Casa Guava Cuban Cafe

Found a small Cuban place in Savannah, actually if you look, there are a few cuban placed in the area. casa guava is small, where you can get your fix of Cuban coffee, cortadito, cafe con leche, cuban toast, pastelitos, etc. You order at the counter and the chef or cook sends the food down in a box from upstairs. Like a dumb waiter, we found it to be ingenious. Ok, maybe not, but you get the point.

Went here today for some Cuban food. I ordered a guava and cheese pastry and they didn't have any. I ordered croquettes and they were good. I also ordered Cuban bread and either it's not authentic bread or they did not cook it correctly. It did not taste like Cuban bread that's for sure. I also had Cuban coffee which was ok. Service was very slow, but friendly. Ambiance of this small place was ok but it seems they don't have A/C in this place. I won't return here. Just wasn't that great.

Today, while visiting Savannah, we satisfied our authentic Cuban food craving. We relocated from Miami to Ormond Beach and there are no truly authentic Cuban Restaurants. We were so happy to have found this small cozy family owned husband-wife team cafe. From the guava lemonade to the pork and steak sandwich and pork filled tamale we were in heaven. The icing on the cake was that they are pet friendly and accommodated our two small service dogs. Thank you for the delicious food and great service and hospitality.

Fantastic ‘hole-in-the-wall’ for great Cuban food. The Tamal(es) portion was huge for 12 bucks. Two large tamales with pork and pickled onions. The masa is not too fatty and has a wonderful texture. The Asere sandwich was awesome, with the smashed ham croqueta and fried egg on a brioche bun. Washed it all down with some Café Bustelo and walked away fat & happy.

The staff was friendly and attentive, always making sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. The food and drinks were great, coffee got a good taste, the place has a small seating area, but still perfect for enjoying a quiet moment or catching up with friends, however It ain’t roomy. Menu is good enough to enjoy your stay, in spite of that It can get better on juices such as PAPAYA, mango and others. I’ll be back.

Cuban food is always great! We got two sandwiches with coffee. If you want strong coffee, always go to an authentic cuban cafe. I had to give only 4 stars as the cashier wasn't welcoming. We came in and she only stared and then acted as if we weren't there. Then she didn't bother to let us know that they were out of certain food products until we told her our orders. Customer service needs to be better. But other than that, everything else was good.

Great hidden gem in Savannah! You could walk right by without even noticing it’s there. It’s on a busy street, but once y oh r inside this little place it’s escaping all the noise. The food is absolutely delicious. The sandwiches are unique and so delicious! I reluctantly write this review because I am a local and love to go here as much as I can without all the crowds. But I also realize that I want them to succeed so they will be here for years to come. So here you go…a hidden Gem at least for a while anyway. You will not be disappointed…trust me!

Was a surprise for me find such authentic Cuban place in the middle of Savannah downtown. Small place, humble, but the food doesn’t disappoint. The Cuban Sandwich “El Jefe” blowed mi mind it’s just perfect, fresh pastry and every dish simple, but full of Cuban authentic flavor. Definitely Casa Guava will be among the places to visit every time that I visit Savannah.

Had coffee at multiple places in Savannah over the weekend and they were all terrible, which is odd considering I am generally not picky about coffee! Then we wandered into Casa Guava and finally I was satisfied. Not only was it good, it was GREAT! Don't bother with coffee anywhere else in Savannah!

Went here today for some Cuban food. I ordered a guava and cheese pastry and they didn't have any. I ordered croquettes and they were good. I also ordered Cuban bread and either it's not authentic bread or they did not cook it correctly. It did not taste like Cuban bread that's for sure. I also had Cuban coffee which was ok. Service was very slow, but friendly. Ambiance of this small place was ok but it seems they don't have A/C in this place. I won't return here. Just wasn't that great.

Hubby and I along with his brother and our sister-in-law needed a place for a quick breakfast before leaving Savannah. We decided on Casa Guava. We walked over from our nearby bed and breakfast. The dining area was small but a group was leaving just as we finished ordering. The decor was super cute and they really used all the space very wisely. The kitchen was on the second floor so they used a food elevator to send down orders. Hubby and I ordered the same thing: an asere breakfast sandwich and a cafe con leche. We added on a guava and cheese pastelito and a guava pastelito to share. Our order was served up hot and fresh. The breakfast sandwich was amazing! The ham croquets were tasty, egg perfectly fried with a runny yolk, the potato sticks added a nice crunch, brioche bun was toasty, and the mojo aioli was a lovely addition. The cafe con leche was delightful and reminded me of my childhood. The pastelitos were top notch! I've been eating pastelitos since I could crawl and these were some of the best I've ever had. No shortage of guava, fantastically flaky, truly decadent! I know good Cuban food and Casa Guava blew me away! Excellent food and coffee, creative menu, and friendly service. We will definitely be back next time we are in Savannah!

Found a small Cuban place in Savannah, actually if you look, there are a few cuban placed in the area. casa guava is small, where you can get your fix of Cuban coffee, cortadito, cafe con leche, cuban toast, pastelitos, etc. You order at the counter and the chef or cook sends the food down in a box from upstairs. Like a dumb waiter, we found it to be ingenious. Ok, maybe not, but you get the point.

Great atmosphere and service. I felt like I stepped into a little café in Miami. I didn't order any food, but the drinks were super tasty. Definitely will be back!

This place is straight FIRE!! As authentic as it can get without having to take the trip to Havana!

Food was really great. Best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. Only thing I would change about the sandwich is it needed more pickles. Plantains I could take em or leave em. The tamal was very moist and tender. Great flavor. I would have given 5 stars but the service was poor. We got there at 2:30 pm and were told they were selling out of food and that anything we order we have to get it to go and wouldn't be allowed to eat in the restaurant. They close at 5 and their open sign was still on and their door was wide open. The croquet & empanadas were sold out. There were 2 other groups in the restaurant eating but they said we could find a bench outside to eat. I asked for plastic wear for our food and we were given 1 although we had 3 people in our group. The workers seemed like we were inconveniencing them by being there. I would go again but earlier and plan to have not great service.

Food and service were great. We caught them just before they closed, so some menu items were unavailable, which usually means they are made fresh and sell out. My wife and I had a Cuban sandwich and a chicken sandwich, with plantain chips. The food tasted great.

Back in Savannah for work. Definitely didn't miss it yet lol!!! I love this town, BUT it's soooo busy, the roads are so rough, and the locals......most are not my cup. I like most of the tourists, and there's a LOT, better! Lol History and buildings and the trees with the moss, it's just so intriguing here. Makes your mind wonder to what things actually once were...... Everything we had at Casa Guava was absolutely amazing, lol EXCEPT having enough places to sit and customers chatting and ignoring others waiting for tables. The only other complaints are: we walked in and they had the breakfast menu up, at 12:30, 2 of the 4 of us wanted items on that menu! They were also out of 3 of the 4 pastelitos. Then, when our food arrived, I received a chicken empanada when I ordered beef. My husband ordered and got 2 beef. I overheard the cashier tell someone else that they ran out of the beef. Then you tell the person who already paid, giving the option to pick the flavor they want or something else or get their money back!!! I know that all sounds like I should be giving them 2* but yall, the food and coffee were unbelievablably good!!! The sandwich my daughter had, as you can see by my grand chowing down, was perfection. We don't eat pork and 75% of the menu is pork, but that steak sandwich was fabulous!!! Also, the sweet bread with the guava paste and cheese was so scrumptious that we hurt our bellies eating it. That pastelitos they did have was cheese only. The pastry was divine but the cheese inside wasn't great and a little on the lumpy side as far as texture goes. It was good but the other flavors (they were out of) are clearly better. The breads were all fantastic, soft, perfectly toasted, yumminess! And our empanadas.......so good I didn't even care I was given chicken (had to bite to find out lol). I believe it had potatoes in with the chicken and was so perfectly seasoned, with curry I believe! The beef empanada was so flavorful! The spinach and cheese was stuffed full but was the perfect blend to not be too spinachy or too cheesy (if that's possible lol). The dough the empanadas were made from was golden brown and beautiful in taste, texture, and appearance. The restaurant is tiny with very little seats/tables but it is adorable. They cook the food upstairs and have a dumb waiter to lower the food down. Cuban coffees and other beverages are prepared behind the counter. The staff was nice, except not communicating the switch of my empanada. Overall, the complaints didn't bother us because the food was SO good!!! We WILL be back......maybe tomorrow morning for the other flavors of pastelitos! Lol

This place is small, offering a couple of tables. Their upper level is a kitchen, not a customer space, and they bring food down on a little elevator that you can watch. While Cuban doesn't have a ton of vegetarian options, this place does offer a sandwich with guava and cheese; it did not hit me until after I ordered it that between that and the guava lemonade, the name of the place is really on the nose. Ordering a guava empanada would have been overkill, but the flavor I got out of my sandwich and lemonade was intriguing. Guava is a delicious fruit. My order was taken by a rather disaffected teenager (teenagers are the same everywhere), but it was good, and I was happy they were open in a city where a lot of things aren't open on Sunday, let alone Easter.

A cozy little cuban cafe! They have been open for only three and a half months, so be sure to try them out. I am cuban and was surprised to see two cuban food options in Savannah. I was so excited to have some cuban pastries since I can't get them close to my home in Texas, yet I found some on vacation. We ordered cafe cubanos, croquetas, pastelitos de guayaba (guava pastries), and the spinach and cheese empanadas. We got to sit in a corner booth by the window where we could store all of our stuff and had enough room for 3 adults and a child. They have great cuban decor, lots of natural light and some plants. Seating is about 5/6 small tables with one small bathroom. It's not ideal if you have to change a diaper. The upstairs is a kitchen. One cool feature to witness is the wood dumbwaiter they made to carry the food down from the upstairs kitchen. I'm used to the Miami sized Cafe cubano portions, so I was surprised to see the larger portions served here. Extra caffeine pump! They use cafe bustelo, which many Cubans love (including me). The espuma was slightly lacking, but it was still tasty. The croquetas were average and needed the cilantro aioli for extra flavor. The exterior was delicious. I just needed a little more ham in the bechamel. The pastelitos de guayaba were delicious. The pastry was a touch undercooked on the bottoms. However, it added a bit of gooeyness that made it irresistible. I highly recommend drinking a cafe cubano slowly while enjoying a pastelito de guayaba. It is a match made in heaven. Lastly, the spinach and cheese empanadas were a perfectly balanced savory treat. Crunchy empanada crust packed with a flavorful spinach filling. I highly recommend vegetarians eating this! Overall, it was a very tasty breakfast treat. If I return, I definitely want to try their tamal. It sounded so good. They have pork inside the tamal and on top. I'm hungry already. Let me go back. ;)

We're locals and decided to give this spot a try after seeing Cuban coffee on the menu. The place has a quaint charm, and the food was really good--flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. I think the quality of the food alone gives them a strong foundation for long-term success. That said, there are definitely some growing pains. The Cuban coffee came out lukewarm, several items on the menu were sold out, and small upcharges like $1.07 for a cup of ice felt a bit like nickel-and-diming. With a few improvements to the front and back of house operations, this place could easily become a go-to for locals looking for consistent quality. We'll definitely be back to see how they grow--it has the potential to be a real gem in Savannah.

Saw this and place multiple times while in town visiting family. The name of the restaurant caught my eye because it the word Guava in it. Guava Guava ohh how I love Guava. The restaurant is downtown Savannah which makes parking very difficult, especially if all you want to do is pick up and order and go back home. I placed the order over the phone. Cuban and empanadas. Yep, I completely forgot to ask about Guava pastries! UGH! But anyway the empanadas were okay, not much flavor and the Cuban was the same. The restaurant is small not that much seating but nice. I'm going to go back when I'm town again to try the Guava pastries, hopefully they are much better.

Staying at the DeSoto and was delighted to find this little coffee and sandwich place nearby. Atmosphere is nothing fancy. Small, simple, clean. Best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. (I ordered El Jefe.) Pleasant service.

We walked past this cafe a few times and stopped in for coffee and snacks. Patiently waited for a Cuban woman to order the whole menu in front of us while we were worried about being late for a tour. We knew it had to be good so we waited and had amazing empanadas, pastelitos, and coffee. This was seriously one of the best things we had while visiting Savannah. I didn't even take a picture of the empanadas or pastelitos because we ate it so quickly.

Absolutely recommend!! Totally fresh, authentic food. Space may be small but more than makes up for it with the delicious flavor and the warm family feels given by the staff/owners!!! Charlotte says we will be back!!

Went there today and I understand it was their fourth day of being open. I'm sure they're still working through a few bugs but we had an outstanding experience. The young lady behind the counter was very pleasant and recommended two great sandwiches. El Jefe and Medianoche. They're both absolutely delicious. It's a small little place with very limited seating but the line was out the door which tells me they're going to be successful for a while at least. We will definitely definitely be back. Menu attached.

A cute hole in the wall with a few tables and Cuban music playing makes it feel like you stepped straight into another country. They were sold out of the guava pastelitos due to it being so late in the morning, so I got the coconut pastelito. It was one of the most delightful things I've eaten this whole trip! Flaky, sweet, luxurious in my mouth! My husband got the Cubano breakfast sandwich and it was three stars! The soft shredded pork with a fried egg and Swiss cheese all in soft grilled Cuban bread was delightful! We ended up getting a beef empanada to share, when we saw a huge pan of them come out of the oven. With lime juice squeezed over the top of the crusty casing, it was another hit! We'll be coming back tomorrow for sure!!! Yum!!!

I visited this cafe for the first time. The ambiance & vibe took me back to Miami immediately. Including limited seating, and the toasty temperature. We tried a variety of foods, and I'm happy to report that each was better than the next! The empanadas, the rellano de papas, the Cuban & the breakfast Cuban were all 5 stars!!! And don't forget the Cuban coffee - it was perfecto!! They make their delicious bread in house; I wish you could buy on site without 24 hours notice. Living 45 minutes away, doesn't make an extra day trip super convenient.

I sat eating my food with tears in my eyes. The food was incredible and more than that, the vibe in this little walk up restaurant brought me right back to Calle Ocho in Miami. The steady stream of customers order for dine (only 6 small 2 top tables) and take out was astounding. People in and out with speed. I overheard several conversations of people claiming they'd be back tomorrow and saw, what I assume, several regulars coming in for their "usual" orders. In all, I'll definitely be back even if it's just to sip my cafe con leche and eat my cheese pastelito and pretend for a moment I'm back in Little Havana.

The guava pastry and lemonade are both delicious! I always stop in for a pastry and coffee during work breaks.

Fantastic lunch meal. Sandwich was huge and delicious and the plantain chips were the best bite of food in our four day stay in Savannah!

La comida es divina y el servicio también. El ambiente es espectacular y la música también.

Our first time at Casa Guava--nice little Cuban gem on Drayton St. we had the Pan con Lechon and two children empanada. Both dishes were well prepared and very tasty. Excellent customer service in a welcoming environment. Will definitely be visiting again, to try other dishes.

The best Cuban sandwiches in Savannah! Perhaps the best in Georgia. One bite transports you to Cuba. The meat is tender and perfectly seasoned, lots of cheese, pickles and loaded into freshly baked rolls. The portion is large compared to the other spots offering Cubans. They offer a variety of sandwiches, pastries and coffees. Hours are 8am-3pm and they sell out fast. Don't be surprised when you see a line down the block to get into Casa Guava. It's a must in your list!

the food is very good. the place has a bare bones environment. poor service. owner had an off putting demeanor at the front counter , not a friendly place. maybe she was having a bad day!

Amazing food and friendly service. My wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch while on vacation. We had the Cuban sandwich and a guava and cheese pastry. Both were delicious!

Where do I begin. I moved to Savannah a year ago from NY/NJ area and have been looking for authentic Spanish food and came across CASA GUAVA Cuban Cafe! From cafe con leche to empanadas and cuban sandwiches this is the place to visit. Don't miss it if your in the town. All the authentic flavors that I grew up with in a setting that is quaint and comfortable. Will definitely be back.

Walked by the shop after a quick client meeting and stopped in for a cafecito. One coffee is what I came in for. Stayed for about an hr talking to another customer from NY and of Cuban heritage and the owners about Hispanic/Latino culture, shared childhood, food, and just good times. Will come back again

Great food ,great coffee,great service While visiting our youngest it was great to have great coffee Open most days and during normal hours On the same block as pinkie s

Came here on our weekend trip to Savannah and found that this was one of our favorite places to grab a quick bite. From the tamales to the pasteles and the Cuban sandwich, everything was made perfectly! Get there early, those delicious guava pasteles sells out fast!! The owner was also fantastic and so friendly. I even asked for their Instagram handle and told them that they'd make a killing if they ever opened up a location in nyc. Wishing them very best and must success. Their food is delicious. Decor, service, food 10/10!

Just got coffee drinks. Usually like cortaditos, but we agreed these were not up to the standard for what we have had in other locations. One snd done for us

Love Casa Guava! I've only been a few times so far but they have been crushing it lately. Good Cuban is hard to come by in Savannah, and South Ga as a whole, but Casa Guava knows how to do it right. The owner is a Miami native and if you know anything about Miami there's good Cuban food on every corner. Casa Guava has excellent food and food prices. The small bites are great, croquettes, empanadas, pastillitos, but don't sleep on the sandwiches and bagels! The Cuban bagel is a very good twist and although not traditional it is fantastic. Go check these guys out soon.

The smell coming from the cafe as we walked by drew us in. We were not disappointed. We had the bistec sandwich and chicharrón and aguacate was excellent! We also had the guava lemonade. The service was quick and food was freshly made. You will not be disappointed.

Love , Love , Love ! Being cuban it is wonderful to have an authentic Cuban restaurant in Savannah. From their sandwiches, to their bowls and Pastelitos everything is Delicious . Definitely try the Chicharron! Thank you ! See you soon

If you don't visit Casa Guava youll regret it. good service and fantastic food.

Delicious food and great portions! We ordered to go because it was already pretty full when we got there (not much seating, small and cozy) and food was prepared relatively quickly. Ingredients were fresh and the sandwiches were flavor packed! Will definitely be returning!

We went there today for lunch. We had the Cuban Sandwich and the Media Niche. Both were excellent!!! The atmosphere is great and the service was amazing. We are Cubans and live in Savannah. We have tried a couple of places that say they are Cuban. They really aren't. This is the best!!!

This place is amazing! Best Cuban food I've ever had and the service was outstanding! I highly recommend if you're in Savannah!

The food was great! We had tamals, a sandwich and the puff pastries. All were outstanding, and the staff were friendly. Little seating, so you might have it to go as a backup plan.

Just go. Best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. The staff is helpful, attentive and friendly. Very welcoming establishment with great Cuban food. Can't wait to go back and explore the menu some more.