The Cubano sandwich was ok, I'm very surprised at the 4.7 rating though. The decorating is a little shocking. 3D printed in the corner, obviously used to make some of the fixturing around the restaurant, tables and chairs look like they went shopping at a garage sale. They just need some cleaning and straightening up and may be stick to counter service. read more

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Had an amazing Cuban breakfast sandwich. And the key lime pie was the best I've ever had! The owner was fun to chat with and we shared Key West stories too. Will definitely go back! read more

literalythe best cubano sandwich I've ever had. I will always order a cubano if it's on the menu and this beats them all by far.

Mocha was outstanding with the premium chocolate and loved the key lime pie too! We'll be back

Not a bad sandwich, just a boring sandwich. You can get a half a sandwich, which is nice if you're trying to save money. Didn't know my way around the city because I'm visiting and drove from the walker museum to get to this place because I wanted a Cuban sandwich. I would never do it again. read more

I think Cuban coffee culture is amazing and there aren't many places to get Colada coffee so I appreciate the menu here. The inside vibe is great. I like the Key West decor. The barista was very nice and brought my son marshmallows for his hot chocolate. The Colada definitely needs more sugar or hasn't been whipped enough. I tasted very little until the end of the drink. It was like drinking black coffee at first. Both the Colada and my wife's latte came out way too hot. I burned my tongue even after the latte had been sitting for 10 min. Please add more whipped sugar to the Colada and brew at a cooler temp. The drink taste will greatly benefit. read more

Key West Bistro - Colada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I'm coming back! Didn't know this place existed. I was looking for a place with coffee and was a bistro type spot based on what my wife said because she had to get some work done before we went to our appointment. Sure enough, I found Key West Bistro, Cuban delish sure and true in the town I grew up in. The owner, I believe he was the owner greeted us and helped us understand the only thing not available at opening was the Cuban pork. Later when we were leaving, we struck up a conversation and he said the real deal Cuban pork is available as early as 9:30 AM. I asked for the most authentic Cuban coffee he had on the menu, and he directed me to the colada. I did have to add extra sugar to my liking. I was in the mood for an omelette before we found this place. I was ready to step into paradise when I saw the Cuban breakfast sandwich, but that was thwarted when I realized that Cuban pork wasn't available at that time of our arrival. So I substituted the pork for the bacon. My first bite was just the egg and bread, and I was still thinking of an omelette. But once I took the second bite...once I let that bacon sink into my taste buds....once I decided to stop rushing through my eating.....I realized this food was the truth and they brought Havana, Cuba to Minneapolis, MN. I savored every bite, and GLADLY finished off my wife's sandwich as she got the same thing I did. I'll find a reason to come back. Matter fact I don't need a reason, I just will! read more

Key West Bistro - Wall banner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A small coffee shop selling sandwiches and handmade sweets. I found it casual and funky with tasty stuff. I was there on a recent weekday afternoon with my brother-in-law. We both had an excellent, sumptuous Cubano pressed on crunchy island baguette slices and we each enjoyed a very agreeable hot apple cider and chai tea blend. I'm not a big yellow mustard fan preferring either a whole grain jar or some Dijon type. But for reasons that I can't quite explain the condiment is perfect for this particular creation. I added a slice of hand crafted Key Lime pie which was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet, not too bitter and obviously created with genuine key lime juice, a crumbly but still attached crust and topped with a smooth whipped cream. Mmmmm! I have been to Cuba, eaten all over including Miami and I'm not certain that this amateur found the lunch anything but the real deal. For an added bonus the proprietor makes his own (as yet untasted) Gelato offered in an ever changing array. An assortment of pottery and other items for sale gave the store a well lived in look that seems to belie it's age. A flat panel screen displayed what I took to be a live feed from Key West but I forgot to ask. The owner was cheerful, talkative and maybe a bit inattentive at times but we both weren't in any particular hurry so no worries. We snagged a parking spot and an available table with ease. I imagine both could be problematic at times. read more

Key Wester and a Hemingway Had a bit of time between errands this morning and stumbled upon this place. Love the environment and the tin ceiling, great plants and fun furniture. Will be back. read more

Key West Bistro - Key Wester and a Hemingway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A very cute neighborhood cafe vibe. Ordered the Cubano, was delicious (the cheese could have been meltier but we were taking it to go so it probably would have been better fresh). Sandwich was great price for size and deliciousness. Next time definitely will have to try some of their drinks and their key lime pie. read more

Key West Bistro - Cubano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wowee, this place satisfied my late lunch craving for something local and delicious with flying colors! I ordered the BB Cubano and Cubano with a key lime pie slice. All three were fantastic. The bread on the sandwiches were perfect and left me wondering why I don't make all sandwiches with bread like this! The fillings were generous and juicy and left me feeling full but without any grease or heaviness. The PIE THOUGH. I am losing it over this pie! The zestiness in each bite made my eyes go big and the whip cream was even delicious! Over all, I'm very satisfied with the quality of the food for its price. The inside is also very lush and made me feel like I was in vacation :) I will be back! read more

Great food and coffee! Friendly service. Clean and cheerful ambience. Did not feel need to hurry. Will definitely go back!

Ordered key lime pies for a special event. They were perfect--just the right balance of sweet and tart. Homemade graham cracker crust. Nothing pre-fab about these pies! read more

Wonderful food and great service! I wanted to eat everything on their menu. I ended up getting the "Key Wester" with the pork and provolone read more

Key West Bistro - two people sitting at a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I finally found a place where they sell REALLY GOOD Cuban food!! The bread is literally Cuban bread! The coffee is amazing! Being from Florida, this makes me miss home sooo much. Defff worth more than 5 stars read more

Key West Bistro - Café con leche & Cubano Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Key Lime Pie is legit. As good as any Key Lime Pie I ever had living in Miami or visiting the keys. Way Up

This place is an absolute GEM! I have been looking for a place to get Cuban coffee since I moved here from NYC/Miami six years ago and I found it!!! We stopped in for a quick coffee before an evening class and absolutely lucked out. The owner, Dan, was great and we loved chatting with him about the coffee options. They have so many good things--all the Cuban coffee (with a helpful chart if you're unfamiliar), regular coffee and espresso drinks, nitro, AND Cuban sandwiches and homemade tropical gelato. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Meticulously put together Cuban sandwich. Tasted great. Finished it by the time I got home. Wish I had tried the coffee which I read from another review is great. read more

Just delightful! Probably the best Cubano I've had in MSP. Nicely-sized sandwiches for not a bad price. Tried the 6-toed cat as well which was also delicious. They have a full coffee menu with some funky drinks, which I always appreciate. The vibe is tropical & inclusive. We'll be back! read more

It's nice to have another option for ice cream in this area. I'd say it's not exactly a bargain, but it was pretty good and convenient. I haven't tried their sandwiches or anything else. There are some comfy seats. read more

Key West Bistro - Gelato! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Being from Tampa, the home of the Cuban sandwich, I was so happy to find this place after two years of living in Minneapolis! This is the closest to the real thing I've had since being here, and the taste of the cubano is just delicious. Will definitely be back read more

First time trying this place. Everything was delicious and special requests were honored. Will be back read more

Key West Bistro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We had only one objective. To evaluate the Cubano at Key West Bistro. The only choice was whether to order half or the whole. Easy choice! The sandwich is simply perfection! The bread is crusty and crisp outside. The pulled pork and ham are unadorned and layered with perfection. Even the pickle and mustard were the perfect complement. Nothing "fancy" or excessive, just a straight Cubano, Key West style, done to perfection. Key West Bistro takes the top spot in our ongoing quest to find the Twin Cities' best Cubano! read more

Delicious food, fun atmosphere! Service was wonderful as well! Perfect place to go to "escape" the winter.

This place is great! Dan is a very accommodating host. Things may take a bit longer to get to you here, but the atmosphere in the bistro is inviting and relaxing enough that it is definitely worth the wait. The Cuban sammies are spot on, and the coffee.....WOAH!!! read more

The best key lime pie I've had since I lived in Miami. Amazing job guys! I bought 2 pies for my son's birthday and hands down the best in Minneapolis, we will be supporting this gem of a restaurant in the future. Oh we also had some Cuban coffee to go and I'm Cuban so I know the difference and I was a happy gal after I had one sip. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would!! The food is actually authentic, everything is on point! The coffee is amazing and done very well - best Cuban coffee north of Miami. The sandwich was spot on from the bread down to the pork seasoning. Last but absolutely not least was the key lime pie. Everything is made from scratch, the crust, filling, and whipped cream. This was better than the majority of key lime pies I've had down in Florida! The owner is so passionate about all that he does and so friendly. I brought my Cuban boyfriend here and he LOVED it. If you want an authentic, tasty taste of little Havana with wonderful service this is your best bet. read more

This place is fantastic! Top notch. The homemade key lime pie is delicious (as of now he makes one pie a day, so get in early before it's gone!). Dan is a fantastic cook/baker/barista/chef- he makes everything to order and from talking to him I believe he does it all from scratch. The cuban is also very good. Never had a Cuban like Dan's in the twin cities. He offers a variety of Cuban coffee drinks that I don't think can be found anywhere else in the metro. Only have had one so far, but it was tasty! Dan is the sole owner and employee of the the key west bistro. I highly recommend stopping in soon, so you can be someone who knew about this place before it was popular. read more

Great coffee!!! I have not tried food yet but it looks good and nice area and atmosphere and friendly !..

Comfortable ambiance, friendly staff, and excellent coffee! I'd highly recommend Key West Bistro if you're in the neighborhood. Not your run-of-the-milll corporate coffee shop. Well done!! read more

I stopped in to purchase coffee as a holiday gift. The service was great and my sister really enjoyed the Winter Wonderland coffee I gave her. read more

A great addition to the neighborhood. Delicious coffee and sandwiches and key lime pie. I had the Cuban sandwich and my wife had what they call a Cuban bagel, which is basically a cream cheese sandwich with a Cuban approach to the seasoning. We'll be going back soon! read more

Great tasty dark roast Cuban cortado! Plus we had to try the scratch key lime pie, with to order lime zest grated on top. Yum!

I love a business where I can walk in and talk to the owner; and this is exactly what I got. The coffee was amazing, the space was really comfortable and inviting, as was the owner. I will definitely be coming back for more coffee and a taste of the food! read more

Surprisingly good espresso/coffee. If you like specialty coffee, this is a good choice! Sells superbly selected beans as well. Did not try any food but will be back for more coffee and will pair it with a slice of homemade key lime pie. read more

Best....coffee....ever! Even if your not a coffee fan this place will make you one. The espressos here are to die for. Their Cuban sandwiches are better than a lot of Cuban sandwiches out there in my opinion. read more