MANTIS CAFE

As a person born and raised in Venezuela, I confidently can state that Mantis Cafe is a hidden gem. They make the best cachapas and arepas I’ve ever had at a very reasonable price. The day they start using vegan cheese is the day I’ll become a regular. In the meantime, I’ll have to order them plain and add my own plant-based cheese.Service is amazing, the couple that own this place are attentive, plain nice people. On my book they get the 5 🌟s….

Small family owned business, very nice and quiet. Located between North Miami and Bay Harbor. Extremely friendly staff and Amazing food with excellent portions. Highly recommended and Highly satisfied.

The food was good, fresh, and a family-owned business. I got cachapa with a generous cheese portion. Arepa filled out with huevos revueltos (perico), I will try lunch next time.

Best empanada I have ever had in my life! You guys need to come to this place! 10 out of 10 recommend! 🤩🤩🤩

If you want to try the best Venezuelan food come to this place! The Best empanadas I've ever had, the cachapas, tequeños and also the coffee is amazing!!! I've been here so many times and always come back... Danny's attention is excellent 👌!!! Thank you!!!

Arepas were amazing. Service is not there, but I will go back for the food.

Delicious Food made with love and excelent service.

If you want a perfectly cooked, thin, crunchy crust Venezuelan arepa, this is the place. With abundant filling and authentic handmade Venezuelan cheese. Nothing fancy, just authentic folk food. It’s a quick stop from Surfside. Don’t forget to try their coconut ice cream on its shell!!

We just left this place from eating a Bandeja paisa with an orange juice and a Venezuelan hotdog. Service was super fast. I totally recommend this place, will be coming here again. Loved it!

Unbelievable over priced!!. I order a Saconcho de Res 14.99 reasonably priced which doesn't include rice, so I oder some white rice. When I got the check I see that the cost of the small portion of rice was 5.99!!. After paying I took a look at their menu which I didn't before, I realized too late that is not worth it.

We were looking for a coffee and just stumbled across this place. Will definitely be our go to for breakfast and lunch.. maybe even dinner. Yes, that good. This is a SUPERB cafe, juice bar and full restaurant. The quality of the food and juice and coffee was excellent. We tried the Two smoothies, two types of arepas, coffee and the soup of the day. All delicious. And the service was fast and kind. (We are outside because of Covid, but they deliver.)

The food is pretty good just over priced. Small dining area and friendly service. I would go more often if they can figure out away to bring the prices down a notch.