Tinta Y Cafe - Miami Shores

We tried this place the first time and it's pure 10 out of 10 experience. Choices amazing and Joyce, she is one of the few waiters I have seen that really cares for their customers. I have experienced food in 74 countries so far but you need to try the sandwiches. I took a breath of fresh air. You need to mark this coffee open Google maps.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tostada Cubana, The Breakfast Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich

Overpriced and overhyped!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came to this place a few weeks ago, and unfortunately, had one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever encountered.

When I arrived, I asked if we could sit at one of the outdoor tables — there was a two-top and a four-top available. I asked to take the four-top since it had shade (it was just my husband, my dog, and me). The server looked me straight in the eye, completely expressionless, and said, “No.”

I politely asked why, and she replied that they needed to keep that table available for larger parties on weekends. Fair enough, I thought — so I asked if we could sit at the two-top but move the umbrella for shade. Again, she said “no,” with no explanation and the same cold tone.

At that point, I asked if we could sit inside. She looked at my dog and asked, “Is he a service animal?” We said yes. Then she immediately followed up with, “What is he trained for?” — again, dry and dismissive, as if she couldn’t care less. The whole interaction was so unpleasant that we decided to leave and have brunch across the street instead.

To make matters worse, when we finished eating across the street, we looked over and saw two people seated at that same four-top table we were denied. I went back to speak with the manager, hoping for some understanding, but instead received a generic, unhelpful response that completely dismissed the issue.

I used to really love this place, I pass by often, but since that day, I’ve notice multiple times that two people are seated at the same four-top tables they said were only for “larger parties.” It’s extremely disappointing and has left a bad taste in my mouth — not from the food, but from the lack of basic courtesy and consistency in how they treated us.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coffee with vibes and great food! Will definitely be back! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came here on my lunch break with a friend and even called ahead to place our order so we wouldn’t waste time. After ordering a coffee and sitting outside, still well within our lunch hour, a staff member came over and asked us to leave because they “needed the table.”

This made no sense. Other guests who had been sitting longer—some without even eating—were left alone, and there were still empty tables available. It felt targeted, unfair, and honestly disrespectful.

I shouldn’t be made to feel rushed out when I’ve paid and still have time left to enjoy my break. After that experience, I won’t be coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Excellent sandwiches, latin flavors galore. Terrific service, very friendly personnel. Decor was very nicely done with photos, vintage cameras and coffee makers. Quite loud so conversation might be better in their outside dining area. Definitely a go back to place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have ordered at Tinta so many times... the food can be great, but despite instructions given, you occasionally get this chewy bacon that I personally dislike. Overall, food is great, not the issue. The rudeness of some of the personnel and their entitlement was a big disappointment. We used to go almost every weekend. Never again, done with them. You do not deserve any recognition anymore...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

The yummiest cubans EVER- La Patria 4ever, lol!! When you have that craving-THESE sandwiches will definitely satisfy! Top off with a side of plantain chips, and an ice cold Materva- and you’re in Cuban Sandwich Heaven!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a cozy cafe and such a breather in comparison to the endless Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts that overfill Miami and other sterile and gentrifying-minimal-performative-esk coffee shops. 😂Interior is amazingly curated, which so many seating options indoors and outdoors & also more of a communal spot at the entrance with a couch! I got their cafe con leche and a guayaba and queso pastelito and it was soooo amazing!! The coffee was so delish. Staff was also so nice and welcoming. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came to this place looking for my new close to home study space coffee shop… it isn’t here. I looked online before going and didn’t get the feeling this was more of a restaurant, the website even says “coffee house” which to me means relaxed, shared seating and also a working environment. Well, I came, and sat at the bar since I planned to order lunch and do work. I ordered a coffee and pulled out my laptop from my backpack, not 30 seconds later an employee came over and told me as a “friendly reminder” that they don’t allow working in the restaurant. I responded “oh..” and he repeated himself and waited next to me for me to put my laptop back away. Ended up skipping lunch and just getting the coffee. After reading more reviews this isn’t the first time this has happened, so I think either some online rebranding or a sign at the restaurant is needed! It felt like they knew from my backpack I would be working and didn’t inform me as I walked in the door but rather waited until after I had ordered.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

The food is so good!! Service was very good. First time and will definitely be back again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best sandwich ever!
Everything was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The El Madurito is by far the best sandwich I have ever had and the flan was to die for. I will be thinking about that sandwich for years to come.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5