5 Brothers Grocery and Sandwich Shop

It's been years since I've been on island, but 5 Bros is always a good spot to grab a cheese bread and colada (Cuban espresso). This family owned establishment has been a Key West staple for generations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Toast

Holy bananas this place is delicious!

My favorite café con leche on the island!
Best breakfast sandwich around.
Awesome lunch specials.
Perfect cortadito.
Fast and friendly, an authentic staple for breakfast or lunch.

Extra stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Walked 2 miles for a turkey sandwich. Did not have turkey. So we left.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Oh yeah. Great Cuban coffee, delicious pastries, people are friendly. Sit outside in the plastic chairs and watch the roosters. Everything is simple yet good. Worth a stop by or go daily for coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The feel is like going to a family members house and going straight to the fridge.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friendly, excellent coffee, great pork sandwich

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stopped in for lunch on Tuesday after searching for sandwich shops in key west. I was glad I chose to come in for a burger and fry. Location has been there since 1978. Fran waited on us. Wow. Beautiful, funny, and professional. Food was great. They have a little seating area for a couple people too.

I walked in and the two young girls working paid me no attention. They weren't busy. The girl working the register went about eating her breakfast. I guess if you're not a local they don't care. It wasn't clear if you order where they're making the coffee or at the register.

My wife and I have the good fortune of knowing good friends. They lived around the corner from 5 Brothers from 1994 until 2019. We’d visit them sometimes 3 times a year and occasionally rented our own place if it was a longer visit to Key West.
Our mornings would almost always begin at 5 Brothers with at least coffee but also quite often a breakfast sandwich.
Pepe knew his regulars. They didn’t have to order. On the other hand we as visitors would sometimes go 6 months or more then we’d be in every day for 10 days to a month! We’d go back after not being in town for a while and the first morning he’d kind of give a look of recognition then after that it was walked in, greetings exchanged and decide whether it was a sandwich day or not. Pepe and Maribel ran a terrific Key West institution. They more than earned their retirement. We were happy to hear their daughter Francheska and her husband have stepped up to continue this tradition. My wife and I dropped into town this week for an all too brief visit. Hit here all 3 days and on one day I did have the opportunity to meet the new boss. She is beautiful, smart and a credit to her parents.
Key West is constantly changing. It’s a pleasure that places like this still exist there. If you’re visiting treat yourself to 5 Brothers. If you go before 10 am be prepared for the locals, including many Key West police officers, getting their fuel! It’s an experience not to be missed and we do miss it, until we’re there!

When we travel, we have to taste local authentic taste with lovely great people. “Bean with Rice” is awesome. Cuban coffee and Cuban sandwiches are also extremely good!!! Don’t miss plantain along with Bean and rice”.

Great place to sit relax, eat authentic food and chat with lovely local people.

I have been searching for the best Cuban sandwich on the island and this is it. Delicious blend of roast pork and ham, Swiss cheese and pickles. Traditional with mayo and mustard-not with tomato and lettuce like others. Soft cuban bread not over toasted, Ten out of 10!

My most Favorite spot on the island , love the owners and the staff . Treat the bench crew like family . Can’t wait to tomorrow 😂💯🙏🏻Michael jolly!

So happy to know the business is still in The Family and the service and food is still 👌🏽.

Wonderful locally owned (3rd generation) cafe/coffee shop with great Cuban coffee and a variety of yummy sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.

Stop almost every morning when in KW
Have been going to5Brothers for years loved watching Pepe .Wasn't able to get there this Feb. but am sure his daughter is doing great .