan Bar for dessert. So yes, I went back yesterday for the Almond Croissant. I know, I know!

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    4.3(258 reviews)
    6.2 miBryker Woods
    $$$

    My Yelp pal Alyssa got me hooked on Tiny's. Hooked real bad…read more OMCookie are they yummy! They've got other things besides cookies like croissants, donuts, muffins, and donut holes. Thus far, I've only had cookies. First time was when said friend gifted me a rather ginormous chocolate chip cookie that melted in my mouth. Couldn't get it in my belly fast enough. Since I've been going on my own I've also had the lemon crinkle cookie as well as the chocolate crinkle and the double chocolate chip. All are enough to put my head in a tizzy state of intoxication from their sugary goodness. I'll have to say the double chocolate chip cookie is my favorite. That is, as I type this. I'm sure during my next visit it'll be another cookie. Perhaps the lemon will move forward in my line of faves. No matter because as I said, it's all delicious goodness. Baked love. Perfectly baked. Yummy. Pure cookie bliss.

    If you are looking for a place to get your sweet tooth fix, Tinys Milk & Cookies is the place to…read morego! Soft ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies. They are HUGE!! Staff is friendly. All smiles and very patient as I was being indecisive on what to get but ended up getting all Chocolate Chip. I didn't really see a spot to sit but I also did just pick up and left. The outside is super cute and can definitely be a good photo opportunity. I initially Yelp for ice cream but this spot popped up and I couldn't say no. It was a good spot to check out if you love cookies. Prices are a bit high but would make great gifts or for you to eat. Tips: *Credit card accepted *Small parking lot.

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