Cherylynn N.
Yelp
4.5 STARS
Wanna be the foodie star at your next office potluck or F&F gathering...without having to touch the stove/oven and without going broque?!
Bring Pastelitos, Cuban Puffed Pastries from Social Cafe.
Warm. Delicious. Satisfying. And, only $2!
That's like one bite of an avocado toast.
Done and done.
Opening earlier this month is the city's first Cuban Bakery & Cafe next to the Hall of Justice. Takeout and delivery only but there's one table outside for dine-in.
M E N U
* Pastelitos: Puffed pastries ($2 each)
--Savory: chicken, beef, spicy beef, spinach+feta
--Sweet: mango+cheese, guava, guava+cheese
* Croqueta de Jamón: Ham Croquette ($2 each)
* Salad & Cuban Sandwiches ($12 each)
* Drinks: Coffee, espresso, and canned drinks ($2-$4.25)
I ordered delivery on Toast and long story short, I had to go to Social Cafe to pick up my order myself (no bearing on my rating). This isn't this first time, I've had issues with Toast not relaying the info to DoorDash to dispatch a driver so I recommend picking up your order if you can.
F O O D
Pastries are kept in a warmer. They were still warm when I got home.
* Pika Pastelito de Carne: Spicy Beef Puffed Pastry ($2 x2): https://tinyurl.com/3xaumfuy
Fav of the bunch - flaky, shatteringly crispy layers with a savory filling of ground beef, onions, red peppers, olives, and pika sauce (lowkey reminds me of picadillo w/o the potatoes). For those sensitive to spice, "spicy" was mild. And, it's not heavy or greasy. Dangerous...I could easily eat several in one sitting because it's so good!
* Pika Pastelito de Pollo: Spicy Chicken Puffed Pastry ($2)
Same as above but with small chunks of chicken (white meat?). On the drier side.
* Croquetas de Jamón: Ham Croquettes ($2 x3)
Least fav; salt bomb with a gooey, paste-y filling. Off batch?
* Pastelito de Guayaba: Guava Puffed Pastry ($2)
Large puffed pastry square, tons of flaky layers with a thin filling of sweet and sticky guava jam (tastes like a cross between strawberry+pear).
* Pastelito de Mango y Queso: Mango & Cheese Puffed Pastry ($2)
Didn't try it.
S E R V I C E
Friendly and upbeat.
A M B I A N C E
Bright and minimalist with a display case and open kitchen. No indoor seating.
P A R K I N G
Metered street parking can be a hit or miss. 6th street is your best bet.
Overall, Social Cafe is an awesome addition to the city. Def a great spot to hit up for Pastelitos to bring to your next potluck or gathering without breaking the bank! Or, to hoard all for yourself....