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    Cindy's Café Authentic Cuban Kitchen

    4.5 (116 reviews)
    InexpensiveCuban, Cafes, Latin American

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cinnamon roll and coffee
    Steven C.

    Outstanding coffee, sandwiches (Cuban looked awesome) best cinnamon roll around not super sweet, and tasty empanadas and croquettes. Everything is outstanding. Heavenly small spot in downtown. Great service and atmosphere. Most highly recommended! 5 stars.

    Outstanding
    Captain D.

    I highly recommend Cindy's! I have had many Cuban sandwiches in Central Florida and these are the best! The pork is amazing as is the ham. Great pickles and the bread is so so good. Great service and Cindy is awesome. They are only open Monday through Friday but man the food is great as well as the at home feel. Don't forget the Cuban coffee. It's the real deal! If you are in that part of town it's well worth a visit. Tight parking but easily managed. I can't wait to go try other dishes.

    Cafecito
    Julia M.

    Amazing Cuban restaurant. Great service and the owner Cindy was very nice. Took time to talk to us about her business and always thank God for a good and happy life .

    Media noche sandwich
    Veronica C.

    This place is such a hidden gem! I didn't see a parking lot so I parked in the hospital parking garage but man is that walk worth it! I tried the media noche sandwich, a picadillo empanada, and finished it off with a café con leche. The hours are a little tricky but if you can get in before they close, I highly recommend!

    Patio
    Tim D.

    Food was ok and the staff was also just ok. We ate there after the hospital but likely will not return.

    Main entrance
    Dennis N.

    Doesn't look like much and parking is a bit interesting. But the place is very cute and clean. Great corner location. Staff is friendly. Ambience is relaxing. Food was delicious.

    Andre F.

    Great Customer service. Mrs. Susana was very nice and patient explained to me about all the delicious goodies they had :) I got a 2 expresso shot, a Cuban melted grilled cheese and a quesito with cheese inside :) Everything was so delicious, oops, I got some extra quesitos to take home too. Definitely recommend if you around the area. Hope my comments helps you to make a good choice for your breakfast and thanks for reading too :)

    Steak and onions dish "Bistec"
    Jazmine H.

    I love cuban food -- I've had better bistec to be honest. Everything else was pretty okay and overall I enjoyed my visit especially the cafe con leche, it was really well made. Good spot to grab something for lunch since they do have sandwiches that look pretty tasty. Staff was friendly and attentive! The restaurant itself is on a busy street with an outside patio area which was really nice.

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    Food was awesome, employees were super friendly. The only downside to this place is that it was packed and crowded, although I can see why!

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