The Groves Coffee House

the steak Cuban sandwich was off the chain

Found a new coffee shop right next door to the Farmer’s Market on Okeechobee Boulevard – The Groves Coffee House. Managed and operated by Andrea, it’s a locally owned business that seems popular. I’ve enjoyed coffee - eaten breakfast and lunch - and ordered many snacks and pastries. At “The Groves,” you’ll find a wide variety of organic coffees and teas, along with the traditional favorites of Cuban and standard American drip coffee. Breakfast and lunch are served in the form of sandwiches, salads and wraps, various cookies and cake, along with fruit and Latin pastries and meat pies. The Café con Leche has four shots of espresso, rather than the three offered by a popular competitor. That’s about 80 additional milligrams of caffeine to get your day started. Standard and Cuban coffee are also on the menu along with different offerings of latte and cappuccino. Almond and coconut milk are options for the dainty, not into regular milk. I typically order the Café con Leche (remember that extra shot of espresso) and Cuban toast when having breakfast. I used to order the breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese. That’s a lot of food and I don’t eat much in the morning, so for now it’s just Cuban toast. There are over a dozen breakfast items to choose from on the menu. For lunch, it’s typically the Medianoche or Pan Con Bistec Cuban sandwich. Of the two, I prefer the Pan Con Bistec Cuban – their own version of a Philly cheesesteak that is packed with meat and cheese with shoestring potatoes on the side. This sandwich must be cut into four pieces and shared. It’s too much for one person. Spanish pastries and meat pies - whenever I order, I take them with coffee for the road. Plenty of shared parking and an indoor/outdoor dining area. Polite and friend staff – great coffee and food – I give the 5 stars. William E. Lewis Jr. Vero Beach, Florida

Iced latte shouldn't come with sweetener unless told otherwise. Whole milk, espresso, and top with ice. They make most drinks too sweet. Also prices are a bit expensive for breakfast, on top of that gotta give tip.

Great tasting coffee and variety of sandwiches and food options for a coffee shop. Will definitely be back!

Great spot for Cuban Coffee and breakfast. Beautifully directed inside to resemble a “grove”. Service was wonderful and the Iced Cafe con Leche was the best I have tasted in South Florida.

Очень приятное кафе со вкусным кофе и сэндвичами. Приятно посидеть, расслабиться.

Pleasant warm inviting, good coffee. I miss the coffee shops I left in NY 20 years ago. This was nice.