Stopped in after breakfast rush, closer to 11. Much of the pastry case was already sold out, which probably means I missed the best stuff, so that's on me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was really quiet, just one other person in the seating area, but normally I see lines of people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a Mallorca sweet bread and cafe con leche. I would have preferred to have been asked if I wanted it sweetened because it came unsweet and then I had to add it later. read more

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My brother-in-law's favorite stop on the way to the airport. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cafeteria type ambiance with a bakery counter, made to order sandwiches and prepared Puerto Rican hot plates[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Order at the counter and they'll call your name when order is ready. Nice selection of Caribbean pastries. I ordered a guava turnover and it was pretty good. We ordered a "Completa" sandwich which generally is a "Complete" that includes ham, pork and some other protein with lettuce tomato and onions. The sandwiches are large, so we just split one. It didn't disappoint, with lots of flavor and well prepared. Overall, not a date night type place but a good place to get some good food at an affordable price. read more

Had lunch at another spot and stopped in for the first time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looks like a great spot for lunch. But I know it is a great place for baked goods.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was understanding of my lack of ability to speak Spanish. Yes I know I know. But if the customers are all Spanish speakers and it is crowded. You know the food is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was bright and clean inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered up an assortment of baked goods. Look at my photo. The sugar doughnut was puffy and good. Carrot cake was really good. Hate too sweet. But this was just right. All of the items were fresh and delicious. read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - 11 bucks. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Somehow, Orlando has more Puerto Rican bakeries than Cuban. I guess Cuban is may be more Miami. Anyway When we were in Orlando staying at the house of mouse, I was desperate for good coffee and pastelitos. This place hit. Short drive from the Mouse park too. read more

I enjoy the food but I'm not a fan of the service, most workers usually roll their eyes when you order and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's usually crowded to find a table too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I tend to choose other places mostly because of the attitude from the workers here as it seems they don't want to be involved. read more

Lot of varieties of Spanish/Caribbean food available! Loved the various dish combo they offer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is decent and can accommodate large groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Recomendación de viandas, chicharrón crujiente, amarillos, guineos en escabeche, pernil, arroz, con pollo y habichuelas guisadas, ensalada de coditos, y ensalada de papas . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and buen ambiente.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Small salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Este lugar ofrece una amplia variedad de guisos, y acompañamientos ubicado en el área de Orlando Florida, también ofrecen una variedad de panecitos puertorriqueños deliciosos yo la verdad no puede resistir y agarré 3, uno con queso, uno con guayaba y otro con queso y guayaba juntos realmente deliciosos, en el lugar puedes encontrar productos de Puerto Rico como café granulado y algunas otras cositas, súper recomendado, el personal muy amable read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is the best bakery in the area of Orlando, fresh pastries and clean place and good food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Truly a blessing and wonderful treat to enjoy during my first visit to Orlando. The coffee the pastry the sandwiches just absolutely amazing, and the service was fast even though the line was long! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables were all cleaned quickly as people left.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Restaurant exterior. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This is a Puerto Rican bakery restaurant. They serve Puerto Rican delicacies and pastries, including Puerto Rican, coffee, particularly Mami coffee from Puerto Rico. They just opened this location on December 6, 2024. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were fortunate to go on December 9th an experienced great service and ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Typical of what you would expect in a Puerto Rican bakery shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are ready to serve and please you in anyway they can gastronomically I would highly recommend having a cup of coffee with pastries if you're in the Kissimmee area. This is the place you want to be. If you're in the general Disney area also. read more

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In Orlando there is a deep Cuban and Latino community which includes restaurants and...bakeries!! I love authentic Cuban pastries so I went on a search! Found this spot and it was perfect! A multitude of fresh pastries and a hot bar equally as impressive makes this a new home for me! Got an apple turnover and a cortadito shot to top it off and I was in heaven. Extremely clean, simple decorations and quality food sets this place apart! read more

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They have a wide selection of pastries. You can grab a coffee. They make food on site and have a well stocked area with different cooked food options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside there is plenty of seating and parking is easy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped by here for lunch while at work and I was not disappointed. My coworker recommended the Cuban sandwich saying it was the best in town and I must say he might be right. Inside is very big with plenty of seating and lots of staff to help you out. There are plenty of options for food and even more for desserts or pastries. The Cuban sandwich was something else. It was so big I could only eat half and saved a the other half for lunch the next day. As you can see in the pictures it's completely packed with meats and cheese I recommend it! Definitely coming here again. read more

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We were super excited to find this place while visiting our family in Orlando. From the line is well organized, to the number of ladies attending, it made our ordering and check out process very quick. We noticed they also have an automated ordering screen. Now, can we talk about their freshly squeezed OJ? Wow! Delicious! Their coffee was also delicious! I had a latte (cafe con leche). Their dessert selection is outstanding! Also, their savory dishes are great! Highly recommend! read more

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If you are waiting for someone at the airport or just on the east side, I would highly recommend this restaurant. There's a hot bar, sandwich options, and a bakery. I was a little intimidated as it consisted of mostly Spanish speakers, but we worked it out. The sandwich was made to order, and full of meat. I only ate half with papas fritas, and share the other half. It was extremely filling and delicious. There was a lot of people in line, ample sitting room, and a separate line for the hot bar. Little confusing but all in all, a great experience. read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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GREAT GREAT GREAT AND BETTER THAN THE Kissimmee one because they don't get your order wrong [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's nice with 4 tvs so ambiance is amazing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the food is peak el cafetal and you should yoh if your from puerto rico like me it's crazy to think this was a small business a while ago read more

Update: Food is still great but something is wrong with their AC. Brought a friend from NZ to experience great PR food. We went around 6pm. It was very uncomfortable. It was like they turned off the AC. AC worked b/c the bathrooms were quite cool. We were sweating just sitting there eating. If the AC isn't working, just get it to go. Great Puerto Rican place. Has both a bakery and hot lunch side. The bakery side has a variety of pastries and you can order sandwiches. That is the left side. If you want the hot bar side that is the on the right and you start in the middle and work your way down. They pretty much only speak spanish, so if you don't speak spanish you might have to do a lot of pointing. I wasn't exactly sure how the hot bar worked and I think I messed up and got 2 meats, I wanted to try 1 rib and she was surprised I only wanted one and I wanted the pork belly I think she went ahead did this for me to keep the line moving. The pork belly was good, incredibly crispy crust and tender meat side. My co worker got pulled pork and rice and yuca. Yuca was tasty but pretty mild. My tray was about $11 and more than enough for 2 meals. Great value and this place is always busy. Co Worker got the Cuban. Big sandwich they were very happy with their sandwich, only downside comes with nothing else but the price is really great so would rather save some money and get a great sandwich. read more

Really blown away by the quality and taste at this Puerto Rican Home grown business. They started in the island and most definitely brought the flavor with them. I loved everything and will return on my next visit! Tripleta was exceptional and thee best I've had in Orlando. That says A LOT! My friend had a plate with salmon and chicken gizzards which were delicious. Not everyone can make this dish and they nailed it. Half bakery too so dessert is around the corner. Enjoy! read more

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We came early morning after a airport trip and we were not dissatisfied!! We had breakfast and got delicious fresh baked goodies to take home! The flavors were on point, felt like at home in PuertoRico!! The lady that took our order I forgot her name, I think she was Cuban, she was so nice and attentive!! I will definitely come back!!! read more

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This is a restaurant I used to go in Puerto Rico and now here in Orlando is great. Great food, great sandwiches and dessert. They serve you big portions and prices are decent. I had rice and beans with roasted pork and very delicious read more

Highly recommend this place. All the sweets looked very delicious, nice variety as well. The staff was welcoming. We ordered Ladyfingers, Quesito, Plain Cheesecake, and another sweet for a total of $13. I plan to come back for breakfast soon read more

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I love their pastries, especially the guava turnover. I haven't tried the food yet but I plan to on my next visit

Food was great I had perniil, rice and beans and yucca. Fast service ad reasonably priced.

Always spot on with the coffee and the donuts. Like to get there around 9 and they are warm. Lol. Actually a terrific lunch spot with their large assortment of offerings! read more

Cuban/Latino bakery and coffee shop. Interesting food line, sort of like a Subway for Latino favorites. They make breakfast, too. Helps if you speak the language. The bakery goods are probably good, but I went for protein and coffee. The coffee is so-so; the protein was fine. YMMV. Noisy place, rough parking, reasonable prices. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. It was very busy but they were working fast. Tried the sandwiches and they were very good portion and had good amount of meat. Coffee was also very good. Looking forward to trying their food next time. read more

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I went three days in a row!! Tried several of their bakery items. For me- all of it is a hit!!! Some of the best I have had! Their coffee is amazing! Service and Staff are sweet! Their Avena/Farina is amazingly delicious. Their bread is outstanding! Their more heavier meals, are good! But I do feel they need to flavor some of their stuff with a touch more of salt! But they serve great portions, and the food overall is pretty good. read more

Penalizing customers who pay with a credit card is ridiculous. This new policy will drive customers away. I understand CC fees might be high but don't put it towards the customer or "hide" the fees in your prices. We have been visiting this location for years, it has become a tradition to stop every time we go to the airport. The food is amazing. The customer service can vary. The lines are not clear and if you walk in that's the line for the bakery, the lunch line is separate ( you will figure once people skip you and go the the other line). read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Credit Card Fee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I need to move here for this amazing Cuban bakery and restaurant. We came here before going on a cruise knowing we'd be overeating and still prioritized this!! read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Clay can't decide - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great spot for a really delicious and easy lunch. They have a menu of sandwiches and such to order that is accompanied by a hot bar. I was craving rice and beans so I went with a side of the yellow rice (arroz con bacon on their menu) and red beans. Absolutely amazing, and perfectly filling. I also grabbed a small coffee which was good. Parking is easy and there's lots of seating inside if you are in the mood to dine in. Next time I go I will be spending a lot more time checking out the pastry case. Lots of beautiful pastries, donuts, cakes, and breads to choose from. read more

I was happy to find a cafe that had mofungo! I ordered the plain mofungo, yellow rice, and red beans. They were all fantastic. The service was excellent. The stall were so nice and helpful with my order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the simple cafe atmosphere that was full of happy patrons.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This cafe is an excellent value as well. read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Plain mofungo with garlic sauce. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is my second time here but the first time getting a sandwich. It was alright. The sandwich was $7 which is cheap to some, but compared to Cafetal's competitors.. it's hitting the pricier end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The area was clean, and not many people are here around 1pm, yet the ladies were taking their sweet time getting to me and my order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It might've been faster to just use the self kiosk. Again everything is just alright. The pastries were good but not beyond this world. The sandwich was good as well. Fries were very fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I will applaud how clean the entire restaurant is though. No mess anywhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant - Pastries: quesito, donut, guava pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A very decent and economical Puerto Rican restaurant and bakery for picking up a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch or simply pastries. i love to visit Ouertorican bakeries as where I live they have none so I enjoy them very much, and with a largely local and Hispanic clientele, which was a good sign of authenticity. We had a full breakfast and a Tripleta, freshly made, and good value with a large coffee with milk. Service was great the ladies at the counter were friendly and attentive and explained everything and even repeated the order to make sure all was correct. very short wait for your food. The ambiance was super lively with Spanish music playing and a very happy vibe. will definitely come back again on my next trip to Orlando read more

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We found this place by accident. Meson sandwiches was inexplicably closed so this seemed like a suitable replacement. Cafetal is the exact replica of what you'd find in a typical Puertorican bakery. You can choose from a wide variety of made to order sandwiches, or prepared hot food consisting of rice, proteins, and root vegetables (vianda). We had sandwiches; I had the tuna and wasn't thrilled with it honestly. it was very much that cheap and tasteless tuna that barely had any mayo or anything else for that matter. However, others in our party had the chicken sandwich, and the tripleta and they loved it. The baked desserts are a must. They tasted fresh and delicious. The donut with cheese custard, and the quesito were the perfect ending to a satisfying lunch that was, I might add, very reasonably priced. The Mallorca was fluffy and slightly sweet, pillowy like a donut. A side note, they make a really good fresh squeezed orange juice at a reasonable price as well. read more

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This is the second time i try to come and cant even place an order Last time i was just ignored to the point i just left to go to wawa since i had a 3 hour drive ahead Today it was busy, i get thats not the employees fault but i hate to be rushed to place an order because thats how i end up ordering something i do not want. So i just left. Not doing this reviewed to be asked to come back but to see im maybe just maybe, The management would think of a way less stressful for costumers to place their order, specially when is busy and people who are not regulars come in read more

Loved this place! The food was so delicious and the staff so welcoming. It was out of our way but definitely worth the drive!

GOOD CAFÉ LATTE AND DESSERT We recently visited El Cafetal Bakery & Restaurant, a Puerto Rican casual eatery located in a busy strip mall on Semoran Blvd. [[HIGHLIGHT]]El Cafetal and four other restaurants share parking located in front (crowded and chaotic) and behind the storefronts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We later learned that El Cafetal is part of a restaurant chain started in Puerto Rico. We enjoyed a café latte (large $3.29) and dessert ($2.50). I thought I was ordering a flan but my friend thought the dessert was a vanilla pudding. I liked the café latte that I think is made with more steamed milk than a Cuban cafe con leche. My very little Spanish was enough to place our order - while pointing to food works for me, service would have been better if the cashier was bilingual. Newbies may end up on the wrong line here. From YELP reviews, we learned there are 2 separate lines to order. One line forms near the entrance for the sandwiches and mfongo plates described on the digital menu board and the pastries in the display cases (no posted prices or descriptions for the pastries). Do not wait on the first line for the buffet. Walk past the front line to get on the line for the buffet that starts on the other side of the cashier. Based on YELP reviews, it appears that it is $11 for one side, one serving of rice and beans, one protein (that day, there were pork chops, roast chicken, shredded roast pork and ribs) and a bottle of water. But with no signs for the two lines and no posted prices or menu, it might be confusing for a newbie to do the buffet here. read more

Tried El Cafetal a few days ago and I will definitely be going back! The pastries were so yummy and the Cuban sandwich was perfect! I was even asked by a few people where I got the sandwich from because it looked and smelled so good! I even forgot to take pictures because I wanted to eat it so bad!! read more

Wow, this place is amazing great pastries, sandwiches, and all types of puerto rican food.