Cubita Café

Nutley, NJ · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Nutley
#18
of 90 restaurants
City Percentile
78%
rating percentile
Address
Cubita Café, 234 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone
(973) 630-9220
Website
cubitacafenj.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Cubita Café is a restaurant located in Nutley, NJ. It is one of 90 restaurants listed in Nutley. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Nutley city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #18 of 90 restaurants in Nutley. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cubita Café

Cubita Café is Nutley’s destination for bold, authentic Cuban flavors and the most talked-about empanadas in New Jersey. Born in a two-car garage and now home to a thriving café, expanding wholesale operation, and a fleet of branded food trucks, we... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Cristhian Vasquez · Feb 2026

Eating at Cubita Café was a wonderful experience. The food was good, and the service and atmosphere were great. The music selection was enjoyable, and the staff was very welcoming. We ordered a Cuban sandwich with fries and a guava and cream cheese empanada. The Cuban sandwich was delicious, though it could have used a bit more mustard (personal preference). The fries were very salty but nicely crispy. The guava and cream cheese empanada was a delicious dessert with a well-balanced filling. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and would definitely return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Julio Rodriguez · Feb 2026

Run, don't walk to Cubita Cafe in Nutley! The empanadas, flan, bowls, and bon-bon cafecito are all absolutely delicious - fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. But what truly sets this place apart is the hospitality. Chef Gus and the team go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. If you're looking for amazing food paired with a genuinely warm atmosphere, Cubita Cafe really has it going on. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 David Rodriguez · Dec 2025

Every time I’ve visited, the folks there have greeted me with a warm smile and wonderful service. This last visit, I asked to have something warmed back up, which they did happily. And then before leaving, they nicely brought me the other empanada I bought to bring home… I get home and realized they included a second FREE empanada! It’s a small gesture, but wanted to share so others know this is a wonderful small business that cares about its customers. Please consider paying them a visit next time you get a chance.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stanley Moy · Nov 2024

Cool little cafe staff was friendly and the food was good. I got a small coffee which was strong but not too bitter. The empanadas were good too. Got one with guava and cheese, the Cuban sandwich and the chimmichuri chicken. The only thing that was missing was the pickles. Empanadas were thick. The side sauces were great. One was filled with garlic which was amazing. Will definitely come back to try more of their menu.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Stephanie Kaur · Nov 2025

Espresso Temp is up way too high, taste completely burnt, served scalding and full of grinds. They should rename this restaurant because it is not a proper cafe. 0 stars for coffee

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopCuban restaurantFast food restaurantLatin American restaurantLunch restaurantSandwich shopSpanish restaurant

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