Tinta y Café

This was a very cute little place. It was pretty busy, but the food was solid and the service was quick. Definitely a great cup of coffee. If you don’t speak Spanish, just let them know. It seemed like everyone was bilingual. I think the service could have been tighter, and that’s the only reason I didn’t give 5 stars.

I’m not a sandwich person but I sure love these sandwiches. Visited once in Brickell and once in the gables and I’m looking forward to going back and trying the next thing on the menu.
Last sandwich I tried had sweet plantains inside and I love the sweet-​salty combo. However the plantain was cold and contrasted with the warm meat an bread so I’ll make sure to request warm plantain next time!

SUPER friendly staff and AMAZING food! The breakfast sandwich has strawberry jam, eggs, cheese, and ham! They also have cute Cuban coffee drinks. Definitely worth a visit!

Phenomenal Cuban food! Their breakfast sandwhich is delicious, like a lighter version of a monte cristo! The coffees are unique and tastey! The price is good and the quality is high! The service was friendly. This is a must if you’re in the area.

Nice home feel to this place to begin with. Empanadas are great also. Sandwich selection is amazing. Watermelon juice is good. Service is as relaxed as the location. Fair priced. All around a great place.

I am a vegetarian and at first sight I was worried I wouldn’t have the best of options. My oh my was I wrong!!! I ordered the La Jardinera sandwich and substituted the goat cheese for fresh mozzarella. The baguette is super fresh and the olive spread + garlic aioli combination is out of this world! Not to mention, the entire sandwich is panini pressed and served to you warm with a side of plantain chips on the side! Not your typical veggie sandwich! I am so happy to have been referred to this place by our good friend Mike. We will definitely return to try out more things on the menu!

I lucked into this place after becoming quite addicted to Cuban coffee while visiting Key West. When we got to Miami, I hunted this place down and fortunately it was just a couple of blocks from our hotel. Not only was the coffee terrific, but the people were insanely friendly and warm. We ended up coming here every single day during our five day stay in Miami and were saying how funny it was that we’d be sad to leave this place after such a short time. I mean, we’re from Seattle. If there’s one thing we have in the northwest, it’s good coffee. But this place was above and beyond. Their food was also excellent. We had several types of sandwiches, all of which were great, but the Italian was the best. I also tried the caprese salad a la tinta and would highly recommend it. The salad comes layered with thick slices of fresh tomato, manchego cheese, and prosciutto, all drizzled in some kind of wonderful balsamic (and I’m not even a big fan of balsamic), olive oil and topped with basil. All their food is made fresh when you order.
A special thank you to the staff at this café for being so friendly! I saw some reviewers comment that the service was rude, but that was definitely not our experience. We felt welcome and right at home here. In fact, one day when we came, the place was jammed. A gentleman stood up from one of the tables and handed it over to us, saying he owned the place and would eat his meal in the kitchen. When we’d finished our food, he came by and chatted with us for a good five or ten minutes. We both wish this place existed in Seattle; we’d be regulars for sure.

Food — 5
Service — 4
Value — 5
We came here for our first meal after arriving in Miami. Lots of locals and regulars come here. The sandwiches were a great value for the quality and authenticity of the food. I remember scanning the vast menu at some point and I asked myself «Where can I just order a cubano sandwich.», and then it dawned on me that they are all «cubanos». I ended up asking a regular sitting at the counter beside me what he recommended and got what he said was his favorite. I don’t recall the name now, but it was quite good and maybe my best meal while I was in Miami.

Oh no! They are moving. El bori y cafecito, el desayuno perfecto.

Cuban sandwich had crispy bread but tasteless. Big disappointment

Tinta y Café is by far, hands down, the best sandwich shop that has ever existed (and this is coming from a person that doesn’t particularly like sandwiches). Tinta y Café is one of those tiny little hole-​in-​the-​wall places you hope won’t get too popular because you want to keep it for your self. Not only are their sandwiches the absolute best, but these folks make the best café con leche in all of Brickell too! Sadly, they’re soon moving to the Gables because their landlord won’t renew their lease (I’d love to give him or her my $.02). But from now until they do, you’ll find me there on Saturday mornings sharing a café con leche and a sandwich with my best friend, along with all of the cheese from the night before. Be sure to visit Tinta y Café before there a distant Brickell memory.

Everything a café should be! Have been coming here for years. Great coffee, friendly staff, smiles all around, and SUPERB food. The quality food is what sets this café apart. Sandwiches are hand-​crafted and made fresh when you order. Try the guajiro sandwich, one of my favorites. I’ve had about 4 different sandwiches and have always been amazed by the fab combinations on a fresh toasted baguette.
Sandwiches are served with plantain chips-​a Miami classic. Fresh juices include orange, grapefruit and a fresh juice «of the day». A Nice touch. They also serve soups, salads and cook up home-​made meals which you can see on the blackboard. Each day is different like going to grandma’s house! We will miss you at this location and look forward to having you in Coral Gables.

This is my first time trying Cuban sandwiches and I am blown away! I hope that all Cuban sandwiches are like this! My boyfriend and I shared the el croqueton and el callejero, which were delicioussss. The plaintain chips that come with the dishes are also very good.
We also got a watermelon juice, which was super refreshing. (It literally tastes like watermelons in liquid form haha.) The passion fruit juice was a bit sour but if you really like passion fruit, it may work for you.
Something to note is that the service is a tad slow. It took a while for the food to come out, but I may just be used to the fast paced New York style.
Also, the restaurant is quite small and has limited seating so keep that in mind!
Definitely recommend trying this place if you have the time!

I’m not gonna lie the food is good, what made me give this place 1 star is the terrible service! I was looking for a place that had awesome reviews for cuban sandwiches so i stumbled upon this place. As soon as i walked in there was no one at the door to greet and seat us, a couple walked in behind me and my partner, this is when one of the ladies who work there completely dismissed me and greeted them and sat them right away, i got her attention and asked her who do i speak to be in the list to be seated? this lady gave me an attitude «oh you have to wait this couple came AFTER YOU» …ummm what? You just said they came after me so why are they being seated first? She again gave me a nasty attitude and removed the couple she just seated to have me sit there. At this point i wanted to walk out. The other lady who was there was very nice and polite (the lady who makes their sandwiches).
Overall, the food is decent but that lady needs to learn how to be respectful to their customers! Defiantly will not be back next time i vacation in south beach.

I’m so glad that I’ve been introduced to this place. It’s small and cozy and the service is good. The food here hits the spot! The sandwiches I’ve tried are:
El Bori — Egg, Prosciutto and Manchego
La Francesa — Ham, Cream Cheese, Strawberry Preserve and
Italiano– Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil.
I would have never thought they would, but their ingredients come together so well! Best of all is the bread that they use for the sandwiches, soft and warm and perfect! The tequenos, pastelitos, and empanadas also do not disappoint! The only complaint I have is that there have been times that they take extremely long, and that’s inconvenient when I come for lunch.

El ambiente es muy bueno y me gusta ir en compañía de mi familia, se los recomiendo. Porque la comida es rica y los precios son muy covenientes

I keep forgetting to write about this joint. Got there a little after lunch and bread was the limiting reagent.
However, what they whipped up in terms of a cubano was great.
Exterior crunch/​crisp with an interior sogginess of the bread is key for a cubano. This spot did it. Maybe go to grab a pocket cubano from here anytime you’re close.

Excellent service. Amazing food. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I had the Callejero and it was so so good. Everything was great! Muy bien

I just ordered via postmates for my office. Best tostada Cubana I’ve ever had!

Stopped in here with my local friend on my last Miami trip after having it bookmarked for some time. We were both impressed and him even more so that he didn’t know about it. The coffee was really good… trust me I had 3. It’s a little confusing to order the Cuban coffees not really knowing or speaking the language but honestly it’s not that serious pretty much all of its good. Had the guava pastry with cheese which was really fresh and good. My only complaint was we ordered the read to have with coffee and it understand its suppose to be very buttery but it was drenched and it didn’t taste like butter more like oily. Loved the little window front too where people can order and stand outside. Recommended.

If you’re looking for a quick breakfast and really fresh Cuban pastries, this is the place to go! I was waiting for my boyfriend to get out of an interview, so I figured I’d venture out to find something different for breakfast. The place is small, but very cute! I ended up sitting at the bar and ordering a café con leche, a meat empanada, and a guava and cheese pastry. Everything was excellent! The café con leche had the perfect hint of sugar, the empanada was steaming hot fresh from the oven and full of meat, and the pastry was perfectly flaky. Service was also very good and prompt. I didn’t get around to trying the sandwiches, but those look pretty delicious too. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area!

Best Cuban coffee in Miami! We ordered café con leche and the cortadito is to die for! The baristas were super friendly and helpful. Such a cute little place. Definitely recommend stopping by.

Excellent, we had a great experience, food and service was fantastic. A quaint, local and friendly spot!

Stopped by this cute café for my first Cuban breakfast which was delicious but nothing mind-​blowing that you’ve never experienced before in your life. I went with one of their traditional ham sandwiches and some café con leche. I’ve had this combination of breakfast items in a non-​Cuban setting so if that was truly what a traditional Cuban breakfast is, then I guess it’s not that exciting and should’ve gotten something else on their menu. Either way, the food was tasty, coffee uplifting, and the service was excellent. Grab a seat at the bar for a classic diner experience.

Absolutely fantastic place for Cuban food. Had cravings for tacos but am so glad I stopped into this place. It’s tucked away in strip mall and is quite small, but don’t let the exterior fool you. Prices are very reasonable for quality food.
Get:
++ Beef empanada — really perfectly toasted and flavorful filling
++ Café con Leche
So-​so:
++ I got one of the Cuban sandwiches, it was good but very filling. Thought it was creative that it was served with plantain chips. Would have preferred getting a second empanada
++ Seating: there’s actually quite a bit of space in the restaurant but limited seating. I would imagine this place to be very packed during breakfast and lunch

We went to Tinta y Café yesterday for brunch and after we figured out how to order, it was AMAZING!!! Small place, so doesn’t work for big groups, but I was shocked at how good the food was. The service was perfect for a small place like this and it seemed like the staff knew EVERYONE that came in. It was crazy-​busy the entire time we were there. Cappuccino was sooooo good that I had two!!!
I could have spent the entire day here :-)

This was one of my favorite meals in Miami.
Cuban sandwiches galore!
The bread on the sandwich was great and the coffee was all very enjoyable.
Meat in some bread always satisfies, but this one made me want to take 10 home.
A Must have when visiting Miami.

I absolutely love this café. It’s so quaint and just plain perfect. There are so many options on the menu for snacks, a full lunch, coffees, wines… I can’t get over it!
The café con leche is really good as is the cortadito. I like how the waitress/​waiter will ask if you want sugar to be added or not. I’ve had both with sugar, and it was the right amount for my taste. The spinach croquetas are so creamy. They were too small though, I wanted more! The price was cheap though. The pastelitos are good (guava and guava with cheese) as are the empanadas — the tomato, cheese, and onion one is divine. These are all small snacks, so I recommend you get a few of them and share with others.
For a meal, the sandwiches come in small and large; the large is definitely better for full lunch (if you don’t eat any of the other snacks). Sandwiches come with plantain chips which is a nice side. There aren’t too many of them on the plate, so you won’t feel overwhelmed at the end of the meal. My favorites are el pavo real and la jardinera.
While the majority of the menu is not for vegetarians, you will find a few items that are veggie-​only. And they are not short on flavor!
I can totally see someone bringing a date, a study partner, a friend, or family here to hang out. The atmosphere can act as either casual or romantic (there is organic wine!). I would recommend it for a light lunch or midday coffee too. There is a counter out front for a quick stop.
Parking is tight as there are only 4 – 5 spots out front. They offer delivery though! Also, if you arrive later in the day, be prepared to see that some items may be sold out.
Bottom line: this place is awesome. I’m sure there are so many regulars here because the food and drinks are perfect.

Reviewing the irreviewable… A Cuban-​American, hailing from Hoboken, NJ, incrusted in Miami for a bit over five years, I just tonight have found this haven where the irreconcilable rebel within me has found comfort. I’ll say better late than never, but regretfully so. How I wish I would have discovered this «tintaso» of culturization and savory and exquisite delirium many yesterdays ago.
¡¡¡Aché!!!

This is the place in Miami you want to have your morning coffee here. I miss it so much.

Wow! You could miss this place if you walked by too quickly, it’s so small. But what’s that saying, «good things come in small packages» or in this case small places.
Everyone here was friendly and very helpful and the food, oh, the food is so good. We ordered the Bori sandwich which has egg, prosciutto and Manchego cheese on a Baguette. Simply delicious and big enough to share. We also ordered a Pan de Bono and a Tequeño. Both were good, but the Tequeño was definitely better. Just the right amount of dough around the delicious cheesy center.
The food our friends got was also delicious and they serve very generously.
My only gripe about this place so far is the Colada. I ordered it thinking it was the same as a Cuban Colada, but in reality it’s a smaller personal serving of Cuban coffee.
All in all I was very satisfied and will come back soon to try the rest of the food.
Happy Eating!

Tinta y Café fills a necessary void in the Brickell neighborhood. Word on the street is that high rent is pushing it away soon and I’ll be so sad the day that happens.
The first time I came, I was miffed by the lack of wifi. It’s a coffeeshop and I can’t do work? Seemed inconvenient, but I now realize that that’s not really what this spot is intended for. Instead, it’s meant for cozy conversation with friends or relaxing alone at the counter. Not to mention, their food game rivals any other «coffeeshop» I’ve been to.
Aside from the perfect cortadito, I’m addicted to the croquetas. They’re larger and creamier than some others you’ll find in the area, more like the ones I love from Spain. They also make a mean pan de bono. Basically, the entire pastry case makes me salivate. I’ve also heard nothing but awesome things about their sandwiches so will have to swing by for lunch soon. I like that you can order a mini or regular size since the mini is definitely a fair portion.
Looking for an awesome first date spot? This it it! You can choose between coffee or wine. It’s intimate in the best way possible. Also great for meetings.
Yes, parking can be difficult as there are only a couple spots in front, but last time I was there they said I could park around back. It seemed like those spots were reserved for businesses but I was never towed away! Don’t want to recommend it in case you get in trouble but just sayin’ it worked for me…
Tinta y Café, PLEASE don’t leave.

Great customer service. Once you walk inside this cozy small establishment, the ladies behind the counter quickly greet you and give you the menu so you can seat yourself. I had no problem with that. It is a casual place so do not come with expectations for a high end restaurant like the usual Brickell places.
This simple but cozy place has a around three tables inside, some bar stools at the counter, and two outside tables by the parking lot so I do not recommend it for big groups unless you arrange something before hand with the staff.
After we were lucky to get a nice table, Lia came to take our order. She was very helpful and recommended the Callejero sandwich (approx.10 $) with chicken, prosciutto, cantimpalo, manchego cheese, caramelized onions, and cilantro mayo accompanied by plantain chips. It was divine!!!
We also tried the breakfast sandwich (approx. 6 $) with sweet bread and a special combination of ingredients including eggs and strawberry jam. I really enjoyed the sweet and salty taste. I almost forgot to mentioned the delicious pastelitos (puffed pastry with meat).and croquettes we had while waiting for our sandwiches. Highly recommend to try. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Coffee was well prepared and also delicious. One very important quality on everything we had in our visit is that everything came WARM to the table There is nothing I love more than warm food. Excellent!
This is definitely a good place for lunch, casual dinner or coffee break with small bites. Will come again very soon!

We picked a highly rated Cuban sandwich place for my first Cuban sandwich experience to make sure it would come out at least decent. It’s not his first time though and he said he didn’t like Cuban sandwiches much but it’s worth a try if you haven’t had one before. So I finally tried one.
My thoughts: ok. It’s not the restaurant itself but the style and ingredients of the sandwich. I definitely prefer a panino over a Cuban sandwich any time of the day.
We had El Patria (ham, pork, Swiss, pickle, mustard) and El Guajiro (pork, Swiss, mojo de la casa). The ingredients really didn’t sound too interesting but it seems like these two are the most popular ones. The mojo was ok. Nothing special or screaming «so good!»
Service was kind of slow for a takeout order. We waited for almost 20 minutes to get our two simple sandwiches.
I love the plantain chips they put in the bag. SO GOOD! I also like how the shop has all kinds of art and politics books in both English and Spanish for patrons to browse while they’re in the coffee shop.
I probably wouldn’t go back, or wouldn’t have another Cuban sandwich. It’s just a sandwich to me. Nothing inspiring or unique about the flavors.

[[There was a man attempting to bully us into moving our car (in front of a karate studio), even though the parking lot is not designated for any specific business/​restaurant – we stayed regardless of his threats to call the policia.]]
Where to start. I found this café on Unilocal,and I’m so happy I did. We brought our good friends from North Carolina & they were just as impressed as we were! The delicious aroma of this quaint café greets you before you even walk through the doors… They offer quite a variety of hot pressed sandwiches & freshly baked pastries, each one packs a punch of flavor to your taste buds. La Caleña is my personal favorite, the cilantro mayonnaise just sets it off! The coffee & espresso beans are freshly ground and rich in flavor. The flan is an absolute MUST for dessert – finely smooth texture that marries well with a Cortadito.
The staff works in a crunched up area behind the bar, but they work as team executing their mission flawlessly. They’re polite, lovely people. The ambiance of this ethnic café is so relaxed, yet cozy & contemporary. It is a small place, but the flavor of the food makes up for the lack in space. Never pass up sitting at the bar, it’s actually an awesome experience that will leave you fascinated with the way this place is run.
Most importantly, they’re consistently great… Consistency is key and that’s what makes this small place so amazing. I’m a huge fan of Tinta y Café and once you try it, I’m confident you will be too!

Love this place. The décor, the music playing in the background is so cuba (nesque) the cortadito (Cuban coffee with evaporated milk) is a tiny decadent treat that you almost wished you could order it in super size. The Cuban sandwich is delicious with its pork, ham, pickles, mustard on a pressed baguette. Yum. The sandwich comes with a side of yummy plantain chips.
This is truly a great hole in the wall so definitely check it out for lunch.

Lugar muy acogedor, en un pequeño rinconsito. super agradable y bueno para cualquier occasion… pasa por tu cafesito. ;)

This place can easily become a 5. I had friends/​family out of town that wanted to try some good cuban sandwiches so I used my trusted Unilocal to find cuban and brought them to this place at the end of brickell. The place is small and cute, with some comfy couches, but does appear to be more of a to-​go spot then sitting in with a large group. Definitely great for a couple or some nice alone time winding down.
I ordered the croqueta which had pork, ham, swiss, pickles, and ham croquetta in a baguette.
Hubby ordered the miami heat game 7 with goat, chicken, miami heat sauce.
Both of them were warm, gooey excellent, with very fresh meat that was not gamey and very tasty. The portions were huge and very reasonably priced. I actually packed half to bring it back. The Plantain chips with it were crispy and yummy!
Our friends and family were visiting from london/​paris/​amsterdam and all really enjoyed their meals!
They had a small selection of red/​white wine and were pretty accommodating and extremely friendly. They also had coffee drinks, shakes, sodas, some traditional south american style sodas.
Hubby has a papaya shake that was very fresh and tasty.
All and All it was an excellent experience and I’d definitely consider coming back or ordering if I wanted to indulge!