Old Florida Cafe

We had passed signs for Micanopy on our travels around Florida and decided to stop in and go to the Old Florida Cafe. It was so relaxing after driving for a while. The town is beautiful and the restaurant is a great place to eat. They have sandwiches and comfort food, along with fresh brewed coffees and homemade desserts. Everyone is very friendly and the prices are fair.

The Reubens and grilled cheese were very good, however, some of the meat was tough and extremely chewy. The coleslaw was fantastic, and my lunch companions enjoyed their sides of rice and beans. My tea was brewed, but my 2 guests had a can of diet coke and a water. For 3 of us, Including tip, it was just shy of 60.00. I'm giving it 5 stars because the service was fast, and the food was tasty.

A wonderful lunch experience on a beautiful Saturday. We enjoyed the Cuban sandwich and the Reuben Sandwich with delicious banana pudding. The atmosphere was exactly what we wanted with outdoor patio seating. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. We definitely plan to return.

In an historic building located in an historic village, this restaurant offers fabulous Cuban entrees, my favorite being vegan Cuban black beans with yellow rice. The flavors are phenomenal. Don't let the timeworn building and sleepy old town atmosphere produce any hesitancy... the experience is unforgettable. Order inside and enjoy dining outside surrounded by eye catching foliage and shaded by old living oak trees graced with Spanish moss. This is Old Florida at its BEST! And this restaurant honors Cuban culinary tradition! Seize the adventure, time travel. You don't want to miss this experience!

Traveling through Micanopy this is a must stop shop. I personally like the early lunch time here. Nice and quiet with outdoor and indoor seating available. Dogs welcome outside.
Between sandwiches, café, and desserts, it's hard to pick a favorite. Enjoy some cubano coffee, on the patio with a slice of keylime pie. You won't be disappointed.
Portions are small, but mighty with taste and quality.
This is a spot to come back to. Enjoy the history, and drop some coins to keep the staff.

Myself and two gal pals had lunch here today after hiking in Paynes Prairie Preserve. The sandwiches were all great! Hit the spot! Will definitely be back next time we're in the area. Let me just say... the KEY Lime Pie...awesome!! It was make you wanna "slap yo mama" good!! Don't leave the Cafe without trying a piece of pie!!
~Cathy Cargile

Spur of the moment stop. Traveling to Payne's Prairie SP and decided to stop by for a quick bite to eat. Friendly and courteous service. Cuban sandwich was delicious. We found a new town and place to eat on our travels. Outdoor eating was perfect.

Funky, cool and positive vibes with great food!!
Great atmosphere, cool things to look around at (and purchase!), Trivia cards and games on tables, lots of art on the walls to gaze upon.
We had Cubans. I grew up on Ybor city Cubans and I gotta tell ya...these are in the race and way up front!
Fresh Cuban bread and meats..perfect amount of yellow mustard and pickles.
I will try the black beans and rice next. :).
Good drink selections.
Very clean restrooms.
Nice shady patio with lots of plants and funky art around.
Happy to live locally and be able to pop in here as we want!
Thanks Andrew & Bootsie for making a very cool, welcoming spot with great eats!

What a gem! We were lucky enough to be in Micanopy at lunchtime and had delicious cubanos, coffee, and desserts here. The personalized service makes all the difference here! Comfortable cafe in a beautiful old town!

I make this my first stop in Florida when driving down from the Midwest. Very good Cuban sandwich, very pleasant place to sit outside. One of these years, I gotta try the pulled pork.

Omg..just ate there. THE Cuban sandwich was awesome.
That is a museum city!So happy to visit it.

Wonderful, friendly people
Slap my Momma the food’s so good!!!!
Can’t wait to return.

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We were headed north on 75 and it was well worth the 5 minutes or so it took to reach the Cafe from the highway. The server was very friendly with useful menu suggestions, wide variety of choices, and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches. Save room for dessert. (Added bonus: the Cafe is in a small historic town which post-Covid would be fun to explore.)

The Ruben and grilled cheese on Cuban bread with tomatoes is must try folks

Excellent sandwiches and very friendly service from the locals, very welcoming. The homemade deserts looked amazing, yet we were full from our lunch. Will have to get back there on an empty stomach just for the deserts.

It's a great place to grab a bite and check out some antiques. There are lots of cool and interesting things to look at. The tables show a lot of history. Our Florida table was so cool. Remember many of the items shown from growing up in FL.

Old Florida Cafe is definitely a must stop!

In your heart of hearts, you know Florida isn’t about Miami and glamour, it’s about small towns with huge oak trees dripping Spanish moss and dappled shade. It’s about slowly eating lunch under an umbrella listening to the katydids buzz while sipping sweet tea. This place lives up to its name and if you miss it you’ve made a mistake. Their Cuban with mahlo pork added is the sandwich to have… and it’s so good you’ll wish you’d saved room for more. Yes it’s an extra mile off I75, but it’s worth the drive for this slice of what Florida can be. I know my planning from now on is going to include an extra hour to wander it’s shops and enjoy this awesome sandwich.

Good service and good food! We tried the Cuban and BLT sandwiches and a huge slice of cake. Will definitely return for lunch when back in Micanopy.

Nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seatings. I had a cuban sandwich and the staff were very nice and friendly to allow me to have half a portion. My husband had the mojo bowl with pulled pork and the bowl was adequately portioned with beans, rice and pork. They are tasty and the environment was cozy and comfy.

Order at the counter and they bring the food to the table. My wife had a Reuben and I had pulled pork with rice and black beans. Later we had key lime pie and a peanut butter pie. All was good. I think this is the only place in town that you can use the restroom.