Tinta Y Cafe

Fantastic little cafe oasis in the heart of Coral Gables. The main dining area was not open but window service and outside self sitting was available. Attendant at the window was pleasant and helped navigate the menu and available substitutions for the drinks and food orders. Ordered a Iced Tea that was delicious for this hot day and the sandwiches were flavorful, warm and fresh. Got a bad of plantain chips too. Ties everything together. Unique spot worth checking out.

Great food Rude staff. Today was the third time they have been rude to me, and when I addressed it the guy in the window just brushed me off and laughed. they don't know how to talk to customers and if you are not apart for their community they will treat you with no respect. If you don't mine rude service come here.

Entirely unassuming at 1315 Ponce de Leon, Tinta y Café has been serving South Florida for over a decade, their extensive list of Sandwiches and Cuban snacks complimenting Coffee amidst artistic environs. In many ways the antithesis of Versailles or much of Little Havana, a Coral Gables address and counterculture aesthetic drawing a largely local crowd, it was from an outside window that four items were requested, staff’s impatience not only visible but audibly stated from a woman to her colleague as the menu was perused. Low priced and quick service, money exchanged and dining outdoors within ten minutes, Tinta y Café’s Croquetta are well-regarded for good reason, the blend of Meat and Cheese creamy inside golden Breading while the Pastry surrounding both Empanadas and Pastelito are par for the course. Not rooted in traditional nomenclature or “authenticity,” everything from Nutella to Prosciutto available between pressed slices of Bread, those seeking the closest approximation to a proper Cubano will find such labeled “Patria Sandwich,” the addition of Mortadella to the mix adding an extra layer of flavor while Mustard and Pickles were light and complimentary without being overwhelming.

I'm an avid coffee drinker and I promise you I just had the BEST tasting espresso at Tinta y Cafe! Their signature sandwiches are also amazing but i'm telling you, if you love coffee as much as I do, you have to stop by even for just a lil espresso if you're in a hurry, trust! They do get a little busy during their lunch rush, but it's 100% worth the wait regardless of what you ordered. Everything is delicious. Truly a great place and an even better staff, thank you for everything Franklin!!