Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront

Loved it!!! Great Cuban Queen Mix sandwich and coffee. They open super early which was very convenient. There is a pretty Key West mural on the side wall and there are a couple benches to sit around. They have multiple locations across the island, but I feel this one was the best one.

Great spot for a coffee and delicious too! Loved sipping it while walking along the waterfront. Very friendly staff and great selection.

I am a serious coffee aficionados. The coffee from this shop certainly meet my standard. Coffee con leche I ordered is full of flavor and aroma with subdued bitter taste. Ordered Cuban sandwich to go along.

When I asked for an espresso ☕️ the lady at the window told me we are closed. But I can make you a iced coffee. Makes no sense… any way they are not even Cuban 🇨🇺. They are Russian..

Delicious, amazing coffee! We had heard this was a must visit. It definitely is! In two days, we visited three times. You will enjoy the coffee, the food, and the chickens begging for your breakfast. Buy a double shot, so you can drink Cuban coffee and do stupid things faster!

Iced coffee was great. They offer what they offer. If you want to make 15 specialty choices this might not be the place for you. They had pastries and other snacks as well. Somewhat pricey ($4 for prepackaged breakfast bar) but again, that’s what it is. Girl working was nice and helpful. She was very patient with people ahead of me trying to order 2 pumps and 3 shots who wanted it sweet but not too sweet… I would definitely go again.

We arrived at about 6:30am on route to the Dry Tortugas tour. They had just opened but were ready for customers. The food smelled amazing and the coffee refreshing. The staff was so friendly and we started our day off with the perfect cup of coffee!

Amazing coffee quality and taste. The ladies serving are so sweet and kind. Fun casual vibe. I enjoyed my Key West Sunrise breakfast under the shade of a palm tree with a lively rooster announcing the day!

I'll keep this short and sweet. I wasn't aware this was a popular place and just kinda stumbled here on my first day in Key West. Then I stopped by all but one day during my trip. Fantastic coffee, good food, and quick service -- what more can you ask for?

This little Cuban coffee shack is selling grinded coffee by the bag. The Cuban American coffees are $5.25 each, which is moderately priced and good for Key West. There was a short wait but no line. They deliver locally too.

Smoothie was good, staff was friendly. Frozen frappe could use more ice. They do use frozen espresso shot for this drink though, which was a plus.

Really needed this after a day of walking in the sun! Refreshing! Service was fast for a fresh smoothie and a great place to sit in a shaded area and relax a while.

A great place for breakfast while you are in the Key West. Their coffee is absolutely amazing and strong with bold flavors. In fact, it was so easy too sip I definitely had too much and over-caffeinated. I had this with a breakfast burrito that paired so well with their hot sauce. There is only covered outdoor seating that is maintained well and in a nice little area. It is first come first serve. Staff is great here and will bring out your food once it is ready.

This place is a gem! I bought coffee to take home with me because it's so delicious. The service is amazing. They also have an extensive food menu as well. I recommend the caramel coffee which is basically a latte. This place blows Starbucks out of the water and this is coming from avid coffee drinker. Don't miss this place!

Great coffee. Not as strong as I expected. Get the coffee con lecche . It's his small shack is hidden.

Came here after spending the day shopping and trying to avoid spending a lot on food as well. It is located right next to the waterfront brewery and it's a more grab and go concept which is exactly what I like/wanted! Under the Sandwiches section was the Havana Rice and Beans, which allows for your choice of meat. I was more in the mood for a bowl so I decided I would order this and ask for it with no bread. Luckily the woman at the counter told me it comes as a dish (I.e., no bowl) which was perfect! Kind of confusing the way it's on the menu but good for me! Anyways, the food was ready quickly and I was on my way. The rice beans and meat were all like organized in the box, so when I took the picture it was after I mixed it all up. Overall, good portion, good price. I am very happy with it. There was an option to add stuff to it for an additional cost but I decided not to. I wish it came with some sort of sauce or something not with an up charge but regardless it was good! The meat was perfectly cooked. I would suggest this spot to anyone looking for a quick grab and go meal in the area!

Cuban Coffee Queen in Key West is where it's at for coffee. Their iced vanilla coffee with oat milk slaps, perfect for start to the day. It's the kind of place you'll wanna visit every morning. The service was great, super quick and the coffee always came out 10/10

Five stars. Every time we come to Key West we have to stop to Cuban coffee queen at least once for an iced coffee, key wester sandwich and their amazing beans and rice. The line moves quick and the staff move quicker! Our favorite location is the one in Key Lime Square. It's more out of the way and has seating that's shaded. Just thinking about hanging out here enjoying a coffee makes me want to go back. Make this a must on your Key West coffee/breakfast bucket list.

Cuban espresso was excellent. Stocked up on a few bags of beans to take home. The iced latte with the famous coffee ice cubes was underwhelming. I wouldn't order that again.

I absolutely loved the Cuban coffee at this spot! The food and drinks they offer are incredibly delicious. Admittedly, it's a bit on the pricey side, but when you're in Key West, it's totally worth it. I could happily eat here every day, and the fact that they have two locations is a big plus. The only drawback for me was all the roosters running around while I was eating, but that's a minor inconvenience. The Cuban sandwiches they serve are hands down some of the best I've ever tried, and the coffee is simply amazing. If you're a fan of Cuban cuisine, this place is a must-visit!

Thoroughly enjoyed the cortadito from this spot. The aroma of coffee fills the air while you eat. Love that there is a shop where they sell their beans. Highly recommend.

This place simply rocks!!! Can't think of anything we didn't like and we ate here for breakfast 3/4 days and then whatever we didn't finish for breakfast was gone the next morning after late nights. Cuban coffee amazing hot or iced, just go with what you love and you wont be disappointed!!! Only advice, wake up early no matter how hard you went the night before or prepare for a well respected wait!!! Enjoy!

Visited while on a cruise. Awesome Cuban sandwich!! Will definitely be back when in Key West!!!

Basically a shack. The best coffee I've ever had. A Cuban sandwich that was fresh and tasty. The staff was attentive and quick. The food is to go but you right near the docks and Mallory square so many locations to eat Al Fresca.

Felt the need to at least have one Cuban meal while in Key West. Solid place for a grab and go. Probably didn't wait longer than 10mins for my Cuban Mix sandwich, which had a nice balance of tomato, lettuce, pickles alongside the ham and pork that was well seasoned with mayo. The Cafe con Leche on the other hand met expectations with a slightly stronger coffee taste not diluted since the ice cubes are made with coffee too.

Good sandwich and coffee shop. A to go and stand up place. The Cuban sandwiches were good. You order at the window and you get your order in less than 15 minutes. The coffee was good too.

I'm not a huge pork person so I'm going to relay my husbands opinion " best Cuban sandwich he has ever had!" -David Sass He is not one to make such a proclamation if he doesn't mean it. We had our beagles with us so I have a photo of them sniffing around for ground scores. Doing their part to keep key west clean. I really enjoyed my iced Cuban coffee. Not too sweet and not bitter at all. I could have had 10 but then I would have had to jog back to marathon key. Small spot but authentic and wonderfully executed!

The coffee was good. I asked for a vanilla coffee and they ran out of Vanilla so I settle for a caramel coffee. The service wasn't the greatest. We walked up when there was 10 minutes before closing. The worker rushed us and wasn't very patient as we were trying to figure out what to order. I wish my experience was better for a first time customer

Finally grabbed my Cuban Coffee Queen before our Dry Tortugas ferry excursion! I planned meticulously to arrive at CCQ right before they opened at 6:30am and we barely had a chance to skim the menu- when a group of 8 beelined also. At least a guy from the other group was kind enough to tell his fellas we were there first. :) Anyway- I wanted the Cuban Mix sammie w/ fresh roasted Mojo Pork (you can also pick Mojo Chicken), ham, Swiss Cheese (which surprisingly I really don't care for), pickle, tomato, lettuce, onions, mayo & mustard on their signature pressed Cuban bread. When I tell you I don't care for Swiss cheese- I can't stand it! But, when it's pressed with all the delicious flavors within the Cuban Mix- you realize it's not the main focus. And, you can't skip the freshness of the bread- as we were waiting for our order- the delivery van pulled up to drop of more baked goodness! The Cuban Favorites & Sandwiches also come with plantain chips or a fresh fruit. The guys at CCQ knocked out our orders with enough time to high tail it to Yankee Freedom ferry.

Fantastic coffee. The ice cubes in the iced coffee are a combination of coffee and milk so as your ice melts, you end up with more coffee!

grabbed a smoothie from here & it was delicious! no artificial BS of chemical flavoring. quick service and nice staff. kinda pricey.

We visited 3 times during our 3 day stay. The service was good. The food was great. The coffee was excellent! We also tried the frappe with vanilla caramel... So good! The sandwiches were delicious and huge. I saved half of mine for the next morning. Tastes best when eaten immediately. Still tastes okay microwaved the next day. Brought some grounds to bring home. $15. More expensive in the airport. $20. Tip: come early for deals. Sandwich and a drink for $8.

Best coffee on the island. Great service with a smile. They make their ice coffee with coffee ice cubes so it is never diluted. Great sandwiches on Cuban bread. Egg and cheese is a great way to start your day. Try the ice con leche yummmm

Great spot for a quick breakfast in the Keys, coffee and smoothies were yummy. The sandwiches were 7/10 it was missing something to compare it to your original Cuban sandwiches. But besides that the coffee was great.

Cuban Coffee Queen in Key West is the perfect spot. Located right by the Waterfront, you can get delicious coffee, smoothies, or food. I had a cortadito and loved it. Strong but didn't hurt my stomach. Others in our group had smoothies and were happy very happy. The service was friendly and fast.

Very good coffee. Best on Key West especially the Bucci. Also ordered the Cafe con Leche with Pan. Havana rice and beans with pork was very flavorful. All the food and coffee comes out from the a central location. The coffee does get made rather quickly and is given to customers by the barista. The food comes out from the back and may take a little longer. Streamlining this process should be considered

This is such a cute breakfast/lunch stop! Delicious coffee and great sandwiches. It is right by Macs sea garden, which is also a cool spot. The service was fast, we got our food and coffee within 5-10 minutes. The only negative of this was the chickens that do not leave you alone. Overall a great place and a must see when in Key West!

Been hear about a year ago this place has the best Cuban shot coffee a pick up the day shot very nice . Today I try a different drink a cafe de leche very nice . I don't think they make a bad cup of coffee . There menu is quite large lots of food can't give any rating on that haven't tried any food items looks good but only there for the coffee and that is really good

Delicious way to start the day! The Cafe Con Leche with sugar is a nice jolt. Also good with caramel. The Cuban bagel is a sweet breakfast treat. Fast friendly service and they accept cash or credit. This location is at the historic seaport so lots to see within walking distance. Almost always a hen and some chicks walking around with the occasional rooster crowing from the tree above.

Listen - I live in Miami. This did not feel like an authentic cafe con leche...but it was good. And that tostada - actual perfection! A great way to start the morning...and it already had a line at 7 AM!

Delicious coffee and breakfast food. Wait was not long either. Highly recommend eating here for breakfast and some coffee while in Key West!

We stopped by for our morning coffee a few times while we were visiting Key West. My favorite was the Cortadito which is a Cafe Con Leche, but with a double shot of espresso. I was really happy to see that all of the coffees are available with almond and soy milk. I only had breakfast once - I had the Jose Marti which is is like a regular Cuban sandwich, but with provolone instead of Swiss, and with tomatoes, onions, and horseradish mayo. It was super delicious and the pork was quite moist. Cuban Coffee Queen has a very pleasant covered outdoor patio, and we enjoyed watching the chickens while we had our morning coffee.

Stopped by to get a cup of coffee for my wife ($5.25) and she decided that she wanted a bag of coffee to take home ($15.99). The barista (male) kept shoving a screen in front of us asking for the tip (18% minimum). I asked 3 times for the total of our order and he just kept shoving the tip screen in front of us. Never did tell us, BTW. I put a dollar in the tip jar (19% of the cup of coffee he made). He became visibly agitated and rude because he felt he was entitled to a tip on the bag that he never touched. Give me a break.

Last time we were here was in 2014 so we were excited to visit them again. They have expanded since then, now having 3 locations in key west and offering packaged coffee (also available to purchase online). This time I couldn't get anything to eat (they don't offer much of a vegan food options), but my husband tried their Cuban Mix sandwich and it was as good as he remembered. Very hot, so be careful not to burn yourself. We also got their iced coffee, decaf with soy milk for me and regular for my hubby. They both were delicious, although I was glad I got the decaf cause hubby's coffee was too strong for me. Mine was still strong and had a nice almost dark chocolate flavor but wasn't overwhelming. We both agreed it was one of the best coffee we had! We need to buy their packaged one so we can enjoy it at home.

Get your coffee here!! Cafe con leche both hot and cold are amazing! Today we added vanilla and decided this is the best coffee we have ever had. So creamy and delicious! I also love the ice is frozen coffee so your drink is not watered down when they melt. Excellent!!

Stopped in for a con Leche at 6:30 pm was told. We only serve iced coffee. Sorry but that is just a load of crap and that's all I have to say about that!!!!!! Now I will say that I have gotten great Cuban Coffee in the morning, but the Ice Coffee only was a disappointment and really ticked me off.

It was an expensive black coffee...but soooooo delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Coffee was hot and roosters were stationed right there to keep us company. Would definitely recommend the Cuban coffee to anyone willing to splurge!

LOVE this place. It was hard to not visit again!! I got the Sunrise Special (half a bacon, egg & cheese, and a drink) and it was phenomenal. I ended up swapping the iced coffee for a mango tea... I would highly recommend getting the tea while you're there. Not too sweet & it has chunks of mango in it! The only reason this didn't make it to five in my opinion is because my friend's iced coffee wasn't exactly cold, and all the ice kept melting so she had to continue to get more iced. Although, overall, I would give this place a 4.5!! Also to note, this location is outside, however there were plentiful fans to keep you cool and shade to avoid the direct sun. Lastly, the pricing for what you get is more than fair. I got a 12OZ drink & a half sandwich for less than $10.

We got our Cuban coffees at the mall location on Front street. The customer line was long and only one guy working at that time. He had his hands full. The coffee just wasn't worth the wait.

Decent Cuban Cafe & food spot located near the SW corner of Key West, FL. We came here to grab a quick breakfast sandwich before riding around the island. When we got there we were the second in line so we didn't wait long. However, within 15 to 20 minutes after we ordered, the line got about 10 people deep. This is a very small café that only has a few benches out front to sit and eat. Although small, they have a nice variety of food options. I ordered the egg & cheese bagel which was pretty good. The coffee is decent as well. I'm from South Florida so I'm very picky when it comes to Cuban restaurants and Cuban coffee. We came, parked our moped, ordered a quick bite, sat down on the bench to eat it and then we're on our way. I'd recommend checking them out.

Havana pork, rice, beans and onion was very satisfying after a night of dancing to live country music. Pork was exceptionally tender. Decent price, will definitely go back and try another Cuban dish!

We loved the food here so much we came twice! Everything was amazing. My daughter had the mojo pork, beans, and rice. Her 2nd entree was the Cuban mix. She loved them both. My husband had the queen mix and said it was the best sandwich he has ever had. We tried the black beans and rice and the black bean veggie burger (both vegetarian options) and both were good. I would have liked for the veggie burger to be pressed, but I other than that it was well made and tasted like it was made and not a frozen patty. This is a walk up and order establishment, so you will not be eating there. Though there are a few benches for sitting while you wait for your food. We ordered our meals and took them to a spot around the pier to sit and eat.

Visiting from Miami and just wanted a quick colada pick-me-up but colada was just an espresso with no sugar or foam. We asked if they could remake it correctly but the second cup was just a pack of sugar poured on top- still wasn't even close. Not sure but maybe the "queen" was taking the day off.

One of the best iced-coffee I have EVER had. Maybe their trick is that their ice cubes are frozen coffee cubes so when they melt, the taste doesn't get diluted.

Savoring the Cuban coffee was a delight, with its busy and crowded ambiance perfectly complementing the enjoyable taste of the coffee.

I recently grabbed a breakfast sandwich and coffee from a local spot, and overall, I was pretty satisfied. The sandwich and coffee were both pretty good and hit the spot. One thing to note is that the shop doesn't have any seating available, which was a bit of a bummer. However, the location is great - you can grab your food and take a short walk to eat it by the water, which is a nice bonus.

Had to try their Cuban coffee. I got an Americano with cream and husband got Carmel con leche for our drink choice. We agreed the coffee didn't have that strong perk, it just was too weak for our liking. For food we shared the egg and cheese sandwich which was really good. I also got a 5lb bag of whole bean coffee (Si Mi Amor)medium roast to take home to use on my espresso machine. The coffee went to espresso pressure and made some really good shots.

This had to be my favorite coffee and breakfast sandwich spot in Key West. My go to was the vanilla iced coffee (i LOVE that they use coffee ice cubes) and egg and cheese sandwich on cuban bread. I also tried the cuban bagel with cream cheese, new to me. The bagel was more like a ciabatta bread with everything bagel seasoning and drizzled with honey - the sweet and salty combo worked just perfect with the cream cheese. They can get fairly busy depending on the time in the morning but everything comes fresh! Limited seating to set food down and eat..and be prepared to make friends with some roosters.