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The best cafecito and pastelitos in Miami

Start with Versailles ventanita in Little Havana for cafecito and a pastelito from the window, Pinecrest Bakery in Pinecrest for guava-cheese pastelitos and a cortadito and El Pub Restaurant in Little Havana for colada at the ventanita. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · mostly in Little Havana · Updated October 25, 2026

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  1. Versailles ventanitaLittle Havana · Cafecito and pastelitos

    Get: Cafecito and a pastelito from the window

    Walk-up window with a line; open late on weekends.

  2. Pinecrest BakeryPinecrest · bakery

    Get: Guava-cheese pastelitos and a cortadito

    24 hours; pastelitos about $2.

  3. El Pub RestaurantLittle Havana · cafe

    Get: Colada at the ventanita

    Walk-up window with crisp empanadas.

  4. Vicky BakeryMiami Lakes · Cafecito and pastelitos

    Get: Pastelitos de guayaba con queso

    A neighborhood bakery for guava pastries.

  5. Tropical BakeryHialeah

    Get: Pan cubano from the oven

    24-hour bakery.

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Where is the best cafecito and pastelitos in Miami?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Versailles ventanita (Little Havana), Pinecrest Bakery (Pinecrest) and El Pub Restaurant (Little Havana). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Versailles ventanita, get cafecito and a pastelito from the window. At Pinecrest Bakery, get guava-cheese pastelitos and a cortadito. At El Pub Restaurant, get colada at the ventanita. At Vicky Bakery, get pastelitos de guayaba con queso.

Which neighborhood is best for cafecito and pastelitos in Miami?

Most of these are in Little Havana. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.

How does Chef Amazing pick these?

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