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Cuban Coffee Queen
284 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040, United States
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He
Review β„–1

BEST CUBAN SANDWICH I EVER HAD!! πŸ’―πŸ˜‹ Trust me on this one!! The Cuban sandwich is good!! Their iced Cuban coffee is also deliciousπŸ’― 100% recommend it a must go when visiting Key West!

Ja
Review β„–2

Awesome little coffee spot. My girlfriend and I took a trip on the Yankee Freedom to the Dry Tortugas and this place was right next to the boating dock. There were a bunch of people already in line before the business even opened which was cool to see. Coffee was good and the breakfast sandwich surprised me even more. It was HUGE. My girlfriend and I shared one and it was the perfect size to split. Good prices as well and friendly owner.

An
Review β„–3

Great spot for a quick meal right on the socks. Sandwiches were great and smoothies with real fruit. Take your lunch and sit by the dock looking at the fish if you are lucky you might see few sharks while eating a great lunch

Da
Review β„–4

Best Iced Cuban Coffee that I have ever had! There breakfast sandwiches are pretty amazing too. Expect a long line, however they are fast and friendly! Cant wait to return!

Ta
Review β„–5

Loved this place! Nice vibe, great coffee and friendly staff. Definitely try their breakfast

Ni
Review β„–6

The BEST! Their coffee has little taste of chocolate, their ice cubes made out of COFFEE, so when ice melts you dont get watery coffee, it remains the same. This is just genius approach. The coffee shop must be visited if you drink coffee and you happen to visit Key West, FL

R
Review β„–7

Now this: this is Key West in all of its glory, shone in its best light: Cuban Coffee Queen!! This place has so much character and stands out amidst an island full of standouts. Truly. This is the original location I think (there are 2 others in KW now) and it is so cool. I believe I just got some sort of vanilla iced latte, but it was maybe a Cuban version? Anyways, easily one of the best lattes I’ve ever had, and I don’t say that without conviction. Along with that, I got the guava bread, and I love the flavor of guava but even this went beyond my expectations. It was so fruity and bursting with flavor even though it didn’t hardly look like much, I regretted sharing it with my dad because I wanted the whole thing for myself! Needless to say, you have to come here at least once in your Key West visit- when you do, you may decide to come back again later in the day or the next. There are typically long lines but trust me when I say is it ever worth the wait! I’m going back to Key West in a few months and one of my only requests is to come here literally every morning. It’s that good.

Sk
Review β„–8

THIS is the location out of the three you wanna go to in Key West. I went to the one in Clinton Market Square and that just didnt have the same vibe and their service was off. This one is a little shack, but they have so much more heart, better quality, and got their ordering process down.Where to begin, their coffee is so good and will hype you up. So much caffeine that I was literally shaking and had to use the restroom stat! TMI, yes, but Im telling you the T!!Anyways, I got their Iced Latte with Vanilla and it was really good. Super smooth and right amount of sweetness with that zing from the Cuban coffee. Perfect to start a morning out with.I also ended up getting their Cuban Toast with Guava. A really perfect complement and it was super simple and tasty! Guava paste, butter, and cream on toasted Cuban bread. Classic and made my morning brighter.Love their color scheme too! Black and yellow makes everything pop!!

Fr
Review β„–9

Needed a pick me up while doing the Crawl on Duval… it was well worth the walk to get to this little oasis… once we had our Colada and Cuban Mix sandwich we were off again…

ar
Review β„–10

July 2021: We ordered a frappe and iced coffee. Cuban coffee is just amazing. Didnt realize that the frappe came from a mix. But tasted great.

Ya
Review β„–11

A local legacy, friendly staff and very efficient! A local must! You will take some bags home for sure! The best roast I’ve had in a long time! I will try to sell this product on yayazone.com

Br
Review β„–12

Roasted on site fresh and amazing coffee. 7am -7pm they will get you your java fix with some extra cuban love!

Vt
Review β„–13

Great Cuban food and drinks. They didnt have eggs for mw to order an egg sandwich or Cuban rice and eggs but my partner enjoyed his meal of Cuban Rice and Pork and Mac&Cheese which was as bland as it gets...

Do
Review β„–14

Don’t tell my πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ί Cuban wife ... but this is my favorite Cuban coffee place in the world. Yes. Better than Versailles in Miami.Long lines ... so prepare yourselfThere is a close bathroom by the marina.Great breakfast and great coffee.You can thank me later

Al
Review β„–15

Great service, delicious food. And cool spot in key west opens at 7 am too

To
Review β„–16

Worth the price. fast and polite service. fish sandwich served three different ways.outside seating only which is very limited..but worth the wait

Je
Review β„–17

Amazing coffee, great staff. There is not an abundance of Starbucks or other chain coffee shops. but you dont need them with this location. The iced coffee is unique in that they put in coffee ice cubes, so despite the heat and the sun your drink does not get diluted. We also tried the breakfast sandwiches and the Cuban roll which were good, but we mainly enjoyed the coffee. They also have cold brew and lattes.

Ro
Review β„–18

I had there Cuban breakfast burrito. It was awesome! Im not a big fan of Cuban coffee, but this place has the best! Prices are reasonable, and the service is quick, even with a line. I now know why they have a line. The place is awesome for breakfast!

Mj
Review β„–19

They have the best coffee ever if u visiting the key west u have to try Cuban Coffee Queen coffee and breakfast coffee or u missing a lot the named it the Coffee Queen for a reason

Tu
Review β„–20

This small coffee is sure lovely and cute. It is next to the beautiful antique gift shop. The store is sure attracted lots of customers. Coffee is ok, but food isn’t. Why, because they messed up my order with someone else. Ordered Main lander with pork roll, received key wester and ham I believed. But any way, that sandwich is not really impressed me and overpriced.

Sa
Review β„–21

The coffee was amazing! I had finished it before I even got back to the docks and good lord does it get your blood pumping! It is overpriced but good quality. My mom is dairy free and the lady made sure to tell her what coffees had ingredients with dairy. She was very nice and polite. I had my doubts especially with the huge line but it was worth the wait! It’s not big or fancy, just a small coffee shop. I do wish there was more shade for people who burn easily like me. Overall, fantastic!

Se
Review β„–22

Good menu and service. Well organized consistent delivery of food. Food was really good overall, but it wasn’t clear to me that everything was a panini, even the poppers we ordered. While that was tasty, a whole panini of cream cheese and jalapeΓ±os was a bit much. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff and definitely worth a visit though.

Ch
Review β„–23

Fantastic and fresh from the coffee to the food. The downtown location has more seating but if your touring then this location is right by the museums and tour bus stops.

Pr
Review β„–24

The vibe here is so welcoming. Best place to stroll away from the touristy Duval st. Mist try the Colado. Great and quick service

Za
Review β„–25

Love this place it will be a regular visit on my way back to key west in fact Ill go tomorrow again that amazing

Cl
Review β„–26

Was sitting at the Green Parrot Bar having drinks and they don’t serve food so we asked the bartender where we could find a great Cuban Sandwich and she said definitely the Cuban Coffee Queen. So we gave it a try and it didn’t disappoint. Great taste and flavor at even better price compared to others. Would buy here again.

Ka
Review β„–27

Had an ice coffee from Cuban Coffee Queen which was Delicious! Good coffee and cute place.

Ja
Review β„–28

Oh my, this place has the best coffee. Highly recommend, especially if youre waiting for your sunset cruise. Stop here after youve checked in for your boat. You wont regret it. Unless you cant sleep at night.

Ho
Review β„–29

Found Cuban Coffee Queen while riding around, they have the best Cafe Con Leche! I also had the breakfast buritto with bacon...superb!!

Mi
Review β„–30

The perfect way to start your Key West morning. The iced coffee and Key Wester sandwich were both tremendous options for breakfast.

Ta
Review β„–31

Amazing coffee! Loved the croissant, smoothie and cuban bread! Breakfast burrito was ok... wish they had more cheese choices...

Ni
Review β„–32

Love this place. Brought back great childhood memories with my Cuban family. We drove to Key West all the way from Monongahela, PA with a toddler....and I would make the trip all over again just for this coffee. Luckily you can get the coffee online. In person is so much better to me though. I will Drink Cuban coffee so you can do stupid things faster any day.

Ma
Review β„–33

I traipsed around Key West this weekend in search of one thing and one thing only: a carnivorous gluten free sandwich to soak up the 12 mojitos I had.Upon locating Cuban Coffee Queen I was elated to note they had mention of gluten free sandwich bread on their menu. I inquired with the kind chef and there was sudden danger of a lack of gf on premises.After threatening to cry if gluten-free bread didn’t materializeβ€” as one does β€” he disappeared across the parking lot and returned with an arm full of bread and a satisfied grin.After 2 bites, my fellow foodie claimed this was the best meal eaten all weekend. After my aggressive sandwich-fueled photo shoot, I’d have to agree. I’m also a fan of Cuban coffee and they do theirs well. THE vanilla Cuban coffee was enough to inspire you to take shameless photos of your sandwich while confused onlookers wondered what sandwich magic could compel you to do so.I digress, and implore you to visit here.

Du
Review β„–34

Probably the best coffee in KW. The frozen version was great.

Au
Review β„–35

Delicious! Trying to duplicate until we are back in Key West next year! The girls who run the shop on Margaret are so friendly. The stand at Mallory, not so much. Always a delight! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Ar
Review β„–36

Best iced coffee Ive had in a while, had to go back for seconds for the trip home. The ice cubes are coffee so your drink doesnt get watered down.

Am
Review β„–37

Everything was amazing! We visited two times during our vacation.

Ma
Review β„–38

Sooooooo good! Food and coffee were both delicious! We had the Key Wester sandwich which was authentic and HUGE! Staff was friendly and food came out fast. Make the time to find this treasure and eat here. Breakfast served all day. Yummy!

Ro
Review β„–39

Cuban breakfast burrito was the bomb! I came back 3 times during my stay in Key West. I can not recommend this place enough. They were kind and quick getting my order to me! Love love love this place! Try it. You will not regret it.

K
Review β„–40

I had great food and coffee from them while in Key West, where it is not really easy to get good food. I had the Cuban Queen Mix and the pork was tender and extremely flavorful, properly season and all. I suggest this place 100% and I would go back there when I have the chance.

Ma
Review β„–41

Great coffee variety! Excellent service! Love it!

Cl
Review β„–42

This place is simple pleasant I went while it was a light rain and the big tree covering the front was a scene setter.I had a Cuban Vanilla Coffee w/2 sugars, and a Cuban Breakfast Burrito w/sausage. The coffee was hot with a mild bite of Con Leche. The vanilla tasted smooth and did not interfere with that natural Cuban taste! The burrito was a fat boy! 1 could feed two people as a small meal. The american cheese was so good on the eggs. This was a great meal!They have a nice arrangement oh shirts, stickers, magnets, and most importantly coffee for showing at your leisure. I did not feel uncomfortable looking at these items.The place is very easy to find, and with ample paid public parking close you wont have a hard time getting here.

Ic
Review β„–43

There was quite a long line, but the price, food, everything was awesome😍 We just needed to find the place to eat.I like that they have Key West sign at the side of the place as well:) I would love to come back here!!

an
Review β„–44

I ordered the cuban Carmel coffee. It was delicious. I would definitely go back. I love that she makes coffee the traditional way with the cappuccino machine.

Ha
Review β„–45

Coffee isnt what is used to be. Unfortunately they have the same issue here. Havent had a good smelling/tasting coffee in 10 years anywhere. Thats probably why people add so much stuff to their coffees. The people here are very friendly. Hope the coffee industry does something about their beans.

Er
Review β„–46

Absolutely love this coffee! We had it every day we were in Key West. I wish they were available where I live. Superb!! Best coffee Ive had in a while.

Ad
Review β„–47

The Cuban Caramel Coffee paired with a β€œKey Webster” breakfast sandwich is the best simple breakfast. Sit on the pier, enjoy the sights, smells and pure simplicity of a few moments of bliss! This is one of our favorite places to visit while we are in Key West. Don’t be fooled by the outward appearance!

Ki
Review β„–48

Best Cuban coffee in Keywest. Small joint but value for money and taste. The owners are very kind and accommodating. Do not miss. Highly recommended.

Je
Review β„–49

The place makes an excellent cup of joe but cuban style! Definitely a place Ill return to and recommended if you need that pick me up after walking around downtown!

Li
Review β„–50

Absolutely amazing! Delicious, friendly. Wish I had one close to home.

Jo
Review β„–51

Very good coffee and some good food optionsThey even have gluten free read options

Ma
Review β„–52

Fantastic coffee and we loved the mojo chicken on our sandwich! Delicious and good service.

Br
Review β„–53

Absolutely amazing food and a superb location! right next to the marina, lots of places to grab a Cuban coffee and take a stroll to enjoy the nautical view. All with the breakfast sandwiches are absolutely scrumptious on pressed Cuban bread period we tried the key wester and the mainlander! Bam! Dont miss this one if youre looking for an awesome Cuban coffee and breakfast.

Ai
Review β„–54

So make sure when buying Merchandise from here that you point to exactly what you want. They have T-shirt’s and long sleeve shirts and I told them clearly I wanted no sleeves, a T-shirt. They come individually wrapped so I couldn’t tell which one I got. I trusted they (2 of them I purchased) were what I asked for. Unfortunately they were long sleeve and I love in Florida!!! I don’t need long sleeve anything. I just got back from my 7 hour drive from Key West and took them out to find I got the wrong ones. So I called and of course there is nothing they can do. So my tip to Cuban Coffee Queen is to ask your customer to point out the style they want on your display. The coffee was okay. My favorite part was the Cuban flare.

Ro
Review β„–55

Both this and Duval St locations are great. Friendly staff and fantastic coffee.

Ri
Review β„–56

Due to my seafood allergies, I was advised to eat from this establishment because it was the safest place to eat. Within walking distance from where my family dined. I had the BLT on a wrap with plantain chips and water. Not bad!

Ki
Review β„–57

Awesome place 😎 πŸŒ΄πŸ€™

Ad
Review β„–58

Another stop along my way of trying numerous cuban coffees. With increased popularity from the Travel channel, hotel room advertising, and the main thing seeing the crowd of people at this quaint walkup stand...i knew it must be good. Tasty and potent cuban coffee. A must visit. Never mind the friendly chickens...lol

Jo
Review β„–59

A little pricey, but best coffees you will ever have. Breakfast sandwiches were also amazing.

Ja
Review β„–60

Here for a month long extended stay and this place, far and away, has the best coffee on the island. The sandwiches, like the Cuban Mix, are also stellar.

Ju
Review β„–61

Talk about some of the best Cuban Coffee and sandwiches. This is a favorite go to every morning while visiting the Keys. Such friendly staff and great food. Check them out, you wont be disappointed. One of my favorites for quick serve.

E
Review β„–62

Coffee is fantastic buying there packaged coffee is a must. however their Cuban sandwiches are ok I’ve had better.

Ma
Review β„–63

I cannot get enough of this amazing coffee while Im on vacation!!

9t
Review β„–64

The coffee, cafe con leche, is delicious. With steamed milk instead of water and add some sugar, it is a very good drink. It has espresso in it to keep you going all day or most of the day and does not have the server crash like most coffee gives you. The best deal to try a bit of the food and coffee is the sunrise special where you get half of a breakfast sandwich and the coffee to try. Guarantee you will be going back each day to try some more. The roosters in the parking lot like to beg for your food too, so they will get close, within arm reach, looking at you for a bite. You can also buy their coffee grounded or whole bean to take home to brew your own.

P
Review β„–65

Always a Key West favorite of ours. Get your selfies with their iconic wall and line up for some great coffee, iced confess or smoothies. (Also sell some breakfast) I got the frame with vanilla, it was smooth and sweet, delicious. Wife got the vanilla iced coffee coincidentally, it was good with a bit more bitter than sweet if thats your preference. This is a to go place, no seating. The location is very close to the charters for fishing as well as action/snorkel like Sebago HOWEVER, the line can get long so dont try to squeeze this in before your charter trip unless you have 20+ minutes to be there. Parking is easy and close. There is some great shopping nearby, follow the road that is next to the souvenir shop toward the water to find some nice clothing and jewelry while you sip your drink.Please thumbs up the review if helpful and follow us for other Key West favorites!

St
Review β„–66

The outside esthetic was cute and done by a real artist. People behind the counter not authentic Hispanic seems like that can be the norm for some places. Price for the souvenirs can be a dinner for some overall just another CupOJoe for me and some plain Jane bread with butter ehhh could be sweeter ;

To
Review β„–67

Absolute perfection. Great people and great food. And the coffee, wow.

An
Review β„–68

The best. I got a different drink each time and they were all amazing!

J
Review β„–69

Great Cuban sandwiches and Cuban coffee! The only downside is the roosters they attack you! Be ready! They are waiting for food!

Pe
Review β„–70

Great little coffee shop with drinks and food! We only got coffees to go, but theres also a great mural for a photo-op.

Ja
Review β„–71

Nice small and simple. The Cuban coffee is pretty good and the Cuban sandwich mix was pretty good. The sandwich was bigger than I inspected it was almost a sub style sandwich.

Da
Review β„–72

We walk to Cuban Coffee every day when we are in Key West. I look forward every year to KW and Cuban Coffee. Their food and drinks are incredible.

Ge
Review β„–73

Reliably good coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Get there early to avoid lines.

Do
Review β„–74

Great coffee, Cuban mix and steak sandwiches were also very good.

Le
Review β„–75

Awesome Cubin Queen Sandwiches. Friendly service.

An
Review β„–76

Strong delicious coffee. Great service and good breakfast sandwiches.

Ch
Review β„–77

Lovely little shop. All of the coffees that we tried there were amazing. Not sweet, not bitter, just perfect. Their turmeric con leche coffee was an interesting brew mixture as well.

Ro
Review β„–78

Awesome Cuban Turkey sandwhich, just the right touch of everything on a sandwhich!

Sh
Review β„–79

Great place, great coffee. Highly recommend, a must stop when in Key West

Mi
Review β„–80

What an awesome little spot! Although the croissants felt like they were basically the frozen/toss in a toaster variety, the coffee and smoothies, as well as sandwiches were on-point! Staff was fantastic, despite the sheer amount of business they were doing.

Aa
Review β„–81

A fast and delicious place to grab breakfast in Key West. The Cafe con Leche was delicious, even better paired with a sandwich as a combo deal. Hubby liked the breakfast burrito and smoothies. Very reasonably priced for area too! Plus, there’s a great Key West photo opp on side of building. Just be prepared to find or pay for parking if driving there. Hubby circled block while I waited for food.

Jo
Review β„–82

The make a very nice dark strong drip coffee. A good roast

Ca
Review β„–83

What’s not to love? Coffee and food is delicious.

Ju
Review β„–84

Very nice and simple spot the coffee was good. The food was not the best but it was a good Cuban sandwich they just could have cooked it a little longer. If youre looking for a great spot and great coffee this is the place for you. Give him a try next time youre in town

Al
Review β„–85

Absolutely delicious coffee and cuban sandwiches. There are a few locations around town as well to pop into for a quick pick me up! Some of the restaurants serve the gloriously roasted beans as well.

Ch
Review β„–86

Fast service, great food, great coffee! Friendly employees. Highly recommend!!

Ca
Review β„–87

This place is entirely hit or miss when it comes to the service.Food and coffee: 5/5 every timeService:First time I came, had a great experienceβ€”pleasant and polite man at the counter, got my order fully right.Last time I went I was serviced by a rude woman who kept repeating my order back to me wrong each time she asked. Once she finally got the right order, I asked if I could get a glass of tap water (from a sink)β€”Apparently they had no sinks and had no water (which is kind of ironic, since it’s a kitchen. How do they wash their hands?)Lastly, I asked to upgrade to a 16oz, and was given a 12oz.Bottom line: Hit or miss when it comes to service, but the food and coffee are always fantastic.

He
Review β„–88

Fantastic coffee!!! Delicious food as well!

Ed
Review β„–89

Favorable sandwiches amazing coffee cuban queen sandwich was awesome....

Pr
Review β„–90

The Cuban sandwich was AWESOME!!! The coffee was alright. The staff is helpful and price is great for what you get!

Ma
Review β„–91

Their coffee is fantastic, also loved their smoothies. Stop in and then sit on the dock and watch the world go by.

El
Review β„–92

Horrible customer service. My spouse ordered rice and beans and paid monies with intentions of giving a tip. Unfortunately, the cashiers biased behavior thwarted our actions when I and he noticed that he gave her money in her hand and, she returned his change on the counter vs handing to him like she received it. And,His hand was out to received the change. She did the same for our friend. We noticed for customers not dark in skin color she placed their money in their hands. Just rude! So, I would never return. I went one block over to AnnasCafe and the customer service and food was great and worth the price. I even tipped the cashier and cook 5.00 more. Check out Annas on Greene Street.

Ka
Review β„–93

Best coffee you will find anywhere and you can also buy it by the bag.The line is sometimes long but its absolutely worth the wait

Ro
Review β„–94

Never had real cuban coffee so I cant really comment on the authenticity, I legally liked it either way. Service was fairly quick and polite. If I am ever in Key West again I will visit again

J.
Review β„–95

I am addicted to their Main Lander sandwich. The food is great and is served up quickly, even when they are busy. I do not drink coffee, however, the coffee drinkers that I know love theirs.

D
Review β„–96

Always reminds me of my Abuelas Cuban Coffee! Cuban coffee is fantastic, breakfast sandwiches and burritos are killer and lunch sandwiches are top notch. Portions are good and prices are right! I love Cuban Coffee Queen and either walk over from Hyatt or have them deliver to our room or poolside after a long night and it is always just what the Dr ordered!. We eat here numerous times per trip, every trip and have never been disappointed.

Ci
Review β„–97

Excellent coffee!!! Aromatic and rich Cuban coffee served in a simple logo cup. Their iced coffee is a must try if you like regular iced coffee and the service was fast and polite!

St
Review β„–98

Great coffee, will definitely wake you up! My iced mocha was awesome with our sandwich and the heat. If you like coffee, this is a must try while on key west.

D
Review β„–99

If your looking for really good coffee this is the spot! There is always a line but it goes really quick. This place will not disappoint! The breakfast sandwiches are delicious!

Li
Review β„–100

Hands down, the BEST breakfast in Key West! We were in KW 5 days and we ate here every morning. Their breakfast sandwiches are fresh, delicious and huge portions! We didn’t even need lunch because our sandwiches filled us up until dinner. The coffee is SO GOOD! Employees were wonderful- super kind, inviting and had great suggestions on what to get. Quick service as well. My only wish Is that there was one in our hometown! Can’t wait to come back on our next trip!

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  • Address:284 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040, United States
  • Site:http://cubancoffeequeen.com/
  • Phone:+1 305-292-4747
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cuban restaurant
  • Takeout Restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Usually a wait:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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