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A small breakfast and lunch cafe on west 434 opened in 2025 by a veteran local Cuban restaurateur, scaled down on purpose. Cubanos, ham croquettes, bistec empanizado, and carne con papas, with pastries, smoothies, and coffee.

Address

The Cuban Sandwich Cafe, 140 W State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708

Price

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District

Winter Springs

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