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    Mangroves Cafe

    4.8 (52 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Seating with a view
    Lala C.

    Saw the positive reviews so I thought I would pop by for a smoothie. Well, order ahead or don't be in a hurry as there are only 2 people working here. Very friendly but disorganized. Separate entrance from the outside is convenient and plenty of parking in front of the iheart building where the cafe is located. Seems to be popular for BLT and Cuban type sandwiches. Smoothie menu lists yogurt but they do not have any yogurt. Strike 1. When I address it ( after the smoothie is made) , I am informed that they have yogurt. Add a few minutes to waiting time for this to be completed. Strike 2 Smoothie is ok, would not go out of my way again to eat here.

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    Cheryl M.

    Cute cafe! It is in an industrial park. Look for the banners out front. We came here on a Saturday for breakfast. Hubby and I both got the bacon, egg, and grilled cheese. Sandwich has two eggs on it. It was really big. Hubby and I could have shared one. It was really good. There are plenty of other breakfast options. Owners were very nice. I would eat here again

    Cuban sandwich
    Jay G.

    Great flavor on the Cuban sandwich. Price was a little higher than I would prefer to pay for a sandwich though they offer a discount to local businesses so that helped.

    Cubano on rye - the best
    Jimmy M.

    This is a hidden gem run by Dan, a true craftsman who has assembled a menu with his own creative spin on some classics. You could really tell how much he cares about each detail of the food that he will be serving just by the way he was running the kitchen. All of the ingredients in El Cubano were of great quality, and due to my obsession with Ryebread, I opted for that little change, and it made for the best Cuban I've ever had. It was loaded with meat and flavor, even some salami which gave it a nice touch. My wife ordered the smoked salmon croissant which was also the best I've ever had of this style by far! It was so good I almost got so lost in the flavor that I forgot I was driving. The croissant was perfectly toasted and topped with an over easy egg, avocado, pickled onion, cream cheese, of course some serious quality smoked salmon, and a special touch of craisins which gave it the sweet and salty that makes me salivate just thinking about it. Both of our sandwiches were so heavenly that we had to come back for the same order and regretted not making it back a third time, but definitely will next time we're in town. Dans passion for his creations shine through so obviously in the quality of the product, also in the way he described how to cook the egg with like four different adjectives to make sure it was done perfectly the way my wife wanted it. I had no clue you could describe how to cook an egg so in depth lol I had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with Dan and it's clear that he's generally just a great person which makes you want to support that much more. Many places serve great food but when the owner cares to get to know his clients and add to the experience it can almost feel like you're visiting a friend and this couldn't be a better example. With this good spirit, which reflects in his work and his demeanor, Dan will find success in whatever endeavor he chooses to pursue. It was a pleasure. Natasha who seemed to be the backbone of the kitchen also seemed to be such a nice person, ask her about her delicious cachapas! Tin, the new manager/owner has also setup a great Groupon deal. You can't go wrong here!

    El Cubano Sandwich
    Chris W.

    Delicious Cuban here! Loved how efficient they were and the variety of options. Plenty of parking near by since it's at the bottom of the office building. Plenty of outdoor space or I door during the lunch hour. Honestly surprised they weren't busier.

    Cuban sandwich
    Joe K.

    I had the green smoothie (not the name, but close) last week and was oddly satisfied, the ingredients were fresh and very tropical. So I thought I give them a try with the food, I had the Cuban sandwich, you can really taste the slow-cooked pork is the star here, enhanced by a tangy marinade, simple condiments, and, of course, cheese. The owners is really personable and genuine. Great customer service, I will be a regular.

    Healthy Greek Wrap and a Cappuccino
    Yade D.

    Delicious! Natasha and Kiara prepared it perfectly. They were very kind and professional. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. I am very pleased, thank you !

    BLT, SO GOOD!!
    RaymondandJody Q.

    The Mangroves Cafe is AMAZING! We had smoothies, Cubano sandwiches, pizza bread, and the very BEST BLT that I have ever eaten! The staff is friendly & our cook was a VET. Go support those who fought for your freedom!!

    Excellent cuban

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    dynamite food, excellent menu, and hospitality. cant say enough about this place I will be back many times!

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    Im so happy that I found this Deli Awesome Sandwiches and the smoothies rock!!!!

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