Miami has long been the go-to spot for Cuban culture and cuisine in the United States. Our city’s vast and vibrant Cuban population brings authentic flavors and recipes to the forefront of the local dining scene. While many visitors flock to these establishments to scarf down sandwiches and knock back rum, not everyone is aware that the best way to cap things off is with a strong, delicious cup of Cuban coffee.
We’ve constructed a short list of the best places to find Cuban coffee in Miami:
Bella Cuba Restaurant
Bella Cuba is one of the best Cuban restaurants in Miami Beach. Featuring a long menu of gourmet dishes — highlighted by croquetas and sweet fried plantains — Bella Cuba has all the flavors you could ask for. After a large meal, enjoy a cup of the restaurant’s renowned Cafe Cubano — or Cuban coffee.
Bella Cuba Restaurant 1659 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.bellacubarestaurant.com
Habanos Cuban Cafe
Priced at a mere $1.25, Habanos Cafe’s amazing Cuban coffee is a must-try for Miami Beach visitors. Bold and flavorful, this is one of the best spots in town for a piping hot — and very strong — cup of coffee. In addition to their freshly brewed Cafe Cubano, Habanos Cafe boasts an excellent menu filled with sandwiches, rice and bean dishes, desserts and more.
Habanos Cafe 1200 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.habanoscafe.net
Las Olas Cafe
If you’re looking for a truly authentic Cuban establishment in Miami Beach, Las Olas Cafe is the spot for you. The corner diner makes one of the best Cuban sandwiches in town, along with a slew of other flavorful dishes. This small, unassuming spot also serves a dynamite cup of Cafe Cubano, available either at the counter or via a to-go window along Euclid Avenue.
Las Olas Cafe 644 Sixth Street Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.facebook.com/Las-Olas-Cafe-South-Beach
Havana 1957
With an absolutely stacked menu filled with a laundry-list of different rums and out-of-this-world Cuban dishes, Havana 1957 is a great spot. The coffee is matched only by the food in terms of excellence and authenticity, making it a must-visit during your stay in Miami.
Havana 1957 405 Espanola Way Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.havana1957.com