Reviews of Cafe Cuba. (Coffee Shop) in Palmerston North (Manawatu Whanganui).

Cafe Cuba

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Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

Coffee store

Dessert restaurant

Restaurant

236 Cuba Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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Information of Cafe Cuba, Coffee shop in Palmerston North (Manawatu Whanganui)

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Reviews of Cafe Cuba

J. M.

Outstanding service for such a busy place. Super fast service of the food. So many options we have to go back and try more of what looks like a yummy menu. Food itself, delicious and filling.

R. W.

Fantastic! We love the place 😍 13 years ago my now husband and I had a date here. The silk cake was to die for then as it is now. Thanks for the memories 💞

L. G.

Great food considering how busy it gets. Food is always top quality even when they have 50 people in the cafe. The best iced coffees! We come here often. Service ok but very busy so staff probably knackered

W. F. G.

I love Cafe Cuba! They have wide range selection of cabinet food. Food are so yummy and mouthwatering. I love the mocha. The double bacon and cheese panini was so good! If only staff are more friendly then it would be perfect

K. C.

Had a great lunch here. Excellent table service and attentive staff. Lots of cabinet food available as well as a full menu! Caters to vegetarian diners well too. We had polenta fries with sweet chilli sauce and the baby Cuba (both $11.50)

L.

Been coming here on and off for over 10 years. Have never once had a bad food or drink experience. It is always consistently delicious and quick given how popular it is!

N. P.

It was the best Cafe I've been to for years. The hospitality was awesome. Great work Cafe Cuba staff. I'll be back again with my whanau.

J. E.

Yes!! I’m back We back for 2021 Today we starting at @cafecubapn which was a lovely visit . I didn’t get a big meal this time but I got Double chocolate Brownie to help my sweet craving .My friend and I share some chips which was decent . I got a milkshake as well haha. Everything was decent 7/10 Instagram: mi foodie reviews

A. M.

Visit this Cafe regularly for the excellent coffee and great value meals. Baristas are very quick with coffees and the sizes of the coffees are very generous. Go here for the best coffee you will find in Palmerston North.

J. C.

Can be busy and hard to get a seat at this cafe. I went there in the evening though to get some dessert after dinner and there were lots of free tables, but unfortunately they were closing 20 minutes later. Food is great here and the Silk cake is to die for. Sooo good. There is a huge variety of food available and the coffee is great. Had to update this review...have visited a few more times and each visit was great. I think this cafe has the best cakes in Palmerston North. They are a little pricey but the serving size is enough to share. Update: went back again today and had a delicious chicken and bacon focaccia...so good. Then shared a piece of passion fruit and white chocolate cheesecake... Amazing.

D. K.

My Hash Brown stack was beautiful but my husband's Steak, Eggs and Chips not so good, asked for medium rare got almost well done, eggs over cooked with crunch underneath...onion rings dry, chips ok.

D. M.

I really Iike this place,good food, unfortunately some of the front of house staff have a rock star sense of entitlement lol however ,I've been a few times now and always had a great meal, my compliments to the people behind the scene cooking,a better more helpful attitude from some front of house staff

D. P.

Great food, great coffee, fast friendly service and a great environment. Was recommended this cafe by a local friend. Now everytime I come to town I stop in. The cafe is usually super busy around lunchtime and can be difficult to find a seat, but you can usually call ahead to reserve a seat if you plan on eating in.

E. M.

Awesome eggs bene from this cafe. Quick service and 5mins later served my meal. Yummo coffee ob vc!

K. O.

Good drinks, good service. We were here last year

L. W.

Excellent cafe experience! Their breakfast and dessert options are outstanding and they always serve great coffee. Loved the Feijoa smoothie! If you're a fan of feijoa's, this is a must.

f. p.

What a Fantastic place, Michele and I could not fault it, excellent food and fantastic service, Steak was perfectly cooked to my liking, the chocolate silk cake, OMG fantastic . And Michele raved about the baked cheesecake. Definitely be going back.

J. “. P.

What an excellent place to eat. The food is absolutely delicious. So much flavour and definitely enough to make a big guy like me feel full. Then there is an amazing array of deserts including cheesecakes so big they stopped me in my tracks. Finally as if that wasn't enough they are licenced as well. Top notch dining experience. I will most definitely return, I need to try the steak sandwich.

L. C.

Great food, lots of GF options and also some keto treats. Fast efficient friendly service. Can be busy at peak times and parking is on the street only

M. R.

Great food, great vibe. Perfect for a sunny day outside on a sidewalk table, or for a quick coffee and cake date (or brunch or breakfast or lunch). Hands down Palmerston Norths best all round cafe. The baked cheesecakes and carrot cake have me coming back time and time again!

A.

Highly recommend, easy parking on side streets, excellent menu and delicious kai. Thanks to the staff, awesome.

S. V.

Great food overall, quick service and good location. Only criticism is the custard square was a bit dry

j.

Only had a coffee and they do it well like that they do a bowl size as it's different and grate for people like me.... you can't ever get to much coffee .

A. S.

Only had a takeaway coffee and scone. I had to ask for the scone to be heated, and they didn’t offer any butter. Coffee was lukewarm and very milky. Menu meals did look pretty good from what I could see though, as did cabinet food. Staff could do with a bit of a jolt though - they wouldn’t last in Cuba!

m.

Older building nice led light windows in some areas looks a bit run down but food and coffee very nice

m. k. s.

Good location, Food was nice , but customer service below average staff not friendly at all

M. E.

Great help for mother with a child in a capsule in a busy restaurant finding a table and bringing menus. Very tasty and great portion of wedges, very nice Chocolate and a mocha cold drink. Did not wait long for the drink, as I said a very busy restaurant

O.

Food is delicious (especially the banoffee pie) but the service I received today wasn't very welcoming, they were rushing to get us out the door.

C. J.

So disappointed ordered nachos got large serving taco chips and tablespoon mince. See photos.If wanted just chips I would have purchased bag from supermarket. Cafe has gone downhill since last review.When I queried as to why the cook! said that’s how portions are.what a cheapskate this owner is. Never will be back.i apologise in advance for my previous reviews. Like I said cafe has gone downhill . Not surprised to hear staff wanting to leave. Apparently Focal point across road does really good nachos. cafe has a buzz and is busy but the tables are cleared quickly and the service is fast. Only a 8 min wait for my breakfast.My breakfast was really good but I do prefer sauces to be served separately as not everyone likes sauce covering their food. The staff are courteous and very helpful.Self help water bottles in fridge, newspapers & magazines to read.Between $9-20 for breakfast. Warm and inviting . Thanks

T. J.

I got to the Cuba Cafe for breakfast every time I am in Palmerston North. Great cafe, great food, and great service.

A. D.

Great place for breakfast and I enjoyed the fresh toast. It was full of flavour and filled me up.

S. L.

Enjoyed our lunch very much, was very happy to have my egg cooked hard as requested. Great atmosphere, busy friendly staff. Will be back.

D. P.

A local institution. Consistently good. Coffee food and a great place to catch up with friends. Favourites on the menu: open steak sandwich and chocolate silk cake.

B. M.

Absolutely brilliant. First thing as soon as I walked in the door, I was handed a menu and told what seats were available. I wouldn't say this is essential but it shows they noticed I was there, which I really appreciate. I got the salmon eggs benedict and I was amazed at the quality, they were cooked to absolute perfection. I also got a large coffee and what I found both amazing and amusing about it was they served it in a literal bowl. Fantastic! 10/10, would recommend, the only thing is it can be a little pricey.

E. J.

Fantastic service! Exceedingly prompt on food and drinks and they were absolutely delightful! Definitely will be back again

M. H.

Busy cafe as you would expect on Cuba Street. Mainly big breakfasts as you would expect, however you can get sandwiches,pastries etc. Cuba theme inside with the pictures, service was pleasant and the food was ok. Pricing was reasonable and worth a visit

F. T. A.

Loved it here service are excellent and the food is so yummy enjoyed our couple of hours in there didn't realise the time went so fast

C. K.

Busy place. Very hospitable staff. Lovely hot cup of tea. Made Grandie a lovely Fluffy. She was very happy with the sprinkled Hundred and Thousands. Rainbows through her drink. Cup was just the right size for a little person to hold safely.

L.

Courteous and quick service. Fabulous Keto range. Love their Silk cake

z. d.

Absolutely amazing! This place comes HIGHLY recommend and it did not disappoint! We will be back next time we are in town! A++++

M. P.

Food was amazing. Some drinks didn't come out. had to go back in and ask for them. but other than that a good experience. They are always busy, so thats a clear sign of the quality

D. Y.

Family friendly restaurant! Have large variety of drinks and food items ! Cakes and pastries look fresh !

S. F.

Simply brilliant With a delicious decadent selection of cabinets food to scrumptious menu selection Fantastic drink choices from amazing coffee to wonderful smoothies Fantastic customers service from the brilliant team at Cafe Cuba Always a great experience Highly recommend

M. K.

Amazing !!!! Everytime I come here it makes my day. I love good food and this place never disappoints! Thank you so much for the amazing yummy goodness. Cakes 10/10 Coffee 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10

S. W.

Very good service, great coffee and great selection of food

P.

Had breakfast here when visiting Palmerston North on business. Cafe Cuba came highly recommended and did not disappoint. They also had really nice cabinet food. I've no doubt food at any time of the day would be enjoyable here. The service was fast and friendly. Big selection, they sell keto friendly cakes too. It’s always busy.

B. R.

I love Cuba St Cafe! Their cabinet food is so delicious and covers a variety of dietary preferences. Ordering from the menu does not disappoint. Good sized portions and beautifully presented. The staff buzz along nicely and the atmosphere is light. A great place to stop.

Q.

Went for coffee and cheese cake, baked cheesecake crust was extremely thick and very hard, coffee was acceptable.

K. M.

Popped in for an early tea. Friendly staff and great tasting food. Good options for kids as well.

D.

Excellent cafe and light meal destination, though gets very crowded at lunchtime.

L. M.

Visited this lovely cafe in April for breakfast. The food was delicious, the french toast i had came with the freshest blueberries and strawberries. The coffee was perfect and the staff attentive. Can highly recommend.

b.

The place I always go for good breakfast and coffee

D. A.

Absolutely brilliant food, very good coffee and really fast with coffee and hot counter items (I think they use a panini press to heat things). Been twice and both great experiences.

H. M.

Great food. My favorite breakfast place when visiting Palmerston North!!

C.

Had a lovely lunch. Good array of food to pick from Will go again

K.

Good food and coffee but very busy

V. T.

Good and affordable food, but too popular. Many good dishes were sold out and we had to sit outside in unpleasant weather because there were too many people. This is obviously a very popular spot with the locals. Great building and location. Next time i will try to go back there at a time with fever people, e.g. not lunch time.

D. C.

My scrambled eggs & hash browns were perfect to refuel after the park run.

C.

Great food and excellent service.

T. H.

Had brunch, very nice I had the potato rosti stack & I really enjoyed it, it came with a perfectly poached egg which is quite a rarity these days so 10 out of 10 from me. The coffee was okay, not the worst I've ever had but far from the best.

C. S.

We we're lucky to get a good spot near the counter where it was nice and bright and not as noisy as around the corner inside. Food was lovely and we'll priced. As we are not from the area we were pleased with our choice of cafe. A busy spot which tells u it's good.

S.

Great coffee and a good selection of food. The cabinet food was well presented and was of a good size with plenty of flavour. The food on the menu was well cooked and we really enjoyed everything about the cafe. The service could not be faulted and they are a credit to the cafe, they made our time there very enjoyable. Well done to everyone.

N.

I like it there, but was a little bit crowded due to the Covid. but everyone seems to be coupling with this Covid virus.

T. R.

Great selection of meals and cakes including keto options

J. O.

Friendly staff. Great breakfasts and quickly delivered. A good place to go if you have a busy day ahead and want a tasty and quick start to your day.

J. T.

Always a fantastic place to go & have a meal with great company. Lovely service, clean & tidy. I highly recommend Cafe Cuba to all my friends & acquaintances.

A. A.

They now offer Keto sweet treats! They are delicious and great options for Low Carb Healthy Fat eaters or ‘Keto’ eaters.

J. W. (.

I absolutely love this Cafe, however every time I come here I am reminded of the failed bay of pigs invasion in 1961 which always causes me great distress. My wife died in Cuba during the revolution and I'm only now starting to move on and enter the dating pool again, which coincidentally was why I was there at cafe cuba, meeting a beautiful 60 year old woman who I met on a dating website. Unfortunately she was very fat and homely, she looked nothing like her profile picture and so I rode my mobility scooter out of there as fast as I could. Overall the food is good too.

P. N.

I arrived just on closing time, they very kindly served me... we had travelled all the way from Wellington, and had heard about their Chocolate Silk Cake... so they made my day by letting me in as they were cleaning up. The cake was simply silky smooth... thank you soooo much 😋

P. R.

Was around when this cafe first opened with Jo Block in the kitchen!! Great service with warm, friendly till staff [a past pupil of mine- so proud] terrific coffee & something I hadn't come across before; samplar plates of slices. Mmmm brilliant idea!! It's been a long time between visits but still an outstanding cafe & popular with most tables occupied inside & out at 3.30pm on a Sunday!! Has to be good

B.

Ordered corn fritters…thank you..they were delicious 😁

L.

Great coffee and food. Lovely staff and customer service

J. A.

Food is always great from the cabinet, and got delivered in a timely manner. We sat outside as there was no room inside, was a very windy day, once there was a table free inside the waitresses kindly asked if we would like to move inside.

C. T.

Great coffee. City styled cafe food and presentation and prices. Dog friendly however no table service thru the day. That was the only downside to my experience. Was dining alone and had to leave stuff on table outside to go order. Food was standard breakfast.

T. C.

Quick service, nice coffee and good food. However very few Covid rules being adhered to. Definately no social distancing as tables were crammed together, we were offered table service or order at the counter.

R.

Highly recommended, top service. Clearly your offering is in hot demand and you manage customer experience from the outset. Highly recommend the Hash Stack!

K. M.

Exceptional service. Level 2 covid, we were met at the door,greeted in a very lovely manner and seated, all within minutes of arriving. Would definitely go back!

L. W.

I so enjoyed eating lunch at Cafe Cuba. Such a big range of yummy and healthy food. A good choice of veg meals too. I had vegetarian Nachos. A really good serving and so tasty. I must say that I was not impressed with the Cararamel Cheesecake though. The filling wasn't very nice and the base was far too hard. We ate outside under the shade of umbrellas. The Staff were friendly with great service. I will go here again

C.

I had a lovely breakfast here, eggs bene with bacon, just awesome! A busy little cafe, very welcoming.

M.

Good coffee. Great staff. Friendly staff.Good environment, able to find a quiet place for a conversation.

R. O.

Nice morning breakfast with friends. Managed to score a corner table, ordered hash browns with halloumi for my friend while I ordered the porridge. Drinks came out quick, nice and hot. Porridge was well presented with blueberries (prefrozen) and sliced almonds with your milk and brown sugar (classic). The staff were well presented and friendly to serve and clear tables quickly for the next customers. Overall a great cafe would revisit, parking makes this cafe an easy accessible for everyone:

R. D.

This is one of my most favourite cafes. However today they seemed to have some new staff and things didn't gel well. However, food was really good again. Coffee was good just not excellent as normal.

B. M.

Just the absolute best. Our go to. The best food, the best staff, the best owners. So hard working, always super friendly.

J.

Awesome food. And atmosphere... A must do for lunch or what ever meal takes your fancy. But do be warned it is busy and you can expect to wait a little bit to be served.. But it's worth it.. That's what happens In a popular café....

N.

Excellent customer service even though it was quite busy. The burger I had was also lovely.

J. B.

I always enjoy dining here. The staff are courteous and friendly. The meals are large and are really tasty. Their Thai Beef Salad is the best!

o.

Food was lovely,but they need to up their game as to provide Table Service ,queing with take away customers to place ones order is poor.Too slow !

B.

Was having a rough day and just needed a break, cafe cuba did that for me! The man on the till was lovely, he made me smile! The food was also delicious and they make a very nice hot chocolate! I will definitely be returning!

j.

Service is excellent. Good selection of food 😋

A.

Love the food and atmosphere here. The only real shame is that it's so good so therefore it's always so busy

D. A.

If I lived in Malta this would be my local eatery without a doubt. We loved the concept, the vibe, the decor and the food and drink. The white chocolate etc on crepes and pancakes are to die for in fact so good that we returned the next day to have exactly the same order all over again. The fruity lemonade was also refreshing. I noticed that there was a varied menu with tacos, pizza,pasta and cocktails. Really what more can you ask for. The location is handy too as Cubas on Sliema waterfront across from the ferry crossing to Valletta. It's clean and every member of staff we spoke to were friendly, obliging and professional. The people working there are exceptional and even though the place is usually busy you don't have to wait long. The only negative point , I could see, was that there was only one ladies toilet so there was always a queue. In a busy place this needs to be addressed I think especially when there's baby changing facilities in it. This wasn't enough to give it any less than excellent however. Highly recommend and can't wait to return in April.

A. P.

I have enjoyed the coffee and cabinets selection on many occasions so construction of a breakfast was appealing. A personal preference for poached eggs proved a poor choice as the use of excessive white vinegar to set the poached eggs dominated breakfast. The order was not for pickled eggs. After mentioning this to my waitress, there was no response from the kitchen. A bit sad as I have, nor had any expectation of recourse, just acknowledge my concern please.

O.

Love the food friendly service bit loud inside and couldn't really hear or talk to the people I was eating with and it was also a bit crowded

d. p.

Very great havana coffee, nice staff, was a little bit noisy at 11 am when I was there

F. S.

Had a weekend away in Palmy with my Mum - came for breakfast on Saturday, loved the food, the service was fantastic. Enjoyed so much we came back for afternoon tea and again for breakfast the following day. This place has a really good vibe and would highly recommend. Can't wait to come back.

D. H.

Their popularity is clear and can make your visit longer than planned. Good menu for breakfast and choice baking for that morning or afternoon tea. Service is quick and experienced. Everything a modern cafe should be.

T. H.

Very yummy food, young staff just need to be a little more aware of seving customers, but overall was very nice.

T. R.

VISITOR in area - was looking for brunch/lunch spot - this looked full. Had Savoury Mince on Toast w side of creamy mushrooms. Wished there was another toast - v generous portion of mince but felt it needed another toast. Also mince tasted a bit dry, maybe need some more sauce. But overall it was great! Good coconut FW too.

G. T.

A great selection of counter food which not only looks appealing it tastes good as well, coupled with an excellent drinks selection, and blackboard menu. The food from the blackboard menu was fresh, flavourful well presented, and reasonably priced.

M. S.

Our favourite brunch place in PN, we have at least one meal here every time we visit Palmy. The food is very good and so is the coffee. Service is generally good, depends who's running the place on the day.

M. B.

VERY popular Cafe due to street corner position with ample daytime sun and outdoor sidewalk seating. Food range is awesome from the breakfast or brasserie menu. There's even more in the counter cabinets, especially an impressive selection of cakes and slices. Pricing is very fair.

C. W.

Delicious food and happy atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the food you order comes to your table quite quickly looking good and tasting just as good. The iced coffee is my fave.

E.

Love the food awesome place

N. B.

Excellent cafe for breakfast. Had Eggs Benedict for 3 mornings and all were perfect; runny yolks, hash browns, crispy bacon (glad it didnt have much fat), little bit of green stuff on top to make me feel like its healthy. Mochas each morning. 2 of 3 were fantastic, last one lacked a bit of froth on top & had a little less chocolate. The slices are some of the best I have had. I have been here at least 1 week a year for the last 3 years and the food has always been great. I'm very fussy when it comes to food, so this review goes to show just how good the cafe is.

C. B.

4 stars are for the hot coffee with lactose free and almond available. The cakes and slices are way too sweet for me so Ill stick to the coffee! Friendly staff and just watch at a mega busy time, they staff are cohesive and its runs very smoothly.

K. W.

We visited Cafe Cuba at about 11am on Sunday and found it to be extremely busy! We were a bit worried about how long we would have to sit and wait for the food to arrive, but it didn't take much longer than 15 minutes before all four of us had our meals and drinks. The food was really delicious! The hash brown stack was a big highlight. The cabinet food all looks absolutely stunning - a range of cakes and slices that made me want to order one of everything! Fantastic service topped off a great experience.

L. S.

I am a regular at Cafe Cuba. The happy vibe from the staff adds atmosphere as they busily get the food out quickly. They cope well with a full house, no long waits. Great coffee, family friendly, good choice of seating inside or outside.

W. U.

Nice cozy local restaurant to Palmy for mostly upbeat and trendy crowds. However, no harm dipping yourself in the delicious chocolate brownies and sippin on that coffee outside and enjoying the book. You have to Park off street and it has wheel chair accessible entrance.

J. F.

Perfect place for two things I love: eating vegetarian food and watching the sunset.

S.

Amazing hash and eggs. Yum!

J.

Cafe Cuba observed the Covid19 protocols with regard to hand sanitizers, table spacing and signing a register. The food was delicious with generous servings. Would recommend this cafe as a great place for casual dining.

H. M.

Funky Cafe in the heart of Palmy's cafe district. Good service, good food, great vibe. Been around forever but still lives up to it's reputation. Lots of space for conversations over a good coffee and cake. Recommend.

T. D.

Cafe Cuba is incredibly popular. The food is always delicious either off the menu or from the great cabinet selection. The cafe itself however is getting very tired and is overdue due for some renovation.

K. S.

Very busy cafe, good variety of simple yet tasty food. Fast service & friendly staff. Would be a 5 star but they refused to make my daughter a toasted sandwich when she didn't want anything off the standard kids menu because they were 'too busy'.

D.

Been twice first day I had keto bene... Yum just way too much... Service was fantastic totally recommend... And their keto silk cake is to die for

J. G.

Build a breakfast is a con! 2 x eggs and toast $9.60 (your base), then every other item added is $4. So one base and one serve each of - tomato, bacon, black pudd & small sausages = VERY EXPENSIVE. Come up with a reasonably priced breakfast please!!? However on the plus side, it was good and the staff are efficient and friendly.

P.

Great cafe and wonderful service

s. h.

I love the fact that they have lactose (tummy friendly) free milk as a choice for lactose intolerant people. The only cafe, I know of in palmerston north to do.

S.

The food! Great coffees

G.

Best breakfast ever. Big big portions and so tasty.

M. C.

Lovely lovely old worlde dining style with a modern twist. I went at 3.30pm and they were really busy so obviously it's a popular place. And for good reason - it was hard to make up my mind what to eat for afternoon tea. If you're a vegan, your choice is quite limited. Likewise if you are dairy intolerant or gluten free. Great coffee in three sizes -small cup, medium cup or bowl. Inside or outside dining offered though if it's really busy you'll just have to take what's available or try and find somewhere else just as good close by - good luck with that!

S.

Awesome bennie breakys wickid mochas happy services happy to come an support local cafés in level 2chur👌🏿THC TARANAKI in tha house

B. P.

Always reliable. Been going on and off since I was a student here 15 years ago. Would be 5 stars but sadly the last couple of visits the service (and caramel slice) just weren't quite at the usual old standards.

L.

Consistently amazing coffee every time I have stopped over while travelling, over quite a few years. Always, always busy with a reasonable line but worth the wait for the coffee at least.

j. l.

Good food but extremely long wait. Difficult to hold conversation with people at the same table, lots of noise. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

M.

Yummy food everytime i go

E.

Had a salad was way too much dressing almost sickly but its the only weird thing I've had good is 8/10 staff are the best

B. W.

Have come here many times with mates, always super busy but you always get decent food and it doesn't take too long either! Massive range of options and open from early til late. Recommend to anyone passing through palmy/ families and student

K. H.

This place was nearly packed to the brim when I arrived and for good reason. The food here was delicious (special shoutout to the Hashbrown Stack) and the coffee was huge! Only downside was that the juice isn't fresh, instead coming from a bottle. But otherwise a great café!

S. M.

This is a popular little cafe. Staff were efficient and friendly. Variety of food options offered (cabinet and cooked meals). Wish I'd discovered them sooner. I'll definitely be back.

J. D.

Had brunch here with colleagues, the cafe was really busy, but our food came out very quickly and it was delicious!! Coffee was great and the service was lovely. We will be back :)

C. R.

Loved it. Fab wait staff😃 very impressed as thos is first place in a very long time where wait staff didnt whip away hubbys plates before i had finished eating. Thank you. Lovely food as well. Savoury mince was yum

C.

Good coffee and great food. Avocado smash and Keto Benne were delicious. Coffee was nice.

J. G.

Caters to all needs, Plenty of space and variety of food on the menu for everybody. The staff were very friendly and helpful when it came to helping us with the high chair for our son. The food was wonderful and the beverage was good too.

J.

Good coffee, Eggs Benedict was excellent, friendly staff and good service. There is a great ambience in this cafe. No hesitation at all in recommending this place.

T. F.

Love this place, staff are happy and friendly, food is amazing. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Downfalls are that it's always very busy, so waiting in a long line is essential. And the indoor seating is extremely uncomfortable

N. S.

Super great Restaurant. perfect portion sizes and dished are of an excellent quality. I have been to Cafe Cuba twice and both times the staff has been upbeat, friendly, and very helpful. A great place to dine.

J.

Fantastic. Great food, atmosphere and service. Well done team.you rock.

J.

I got this b.e.a.(youtiful) silk cake🙌 I was literally stuffed, so rich (taste not money😂) If you go, GET A SILK CAKE!!! Also of any members of the staff see this then could you please send me the recipie😁😁😁 P.s. Get a flippin silk cake!¡!¡!¡!¡!¡

J. J.

Initially I wondered if this was a bar masquerading as a cafe, but, convinced by the ever-present crowds, had breakfast there with a group the morning after a wedding. The soy latte was quite good and the hash stack incredibly yummy and plated very stylishly. The bride had the toasted bagel with avo, pesto, and tomato, and she knicked her hubbie's feta for it as well - I was soo jealous and plan to reproduce at home. Definitely well worth a visit, if you can find a table! 4.5 stars

J.

Iconic cafe in PNth. Been there for a long time. Always a good coffee, and a sweet treat.. But then.... there's the savoury too.. Go check it out

E. W.

Nice place, food and atmosphere was good, staff were great. Will happily pop in next time we are in town.

c.

Great place great coffee an good location in town. Coffee is a bit of a wait sometimes due to it being so popular but otherwise amazing food an spot

R. D.

My favourite place to go in Palmy! The staff are always happy cheerful and helpful no matter how busy it gets and the food was fabulous as always. Great place to meet up and kid friendly too.

L. M.

Great selection of food. In cabinets and on the menu. Fast efficient delivery and friendly staff.

C.

Lively cafe with a good selection of food and drinks. Can be a tad noisy inside near the counter but plenty of outdoor seating.

t.

I feel like Cafe Cuba is good. Its like your average cafe but you dont get disappointed as much. You cant go wrong with them, but it can sometimes get boring they dont change the food on the menu around and its pretty basic stuff

L. B.

Cafe Cuba offers a wide variety of hot/cold drinks and food, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. The cabinet food looks brilliant and their new cabinet slice, cheekily named "2am in Wangas" is likely to cause a rarkus with the straight edge liberals amongst us. If you have a sweet tooth, their silk cake is famous in Palmerston North, though I prefer the Banoffee Pie. Seating options are good, inside can be a touch crowded during busy periods, though their outdoor seating is brilliant on a sunny day - If you are a taller individual target an outdoor seat with metal legs as opposed to the black plastic variety as the latter seem to be about an inch too high for the height of their tables. Cafe Cuba is one of my absolute favourites for atmosphere, perfect for an informal gathering with friends, the Cuban Marxist Revolutionary vibe is evident in the Art, Decor and in the names of some food items (Marx Slice). One can imagine Fidel or Guevara sitting comfortably in a corner plotting revolution over a Vege Bene. Unfortunately for Cafe Cuba there is absolutely no consistency in the quality of their coffee, sometimes it is great, other times it is truely terrible. Today was one of those terrible occasions, the Long Black was so damn bitter it had to be replaced and the replacement was equally bitter - It truely is a shame given how simple it is to purge a coffee machine in order to extract a decent Long Black with the full bodied flavour one craves (which I tend to tip for). Hopefully Cafe Cuba can rectify this Cafinated travesty in future, as one bad experience will not put me off a cafe but unfortunately today I can only award a very generous 3 stars for this visit - see you another day team!

d.

Cafe Cuba is our go-to cafe when visiting Palmerston North. A wide selection of food from either menu or counter complemented with excellent coffee or a tea/cold drink selection.

J.

Clearly a very popular place to be on a Sunday morning, but it did not feel cramped and the staff were friendly and upbeat and the service was fast and efficient. The food was lovely although definitely on the pricey side.

T. A.

Casual café environment. Good selection of cabinet and kitchen foods. Some options for the gluten and dairy challenged. Has milk replacement options for hot drinks at a reasonable price.

C. D.

I visited cafe cuba with mum for lunch. The service and staff serving and clearing tables were incredibly efficient and friendly and professional. The food was delicious. We were extremely impressed. Thank you.

R.

Good atmosphere, excellent food selection. Well priced.

K.

Always good. Coffee was very good and the smashed avo breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced.

M. W.

Fantastic breakfasts. From receiving our order to putting the plate in front of us we found the service fast both mornings. I'd go back again.

C. P.

I go there regularly, they always have numerous delicious slices in the cabinet that are Gluten Free! They also have great breakfast options and friendly service.

K.

Quick service, good food and a lovely setting, can sit inside or out side , all the food I have tried there is Perfect, plentiful and fair price for quality and good service, dont think it would be wheelchair friendly not less it was a nice day and used out door setting, very close to city shopping and park like area to go and relax after your meal

S. R.

Food great as usual, a little busy today and no table service for ordering even though we were on a tab. Otherwise great place to eat

M.

Quick service over a busy lunch hour. Good selection on menu and cabinet. Bowl lattes are huge!

L.

Great service and food always go there when I visit Palmerston North

H. W.

Not too bad for Palmerston North so 4 stars but if I was in Wellington or Auckland I would probably give it 3 stars. Food is satisfying but nothing special. Staff are friendly.

S.

Yummy breakfast and delicious coffee. Every time im in palmy, I always have a coffee at Cuba. Friendly staff. Moderate prices. Highly recommend.

A.

Excellent coffee. Great service. I had the southern fried chicken eggs bene. Omfg its awesome.

B.

Thank you for the really great food you give. I like that if you haven't got what is asked for, that you go out of your way to make it when possible... I will definitely come again. :)

C.

Great eggs benny! Great brekky/brunch place.

F.

Great food. Quite loud acoustics. Great service

T. B.

Fantastic food, lady taking order service brilliant, however after an 80 dollars plus bill - to be asked for a 2dollars cost for a side of tomato sauce about the size of large table spoon was a little costly, then to actually be told in a little speech from the waitress that the table was required for a reservation and to top it off be asked to display a blue reservation sign while we still sitting at the table, we really felt a little bit discriminated against.

K. R.

Pre ordered our food. It was out 10 mins after we arrived. (Right after our coffee order was taken) Everything tasted great! Awesome service 😁

S.

Cake and slice range good, but the portions are so big it's hard to finish it in one sitting! My biggest problem is the coffee - always burnt :(

A.

Cafe Cuba has some of the best coffee in town, and some really very nice slices and cakes. Definitely worth a try, though it's not the cheapest place to go

D. S.

Lovely food. Good staff. Big servings. Can be busy, but doesn't change the level of service.

J.

Great place for a coffee or lunch. Very nice service

L. D.

Consistently amazing coffee every time I have stopped over while travelling, over quite a few years. Always, always busy with a reasonable line but worth the wait for the coffee at least.

L.

Waitress was great, Caramel slice amazing, coffee smooth and delicious.

R.

Nice morning breakfast with friends. Managed to score a corner table, ordered hash browns with halloumi for my friend while I ordered the porridge. Drinks came out quick, nice and hot. Porridge was well presented with blueberries …

M.

Our favourite brunch place in PN, we have at least one meal here every time we visit Palmy. The food is very good and so is the coffee. Service is generally good, depends who's running the place on the day.

A.

Very cozy place! Vibe check, pretty sweet! And opens early unlike the whole of Palmerston North. Coffee tastes like coffee!!!

D.

Their popularity is clear and can make your visit longer than planned. Good menu for breakfast and choice baking for that morning or afternoon tea. Service is quick and experienced. Everything a modern cafe should be.

A.

Excellent coffee. Great service. I had the southern fried chicken eggs bene. Omfg its awesome.

P.

Very popular cafe. Lovely food

A. J.

Very cozy place! Vibe check, pretty sweet! And opens early unlike the whole of Palmerston North. Coffee tastes like coffee!!!

D.

Totally superb food and coffee, great service from the nice staff also. .

J.

Great food and coffee, pity it's a couple of hours away from home, there was too many yummy-looking cakes to choose from...

C.

Awesome atmosphere, great food.

J.

Great meeting spot for work or socializing. I've never had a bowl americano before

A.

I love that they do half portions of nachos. Really awesome service. Delicious food.

Z.

Staff was friendly. Food wasn't too fancy, average. The impression was totally spoiled by over 40 minutes of waiting, considering the cafe was half empty. Not impressed.

K.

Well priced and high quality food! Np wonder it was so busy!

A.

One of the most popular cafés in palmerston north. Standard café fare nothing too exciting. Service is fine. Has some outdoor seating which is nice in the summer. One of the best cafés in palmerston north.

J.

Best feijoa smoothie in town and the thai beef salad is delicious. Great service. Fave cafe in palmy

l. w.

Awesome food and great service. This is a must visit when in Palmerston North. Super friendly staff. Great coffee! Well definately be back!!!

O.

Nice range of food, very generous slice sizes.

R.

Tasty, great value, good portions.

M.

Great food and service! The milkshake I had was amazingly thick and the caramel square was great although too much for one person

F. K.

First time dinner diners and had a great meal. Perfect way to celebrate a birthday. The deserts are delicious too.

W.

Great kitchen and even greater cabinet foods. Orders are on time and a all around great experience and atmosphere.

J.

Great breakfast.

T.

Always busy always guaranteed something delicious with great coffee.

D.

Friendly people and great service. The food was tasty and simple and the flat white was of course amazing. I would return.

J.

Great coffee and sugar/gluten free goods to eat.

P.

Nice coffee. Their Keto desserts taste a little weird but their standard food is awesome.

B.

Excellent breakfast salad and hash, would definitely visit again. Service very friendly too. Thanks.

b.

Beautiful food as always

J.

Bit disappointed today muffins were very hard and bacon was burnt on the breakfast love coming here will try next time

K.

Great breakfast thank you, it was huge!! What a great breakfast menu and great coffee. Would recommend for locals and visitors to palmerston north.

D.

Great coffee, great food, cosy atmosphere, and they offer zero-lacto milk for coffee (so if you’re not an almond or soy fan, they got you sorted)

G.

Great food and service. Was really busy but staff made time to smile and treat you like a VIP

s.

Coffee tea iced chocolate fantastic. Loved the fresh fruit salad and yoghurt. Still a goody after all these years

S.

Wot a cool selection of nourishment. And that sweets cabinet...... O M G Is about the best description

C.

Great bennys! Really nice cuban themed cafe. A 'must do' when visiting Palmy.

I.

Some of the best food out, great menu and five star service. Good variety ad well.

M. C.

Lovely food & coffee custard square savoury muffin all great & the service just the best

L.

Waitress was great, Caramel slice amazing, coffee smooth and delicious.

G.

Bohemian atmosphere, consistently good food, always a pleasure to dine here

M.

Great hot chocolate

l. c.

Nice place for a coffee and chat. Fast and friendly service. Good coffee.

M.

Always awesome food. Nice fresh menu.

S.

Nice for brealfast and lunch. Good quick service. Can sit outside too.

V.

Very nice counter food. Good sized coffee. Efficient service

B.

Very nice place! Cozy and warm with heaps of food options. Coffee was great to!

J.

Very good. Short wait time & the food was good. :-)

A.

Food is always delicious. Can get super busy and crowded but worth the wait if you have time

M.

Fantastic food. Great wait-staff. Friendly and very busy. Even at 2.30 on sunday. Thanks.

k.

Food was amazing, service excellent. We are coming back to try your cakes they look Devine.

T.

Usually packed and great food. A bit expensive though for what you get. Would recommend the platter and the cakes. Coffee is OK.

D.

Good coffee and nice atmosphere.

M.

Beautiful food and coffee.Fab service. Lovely atmosphere.

Y.

Good coffee, good food and friendly staff.

R.

Exceptional service, great food and coffee.

G.

Great place to eat with friends, family or just by yourself. Lovely food and quick service.

J.

Great food, and some of the best coffee in town.

J.

Yeah I guess it's another caffe it's been there a while now and it seems to have lost it's edge. I think it needs a re opening with new menus and new exiting decor and furniture.

A.

Always good food. The service can be slow, as the place is very popular, so don't go if you are in a hurry.

L.

Excellent food and coffee

M.

Go here most mornings for my coffee. Such an awsome place. Staff are so welcoming, awsome service!

J.

Decent food, nice staff

I.

Great atmosphere, food and coffee to compliment! Top spot to catch up with friends, or casual business meetings.

P.

Friendly staff, quick service, and good food. Can get busy at times.

J.

Expensive for what you get but I mean if you're gonna go to brunch I guess you probably don't care so much about price. Coffee's okay too.

K.

Great outside seating. Keto options. Good service

V.

Love their pasta and sweet treats, especially the ridiculously rich silk cake

G.

If you're looking for a cafe that adds hollandaise to all it's food .. this is your one stop cafe. Hollandaise ... and peas in your mince.. Nah in all honesty it's a great cafe

A.

This has always been a great place to eat, good see things have not changed much, menu has changed but the quality has not.

K.

Treatment from staff wasnt great considering the reviews we have seen previously. Food was ok

c.

Very busy. Nice food. Reasonably good customer service.

S. L.

Delicious hand made food, friendly, top service, plenty of options inc keto, gf, vegan etc

K.

Very nice, good service and the food was delicious

B.

Fantastic food selection and fun atmosphere. Always recommend as #1!

B.

Always good coffee, great food.

M.

awesome breakfast and great coffee! at 7am on a Sunday morning. yummy. will come back

R.

Good variety of cakes and food. Friendly staff. One of the cafes with the longest opening hours in Palmerston North.

R.

Busy, efficient staff, great food and coffee. Always enjoy.

J. M.

Great meeting up with my friend for lunch bustling and busy but still manage to serve food in a timely fashion.

C.

Great food choices friendly service, but very rushed staff

L.

Good food, great coffee, pleasant service.

G.

Great place. Food fab. Super hot Mochas and very friendly staff. Highly recommended

G.

A very good menu and evrn better prices. Will go again any time we are Palmy

C.

Great chocolate milkshake at a good price. Staff are also very friendly and welcoming. 👍

J.

Best coffee I've had for a while and great whitebait fritters

d.

Great food. Great place for a catchup. Although it gets very busy at lunchtime

S.

Good food, quick service, friendly staff. One of my go tos in Palmerston North.

c.

very good smoothie we came in a busy time and staff was very nice as we left they still had time to thank us

n.

Love the food. Always packed which is a good sign they have the food and service right

R.

Great service, wonderful food at a reasonable price

G.

Food is not great and coffee is average but good service.

L.

Great food and atmosphere

B.

Popular local meeting-place. The cake is good and so are the mains, although they are pricier than some other places in town.

E.

This place has good snacks and coffee at slightly higher prices than they should be.

J.

Food was good. But I wish there was a "big breakfast" option instead of the expensive build your own option.

N.

Good prices ans good variety, vegan or vegetarian food available. Good prices, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Central.

K.

Indoor and outdoor dining and café fare. Nothing super fancy. Adequate service and okay if you have kids.

B.

Amazing food and great owners. Very friendly. Highly recommend

J.

Great food great drink, great atmosphere and fantastic service. Highly recommended.

M.

Excellent Moroccan chicken pasta salad guys! It was awesome. Really great coffee too.

A.

Busy CBD cafe. Staff are friendly. Interesting breakfast menu. Food is always consistent.

T.

Yum food!

B.

Always good coffee... and the cabinet food is a diabetic nightmare... still wonderful to drool over

K.

Yummy food and great coffee!!!! Staff make it even better

G.

Best Coffee and great location for sitting outside!

S.

Choice coffee and good cheerful service always busy yeah yeahhhh

H.

Awesome food and coffee. Really good value for money

M.

Great food great drink, great atmosphere and fantastic service. Highly recommended.

N.

Always coming here for coffee and brunch. Though it can get quite busy.

L.

Awesome! Great coffee and the hash brown stack sublime.

B.

Good food, good coffee, friendly staff

C.

Service was great friendly staff will go back again

v.

Friendly staff, good coffee, tasty breakfast.

D.

Great place to drop into if you want the flash Wellington type cafe experience in palmy, daddy daughter date catch up favorite

T.

Great service great food well worth going to

H.

Great coffees and great people well recommended

L.

Good food, good coffee, good service, nice atmosphere.

N.

. Beautiful coffee at Cafe Cuba. Nanny Moko, and .my girl . 👍🌷👍🌷👍🌷

B.

Best Cafe in town owners bit dodgy though

G.

Great place to eat with friends, family or just by yourself. Lovely food and quick service.

N.

Excellent cafe for breakfast. Had Eggs Benedict for 3 mornings and all were perfect; runny yolks, hash browns, crispy bacon (glad it didnt have much fat), little bit of green stuff on top to …

C.

Great food and service

B.

Lovely service' yummy carrot cake and awesome smoothie

B.

First time back at this institution in years and I was not disappointed. Yum granola and fab coffee

S.

Lovely lunch. My Risotto and smoothie were extremely delicious.

M.

Fantastic food. Great wait-staff. Friendly and very busy. Even at 2.30 on sunday. Thanks.

B.

Always good coffee... and the cabinet food is a diabetic nightmare... still wonderful to drool over

H.

Excellent service. Great food. Totally looked after

M.

Great food, atmosphere and staff are awesome

R.

Usually crammed with people, mostly for it's good food and coffee. Not my cup of tea but obviously popular for a reason.

C.

Best Cafe in Palmerston North.... Great atmosphere and cafe... Has the feeling of the ideal student flat!

B.

Very good food, friendly staff, nice environment!

C.

Amazing food, and a busy up beat vibe.

T.

If you want cake then this is your number one spot to go. I haven't tried the rest of the food only milk shakes and they were eh

J.

Good food great service plenty of parking awesome coffee.

r.

Lovely food, service good. Great coffee

S.

Try the potato stack👍

J.

The 'messy' omelette was fantastic. Some toast on the side would be a welcome addition. Thank you.

E.

First day back in level 2 and they've done a great job getting back into it

B.

Lovely service' yummy carrot cake and awesome smoothie

M.

It was super busy when we were there, but the wait for the coffee was worth it. It can be a noisy environment to hold a conversation in.

R.

Best little cafe in Palmy Nth. Its the quality staff that always makes you feel at home that does it.

C.

Excellent customer service lovely staff and great coffee and food

L.

Always nice food. Fabulous service

L.

Loves this place!!! So totally going back next time I'm in town. Going to try dinner there next time.

L.

Love this place. Food is amazing and so is the hot chocolates.

M.

Great food - very friendly service and efficient, will be back

N.

Coolest place to have coffee and light meal. Wide range of good tasting slices👌☕☕🍰

A.

we sat outside the weather was great & it was easy to have a conversation, the coffee was OK

K.

Great meals and atmosphere. Very good value for money.

J.

Keto options are so awesome

S.

Great food, efficient and personal service.

M.

Great food, good coffee.

S.

meals were fine very noisy and hard uncomfortable chairs very friendly staff

H.

Great coffee, tempting range of sweet options to go with it. Menu offers a range of hot options.

R.

The que was all the way out the door. Only one staff behind the counter.

F.

Really cool cafe Awesome food send Great coffee

D.

A high standard of Cafe Food. Friendly & attentive staff.

L.

Great food, great coffee and great service as always

G.

Very good menu, food and service.

R.

The food is always great and love the option to eat outside.

C.

Warm, good food :)

P.

Beautiful food and excellent coffee

S.

Lovely lunch. My Risotto and smoothie were extremely delicious.

B.

Roomy, comfortable with friendly staff. The long blacks are slightly watery lacking the body I am used too.

R.

No food today only liquids as in a Passionfruit Smothey. It was great, just what I neede.

H.

Excellent service. Great food. Totally looked after

H.

Good food but pricy for a student budget

M.

Excellent food. GF granola was superb.

R.

Always great food and service. Would highly recomend.

L.

Nice friendly staff

M.

Tried a banoffee smoothie was nice but $8.50 was a bit expensive for what it was.

K.

Great coffee and very rustic slices, cheesecakes and biscuits.

M.

Good cafe, very busy. Nice spot for outside dining

l.

Lovely place great ambiance lovely muffin and nice coffee

J.

Brilliant breakfast and coffee with fast service even when busy.

B.

Consistently great coffee and friendly, fast service. Might be Palmerston North's best.

K.

Great food. Great coffee

O.

Great food. Great service. Great coffee too!

K.

Good food great coffee just keep doing what your doing.

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