El Cafeito

Did this place close down? They haven’t been open in a month and looks very abandoned. Sad.

I came craving so much a good Cubano sandwich and a cefecito (el Cafecito is the name of this place)
They did not have pickles for the Cubano:(I they did not know what I was talking about when I asked for a cefecito :(((((the name of the place is EL CAFECITO! (Cafecito is basically an espresso with sugar made from highly roasted coffee beans)
So, they did not have any of the things I wanted but I still wanted to give it a try. I order the Boriqua sandwich which is a Cubano sandwich minus the pickle and with the addition of lettuce. The pork was delicious, spices were well balanced except for the salt, it was a little on the salty side but still tasted very good.
I will go again to try their famous Cubano sandwich, im sure it will be good and I will update my review.

I finally made my way to this popular,
South Kensington spot. When you first enter, you’re immediately welcomed by the smells of authentic Puerto Rican spices! The food is well seasoned & delicious. There’s literally something for everyone, from the carnivore in the family to the pickiest eater. The owner, Ana is very friendly & everything is crafted to order. Fresh ingredients & passion are the first 2 things that go into everything she makes! The atmosphere is casual with a boho feel throughout. I can’t wait for breakfast next!

Hello Unilocalers!
Walked into an establishment which is very popular in the Barrio and social media. It’s always good to see you Ana. It’s been a long time. I am so happy that you followed your dream. Now let’s get to the food and establishment
The place is very cozy. Lots to keep your mind and eyes occupied while waiting for food that’s made with love and skill. My mother had a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Not what she thought it was going to be. It was better. My mom is not a foodie. But this sandwich made her palette dance.
I ordered the passion fruit French toast. Let me tell you. When the syrup is offered. Please pass on it. The passion fruit is so fresh. The pieces of bread is very fresh and the French toast is full of flavor. This place is a must. I highly recommend it
That’s my view from my snipers scope.

The breakfast sandwich is delicious and the music is awesome. A good place to do some work, meet with a client, or to catch up with a friend. Staff is very helpful and nice.

First time here and ordered the Cubano, and I was highly disappointed. The mustard did not compliment the sandwich well, too overpowering. Take out the ham and just leave the pork n cheese in probably would be better.
Sorry guys, but El Punto does better with Cuban sandwiches.
I must say, your café is a great place to sit, relax and have breakfast though. Very berry cute!

OMG!!! Welcome to flavor town Unilocalers! Wish I hadn’t wondered into this café, I can kiss my diet goodbye. The Cuban sandwich is Onpoint! Really, meat to bread ratio is perfect with plenty of flavors. Stop reading and go there NOW. Thank me later

Headed down to try this place for breakfast. Ordered their signature Cecil B which is an English muffin filled with my choice of cheese, meat, egg and a side of home fries. I got bacon and American along with a black cup of coffee. As usual in this area, fresh and delicious. Some of the potatoes were a tad undercooked though. The coffee was strong but I like it that way so I highly recommend it. Check them out when you can.

It was love at first sight with the Boricua sandwich! It’s probably one of the most flavorful pork sandwiches I’ve had. It was loaded with tons of pork and good to the last bite. You will come back for more! The area is a little skitchy so the restaurant closes at 5:00pm. Boo! It’s a small cozy spanish establishment with outdoor seating in the back. The staff are friendly and prices are pretty reasonable. Come hungry and try the Boricua or the Cubano they are tasty.

Super cute and small place. … Perfect for breakfast. I ordered a café con leche (which translates to coffee with milk) and a Cubano breakfast sandwich… Which has roasted pork, Swiss cheese, avocado, and an egg in a tortilla. Delicious !

We cycled over from New Jersey just to try the famous Cuban Sandwich and we were not disappointed. The meat was perfectly seasoned, all the ingredients were fresh and the flavor on this sandwich was amazing. Probably the second best Cuban sandwich I have had thus far.
Adding on to the experience was the great atmosphere brought on by the outside picnic style patio. Good place to relax, read a book, eat some great food, and take in the sun in the summer.
I take one star off because the iced tea was not freshly brewed. It was made with a tea bag and some cold water — disappointing and do not recommend it. The spicy mocha also let me down because it was not very spicy.
In the end I would return to this place and would even bike through the snow from Jersey just to get another bite of their Cuban sandwich. But would avoid ordering the iced tea.

Recently moved down the street and I tried this place out for the first time and I already know I’m going to be a regular. Tried a Cuban Sandwich for the first time or «Cubano» and it was the most amazing thing I’ve ever had in my life. Pulled pork, thinly sliced ham, pickles, chipotle mayo, and mustard. Just amazing. Staff is very friendly as wel!

First impression wasn’t the best… I called to check on their hours, and the women on the phone was like «WHO IS THIS? WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?» I thought she misheard me and said «I just want to know what your hours are today.» «WHO ARE YOU??» I started getting annoyed at this point and yelled «well I WANT to be a CUSTOMER»… and she apologized profusely and said she thought I wanted to know HER shift hours, and not the store’s hours. HA!
Well after all this I still went to pick up lunch… small place, no one eating there but a number of people ordering sandwiches to go. I ordered the Cubano and Mexicano. They were both tasty although the Cubano was too salty. The Mexicano definitely had some spice, which meant I couldn’t eat too much of it at once, but my husband loved it. The flavors in their sandwiches are definitely bold and pack a punch, if you’re into that. After the phone conversation I was expecting some crabby people, but everyone there seemed low key and nice.
If I lived or worked nearby, I’d be there all the time to try out all their breakfast sandwich options… they all sounded like a great way to start off the day, especially if you were out too late drinking too much the night before.

Good food, friendly staff and nice outside eating area. Come hungry because portions are great and eat the Cubano sandwich!

Was in north philly on the hunt for a cuban sandwich and found a great one at this very pleasant café. Followed it up with a café con leche. Will be back for more.

Absolutely delicious hot sandwiches made from scratch (the Mexicano is spicy chopped chicken and chorizo with lettuce, tomato, avocado on grilled crack bread) … A really pleasant, little café tucked away off the main drags. This one is a must do, folks.

BEST CUBAN SANDWICH in the city! I actually go the extra mile and add bacon as well. Can’t wait to try their other sandwiches. Coffee is really good too… perfect little café spot close to home

Well, after being disappointed to learn that my favorite neighborhood hangout had closed, I was excited when I found out that it had reopened and stopped in for breakfast with an out of town friend a couple of days later. I had raved so much about the place, he was excited to try it.
They have a new owner, new management and all new staff. Let me start off by saying that the young lady working the counter was very nice. That was about the only good thing about my visit.
I ordered a small caramel latte with an extra shot, and my usual egg white and avacado omelet. After explaining four times that by «extra shot», i meant an extra shot of espresso, my coffee came out with the regular amount of espresso and extra caramel. It was like diabetes in a cup and i couldn’t drink it.
I had to tell her how the omelet was supposed to be plated up. The food was okay, but somehow different than it was before when Hector was cooking.
Several of my friends have had negative experiences, and I, like them am sad to say that I will probably not be going back to what used to be my favorite place in all of Philadelphia.

People who think there’s nothing to do in Kensington are wrong. Cafeito is such a treasure, I almost don’t want to write this review and let the cat out of the bag on this well-​kept-​secret. The Cubano and North Third sandwiches are to die for, as are their homemade hot sauces. The only thing better is the amazing service from the friendly folks who work here.
This is a great spot for brunch or lunch, but also a nice place to plop down with a laptop or book and enjoy the free wi-​fi while getting some work done. Too bad they are open such limited hours.

So glad I found another mini café spot! This isn’t a typical service/​waitress spot. You order at the counter, take a seat, and they bring you the food/​coffee once it’s finished.
Breakfast Cubano — Greasy, but it’s soooo good! Full of flavor and a very nice size too. I couldn’t finish the whole thing.
Mexicano — Also very very delicious. So flavorful. When the person brought out our food, the person that came in to order ended up ordering it because it looked and smelled so good. They put enough meat in it so you’re not eating just bread at the end. I hate places that skimp on meat and then I’m left with a ton of bread. Not this place!
Didn’t get to try the baked goods. The lady at the counter said it’s all homemade. I wish I had enough room in my belly to try some. They looked wonderful!

El Cubano Sandwich, believe that!