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    Tropical Bakery & Restaurant

    4.0 (133 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Julie F.

    This family-owned business has been in operation here for more than 30 years. There are a number of places in Florida named "tropical" but I'm not sure if there's any relationship, if any, between them. This bakery and restaurant, however, has been called one of the most "authentic" Cuban cafes in West Palm. One caveat is that it is cash only. There are signs everywhere saying so -- and there's no confusion about it. They have a small counter for a quick espresso and a sandwich, but they do a lot of take out as well. We saw a lot of uber orders being picked up also. And a number of whole cakes and catering orders. We chose to dine in. Although we speak some Spanish, they spoke to us in English. And we spoke back to them in a mixture. We both ordered sandwiches -- my favorite is the media noche and he got a Cuban sandwich. Both sandwiches were large. My media noche on the typical sweet bread came pressed and warm. It was too good to leave anything left. He wound up bringing half his sandwich home, as he also decided to get some pastries -- two of their pastel de coco and a guava and cream cheese one, too. They have more than just sandwiches. There are daily specials as well as full meals. Service was fast and friendly, by the way. We couldn't resist taking a taste of the pastries immediately. I preferred the guava one and he liked the coconut -- which had a ton of shredded coconut flakes in it. Next time I'd like to try one of their eclair style ones or one of the ones with powdered sugar. So glad that we tried this place. Now we know where to go when in the area and we need a quick fix for a bit of sweet Cuban baked goods or a media noche....

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    Jason P.

    Amazing Cuban bakery with the most delicioso breakfast!' The eggs were perfect and the bacon was Soo crispy and delicious! Oh my! I'm dreaming of breakfast here! Can't wait to go back! The pastries were so delicious and fresh.. took some back home to LA! The Cuban was another masterpiece of tastiness! This place lives up to the hype!!

    God's own Cuban
    J B.

    Listen to me...carefully. I'm a 53 y/o Cuban man. I'm genetically predisposed to know what I'm talking about here...I've eaten Cuban sandwiches from Key West to Kennebunkport. SCORES of them. I judge all Cuban restaurants by a simple metric, the Cuban Sandwich. Today, my wife and I tried the Tropical Bakery after she saw an article about it in the Palm Beach Post. This Cuban sandwich is, in one word, PERFECTION. I was at once blissful yet saddened at the same time. Saddened with the knowledge that I had finally found the absolute pinnacle of how the good Lord himself intended the Cuban Sandwich to taste. The search has come to an end. The Cuban Sandwich simply cannot be better made. The only thing not made in house is the Swiss cheese and the damn pickle, and I'm not 100% sure that they didn't make those either. The ratio of ham to pork to cheese to bread is the sort of precision for which NASA engineers strive. You'll excuse my hyperbole but, this sandwich is transcendent. If you are within 200 miles of this unassuming little place in a corner of a little plaza that is just sketchy enough to be packing the pistol that you won't need here, just go. Shut up and give them your money (cash only) and you can thank me later. That is all.

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    Jenny C.

    This bakery and restaurant has been in business since 1989. We had the pork and chicken platters. Plenty of parking. There is not a long wait for food. The waitress was a doll. She only speaks Spanish. We had the chicken empanada. It was good. Not dry like many places make it. Papa rellena was tasty. Filling had a lot of meat Chicken plancha was cooked perfectly and the pork was seasoned nicely. My husband had the rum cake. He did not enjoy. It was too sweet. The flan is good Prices are reasonable so we will definitely return.

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    Raul S.

    I got the Cuban sandwich it was delicious pressed nice and hot, medium coffee and Cuban coffee. Ham croquettes with a potato filled ball. The inside is definitely your local family, friendly type of vibe the women all beautiful and very helpful I might possibly find a wife here. Food came out quick it's nice and clean a nice flow of people that's how I knew the food was good. Definitely 5 star Latin bakery. My Cuban sandwich was perfect. They do have indoor dining with a decent breakfast they feed you a lot.

    Roy F.

    We discovered this place when we had lunch next door and saw they were busy so we decided to try at a later time. I did however purchase some Cuban Pastelitos to take home that day. We decided to return for lunch a few weeks later and were fortunate to find a table that just opened up. Our server quickly approached and gave us menus and took our beverage orders. They have traditional hot meals as well as traditional sandwich offerings. This visit I chose the Cuban sandwich while my wife went with one of her favorite Media Noche sandwiches. The sandwiches arrived in a reasonable amount of time and were quite large. My Cuban was packed with meats and tasted just as good as those I have enjoyed in my hometown of Hialeah! It is interesting to note that this Tropical Bakery & Restaurant has been here for over 30 years and has been recognized as one of West Palm's authentic Cuban Cafes. I would venture to say that the takeout and pastry traffic is just as busy as the dine in (they do have a small stool counter) business. This a "Cash Only" establishment, but believe me, it is worth every penny for what you get and enjoy! ... and YES, I did order three pastelitos to take home, one of which was attacked in the car by my wife ... :-)

    OMG! This place is awesome! You have to try it to experience it. The ladies working here are soo nice and helpful! This will be my place to go when I come to PBI or WPB in general. Keep up the great work guys!

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    It's good. What more do you want from me? Priced fairly, friendly chicas behind the counter. I love their meringue!

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    Cash only spot. The cafe con leche (cuban coffee) and guava and cheese pastry were very good!

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    The best Cuban bakery in all Palm Beach. You will not be disappointed with anything your order.

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    Delicious coffee, and amazing pastries and empanadas!!! Service is good they are always busy . Ambiance is great !!!

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    Food & service consistent. Best coffee and pastries in the area. Family owned joint that does it the right way and is genuinely Cuban.

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    Great Cuban food. Very busy in the morning but they're fast. Would recommend this Cuban restaurant

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    The food and desserts are delictable. I highly recommend and go often so, you can taste everything.

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    I came in on a Saturday morning. It was (not surprisingly) busy at 7am, but the line moved quickly…read moreand the servers were incredibly helpful in selecting goodies from the bakery case. I got a box of 6 pastries for the family. When I tell you everything is made from scratch and your taste buds can tell, I mean it. Here's the lineup: passion fruit kouign-amann - give her the 10s. This was hands down the best pastry we got. It has a nice caramelized crust (like a croissant) that balances the passion fruit filling's slight tartness. Seriously, try it. orange olive oil cake (loaf) - ok, the candied orange on top is DELISH. The loaf is moist, not too sweet, and the orange zest really gives it a flavor close to a loaf I had in Santorini! Vanilla bean custard: tastes like a pastel de nata- an excellent one at that. This filling is silky, creamy, and dreamy custard. Carrot cake croissant: this is like taking a bite into the fall season. Great croissant, and the filling is literal carrot cake with cream cheese icing. The spice profile is so warm and cozy. Raspberry hibiscus vegan bundt - I loved that you could really taste the floral note with the raspberry. I can't believe it's vegan! It is just as soft as the olive oil cake. Raspberry cheesecake danish: It's good. The raspberry jam is clearly made fresh (peep the seeds in it), cream cheese layer pairs well with the jam. But it falls short relative to the other pastries in the box.

    I found this place by accident not knowing how popular, or how good it is…read more I just had a biz lunch with somebody and the food was great. I had a cold roast beef sandwich with horse radish sauce. My friend had the turkey sandwich which she loved. Apparently she is a regular. She rarely finishes the sandwich so she took the other half home for dinner. There is a reason why it was fully packed both inside and outside. The food is great.

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    Stopped by here on our way to our hotel. This place is massive and offers everything from made to…read moreorder sandwiches, pizzas, a salad bar, precooked EVERYTHING! We saw meatloaf, chicken piccata, lasagna, ribs, I mean I can go on and on. They also have a market to buy other goods. My one complaint is the staff. The guy who made our sandwiches was so polite, but he was the only one. The hot case is right next to the pizza, so you would think if the lady asked for some meatballs he would take care of it, especially since the deli line was so long. The guy in the pizza station had no customers, but still told the lady she had to wait and ask the deli for the THREE meatballs she wanted. Checking out was the same. Just rude, no acknowledgment. Will I still come if in the area, probably but I'll give them the same energy they give their customers!

    We have been coming to Carmines for years and have always loved it. However, during our visit on…read more4/26/26 for a late lunch, we witnessed a busser fill the water jug and while doing so let the top of the gun lay inside the jug. So the dirty water gun was soaking in water that he was about to pour into people's glasses. I almost threw up. Then....we witnessed him drop the water jug into the ice - the same ice that servers were using to make drinks. Who knows where the bottom of the water jug has been as I'm sure he has put it down a time or two on bar tops, table tops, etc. And now, it's sitting in the ice. Gross. Lastly, there had to be 100 flies all over the outside bar. Regular flies and also fruit flies. I hate to leave this negative review but am doing so in the hopes that they clean up, because we really love Carmines.

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    Babicakes LLC - I can't stop raving about the cake we got for my brother's birthday--it was…read moreabsolutely perfect! The filling of toasted coconut, raspberry, and rum was a game-changer....with subtle nuttiness, the raspberry brought a bright, tangy sweetness, and the rum tied it all together with a rich, bold flavor. Beyond the incredible cake, the service was outstanding. Kerry Gordon made the entire process effortless. My brother was thrilled, and I wouldn't hesitate to order again!" Straight win for the gluten-free deliciousness!!!

    I ordered a cake online for my sisters Halloween Baby shower. I mentioned the theme and Kerry was…read moreable to adjust the colors and make them Halloween colors. After placing the order, she reached out and confirmed what time she could deliver the cake. The cake was delivered on time and she even added a spiderweb to the top!! It looked amazing and I appreciated her going above and beyond. The cake was from the outside was a hit and then the inside...was amazing!!! It was so moist and just absolutely delicious.I ordered the chocolate chocolate and it was one of the best I've had. Do not hesitate to order from Kerry at Babicakes!! The service and cakes are completely worth it

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