Las Olas Cafe is a Miami Beach staple for a reason.
If you want authentic Cuban food without the frills, this is it. No trendy gimmicks, no overthinking. Just seriously good food, fast service, and that classic local energy.
The Cuban sandwich is one of the best in Miami. Perfectly pressed, crispy on the outside, packed with flavorful pork, ham, melty cheese, and just the right balance of mustard and pickles. The cafecito is strong and smooth, exactly how it should be. And the breakfast options hit every time. Simple, fresh, and satisfying.
It’s the kind of place where you order at the window, grab a seat outside, and just enjoy the moment. You’ll see locals, construction crews, beachgoers, and regulars who clearly have their go to order memorized.
Affordable, quick, and consistently delicious. If you’re in South Beach and want real Cuban food instead of a tourist trap, Las Olas Cafe is the move.
Always a must stop when I’m in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy Kim
10-15 mins per person to take an order lol
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Isabella Hermida
Las Olas Café did NOT miss today I had their sopa de res and it was absolutely amazing so flavorful, comforting, and tasted like true homemade food. Perfectly cooked meat, rich broth, and just what I needed. You can tell it’s made with love. Definitely coming back for this again. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kunal Kochhar
The prices shown on menu and charged were different. Place is not clean, dirty floors and washrooms. They need a good manager to serve clients and manage the restaurant
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sherrer Hester
Great Cuban sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C R K
Slooooow, but worth it. One of those places where the folks working there are hustling, but not much getting done. Need a management consultant to work out more efficient process. Regardless, will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Karl .L
Best cuban sandwich I've ever had! And it was made 10 minutes before closing which the staff were so amazing to make!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Maione
The coffee and the food was great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Rodolfo Jr Sarinas
Good food, generous serving at a good price. Service could be a bit faster though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Eduardo Nunez
One latin food restaurant, small but big in service and good food, if you want to try fresh food, a new taste and end Happy, this is the place in Miami Beach. Cuban coffee ? Yes... Cortadito !! The real coffee ☕ taste !! Enjoy!! 🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴
Fantastic. I found this place via a Reddit suggestion. It was so good my husband and went back there for breakfast every morning we were here in Miami! Wonderful people, great food, and a wonderful memor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Axl X43
Badly the culture its no exactly the same in menu. The place wrong food items from the cultures. Also super expensive food and overpriced food no good experience Probably people who put good review they never visit other latino countries or they just family from this restaurant cuase it's horrible experience Thanks for read
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Natalie Ricciardi
Super cute ventanita I can get a big Cuban meal, a green juice and cafecito all from the same place. Chefs kiss make favorite comfort foods
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Salvatore Ragozzino
Once was nice and honest. Now it’s pricy and trap for tourists. Pam de bono $3 each. A little piece of bread with cheese flavor. Whole food bakery on Alton road, Better quality and in Brazilian way (so authentic) $1.29. Make your mathematics and think people!
David Diener
Great place, authentic and a very special hot sauce they serve with Cubanelle peppers Delish!!!
Las Olas Cafe is a Miami Beach staple for a reason.
If you want authentic Cuban food without the frills, this is it. No trendy gimmicks, no overthinking. Just seriously good food, fast service, and that classic local energy.
The Cuban sandwich is one of the best in Miami. Perfectly pressed, crispy on the outside, packed with flavorful pork, ham, melty cheese, and just the right balance of mustard and pickles. The cafecito is strong and smooth, exactly how it should be. And the breakfast options hit every time. Simple, fresh, and satisfying.
It’s the kind of place where you order at the window, grab a seat outside, and just enjoy the moment. You’ll see locals, construction crews, beachgoers, and regulars who clearly have their go to order memorized.
Affordable, quick, and consistently delicious. If you’re in South Beach and want real Cuban food instead of a tourist trap, Las Olas Cafe is the move.
Always a must stop when I’m in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10-15 mins per person to take an order lol
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Las Olas Café did NOT miss today
I had their sopa de res and it was absolutely amazing so flavorful, comforting, and tasted like true homemade food. Perfectly cooked meat, rich broth, and just what I needed. You can tell it’s made with love. Definitely coming back for this again. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The prices shown on menu and charged were different. Place is not clean, dirty floors and washrooms. They need a good manager to serve clients and manage the restaurant
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great Cuban sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Slooooow, but worth it. One of those places where the folks working there are hustling, but not much getting done. Need a management consultant to work out more efficient process.
Regardless, will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best cuban sandwich I've ever had! And it was made 10 minutes before closing which the staff were so amazing to make!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee and the food was great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Good food, generous serving at a good price. Service could be a bit faster though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
One latin food restaurant, small but big in service and good food, if you want to try fresh food, a new taste and end Happy, this is the place in Miami Beach. Cuban coffee ? Yes... Cortadito !! The real coffee ☕ taste !! Enjoy!! 🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴🦩🌴
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cortadito
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic. I found this place via a Reddit suggestion. It was so good my husband and went back there for breakfast every morning we were here in Miami! Wonderful people, great food, and a wonderful memor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Badly the culture its no exactly the same in menu. The place wrong food items from the cultures.
Also super expensive food and overpriced food no good experience
Probably people who put good review they never visit other latino countries or they just family from this restaurant cuase it's horrible experience
Thanks for read
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Super cute ventanita I can get a big Cuban meal, a green juice and cafecito all from the same place. Chefs kiss make favorite comfort foods
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Once was nice and honest. Now it’s pricy and trap for tourists. Pam de bono $3 each. A little piece of bread with cheese flavor. Whole food bakery on Alton road, Better quality and in Brazilian way (so authentic) $1.29. Make your mathematics and think people!
Great place, authentic and a very special hot sauce they serve with Cubanelle peppers Delish!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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