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Sheyla De los SantosSeptember 14, 2013The "cafe con leche" is the best thing that can happen to you. Never had a bad experience there. Everything is delicious, the pastries are dreamy and the service is super nice and helpful. Love!UpvoteDownvote
Alex CancelJuly 16, 2013Was looking for a local coffee shop around work and I found this masterpiece. The aroma instantly drew me in, and its totally cozy. The cappuccino definitely lived up to my expectations.
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Village VoiceSeptember 10, 2014Where is the best Cuban sandwich in the city, you ask? It's hanging out in Bushwick at Cafeteria La Mejor. Read more
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Serious EatsMarch 18, 2013Coffee, sandwiches, and small bites including great Brooklyn-style cubano that doesn't forget its Miami roots.Upvote10Downvote- Alex MillerJuly 26, 2015Miami vibes. Excellent coffee. Grab a to-go cup and head to Maria Hernandez Park.UpvoteDownvote
Tyler ReinhardMarch 22, 2015when you just want a quiet moment to yourself with an amazing cup of espressoUpvoteDownvote
Joanne CanepaJune 3, 2014Great cafe con leche and the cubano was amazing! I will def be back. ...UpvoteDownvote
Brian SSeptember 23, 2012Order ahead by text or email to CafeLaMejor@gmail.com . You'll even get a reply back when your cubano is on the press!Upvote4Downvote
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue says to get a cafe con leche (3.75) and the sandwich Cubano ($8).UpvoteDownvote
Get the Café con leche and tostadas! If you don't like them, odds are you're a monster and should be ashamed...Upvote2Downvote
Matt RFebruary 17, 2014Try not inconveniencing the staff by ordering anything. (Although everything is tasty)Upvote1Downvote
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