This place is still by far one of the best restaurants in Fort Wayne. Everything is fresh, high quality, and cooked to perfection. Empanadas - Chicken and Beef - $4.89 each - The pastry is flakey and filled with delicious meat. Unfortunately, they were out of the pulled pork with mango BBQ, so we tried chicken and beef. Both were excellent, I wouldn't rank one above another. It comes with a side of garlic cilantro sauce, and it's to die for. Yeah, they aren't cheap, but holy hell they are fantastic. I've never had an empanada that I thought, "Hey, I'd buy this again," until now. Seriously, this is a must try. 5/5 stars. Tres Leches Cake - $5.99 - Here again, same thought, "I never had a tres leches cake I'd ever buy again," until now. This was really good. The cake held up on its own, and the milk was sweet but not overly sweet. Hubby said this was the best tres leches cake he has tried, and I definitely agree with that. 5/5 stars. Senoritas - $5.69 - Now, I didn't realize how sweet this pastry was. When we arrived, there wasn't much left to choose from in the dessert case, so we picked the two left in the case (this and the tres leches cake). This you NEED to pair with coffee. It's good, but overly sweet. It would have been nice to have a warning that we should be buying coffee with it. I picked the chocolate flavor, and it would have worked really well with coffee. The other two flavors were espresso and vanilla. 4/5 stars. Service is always friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is still nice. There's some board games for people to play in the back of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only concern is that the tables are a little sticky. If someone could just clean the tables more often, that would be great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You need to come here. You don't want to miss out on this place. read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - Senoritas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Took mom for lunch first time. Pretty good. Give it a shot. Order at the counter and food is brought out. NW side Fort Wayne. It did feel a little like fast food at first with the counter, but had a great lunch with mom. read more

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Stopped by for lunch the other day and their windows were covered with paper and they were closed for good. This is very sad. They were soo soo tasty and i came every week for lunch. read more

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Visiting from DC and we saw this place. It's interesting because we don't have many Puerto Rican and Cuban places in the DMV so when we saw this Cuban cafe, we had to try it! We loved the Laz Cuban coffee selections. Everything was perfectly sweetened and creamy, with just the right amount of strength from the espresso. We had their potato balls, croquettes, pollo a la plancha (delicious), and mofongo cups! The cilantro dressing crema they had was so good and flavorful and brought the flavors to life. I wish they had mojo (like a garlic/onion vinegrette) for the mofongo cups to give it that extra kick, but still really good. The portions at this place were huge and amazing. Service was friendly and attentive and the location itself was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute representation of Cuban culture and cuisine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I'm ever back in this area I know where I'm going! read more

This is one of the restaurants in Fort Wayne that I will be dearly missing when I move out of the city - it is fantastic Cuban food that is as good (and sometimes even better) than every other Cuban restaurant I've been to around the country. The food is delicious, the staff has been friendly and so helpful every time we've gone, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is cozy with an inviting, bright atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's one of my favorite places to eat in this city, and my hope is that more people come to try this little gem. GET THE HAM CROQUETTES. So good! read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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I had the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. It was humongous for $7.99 what a great deal. Also I had the cafe con leche and fresh OJ. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambiance of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even the restrooms are nice inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just wish they played Spanish music inside. I was listening to Garth Brooks/American music in a Cuban restaurant. Play Spanish music inside and this place is a hit !![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - The biggest breakfast sandwich for $7.99 in town. Amazing! Fresh OJ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I went with my husband and ordered the steak. It was a thin minute steak that was overcooked and bland. The beans and fried plantains were decent but would have been better if they weren't cold. Overall I was displeased but the price was low. read more

The Culata was on point it was very authentic in taste and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was super dope because I could play dominoes while eating or drinking coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was great and was very nice so I'm definitely coming back when I come back to visit my family. read more

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Before I go on a rant, here's what I ordered: -Ham Croquettes ($5): Price is a little steep for 2 of these what look like mozzarella sticks. The quality is there though, I was just expecting 3-4 for the price. My son enjoyed them so not too many complaints. The sauce is delicious & mild. -Pan con Lechón ($13): another costly item, at $13 I wish it were a little fuller or larger. Again, the quality of the sandwich is fantastic. So flavorful and complex with texture and right amount of sauce. My absolute favorite. -Empanadas ($4.25 each): wanted to try different kinds so I did the Spinach and Cheese, Beef and Chicken. Loved that all of them had different flavors but each equally delicious. If I had to choose I'd go between the chicken or beef. All of them were crunchy. I do wish they came with the garlic aioli sauce for dipping. Took one star off for the customer service. Wasn't good at all... Parked in the parking lot near the Post Office, where I needed to run an errand, so I felt it was meant to be! Stood at the truck for about 5-7 minutes and no one came to the window. As I was walking away I saw someone standing over to the side who finally came over. Ordered my food and went to the post office while they made it. Post office visit took about 15-20 minutes and when I went back to get my food there were about 4-5 people standing near the window and no one opened the window to give me the status of my order. Another 5-7 minutes later the lady hands me my food. Wish there was more communication and interaction between customer and employees/owners. There were a few of us waiting outside confused as to what was going on. All that to say I will be back for that sandwich! read more

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My family and I finally ventured over to try out their store front location. We've had (and enjoyed) their Cuban sandwiches from the food truck. I'm a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to breakfast, so I was a little apprehensive. There are really only two items listed under breakfast and both were sandwiches. Their empanadas were going out the door as fast as they could make them, so I guess you could count that as a breakfast item as well. The breakfast sandwiches were quite tasty with egg, cheese and ham/bacon. The 20 oz hot mocha also hit the spot and it was a great way to start our busy Saturday morning. BTW, my oldest daughter grabbed a ham-n-cheese empanada on the way out and said it was the bomb. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I dropped the 4th star because of the music volume. I love the cuban/ Latin America music, but it was way too loud on a Saturday morning at 10am. My family had to shout at the table to carry on a conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Regardless, good food and nothing like it up here in the Lima and Dupont part of town. read more

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Wish I could give a 10! Soooooo yummy and fresh! All the employees are kind and the owner is super friendly and personal! The food is AMAZING! Now that I am gluten free (medically) I don't think I can go there anymore. I'm pretty heartbroken. But if they had a gluten-free bread, I would be there easily three times a week. read more

Staff is friendly, warm and inviting. The inside is clean with an inviting feel welcoming you sit down and have enjoy your food and beverages. I stopped after work for the first time finally for the first time for a cubano and guava cheese pastry and ordered just that as well as a loaded breakfast sandwich. This sandwich is nice sized and delicious, I am not much of a sandwich person, but I could not put this down. They also have a a cilantro garlic sauce that I just was more then a cup of, I want to buy a jar. Everything just compliments everything with layers of flavor in each bite. I wish I had tried this cafe sooner! read more

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My husband found this place yesterday while in Ft.Wayne on business. After me growing up in Miami, he knows my love for guava pastelitos and Cuban sandwiches. I've even had some shipped to me from Miami because I miss them so much. He decided to surprise me by bringing some back to Indianapolis today. OH.MY.GOSH!!! Best I've had outside of Miami. Little does he know that every time he goes to Ft Wayne now, he'll be bringing me some yumminess home!! read more

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Food and service was fantastic! This was our first time here. The young lady at the register was very helpful and pleasant. We asked what she would suggest and we had her suggestion, an Authentic Cuban sandwich. I'm guessing it's close to the real deal. It was toasty, cheesy, meaty and delicious! I had a Banana nectar drink. That was a nice addition to my meal. Overall a delicious meal. read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - Cuban Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I am so happy this place opened! The food here is incredible! I have cuban ancestry and I was born and raised in Miami. I know Cuban food, and this is the real deal! Coming here, finally having a local place that serves your cultural food is something incredible. My brother and I came in one afternoon to try this place out. We were immediately surprised with how well decorated this restaurant is. The mural on the wall is beautiful for sure, but even the small touches really add character to the restaurant. The cuban coffee makers used to hold the napkins, the domino sets... classy and so accurate in regards to making a Cuban restaurant feel Cuban. The owner also knows branding because he makes sure you know where you are at. Again, its the little touches that really add to this place and the experience. We started looking through the pastries and the menu, and my brother and I were in heaven. Firstly they sold croquetas. Now, if you are unfamiliar with what that is. They are essentially a savory pastry. They are crispy bite sized logs of some kind of meat coated in bread in a bread exterior. There are a variety of meats you can make them with, but this place has the typical three: ham, chicken and cod. The most common of them all is ham, which happens to be our favorite. We ordered like a dozen of them to take home. Let me tell you these are amazing! Croquetas are heavenly, and I can tell you I thoroughly enjoyed having them again. We also ordered some senoritas which is a Cuban custard filled flaky pastry, which are very enjoyable. We also had to have some amazing Cuban coffee. Now, Cuban coffee is both strong and sweet. If you have never had it, its the best coffee period. What we call coffee in this country, is just water. Now you can have cuban coffee in several different ways, we decided to have a cortadito which is Cuban Coffee with a splash of milk. Man! That hit the spot and warmed us up on that frigid day! The menu, though, is limited and I hope they expand the menu to add more Cuban dishes. Again their food is authentic, I asked where they got Cuban bread, and they have it shipped from Miami. Cuban bread is the best bread in the world, it is perfection... both soft and warm and yet crispy as well. I cannot describe truly how wondrous it is, you have to try it. It was also wonderful that I was able to speak to the staff in either English or Spanish. I don't get a lot of chances to speak in Spanish since leaving South Florida, so I took the opportunity to do so. Once again, its those little touches that make coming here so good! If you have never tried Cuban food, seriously? What are you waiting for? Come to Laz Cuban Cafe! If you love Cuban food? Come to Laz Cuban Cafe! You know... writing this review... makes me want some! read more

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A REAL Cuban sandwich is hard to find outside of Florida, but this one is authentic. The yucca fries, platano maduros, croquettas, and empanadas are all delicious. There's also good coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice! If I could rent a bedroom at this place it would really help save on travel time because I'm going to repeatedly be there. Makes me miss home! read more

We stopped in for the 2 for $20 sandwich special they have on Monday and Wednesday. We tried the authentic Cuban and the roasted pork. Both were very good! They have changed their bread and we love it ! The bread before was sweeter and we did not care for it as much. Definitely a great change! Definitely would recommend! read more

Excellent/authentic Cuban food, but **ridiculously** expensive... We had 2 beef empanadas, 2 Cubanos, 2 eclairs, 2 Cuban coffees, 2 diet Cokes = $65 w/ tip (for lunch)... We have no problem paying for good food, but $65 for lunch is outrageous. The atmosphere, service, and food were all superior, but the amount of food that you get for the cost is simply not good. The Cubanos were very good (I believe they make their own bread), but it was not a big/filled sandwich... And that's all you get is the sandwich; no side, no pickle, etc. I would think for $14 there should/can at least be a side. While I understand good authentic food isn't cheap and the economy is trash (which has driven up supply costs), other restaurants around FW are still charging customers fair and reasonable prices... Hopefully Laz's will get that figured out (too) because it was great/authentic Cuban food and has a lot of potential to be very successful. read more

Wow! This place is great. I've been wanting to try this cafe out for months and finally got the pleasure to do so yesterday at lunch. This place is clean, smells great, has fun decor, and the staff are very friendly! Also, they have purse hooks under every table - amazing! I had a cortadito, guava pastry, yucca fries and a beef empanada. Every single thing was delicious. The beef filling in the empanada was so flavorful and tender. The pastry dough was great as well. It reminded me of the best kind of street food. The yucca fries were fresh and had just the right amount of crispy outside to soft inside ratio. The cilantro sauce that came with it tasted like they had just made it with fresh ingredients. The dip was a nice flavor with the empanada as well. The coffee was great! Tiny but mighty and a bit sweet without being overly so. A great pick me up in the afternoon. The guava pastry though - ¡Dios mÍo! It was delightful. The brightest spot of my day! The pastry was perfectly flaky, buttery, not greasy, cooked perfectly and the guava filling was just the right amount of sweet that made you come back for more. I think this place is a gem and if you haven't tried it yet you're missing out. It would be a great place to take someone out on a lunch date. read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - Yucca fries. Very filling, a bit salty, and a great app. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Love the location. Lots of parking & seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk in, you get the amazing aromas of different varieties of Cuban spices![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was very nice & helpful. We definitely needed a Cuban restaurant in Fort Wayne. The steak in my salad was very delicious and marinated perfectly, but the $15.50 salad was a little pricey for just lettuce, tomatoes & and a little bit of steak. The rice, beans & plantains were enjoyable! The 20oz $8 coffee was also pricey and not worth it. The fried stuffed potato ball was definitely delicious and unique for me, but the inside meat wasn't as hot as I would have liked it to be. It was really cool that they had board games to play as an option! read more

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I encountered Laz's Cuban Cafe food truck at the Fort Wayne Farmers Market. They were parked just outside of the action, and it was perfect because I needed some caffeine before I started shopping. They were very busy, but I can see why: They make great coffee! I got a cafe Cubano, which is a shot of espresso that is sweetened with sugar. It comes in a tiny baby coffee cup, and it's very adorable, but it packs a punch. It was delicious, too. I think this is now my favorite coffee drink, because it gets the job done quickly, and it's not at all bitter. I loved my cafe Cubano and I want another one. This food truck also sells food, like Cuban sandwiches and other things. I didn't get anything to eat on this visit, but if I have the pleasure of seeing them again, I will get some food along with my coffee. read more

Just do it! A must try! Close your eyes and open them as you enter a slice of Havana! Lovely music. Friendly, happy people will greet you who are happy to share their creations! Clean, very clean, and tastefully decorated. Bright and airy, I feel like I am in a street cafe on the ocean! Beautifully displayed foods from Heaven! Try one of each! You won't be disappointed! They reheat well so take some to go! The coffees! Deep and rich in flavor. The desserts are not only pleasing to the eye but also the palate! Lovely sweetness that doesn't overwhelm but completely satisfies. Bring friends and family. Play some dominoes. Relax, sip and savor the flavors. Did I mention, "Just do it"? . A must try for sure. read more

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I use the app to order ahead! I go weekly for the hot Laz's Bombon. It's just as delicious as the iced version. It warms me right up on these chilly days. I purchased a bag of the their coffee beans, so that I can make it at home on the days I have to go to work early. I'm going to buy a Moka pot (which they have displayed as a center piece on each table!) to make it the Cuban way! For now I've been grinding up the coffee beans and placing them into a "keurig coffee pod." It's good, but I haven't perfected the right ratio with the sweetened condensed milk and almond milk like the do at Laz's! Tip: If you use the app to order you get rewards to use on purchases! read more

Nothing at all wrong here! Just RIGHT!!! Food. Where to begin. Cuban sammy. Best I have had since South Florida Keys. Perfect! The empanadas were terrific. Fried plantains! Yummo! Plantain chips! Crispy and delish. The cilantro sauce is a must! Steak n beans n rice platter. OMGOODNESS!! Potato balls were great. The appy sampler is the way to go. This is a must go to place!! Folks behind the counter and chef guy were OUTSTANDING! Friendly. Patient while we tried to figure out our order. Very helpful when selecting the appy platter. Many choices! All great! read more

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It's the bread! I enjoy a good Cuban sandwich, it never something I'll go out of my way for, but I'll never turn one down. I have seen a lot of people talking about Laz's for a bit now so I figured before my appointment this morning I would give them a go. I started with the Croquetas , I got chicken. They were very good, very well fried. Crispy and not oily. They came very quick and were warm, but not overly hot, which is a plus in my book. I followed that with their Cuban Sandwich. it came to me straight from the press with butter melted over the top. The one thing I can't stand about paninis or even cubans is when the bread is so hard and toasted it just rips the inside of your mouth up. Not the case with this beauty. Over all the meat to, cheese to, pickle and mustard ratio was spot on, often time you get to much mustard or pickle, but not at Laz's I washed it down with their pineapple Cuban soda, and good lord was it tasty. Never been one to experiment with soda as I'm not much of a soda guy any way. But if you are a pineapple fan this is a must try. Service was amazing, warm friendly, greeted me as soon as I walked in, gave me time to look over the menu, and even offered advice as to where to go with my meal. Prompt, polite, and seemed genuinely interested in helping me. I will come back for that alone. Lastly, as I say and waited on my meal I could see everything the staff was doing, explaining the coffee drinks to one another, talking about their day, smiling and happy. The music softly played to where conversation was not difficult. Over all very enjoyable warm welcoming environment, a nice little north side gem here in Fort Wayne. read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - The pineapple soda is a must try. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Well drove again to take hubby for breakfast, now this 2nd time, they are closed. This time is said they are open on website, get there and there is a big read note from Health Department they have been closed. Not going to try anymore, we had such high hopes and only to be disappointed again. read more

OK, so finally went back because I still missed having a Cuban while in the Ft Wayne area this summer, And it was as wonderful as my first visit. Don't know what happened last time when I had so much mustard that I couldn't eat it but this past time was fabulous!! read more

Best coffee shop in Fort Wayne! You can't go anywhere but here to get amazing pastalitos, pressed cuban sandwiches and authentic cafe con leche. This will be your new favorite place. read more

Coffees galore. Sweet treats in abundance. The they have lunch sandwiches too. Nice booths and very clean atmosphere. read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - Mint chocolate goodness. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I had never had Cuban food prior to eating at Laz's. I ordered the plantain fries and a chicken empanada. While I wasn't crazy about the taste and texture of the plantain fries, they were cooked well and the sauce was delicious, it was just a flavor preference for me. The empanada though, was AMAZING. They had a huge assortment of desserts which I intended to buy but was too full to do so. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is really cute and they offer lots of space to spread out and work, play board games, and they also have free WiFi.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love places like this and love having such a fun and unique restaurant in our community. read more

We really enjoyed our empanadas, pork with rice and beans, and Laz's Bombon iced coffee. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. The owner was very friendly and answered our questions. We will be back! read more

Laz's Cuban Cafe - Laz's Bombon iced - perfection! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Can't believe we found such an incredible Cuban spot in Fort Wayne! As good as Miami. We had empanadas, the breakfast sandwich, and the Ropa Vieja sandwich. Amazing. The flan was first rate too! read more

Food is wonderful and the staff is always friendly and welcoming! I had a larger to go order for my office and it was ready quickly and packed really well! read more

Take home their coffee beans...you won't regret it!! Don't believe me...order a choladito..oh my g...

The food was amazing, authentic, seasoned to perfection, and fresh. The cuban sandwich was very tasty and made one hundred percent to cuban standards. The young lady that to carry of my order was very engaging and versed on cuban tradition. Very pleasant and professional! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I felt like i was back in little havana in Miami florida... a nice treat to say the least![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cuban expresso was delicious!!!! read more

Laz's Cuban cute and clean restaurant. Sandwich Cubano. The pork and Ham have no flavor the sandwich would be horrible if it was it for the mustard and pickles. It is priced at $14.00 which is very high price point for this sandwich. Yuca fries. Price point 6.00. You get 6 total. They were okay we took the order to go and was cold when I got the. Home. Live less then 10 miles away. Don't have the name of these but they were potato balls with pull pork in the middle deep fried. Once again potato was bland and the pork has no flavor to it. I am sorry the price they change and the lack of flavor. I won't be back. I gave two stars because if the Garlic Cilantro sauce. That was the best thing. read more

5 well deserved stars. There is so much to unpack about why this place is great. If you want a real Cuban sandwich, it is perfection. There is a reason for that. The food feels like a good sit down meal, without the wait. The staff are wonderful. read more

My fiance and I went to try this place out. I originally wanted to go because of my cultural background as a puerto rican girl. I found it ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! We got the cuban sandwich and chicken empanda as well as the vainilla senorita. And it came with delicious garlic cilantro sauce, which is so good! 100% would recommend. read more

I wish I lived closer! I've been twice and it reminds me of the Miami Cuban food I've had. So delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is fun and friendly and the decor is on point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make sure to get an item that comes with the cilantro sauce! read more

Awesome coffee drinks, great food and excellent service! I've visited their food truck and their cafe' multiple times and have had great experiences every time! read more