Review Cafe Habana - New York City

Rovik Robert

Definitely get the corn on the cob as well as the Cuban sandwich - they’re both tasty and at pretty good value! Seating areas are a bit small so be warned but overall a good place for food!

Adi Mandel

This was absolutely great. I was here for the first time 2 years ago and know I must come back on my next visit in NY. The food brought back memories from our honeymoon in Cuba. The food was served quickly and was delicious.

Ido Biton

We came for the famous corn and a drink. The corn was very good but a bit cold. the mojito was good but very expensive ($16) for a Cuban restaurant.

Mayerli Mateus

Amazing corn 🥰 es so cute and tasty. Haha I love it , last time I had the cuban sandwich , is also really really good!

Tan Jane

Best corn I had, hands down. It was soft, spicy, tangy. Right amount of spiciness, I love that they have lime to go with it. Drinks are well worth it during happy hour.

David Pakman

Good restaurant. The corn appetizer that they are known for is very good, but not incredible. Everyone's entrees we're very good, but were all served cold, as if they had been sitting for some time. We could say "well, they were busy that day," but Cafe Habana is busy every day, all the time, so there should be a way to serve the food hot. The waitstaff was very friendly and great. Would be 5 stars if any of the food (appetizers and entrees included) had been served hot.

Maris Lox

Get the Cuban sandwich. You will not be disappointed. It was so incredibly flavorful, and the fries were the best we had the entire trip. So good, we went back twice. I had the blackened chicken plate on one occasion, and that was fantastic. The sweet plantains were also delicious, arguably the best plantains I've had. This place gets bonus points for the atmosphere, probably the cheapest beer in the city ($3.75), and the sweetest family dynamics amongst the staff. The price of the entire meal was a great deal for Manhattan and one of the cheapest meals we had on the trip, while also being one of the tastiest. I thoroughly enjoyed dining here, and I think you will, too.

Kat P

Corn was amazing. Cuban sandwich was epic. Love this place. I make sure to go every time I’m in New York.

Erik

The best corn on the cob you can get in NYC, probably the world even! Lovely little place that I’ve returned to many times. :)

Ega Kurnia Yazid

Really love the cotija corn on the cob here, I think I can eat 4 of them in one sit. I also ordered cafe con leche and huevos rancheros for breakfast.

Gurleen

Came here to try out the World Famous Corn. I was skeptical because it’s a bold statement but I must say that when I ate the corn which came out charred on the edges and some cheese on top with red chili, I finished it on 3 mins! It was delicious!!!

Sarah Perkins

Best street-style corn in the city! All the food here is fantastic, I especially enjoy their Cuban sandwich, tacos, and of course the corn! Their frozen margaritas are also quite delightful:)

wen wen

Great vibe delicious food. Highly recommend Mexican corn.

Miriam Jean

Go here for the Cuban sandwich - even if you don't think you'll like it, you have to get it. Absolutely delicious and such a fun place. As you've seen on other reviews, it's small so get there early or be prepared to wait. The corn is tasty, too.

George K

Great food and great service. Loved the place so much, the details are just well detailed. I did not feel like I’m in NYC.

Rylan Gordon

Disclaimer: this is my first experience at a Cuban cafe. The cubano sandwich was better than I expected! The buns were toasted to perfection. The meat had a nice lime/citrus flavor. The chipotle mayo rounded out the flavor with some kick. The only thing I didn’t like was the ham and cheese on it. I also got rice and beans. They were a kinda bland. Their fries also didn’t have much crunch or flavor. Service was SUPER fast though and very friendly. Worth trying if Cuban food is your thing.

Julia Hsia

I will come again for the corn, and that’s all. A place for a fast meal with normal prices. My friend and I had the signature sandwich, the corn and lemonade. 🌽Personally, I like the corn a lot. They did the great job flavoring the corn. The sandwich was a little bit disappointing. The whole taste was nothing special and missing something. Although the fries came with it was not bad, healthy style. My friend told me she could know the lemonade was homemade. Not that sweet which was good.