Panaderia El Cafetal

Love this place for their empanadas/pastelitos and sandwiches. Their coffee is good too but not yet figure out which cafe con Leche I prefer. A must visit.

Everything in the menu is fresh and made to order. The place is very busy being so close to the airport but the staff is very attentive and quick to take and prepare your order. Plenty of tables available. I will definitely recommend for a quick bite or lunch.

Will never come back. We ordered our food with the tablet they have by the door. Before ordering I asked what typo of milks they have for the coffee, they only have regular and almonds. Coffee and food. Food came out first. Over 10 minutes later the staff was talking over the coffee machine when I had to ask for our coffees. They were not happy for the interruption. Only one lady apologized. They asked me who took my order and when I mentioned the machine, they had to ask me for my receipt. When finally made my coffee turns out they are out on almond milk. How do you have such a bad coffee service and ingredients and be called “el cafetal”.

An Outstanding Experience at Metro! I had the pleasure of visiting Smetra in Altamonte Springs, and everything was simply amazing. The service was exceptional, thanks to Diana, who was always attentive, kind, and welcoming. Her warm smile made everyone feel right at home. I also want to highlight Roxanne, the manager, who ensured every detail was flawless. It’s clear the team works with passion and care, which made my visit truly unforgettable. I’ll definitely be back soon!

I really loved seeing all the French pastries! They had savory AND sweet pastries. This shop was really bustling with LOTS of customers, many of whom seemed like regulars. There are 2 cash registers, so the lines got a bit long, sometimes, but the cashiers were very pleasant and also patient with new customers who didn't know the menu, like me. I especially want to give kudos to the slightly older gentleman who seemed to be the owner, or at least in charge. He was really on top of his game and appeared to be tweaking the staff's customer service as they all worked like a well-oiled machine. I think this dedication to excellence and attention to detail may be at least part of what is making this shop such a popular place to go. Things they offer--teas of all kinds (cold, hot) with toppings & add-ins (boba, etc.), many other drinks, sandwiches, Asian dishes, & of course, the pastries. Something for everyone! I saw families with young children there, middle-aged patrons, college students, as well as senior citizens like myself. It was kind of like being inside a beehive. So much energy and positivity! I got the iced, Vietnamese, salted caramel coffee (topped with sea foam with coffee jellies in the bottom). It was the first time I tasted anything in the States that was close to a marvelous coffee drink I had in Manila, Philippines, in 1991! Absolutely delicious!!!! If you're anywhere near this lovely shop, you owe it to yourself to go. The surrounding area of Altamonte Springs is also a very beautiful drive with many shopping possibilities. If you're looking for a new boba tea experience, you MUST make a trip to this shop!!

If you want one of the best bakery goods in Orlando , I would highly recommend coming here. They are very delicious and great quality. For food I will give it a 4 star. It’s not out of this world like their bakery but the food had good taste and very presentable. I saw the sandwiches and they looked Devine. Unfortunately, I did not ordered one to try and critique it. I heard their coffee is great. I can tell you it is worth trying it once and then you decide! Enjoy!!

I've been a regular here for months, always ordering cafe con leche, and I'm confident that with a bit of adjustment, the team can deliver consistent results even during rush hour. This 3rd time cafe con leche taste like low key caffè

Absolutely delicious!!! So affordable! Such a great find! Bakery items were amazing!

We were super excited to find this place while visiting our family in Orlando. From the line is well organized, to the number of ladies attending, it made our ordering and check out process very quick. We noticed they also have an automated ordering screen. Now, can we talk about their freshly squeezed OJ? Wow! Delicious! Their coffee was also delicious! I had a latte (cafe con leche). Their dessert selection is outstanding! Also, their savory dishes are great! Highly recommend!

This is the second time i try to come and cant even place an order Last time i was just ignored to the point i just left to go to wawa since i had a 3 hour drive ahead Today it was busy, i get thats not the employees fault but i hate to be rushed to place an order because thats how i end up ordering something i do not want. So i just left. Not doing this reviewed to be asked to come back but to see im maybe just maybe, The management would think of a way less stressful for costumers to place their order, specially when is busy and people who are not regulars come in

I went three days in a row!! Tried several of their bakery items. For me- all of it is a hit!!! Some of the best I have had! Their coffee is amazing! Service and Staff are sweet! Their Avena/Farina is amazingly delicious. Their bread is outstanding! Their more heavier meals, are good! But I do feel they need to flavor some of their stuff with a touch more of salt! But they serve great portions, and the food overall is pretty good.

Highly recommend this place. All the sweets looked very delicious, nice variety as well. The staff was welcoming. We ordered Ladyfingers, Quesito, Plain Cheesecake, and another sweet for a total of $13. I plan to come back for breakfast soon

This is a Puerto Rican bakery restaurant. They serve Puerto Rican delicacies and pastries, including Puerto Rican, coffee, particularly Mami coffee from Puerto Rico. They just opened this location on December 6, 2024. We were fortunate to go on December 9th an experienced great service and ambience. Typical of what you would expect in a Puerto Rican bakery shop. They are ready to serve and please you in anyway they can gastronomically I would highly recommend having a cup of coffee with pastries if you're in the Kissimmee area. This is the place you want to be. If you're in the general Disney area also.

This is a restaurant I used to go in Puerto Rico and now here in Orlando is great. Great food, great sandwiches and dessert. They serve you big portions and prices are decent. I had rice and beans with roasted pork and very delicious

I need to move here for this amazing Cuban bakery and restaurant. We came here before going on a cruise knowing we'd be overeating and still prioritized this!!

In Orlando there is a deep Cuban and Latino community which includes restaurants and...bakeries!! I love authentic Cuban pastries so I went on a search! Found this spot and it was perfect! A multitude of fresh pastries and a hot bar equally as impressive makes this a new home for me! Got an apple turnover and a cortadito shot to top it off and I was in heaven. Extremely clean, simple decorations and quality food sets this place apart!

Penalizing customers who pay with a credit card is ridiculous. This new policy will drive customers away. I understand CC fees might be high but don't put it towards the customer or "hide" the fees in your prices. We have been visiting this location for years, it has become a tradition to stop every time we go to the airport. The food is amazing. The customer service can vary. The lines are not clear and if you walk in that's the line for the bakery, the lunch line is separate ( you will figure once people skip you and go the the other line).

Stopped by here for lunch while at work and I was not disappointed. My coworker recommended the Cuban sandwich saying it was the best in town and I must say he might be right. Inside is very big with plenty of seating and lots of staff to help you out. There are plenty of options for food and even more for desserts or pastries. The Cuban sandwich was something else. It was so big I could only eat half and saved a the other half for lunch the next day. As you can see in the pictures it's completely packed with meats and cheese I recommend it! Definitely coming here again.

Great spot for a really delicious and easy lunch. They have a menu of sandwiches and such to order that is accompanied by a hot bar. I was craving rice and beans so I went with a side of the yellow rice (arroz con bacon on their menu) and red beans. Absolutely amazing, and perfectly filling. I also grabbed a small coffee which was good. Parking is easy and there's lots of seating inside if you are in the mood to dine in. Next time I go I will be spending a lot more time checking out the pastry case. Lots of beautiful pastries, donuts, cakes, and breads to choose from.

Update: Food is still great but something is wrong with their AC. Brought a friend from NZ to experience great PR food. We went around 6pm. It was very uncomfortable. It was like they turned off the AC. AC worked b/c the bathrooms were quite cool. We were sweating just sitting there eating. If the AC isn't working, just get it to go. Great Puerto Rican place. Has both a bakery and hot lunch side. The bakery side has a variety of pastries and you can order sandwiches. That is the left side. If you want the hot bar side that is the on the right and you start in the middle and work your way down. They pretty much only speak spanish, so if you don't speak spanish you might have to do a lot of pointing. I wasn't exactly sure how the hot bar worked and I think I messed up and got 2 meats, I wanted to try 1 rib and she was surprised I only wanted one and I wanted the pork belly I think she went ahead did this for me to keep the line moving. The pork belly was good, incredibly crispy crust and tender meat side. My co worker got pulled pork and rice and yuca. Yuca was tasty but pretty mild. My tray was about $11 and more than enough for 2 meals. Great value and this place is always busy. Co Worker got the Cuban. Big sandwich they were very happy with their sandwich, only downside comes with nothing else but the price is really great so would rather save some money and get a great sandwich.

This is my second time here but the first time getting a sandwich. It was alright. The sandwich was $7 which is cheap to some, but compared to Cafetal's competitors.. it's hitting the pricier end. The area was clean, and not many people are here around 1pm, yet the ladies were taking their sweet time getting to me and my order. It might've been faster to just use the self kiosk. Again everything is just alright. The pastries were good but not beyond this world. The sandwich was good as well. Fries were very fresh. I will applaud how clean the entire restaurant is though. No mess anywhere.

Cuban/Latino bakery and coffee shop. Interesting food line, sort of like a Subway for Latino favorites. They make breakfast, too. Helps if you speak the language. The bakery goods are probably good, but I went for protein and coffee. The coffee is so-so; the protein was fine. YMMV. Noisy place, rough parking, reasonable prices.

If you are waiting for someone at the airport or just on the east side, I would highly recommend this restaurant. There's a hot bar, sandwich options, and a bakery. I was a little intimidated as it consisted of mostly Spanish speakers, but we worked it out. The sandwich was made to order, and full of meat. I only ate half with papas fritas, and share the other half. It was extremely filling and delicious. There was a lot of people in line, ample sitting room, and a separate line for the hot bar. Little confusing but all in all, a great experience.

I was happy to find a cafe that had mofungo! I ordered the plain mofungo, yellow rice, and red beans. They were all fantastic. The service was excellent. The stall were so nice and helpful with my order. I loved the simple cafe atmosphere that was full of happy patrons. This cafe is an excellent value as well.

Really blown away by the quality and taste at this Puerto Rican Home grown business. They started in the island and most definitely brought the flavor with them. I loved everything and will return on my next visit! Tripleta was exceptional and thee best I've had in Orlando. That says A LOT! My friend had a plate with salmon and chicken gizzards which were delicious. Not everyone can make this dish and they nailed it. Half bakery too so dessert is around the corner. Enjoy!

Stopped in for a quick lunch. It was very busy but they were working fast. Tried the sandwiches and they were very good portion and had good amount of meat. Coffee was also very good. Looking forward to trying their food next time.

We came early morning after a airport trip and we were not dissatisfied!! We had breakfast and got delicious fresh baked goodies to take home! The flavors were on point, felt like at home in PuertoRico!! The lady that took our order I forgot her name, I think she was Cuban, she was so nice and attentive!! I will definitely come back!!!

If you're Puertorican this is your place, all the Puertorican food and flavors are here. Coffee, tostadas, sandwiches excellent the coffee strong and delicious. I have to go.

Tried El Cafetal a few days ago and I will definitely be going back! The pastries were so yummy and the Cuban sandwich was perfect! I was even asked by a few people where I got the sandwich from because it looked and smelled so good! I even forgot to take pictures because I wanted to eat it so bad!!

A very decent and economical Puerto Rican restaurant and bakery for picking up a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch or simply pastries. i love to visit Ouertorican bakeries as where I live they have none so I enjoy them very much, and with a largely local and Hispanic clientele, which was a good sign of authenticity. We had a full breakfast and a Tripleta, freshly made, and good value with a large coffee with milk. Service was great the ladies at the counter were friendly and attentive and explained everything and even repeated the order to make sure all was correct. very short wait for your food. The ambiance was super lively with Spanish music playing and a very happy vibe. will definitely come back again on my next trip to Orlando

This place is unbelievable the food is authentic the atmosphere fun the service is exceptional. I will be back over and over again..

Amazing food! Came for a coffee and pastry but stayed for the combo meal! The rice and beans were fantastic as well as the pork and plantains. Could easily feed two people with all the food you get plus a bottle water all for $11. Highly recommend!

A esto tu le llamas Almuerzo? Ni sabor tenía tampoco. Están de mal en peor.cuando abrieron eran excelentes pero ahora no vale la pena. Si la comida es boricua por lo menos dale sabor boricua. Por que nosotros los boricuas comemos con sazón y sabor.

We found this place by accident. Meson sandwiches was inexplicably closed so this seemed like a suitable replacement. Cafetal is the exact replica of what you'd find in a typical Puertorican bakery. You can choose from a wide variety of made to order sandwiches, or prepared hot food consisting of rice, proteins, and root vegetables (vianda). We had sandwiches; I had the tuna and wasn't thrilled with it honestly. it was very much that cheap and tasteless tuna that barely had any mayo or anything else for that matter. However, others in our party had the chicken sandwich, and the tripleta and they loved it. The baked desserts are a must. They tasted fresh and delicious. The donut with cheese custard, and the quesito were the perfect ending to a satisfying lunch that was, I might add, very reasonably priced. The Mallorca was fluffy and slightly sweet, pillowy like a donut. A side note, they make a really good fresh squeezed orange juice at a reasonable price as well.

Stuffed into a small parking with lots of business in and out, this hidden gem is often overlooked. One day a friend brought me to grab some breakfast and I've been back a dozen or so times since. Walking in you see all the tempting pastries, breads and pates. The smell and sight tempts you. Walking past the sweet counter, and normally a line of 3-5 people you'll get a whiff of the real food. Chicken, ribs, fish bbq, buttered or fried pull you in. Then an array of sides follow from plantain to mashed potatoes, rice, veggies etc. The prices are about what you'd expect or even a little lower for the portion of food you get. And it's always hard to not take a dessert home, sometimes impossible. Most times the inside has a nice sized crowd so seating may be scarce.

Food : good Service: bad 1. The menu and the cashier (who takes the order) are not in the same place. The cashier, on our visit, was not knowledgeable. 2. They flip the iPad on you for a quick tip; before your dining experience (Something more and more businesses are practicing, unfortunately). 3. One of the employees yelled my name, so I proceeded to the "order pick up" area (it's labeled) and then she yelled my name again (and I saw her) and she yelled "I'm over here!" That's pretty unprofessional wouldn't you say. Ambiance: Noisy. And with the tip "panhandling"...you'd think they'd have someone cleaning the tables. We had to clean ours (when we sat down). We threw our trash away...and wiped down the table again. Maybe I should get a tip.

This place is awesome. They open at 5am. NICE. Came in very early in the am. I ordered a Coffee and a breakfast sangawich. They made a big ham, egg and cheese sangawich on Cuba bread. Got my order pretty quick. Sangawich and coffee were both good and hot. I will be visiting again and again. Oh, and the bakery items look fantastic. The place was getting busy by the time I left. Service was good. Prices were OK. Food was fresh. I recommend it.

First time at this restaurant and truly not a good first impression. Service was awful - no signs that direct you to do the line for the hot food line or a la carte. After doing the line at the hot food line, when it was my turn, I was told that that's not the line.... So I had to do the line again at the other end. Approximately 12 minutes just to order. I ordered a mofongo with churrasco (skirt steak) and mofongo with fried pork chunks. The mofongo is supposed to be deep fried green plantains, and this one was boiled with ripe plantains. Skirt steak was actually flank steak and was past medium well. Ordered two quesitos and they were not fully baked. Will not be coming back to this place.

A very decent and economical Puerto Rican restaurant and bakery for picking up a bite to eat after landing at MCO.   It's just a short drive from MCO and with a largely local and Hispanic clientele, which was a good sign of authenticity.   I had a generous, freshly made, and good value Bistek (beefsteak) sandwich for $6.99.   Wife also picked up some pastries and donuts to go for $11 and which were also quite good values.  They also have a lunch buffet available.

I have gone to Cafetal since it opened. I enjoy their pastries, especially the "quesitos." They really are fantastic. I typically buy their fresh baked bread for sandwiches, fresh orange juice, & as mentioned, the pastries. I am not a big fan of their sandwiches nor their main hot food. I find it to be a tad bland, but the main reasoning for the 3 stars is their habitual LONG wait time for small orders, such as juice/coffee & bread. As some have mentioned, it's not that the long lines are the cause of the wait, but rather customer service.

Love the food here. 1. Staff suck- when we order over the phone mostly sandwiches and omelettes, they are never accurate and twice there were shells in the omelettes. 2. The restaurants is packed sometimes and there are long waits 3. English is limited 4. Choose your plates based on what looks fresh

Visited at 8:30 am, very disappointed with the service, trash cans full employees didn't know what they were doing, the food was ok, but I wouldn't return. Prices were affordable, but coming from the food and beverage industry, employees need more training specially making coffees, the sandwiches areas is not synchronized with the fryer area therefore our family received sandwiches done eating and then the kids meal came. No manager present and attitude of some of the staff is I don't care. Therefore no portion control lot of food waste and no overall attention .

What are exactly your hours of operation? I purposely arrived at 9:10pm, knowing you closed at 10pm because I didn't want to be "that customer". When I pulled up there were 5 employees standing near the counter not doing much. When I approached the door two motioned that you were closed. Clearly posted on both front doors says you are open until 10pm daily? Either change your hours, or hold your employees accountable. Done with you!

Home of the One Hour bakery. It takes an hour to get a pastry. The place has gone seriously Downhill since it opened and the quality / flavor has really Taken a backseat, used to be so good!

Very good food and quick service. A definite stop by the airport but I wish I would have went sooner.

Weekend trip to Orlando, woke up hungry and this place caught my attention PR Bakery, hell yeah. We ordered the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich in pan SOBAO, amazing, big enough for two. The cafetal capuccino, great too, large size with loads of whipped cream. All baked good looked great so it was hard to decide. We got the guava and cheese danish (OMG), quesitos and pastelillo de guayaba, all good. New go to place to eat in Orlando.

Excellent Puerto Rican bakery. Pan sobao is the best. They always have a lot of customers so plan ahead and expect lines to order and pickup.

Pastries, sandwiches and food are very good. Pastrami sandwich with mayo ketchup is my favorite. The owner also owns bakeries in Puerto Rico that is why is authentic. Pastries are always good as well as their orange juice. Food quality has been sketchy lately and service could be difficult sometimes.

Do they even enjoy working there? Hell NO listen up owner your establishment needs a serious facelift and this is in regards to its customer service aesthetically speaking. Your location is beautiful except for your horrible staff that do not even greet your customers the proper way they should be greeting them they were rude, dry, extremely unhelpful and have attitudes FROM the minute. I walked in. I received absolutely zero help until I had to ask for help, I will never return to this establishment. Why do I need ti eat in a place where Im being mean mugged by women that look bored as hell? Sadly it's in my neighborhood and I thought it would be a great experience. You either need new staff or somebody needs to give them reprimands and judging by the complaints on her I'm not the only one that feels the same way

Terrible customer service. Had to wait 20 minutes for a sandwich that had 2 items on it just to get a completely different sandwich.

I've had Cuban sandwich almost around all orlando by far this is the best place they makes them! They are press on a flat toaster and have all the correct ingredients pork,ham,Swiss cheese,mustard and pickles on cuban bread! So if you're looking for a Cuban sandwich I definitely recommend this place!

Decent , Affortable, buffet & bakery style environment. Quick in and out Parking is ok

The Breakfast burrito and Cafe latte was very good! At 9:30 am they have a full Mexican buffet. The line was long for it so it must be good!

The cheesecake was SO good!! Do NOT order anything from the menu. If it's not on the hot bar or in the bakery case, do NOT order it. I made the mistake of ordering a salad. They forgot: the salad dressing, toppings, cheese. (They had actually forgotten to make the salad. We had to remind them several times which was uncomfortable.) Don't expect great customer service either, everyone we encountered was rude.

Love this place. I eat here a few times a week. I'm from Camry PR and I feel right at home when I come here.

Great place for Cuban coffee and authentic Puerto Rican Food This restaurant is located at the end of a strip of stores on the east side of Semoran blvd, just north of the Orlando airport. It is fairly easy to locate and get to from either the north or the south as it is located at a streetlight. Parking is limited and it is a popular place so patrons may find this a little challenging. You enter through the north door and exit through the south door. The counter is a large "L" shape with dessert display cases on one side, registers at the corner and the hot food and pick up on the other side. The 3 dessert display cases looked stocked full of delicious treats. The staff taking our order was very friendly and helpful. There is a counter against the window with about 10 high seats and 15 tables of 4 people each in the restaurant. We ordered café latte, 1 media noche, 1 cubano and 2 tostada y mantequilla (cuban toast) for about $26. The restaurant was full (every table taken and most seats at the counter taken and people ordering). The coffee was excellent and the sandwiches and toast were outstanding. The only drawbacks were the parking, the wait and the cleanliness. They were so busy there was litter on the floor and tables did not get bussed between people leaving and arriving. Overall, the staff was excellent, food was great and place was very nicely done. I would definitely recommend this place to hungry fellow travelers.

Buena comida a buen precio. Necesita mejorar en el servicio un poco pero de resto, muy recomendable.