Key West Bistro

Let’s just say this is a must spot in the Minneapolis area. I’m Cuban 🇨🇺 and finally after living here for 12 years I finally found a true Cuban food spot! Sorry but “Victor’s 1959 Cafe” is not it! The Cuban sandwich is perfect! It is a 10 out 10 but don’t show my mom this review because I would be in some big trouble. The flavor of the meat is unbelievable just like we make it at home. The bread was toasted just right. Holy and the Colada was on point just like they serve in Miami. No one and I mean no has been able to get it right here in the Minneapolis and he did! Wow!!! I’ll be back soon!
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Great Cuban coffee and delicious sandwiches! Made me feel like I really was in the keys. Very friendly service too. We will definitely return.

Dan the owner is Dan the man.

Personally place key West in my top 5 coffee spots in Minneapolis, and second for sandwiches only beaten out by my nostalgic love for caffreys sandwiches.

Great place to stop if you are nearby and need food or coffee. Definitely also would recommend going out of the way to stop in as well.

Wowza!

I have heard good things about this place and the cynic in me had to see for myself. Mission accomplished! The Cubano sandwiches are spot on and remind me of the ones I’d get in Brooklyn when I lived in NYC. I gotta do my best to limit this incredible treat to once a month, and it will be hard.

This is an adorable cafe sitting on the corner. I wish it had more square footage, because I could see this being a very bustling venue.

DEFINITELY check it out!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I love this place and will go out of my way to get their Cubano and coffee. Flat out the best. Today, I just tried their breakfast sandwich with the Cuban pork. OMG! Delicious.

Not gonna lie, my son and I just agreed that this is literally the best Cubano we've ever had. This is from a guy that's tried to eat at the best Cubano shops in both Tampa and Miami! We had both the standard, and BBQ version. Both perfect. Owner was working the day we were here and he was super cool, too.

Best coffee in the Twin Cities. Period. Every cup is amazing and their seasonal lavender latte is worth any sort of travel.

A small, inviting place with a very chipper...I think it was the owner that we were talking to? Nice guy, very enthusiastic. The Cuban bagel was really good, and the Cuban bread was deliciously crispy, not crunchy. We got the Cortado and the Cortadito as well, which were very smooth

Key West Bistro is located in one of my favorite areas of South Minneapolis and I visit as frequently as I can. Close to the light rail and other fantastic spots to grab food at.

The owner is lovely and I really appreciate the thought that went into creating a space that doesn’t look like every other coffee shop in the Twin Cities.

I started with an iced cafe con leche and it was SO GOOD and arguably the best drink to grab on a warm day.

Followed up by a Cuban that was crunchy on the outside, pressed down to perfection and soft on the inside. Loved the pork, ham, cheese, mustard and pickles - all very authentic tasting, down to the sour pickles, which is KEY here.

I’m a South Florida native who has lived in the twin cities for 6 years now. Finding Cuban food and Cuban coffee is not easy around here.

Thanks for bringing back some great memories from my younger years with my most recent visit.

Delicious food and the friendliest owner out there! He was great to talk to and gave us out-of-towners great recommendations about the area.

We liked everything about this low-key, unpretentious bistro with a cuban motif. The owner was friendly, the service was great, good selection of coffee and tea, and the sandwiches were delicious. But BEST of all is the KEY LIME PIE baked on site by the talented owner! Going back for sure.

This is my go-to coffee shop when I feel like walking around my neighborhood. The owner is very kind and fun to talk to. The Cuban bagel and breakfast sandwich are both great for a quick breakfast. The coffee is just the right amount of very sweet and very strong.

Awesome place to grab a coffee!

Very solid Cuban coffee. Reminds me of key west for sure. Kind staff as well.

Amazing key lime pie. It's my husband favorite pie. So thrilled that this place sells it year round. My hubbys bday is in February, and they always want it but I can never find it. Usually only sold seasonally at bakeries. 10/10 amazing filling and nice crispy crust. It was made fresh TODAY! Please go get some pie from here. Delicious!!

My favorite coffee shop now! I’m a fan of the Cafe con Leche and a dirty chai. Eventually I’ll work my way through the whole menu because Dan really cares about the quality of his coffee. Coffee drinkers won’t be disappointed. (And when it’s dark and cold outside I stare into the livestream of Key West that Dan has on the wall and imagine that I’m there.)

Lovely warm haven, esp for the South Floridian that asks themselves every winter what they're doing in this frozen tundra (don't we all wonder that). Tried a classic Miami-style Cuban sandwich, a cafe con leche, and a skice of house-made key lime pie. Absolute perfection.
The place is small and was cluttered at the time, but there were lovely plants, nice Key West decor, and a tv that streamed Key West in real time. Loved chatting with the owner about Florida. Can't wait to come back and make it my go-to, esp when I'm missing home!

Delicious Cubano & so fun to chat with the owner and chef.

My partner and I stopped in yesterday for the first time. This place has the best espresso drinks in the Twin Cities, hands down. Perfectly timed. The Snowstorm in the Keys is ridiculously creamy and flavorful.

Update: My partner went back today for a slice of key lime pie, and it's the best we've had. Even the whip cream tastes homemade. It sounds like the place is a one-man show, and he's very friendly.

Love the Key West pie and the live cam! Yummy coffee. Good wifi. Need more of these vibin places in the city!