Havana Sandwich Shop
Cuban restaurant · North Atlanta
2905 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Highlights
Cuban sandwiches, empanadas & combo plates since 1976
Cuban sandwiches, empanadas & combo plates since 1976
"We know Havana Sandwich Shop on Buford Highway has other sandwiches (Milanesa, chicken salad, etc.). And we know they’re good. But we can’t come here without ordering the cubano. It's packed with tender ham and tangy pickles all on a slightly crusty bread with a soft, chewy interior. One bite and you'll understand why Havana has been the go-to cubano shop for decades. Chow down in the casual one-room dining area and get some tasty rice and beans as your side." - juli horsford, nina reeder
"The bright yellow and green palm-tree-clad exterior of Havana Sandwich Shop stands out on Buford Highway, beckoning folks to stop. And you should. For 45-plus years, this family-owned counter-service establishment has been stuffing delicious crusty bread cubanos with tender ham and tangy pickles (listed as No. 1 on the menu for good reason). The casual dining room is always buzzing with regulars and curious first-timers, which is understandable since they made our Best Sandwich list." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"If you want a cubano, Havana Sandwich Shop should be your starting point. The dining area’s yellow walls are plastered with family photos and articles that archive their nearly-50 years in business. While much has changed since the ’70s (location jumping and pandemic menu pivots) the Cuban restaurant's reliability hasn’t. The cubano, stuffed with salty ham and tangy pickles, still tastes like it came from the hands of the family’s patriarch. At lunchtime, the place is crawling with regulars devouring world-class empanadas (chicken with cheese and jalapeño is our fave), and comforting ropa vieja and picadillo." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford
"Havana Sandwich Shop makes the best cubans in the city. Serving as an archive of their 45-plus years in business, the dining area’s yellow walls are plastered with articles about the restaurant’s successes and family photos. They’ve weathered a fire, changed locations multiple times (they’re now back at their OG space on Buford Highway), and survived the pandemic—all while keeping the restaurant family-owned. And while much has changed, their reliability hasn’t. The cuban, stuffed with tender ham and tangy pickles, still tastes like it came from the hands of the family’s patriarch. At lunchtime, the place is crawling with regulars devouring world-class empanadas (chicken/cheese/jalapeño is our fave) with black beans and rice. But the cubano is listed as No.1 on the menu for a reason." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"Havana Sandwich Shop makes the best cubans in the city. Serving as an archive of their 45-plus years in business, the dining area’s yellow walls are plastered with articles about the restaurant’s successes and family photos. They’ve weathered a fire, changed locations multiple times (they’re now back at their OG space on Buford Highway), and survived the pandemic—all while keeping the restaurant family-owned. And while much has changed, their reliability hasn’t. The cuban, stuffed with tender ham and tangy pickles, still tastes like it came from the hands of the family’s patriarch. At lunchtime, the place is crawling with regulars devouring world-class empanadas (chicken/cheese/jalapeño is our fave) with black beans and rice. But the cubano is listed as No.1 on the menu for a reason." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard
