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For three star Nuevo Latino, try Cafe Habana in New York. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Tribeca neighborhood.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually a 3.5 star review. This place is run like a restaurant outside the U.S. only with a friendly staff. You get the feeling that you could spend all night there talking to your friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of funny how one bad experience can ruin the way you view a place.Our waitress today at Cafe Habana let me down.At first we could not get her attention. This was frustrating because we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service was really good and I'd definitely order the corn again. The only thing downside about eating here is the long wait for a table. My 3 friends and I waited 1.5 hours.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the corn. Everyone's said it, but it's worth saying again. OMG CORN. I'm always a little sad when I finish. Then I rally and go back to the counter for another. Because OMG THE CORN!!!!!!!!!I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps it's due to my lack of hipsterness, but I was not enamoured with Cafe Habana. Not terrible but definitely not great Mexican.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn, its all about the damn grilled corn. Habana is a fun place to eat. The food is usually fantastic. Cramped, intimate spot that can always be counted on for a good meal. Expect a good wait at peak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great french toast and cafe con leche...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Darn Grilled Corn ever!!!! and very good for brunch... I cant get enough of their Omelette Caribe... eggs, platains and salsa verde! sweet and savory all in one bite... yummmm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly can't say if I liked the food so much because I was absolutely famished or because it really was that good. DH and I were looking for a different place but when we got there they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Caparinhas were yummy, gotta love the happy hour! And food was fun combination of cuban and american (chocolate cake was an icebox cakemmmmmm). My only complaint was...turn on the fan in the summer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eat the corn.Do whatever else you please. The food is pretty good all around, but for the sake of all that is good and decent in this world -Eat the corn.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT EAT HERE! my sister found a cockroach in her catfish sandwich! This place is dirty. Don't eat here if you don't want to catch a disease!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I have a visitor come, I insist on taking them here to try the corn. It's amazing!! Great local spot, but I suggest getting there early for dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just finished eating here....had the corn, cuban sandwich and pazola between two people.....Decent food, cute waitresses, tight sitting area, fair price for soho...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh...WOW. this place by far serves up one of the best classic cuban sandwiches I have ever tasted. the meat was thick and tender. the bread was perfectly toasted with cheese oozing out after every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PRINCE STREET between Elizabeth and Mott.I love the atmosphere of Cafe Habana.In NYC, or any cities in the world, there are certain places where you can just hang out and automatically get recognized...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here each time we're in NYC just for the roasted dressed corn. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! We barely bother with the "hipper" Cafe Habana next door as it's always packed but there always seem to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived on the block for 3 yrs, let me tell you that they've got it figured out. While the menus is not that huge, they manage to keep the quality up and serve tons of people on a daily basis....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE CORN APPETIZER IS A MUST.I liked the skirt steak as well. A deal for the price ($12) in my opinion. But, my friends weren't fans.It gets busy here but service is fast. P.S. GET THE CORN.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to CafA� Habana for an afternoon snack from some shopping. It was about 2pm and we easily got a table in the cramp little place.Based on the advice of a lot of friends, we of course ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best roasted corn I've had. And I love roasted corn. It was a little creamy, a little buttery, a little spicy.Went for brunch, menu wasn't that extensive, a few basic brunch items. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The billion other reviews cover it well. I suggested another latin resturant to my friend, and he asked "Is that the place with the corn" and it wasn't, but I knew this was, so we went here.The corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure in reading all the reviews you'll hear the same thing, the CORN!!!!! Wow, just wow. Their corn is really one of my favorite foods ever. If you're going during peak hours, you're going to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
just to let you all know, habana is in cuba... this is a mexican restaurant!!! This place should change the name to Cafe Tijuana or something because it's just ignorant. Sure they have tostones and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Party of 6. Probably waited for like at least 45 minutes. The place is pretty small. Long waits. We were seated right next to the door. It was breezy and cold. My friends ordered the corn. They really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved the corn! I got the avocado and cheese sandwich as well--there was this tangy, sweet and spicy spread on the bread which made it really really good. The eggs are apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It would be absurd to go to Cafe Habana and not get the corn (SO GOOD) but don't overlook the other amazing things on the menu - like the sopesitos (corn cakes with black beans, cheese, and 3 kinds of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from New York but everytime I come to town, I head to Cafe Habana for the corn and the pork plate. It's always worth the detour during my visits!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food! love the corn!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yes, the corn is delicious. but i didn't really need to tell you that, did i? i think the 628 reviews below already established that.so, i'll focus on the food. unlike the corn, i wasn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the past month, we have taken people here 3 times. It is definitely a neighborhood favorite. Helps that I live just around the corner!!MUST TRIES: Roasted Corn on the Cob, and the Mango...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have an aversion to foods that have been oft-referenced in dirty jokes: pizza sauce, tartar sauce, etc. So corn on the cob (with mayo and cheese at that) fell under that category - really, google...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a rough week. On top of that the subway decided to skip my stop, so I got off the next stop which was a short skip and a hop to Cafe Habana. I got some things to go from the cafe, including the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak for the take-out part of the eatery around the corner which is set-up for takeouts but has a handful of tables. The shredded pork with yellow rice and black beans is superb and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
soooooo cute. love both locations - Price/Elizabeth and BK. love the vibe. food is solid (I'm from LA and am a stickler for a good burrito)recommended! oh, and PLS try the corn. do yourself a solid.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...the food here is delectable. I have only been to the take-out area, (small space, with some tables/stools) which is next to the actual restaurant. If you want no-nonsense, delicious food-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delish and a good price for the food. We had the grilled corn, cuban sandwiches, and the cheese flan. It was a perfect meal. I can't stop thinking about the grilled corn - somehow that mix of flavors...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You go here, you get the full experience. You feel like you're taken back into a warm sunny evening in Habana. The atmosphere is super casual with the music blaring at night. And of course, it may...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place (like I love the sister spot in Brooklyn). We rolled up on a Sunday morning, lucked out with a diner-style booth table within a mere moment of asking. Service with genuine smiles (cute...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites... it's always loud and packed so if you want a relaxing quite meal maybe save it for another night. It's definitely one of the best places around. Start with the corn... I get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a hole in the wall Cuban Restaurant, but the best hole in wall by far! They don't take reservations so expect a 40 minute wait. Definitely worth it! The grilled corn and mojitos are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the freaking BEST CORN I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. Their Horchata, though, not so much.But let's focus on the good. I'm a huge fan of roasted corn smothered in butter, but Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday night and still a long wait (maybe 30-45 mins for party of 4), but worth it! Thanks to my friend Ed Y. who suggested this spot! Service was really friendly and food came in timely manner....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM and more YUM, stopped in for a quick lunch, and it was so YUM. I ordered the corn which is just ridiculously good, Perfectly charred corn on the cob, rubbed in lime butter, cojita cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had sweet plantains in your omlet? I hadn't, until this morning. Most amazing breakfast. Two of us shared the corn (two huge pieces, more than enough for 2 of us), I got the plantain...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the quality has gone down and i've gotten sick from the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my friend who lives up the street and loves the place. The three of us were crowded onto a tiny table, which was awkward, but understandable seeing how the place was pretty packed....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm obsessed! Their grilled corn w/ chili powder, lime, and cheese is so so so good! I have cravings for it. I must have gone there almost every other weekend this summer to order their corn and their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn and Lime Lemonade drink combo!There is a long line here but if all you need is a corn fix, don't go to the cafe next door, there's an even longer line there.Cheap and Casual.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best Cuban sandwich I had ever tasted! This is the first review I am writing because I feel that Cafe Habana deserves the recognition. The sandwich had the juiciest pork that was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all about the corn! Our daughter who knows her way around NYC said that we had to try their corn on our visit. We were trying to fit a lot of things in that day so we didn't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
perfectly prepared enchiladas and spot on marg's... This restaurant oozes authenticity and the clientele reflects that. This place pops.I will be back to try more dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was AWESOME. Def a favorite spot that I must return to. We came for lunch at 2pm and it was still packed with a long line. By the time we left around 4pm...it was still packed. Tiny spot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's cut to the chase ... this place doesn't belong in Soho ... this place should move to the Financial District, so that I can have firey smokey Chicken Diablo Sandwich juices dripping down my face...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn. Unreal. Good local grub. Glad i stumbled onto it, really worth the cash. Great corn!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CORN-that's the only thing i've eaten here so far and i would go back just for the corn...2 bux for a full corn on the cob. it's topped with cheese red spice and lemon juice...mmm
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because this establishment only serves about 30 people at a time, and I believe it is almost always full, the food is fresh and hot--and the surprising part is that it has always in my experience been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one reason I'm writing this review: the corn. Of course. The corn is one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten. I'd give it ten stars if I could. However, I also ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tiny tiny little place so the wait is forever and a day.Food is very fresh and the corn is LOVE!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally can say that I have tried the highly anticipated corn after waiting an hour for this place. I can also say that I tried the Tiacoyo De Tres Marias and the Cuban Sandwich because thats what 3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend has been bugging me to go and try this place out for months! I finally did. I went on a Sunday night and only waited for 15mins to get in. Judging by all the previous reviews on Yelp, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places for brunch that I have been to where the lunch side may be better than the breakfast side. With that said, make sure you order the corn, unless you are prejudice against corn....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I need to talk about the corn again. The corn and I got together last week actually. I ordered it twice in one meal. I ate one ear from the first order (and reluctantly gave the other to my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the big fuss about??? Look I don't want to come across sounding like a hater or ignorant person but this is nothing special.We waited outside in the heat for about an hour (were told it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meatpacking district - the grimy, gruby, sewer-water-and-cow-blood-in-the-streets NYC neighborhood - is full of chic club-goers every night. From a mile away one can hear the thumping of house...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy. Come for the corn, stay for the drinks, food, and comely servers. The Cuban food is some of the best I've had in NYC, but the waits don't completely justify it. Cubana Cafe on Thompson Street...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff. The menu is a little short, but it is damn tasty.The reason I'm giving only three stars is that it is impossible to get in without a long wait most of the time and when you do, you end up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Not the Final Review"I guess this place is known for there corn... That's not what I had here so I will be back for you.I tried this place just to try it because everyone told me this was a place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my mojito, corn with mayo and parmesan cheese was awesome! And the waitresses were pretty hot too
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Cafe Habana. How can you not? Great, tasty authentic Cuban food at a bargain price! The corn is grilled to perfection and sprinkled with generous portions of mild cheese. The sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. Hot, sweaty, crowded and tasty with gorgeous girls serving and giving waspish blonde new york girls a hard time. Perfect.After a great time at the New Museum we made our way to Cafe Habana...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Got the avocado and cheese burrito. Flavorless.Horchata - grainy. Overall I just blew $11.Maybe I should have bought groceries instead of wasting my money on bad food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
V popular/crowded yet casual. Crowds drawn by quality food. Love the corn (must have) and lechon. Can't really go wrong. Nice strong drinks to boot
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fed up with Little Italy's Mulberry Street touristy joints ?In the mood for good fresh food ? An hour wait ?Wanna test your dates legs and patients :) ?Great flavored food with a Habana stamp ?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our last night in New York we decided to eat at a place that was a favorite of one of my boyfriend's friends. So after a long day of broadway shows, shopping, and subways we met up here.The area...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a few dishes from there and they're good, but nothing to rave about. However, the grilled corn is awesome. I pretty only go there for the corn. If you're luck you might have a celebrity...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The little holdover from the grungier days of old New York is one of the best places to satisfy your Cuban Sandwich cravings. The prices are reasonable for the ample tasty food provided. The main...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
prologue: a million years ago i fell for this punk rock kid who always skim boarded with his dalmatian on the small beach near my house. he wore gorilla biscuits and bad brains t-shirts and he was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've since had REAL elote at the Red Hook Ball Fields. it was about 1,345% better than this place and cheaper.fuck cafe habana
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing about this corn for the last several years.On this trip to NY, we had the corn twice.The 2nd time around we also ordered dinner.First , the corn...Best corn I've ever had in my life....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never heard of it, didn't know it was a smaller version of a store around the corner, and did not read any reviews prior; I just wanted a non-restaurant to sit and enjoy lunch in SoHo.It was good. $9...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ay yay yay, what is there to say about Cafe Habana? This is just one of those little gems that if it weren't there, if it closed....it really would effect my life! I would be one sad puppy. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the reviews about their transcendent crack corn, I finally made it to Cafe Habana last night with an old friend. I must say, feeling a little let down. Maybe I was expecting orgasms or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just like everyone says, get the corn. I also had the chicken with mole/tomatillo sauce, and it was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is delicious. Hands down the best item on the menu. Similar to the mexican grilled corn sold by vendors on the streets of downtown LA, but here, you dont have to question how sanitary the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's so crowded because it's so good. Even if you go for the corn alone, you'll be satisfied.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A�Huevos para hambre hombres!Great spot for breakfast eggs latin style!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place holds two intimate storefronts and both were mad crazy busy. but the service was fast and the hosts even had walkie talkies to organize seating and bus tables. fancy!they swore their ham...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's something really homey and nice about this spot, and when I sit at the bar, I always feel uplifted when I see all the interesting people in this place. It's definitely an interesting scene....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!!!The food is great and the prices are awesome!They have brunch and dinner menu which is good because you get a variety of choices depending on the time of day, but anything that you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
never go to the restaurant dinner time, it's always packed and i've had a few bitchy servers there during those times.. the place to go is around the corner to their take out area. you can pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, after the long lines outside the main restaurant and especially after the rave reviews on yelp, but honestly, it was a bit of a let-down. It was a Saturday morning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason there was only one review below four stars on the first page.Expect a line. If you're with a group, send someone to the Outpost next door to get some corn to spell your wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fan-freaking-tastic! I had the pleasure of eating here when I was out in Manhattan last June. My friend out there took us to Cafe Habana and ranted and raved about it and it did not disappoint at all....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is arguably the best budget Cuban cooking around, as the many others who swarm here en masse have attested in their 500 reviews.Hiding out in an unassuming corner of Nolita in a spot that looks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Friday night so it was pretty busy. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and a corn. The sandwich was the best one I've had in the city (though my experience is limited with Cuban sandwiches),...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheers again for that amazing crack corn. Sopecitos were good, but I really loved the tres marias with black beans, cheese, and sundried tomatoes! yum! and hey i think the waitresses are really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I have ever reviewed a place with this many reviews already. Whoa. Never before have I felt so insignificant (I couldn't vote in the 2000 election or that would take the cake). So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have deeply intense pregnant woman-like cravings for the corn at this place. It is amazing! I was very skeptical when I first read the ingredients, but my friend said I had to try it. The chili,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a few things I don't eat in public because they are too delicious and I would eat it like a little piggie and get it all over my face. Cafe Habana's corn is one of those things. I'm getting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. There's a lot of c - - - talk here and a lot of pictures of c - - -. Do we really need to mention it in another review? Should I upload another picture of c - - -? One word. OVERRATED. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana (and their famous corn) were highly recommended to me by a friend. No doubt, the corn was amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I sat on a bench with some magically grilled spicey cheesy (buttery? scratch that-mayonaisy) corn. Two Japanese tourists stopped in front of us, laughed, and took our picture. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me get the few small downsides out of the way so we can relish on how awesome this place is. You are going to wait 30-45 minutes to sit down and eat so be ready. You will also sit at a table that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shopping Corn Summer Heat Frozen Mojito = Perfect.They take credit card by the way contrary to what someone else said on yelp!Two corn for $3.95
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very small restaurant and cramped seating but offers delicious food with big flavors. Also, great customer service even when it's really busy!Must try their corn!! Who knew corn and cheese = good!
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That corn on the cob is so good. There's no cute way to eat it so roll up your sleeves, put a napkin on your lap, and dive right in. Oh yeah, the Cuban sandwich was really good too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there are any doubters ...The afore and oft-mentioned corn on the cob is in the top ten things I have EVER eaten. It's that good.Don't go expecting a lot of elbow room or a nice quiet dinner. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn is one of my favorite veggies, especially when it's still attached to the cob. It brings back all sorts of childhood memories-picking it off the stalk (yes we grew our own in Montana, though our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best corn (hands down) that I've ever tasted. The Mexican corn is $1.95 and is on a stick. The key is the grated white cheddar (or something like that) that they put on it with some hint...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come here and order the grilled corn. It will blow your mind.The end.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH my gosh- I am obsessed with this place and think about it on the opposite coast all of the time! The corn is good but what is even better is the mozzerella, chorizo quesadilla thing (can't remember...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is Corn, Corn and more Corn. It's the best grilled corn I have ever had. I am not sure what the seasonings consist of but I know there is cheese and lime. I had dreams of that corn for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is AMAZING! I wish I had room in my stomach for an entree, but everything looked and smelled delicious. It was homey in a good way.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those restaurants that prove you don't need a super fancy or big to have an impact on a neighborhood. Yes the corn is good, but its the atmosphere, the music, and hell, the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You just can't get corn like this in Canada....so fellow Canadians....if your going to New York.....You Must hit up Cafe Habana.I have no words to explain how delicious it is. The perfect combination...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MJ's Star : 4Price : Grilled Corn $1.95 (excluding tax)
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CRACK-ON-THE-COB. I've been holding off on writing this review because there are simply no words that can describe the goodness that is crack on the cob (see pics). This is one stick I don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana is delicious!Everything on the menu is good, so I'm not even going to do a play by play of what we ordered. Just get a lot of everything and prepare to be stuffed.Seating is limited, so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but not worth the wait or crappy service--I'd recommend just picking up the corn (best thing anyway) next door and skip the attitude.My friends got here first and put their names...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are few places in NY where I would willingly go and wait upwards of 45 minutes or more for a table, Cafe Habana has got to be one of them. Everything about this place from the location, to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to try Cafe Habana after hearing all the hype from my friends who have gone. It was probably a mistake to go for bunch on a Saturday afternoon but I was only in NYC for a couple of days so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a couple weeks ago with a friend for some late brunch. It was a Sunday so the place was pretty crowded. But we got a table in 10 minutes.We got a table near the window, and even though...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places I have to go to when I'm in NYC. The food is great. I had the classic Cuban sandwich and frozen Mojito. Let me say that the Mojito machine is the best thing ever. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't want to wait for a table at Cafe Habana (on the corner) since we just wanted their corn, so we came here instead. You can seat about 10 people in here MAX. We ordered 4 cuban corns for 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here mainly for the corn. I went, I ate, and I conquered.Corn is always delish and perfectly cooked. I crave for this corn! There is a wait however, good thing I went early right after work...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I get a craving for their spicy corn and chilaquiles verdes, I hesitate to take along more than one other person with me for fear of drooling uncontrollably in front of the endless line of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grilled Corn. Tostones with garlic sauce. Insane good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about Cafe Habana makes my mouth water.A friend and I had a lunch date there a few Sundays ago, on that crazy blistering 90 degree weather day in April. Despite the heat, the cafe was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their lunch vegetable quesadilla. I've also had their rice, beans and spinich entree which had a nice garlicky flavor. And guess what? Last time I went I had a seat directly across from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't resist good eats, no matter how fat-laden it is, and Habana is no exception. This place makes THE BEST elote, or Mexican-style grilled corn. It's topped with mayo, chili powder, and cotija...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by this place after i ate at another restaurant to try the corn. The corn was really good, almost as good as the mexican corn you can get on the street in LA. I wish i would have visited this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best grilled corn on the cob I've ever had. They coat it with a delicious creamy sauce and cheese.The steak sandwich and the cuban sandwich are HUGE.And the hibiscus tea is a winner as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had tried to go before and couldn't bc it was PACKED...i made a second attempt and after waiting over an hour to be seated...i honestly don't understand what people see so special in this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word for you... CORN... yes, order the damn corn if nothing else... best breakfast joint i know of in NYC... but be warned, if you eat the corn, you will forever remember it... you will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know how when you travel to places like New Orleans and you eat your boudin that melts in your mouth? It's so good you do not want anything to spoil it? Then you look in the alley at events you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Habana To Go gives you the best steak sandwich in Manhattan.And the best Cuban sandwich ever, but pretend I didn't tell you this until the pig flu is defeated ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's tiny. But worth the wait. The corn makes me happy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cuban sandwich - pork was moist but not enough pickles needed mustard to give it some kick. Chicken with tortilla and beans was overly spicy but not bad. Fries were good as was the corn. Not truly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would move to New York just for this place! I went to Cafe Habana twice in my one-week stay, which says a lot considering how many amazing eateries I had to choose from.In LA, we have Porto's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this restaurant should be retired from Yelp. It's not even worth reviewing. Habana is a serious New York institution that needs no explanation and is above a bunch of clowns discussing the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After years of staring at long lines every time I walk by and 500 Yelp reviews later, I dined at Cafe Habana for the very first time. With a party of 5, we were seated close to the entrance and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
slipping....slipping. My sandwich was way too over-toasted and not portioned well, sauce on one half and none on the other, way too many onions and hardly any peppers. Keep your eye on the ball...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What ever you do..it's worth the line to eat at the restaurant unless you're getting the corn at the express cafe next door. I took my eager friend to try the Cuban sandwich and we were told to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is closer to a 4.5 in my book =)3 beers3 orders of Corn (came in 2 mini ones)5 main dishes1 quesadilla type appetizer.------------------------------------------Total was about $45.00 per couple x...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I sooo wanted this place to wow me. I read about the corn and was ready to be in love. Unfortunately, the wait for this place was so insane, I lost my excitement after the first hour of waiting for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the bread here is great so i've only gotten tortas. it's small so i didn't get a seat inside, but it was nice out so grabbed a seat on the bench on the sidewalk. this place has AMAZING cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Took my daughter to this place as their other shop next door had a humongous line outside and she was hungry. I had promised her that we will try their corn on the cob. Even this place was crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would fly back to New York just to get the corn at this place. I went with a huge group of friends when we visited last year and we had a pork sandwich and of course, the corn on the cob, which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as my Yelp pals caught wind of my impending trip to New York, the first words outta their mouths were, "make sure you go to Cafe Habana for lunch!", and it's no wonder it's in the top 10 most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their corn is among the best things you will ever eat. Heavenly. I also like the pork in adobo sandwich. I recommend the to-go place over the sit-down, which is next door. The sit-down is consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here based on the recommendation of a friend who lived in NYC.I came here around 4p and the place is small and it was packed. My friends and I had a ten minute wait for a table. Just looking at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is TERRIBLE!! The yellow rice in the "vegetarian" burrito actually has chicken stock in it. When I tried substitute it with white rice I was give a serious attitude and informed that the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My co-worker suggested that we come here before stopping by some boutique shops around the area. After getting the name of him, I went straight to Yelp and looked up Cafe Habana. A NYC restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bf's friend found this place on where else, but Yelp! The place looks very inconspicuous with the Cafe Habana on the door, but you know it has to be good because why else is the place packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little restaurant serves up a delicious corn on the cob! A must have in this restaurant. It's heavily coated with cheese and spices, not overly buttery. As my entree, I had the Enchiladas de Mole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place need sno introduction. As you stroll through SoHo, and are near Prince St, you will run into this great treasure of a place as you will notice a long line outside of people trying to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please order the corn. I don't like corn! But this was amazing! SOOOOO good.We waited about 20 minutes and was served promptly. I had the cuban sandwich was filling and the french fries were yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! The corn is AMAZING! Make sure to order at least the corn.The rest of the food was as good if not better than what was described. It's a hidden gem and I've raved about it to all my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Cuban corn... how I miss thee. I still remember the sweet corn melting in my mouth. Cheap, filling, tasted amazing. I still dream of you. Trust me, eat here and you'll leave with a satisfying and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for cafe habana was too long so we tried the to-go cafe. Ordered the cuban sandwich, pork in adobo sauce sandwich, grilled corn mexican style and 2 homemade lime lemonades. Very good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the diner-esque feel of this little cuban/latin haven! Cafe Habana is latin/cuban/mexican food that satisfies.We of course got the corn topped with cojita cheese appetizer and lime...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg. their grilled corn was f-ing amazing!!! never had anything like it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. They must sprinkle crack on their corn or something because that was the HOLY GRAIL of all grilled corn! SERIOUSLY. I am determined to find out what they put on it so I can make a similar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While walking back from the Streits factory in the LES last weekend, bags of Matzah in tow, we decided to meet a friend for lunch at Cafe Habana. We were met with a 45 minute wait for the restuarant,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on my 21st birthday suggested by my cousin.I was a little disappointed on the 20min wait, but quickly changed my mind when I tasted the food. The grilled corn MELTS in your mouth. And I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculous.Riduclously good that is.Corn..amazing tasty corn..corn that all my visitors swear they will fly across the country just to eat. Corn that will be my last meal before I die. That kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately I went for brunch so I could not taste their more famous dishes like the Pollo Mirador. I was however able to try their grilled corn which was excellent as advertised. If you require a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CCorn.. you aren't just any little cob, you're my cob, you're special to me, you're my mexican fling... you're exactly how I like my men, a little cheesey, a little hot, and so biteable ;-)A A great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn alone gets them the 4 stars. It is so good I have been craving it ever since. The wine was good, the guava margarita was delicious and I had the pork with rice and beans which was also very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so 11 years ago, i stayed at my aunt's house in washington DC for three weeks. every night she cooked dinner, and every night there was a piece of corn on the cob on my plate. for the past 11 years i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TOTAL love. I just happened upon this place the other day when walking through SoHo in search of lunch. Am I glad I stumbled upon Cafe Habana because it's now become one of my favorite eateries! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this is review 400,682 of this place and there is little negative to really say about this place.1. Corn2. Mojitos3. Cuban Sandwich4. CORN and MOJITOSOk, the place is small, but they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana is a hipster Mexican eatery hidden away beneath the grime of an old corner diner. It is not unusual to have a celebrity sighting at this cool hangout, which was even featured in the Lenny...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Cafe Habana with a group--battling a long wait--as well as solo. It was worth it each time and is one of the few places that is perhaps trendy but still notable for the quality of its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everyone loves the corn but pretty much everything ive had on the menu is great too. steak sandwich, steak & corn salad, huevos rancheros, roast pork, torta, cuban sandwich, im getting so hungry right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back on Saturday night at 10pm for dinner with 3 friends and had an even better time. Bumping this to 5 stars for the incredible service and outstanding food.I'm not one of those people who likes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kind of small and can get pretty crowded. But if you manage to get a seat, it's definitely worth it. All the items I've tried were really good. But definitely get the corn! I know it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great corn. Great pulled pork. Great mojitos. Super hot hostess. Bad hangover.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word...corn.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister brought me here to pick up some Mexican style grilled corn to-go. It's a small place that gets pretty crowded. The corn on the cob was big, juicy, and pretty tasty, although I'm not a fan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to check out Cafe Habana and stumbled across Habana To-Go right next door. We noticed the crowd outside eating their Mexican style grilled corn. Wasn't hungry enough for a full meal so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
corn with chilli powder and cheese! yay!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I was not overly impressed. I had the corn like everybody suggested and I must admit, the corn was pretty good. But... the wait was way too long and it was mighty uncomfortable due...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 words...Corn. YUMMO.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i visited new york city last month and was fortunate enough to have my friend take me here for lunch.i dream of that corn. dreammmm of it. soo good. i also ordered the diablo burrito and it was only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh that damn corn! It IS the BEST!!! Yummm! I never knew that you could make corn on the cob taste sooooo goooood. You can almost make a whole meal out of that corn. Don't forget to squeeze some lime...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my super cool sister b/c she said she wanted to get some corn. I was like...ok..whack..it's just corn, how good can it be?So she got one and I took a bite and I lovers it!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I picked the remnants of butter-grilled, cotija-cheese-and-chili specked corn from my teeth last night, and moved onto my entree - pools of rice, beans and tomatillo sauce drenching chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know where they get their corn from in March...but it was not good! Yes the seasoning was delic, but the corn was Yuk, maybe I'm just too used to good Jersey Corn! I'd like to try again in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came to face long lines and abusive waitresses just for the corn...came with a friend last saturday night and as expected, the place was packed. the waitress wouldnt even take our names for another...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really a spice-lover, but my friend Rini assured me that this was the place to try while I was visiting NYC. We got there and the wait was probably about an hour to an hour and a half. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn...the corn...the corn.You must get the corn! This tiny little Prince Street hole in the wall is perfect for the fare that they are serving. It is always crowded but people come and go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the corn was GOOD!my dinner plate was decent. good but not bad. currently giving a 3 star because my taste buds weren't really amazed by the food i had here, other than the corn the food was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came here to try out the corn and it was worth the visit, if you want a quick snack to tie you over between lunch and dinner you have to come by to this place where it seems to be packed any time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant in this city. Everything is so flavorful and reasonably priced. And god, oh my GOD the grilled corn. Okay, there are some days when the corn is off (like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time with friends this past week. Didn't really know too much about this place but I'm a fan of Cuban food so I had high hopes. I ordered the ranchos heurvos and the famous corn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
grilled corn, with cheese, lime, and spice = the best $2 meal in NYC.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The corn on the cob is all I could talk about yesterday after having it here as part of lunch. The blackened sweet corn is slathered in butter and parmesan cheese, and topped off with chili powder....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Habana To-Go is right around the corner from Cafe Habana. If you're not up for the wait, crowds or higher prices of Cafe Habana, come on over to Habana To-Go. It caters to take out patrons but there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
corn on the cob with parmesan cheese and some spice... a steak sandwich that did not skimp on the meat! all at a good price and lively ambiance. now that's good eats.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually stop in during lunch on the weekends. I get a order of corn and a cuban sandwich. I leave very satisfied. The corn is great and the sandwich is authentic!Lunch done proper!
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is really not an update on the food (since it was still delicious) but more about the service. Although I'm sure the waitresses were extremely busy (it was a crowded Saturday) I was VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slipped in here at 10 to five for a late lunch this past Saturday and our party of two had no wait (yay!). The kitchen was closed for their hour break so it's not such a huge surprise but we were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place equals the epitome of overrated...i've gotten better cuban food at sophie's and for less money! the rice and beans were bland; the chicken was exceptionally dry; the service- quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since we've had this blast of summer heat this past weekend, it's brought up sweet memories of corn on the cob from Cafe Habana's in New York City. On the corner of Prince and Elizabeth, you'll see...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ode to Mexican corn...Just a little look has got me feeling thingsJust a little touch has got me seeing thingsJust a little taste has got me off the chainsDoing things that I don't want toDo it like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of my must-eats for the NYC. This place is pretty small, so it can easily get cramped. The wait is definitely worth it though, from the main dishes, to the plantains, and especially to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely delicious! Only decided to go here because of the reviews on Yelp, and Yelp didn't disappoint! The place is tiny, but totally cute! It's cramped but works. Got there with two friends and we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummm! very authentic and DEEELICIOUS!!! this place is very cozy and fun... i came here with a few friends and had an awesome time! if ur in the area, u should def. try this place. It does get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everyone i know talks about this place whenever i mention food in new york. the food lived up to its hype. i love breakfast food and its one of the best ive had. and you MUST get the corn.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on an off night, only about a 10 minute wait. The place is small, but it works. It's cozy and you don't mind. It might have also helped that I hadn't heard a lot of hype so I didn't have any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars, that doesn't quite round up to a 3.Cafe Habana was a total disappointment. I had really been looking forward to eating here - heard so many good things about it - but it was really just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It would be a 3.5 stars if Yelp let me enter half scores. But I am a fan of rounding up. Their famous corn was really delicious. The smoky flavor combined with butter and spice is really satisfying....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but love for cafe habana (guava margaritas, baby are you for real?? mmm)... and this is even though the first time I ate here the whole place reeked of cheese or crap, I couldn't tell which....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely cute, small but never too long of a wait. I love that it is solar powered. The bar tender is cute! The food is not bad especially the mexican corn! I saw Jared Leto sitting to my left the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been back but I often think about the roasted corn they serve and the Cuban sandwich. Food is good although the last time I was there, the waitresses were all in a joined...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Order the corn."My roommate texted me that message when I mentioned I was going to Cafe Habana. My ex-roommate in NYC repeated it three times when we decide to have dinner there. Her boyfriend also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why oh why? r u so far away from me?! I crave you in the am, at lunch and at night! I would do anything for one of your corn on the cobs right about now!Well almost anything! ;)
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in an area where I was always seeing street vendors with their carts being pushed along, ringing their bells on the cart handle, selling corn on the cob with mayo and chili powder and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first few times i came here, i didn't realize that it was a place that people actually considered to be "cool". every time i met up wtih a certain gentleman in new york, we would always go there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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My cousin took me here for my birthday, and it was good. The corn is off the chain. You got to have the corn. It is addictive. I also had a mojito, regular, and it was good! It could have been a litle sweeter,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note to self: Do NOT go here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened last night. My sister and I got here early enough that we got a table by the windows next to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you have to try the grilled corn. you have to.wish this place was bigger.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The corn was the BOOM DIGGITY!!!We stopped by Cafe Habana's takeout section which was in another store front adjacent to the sitdown corner restaurant. In a quest to get our grub on at multiple spots...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
H-Y-P-E....it's a word that can make or break a place. Luckily, Cafe Habana lives up to the hype and then some:- superb grilled corn on the cob- margaritas, micheladas, mojitos - while waiting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my first trip to NYC, my cousin (a native city gal) took my sister and I here for dinner, seeing as it is one of her favorite places to eat. It was a Friday night in the middle of December. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. Try the grilled corn. It's amazing.Also, the rest of the food isn't bad either. :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. The waitresses are characters and the food converted me to rice and beans. We ordered enchiladas suize, roast pork, and grilled corn. Just to let you guys know, the take out section has 2...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like most restaurants in New York, it's small. If you don't mind the wait, the food is amazing! Grilled corn, steak, and sweet plantains - so good. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. Best Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the grilled corn Mexican style is good. IMHO it could have been even better if it didn't have so much cheese and butter. But that's just cuz I'm not a huge fan of cheese and butter. Everyone else...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word..."CORN"...corn with cheese and paprika (i think) sprinkled all over it....what a tasty corn...I came here on a rare but very warm day in October...of course prime lunch time! The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dang the wait for thing place is insane, so i choice the other alternative by ordering it to go from there next door location.... of course i ordered their famous grill corn and the grill skirt steak...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mexican-style corn here is the standout, and frankly, i think the corn is better at the red hook ball fields.i thought the rest of their food was good but not great. the food is pretty cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always good, love the avocado and white cheese burrito on the take out side. the best rice and beans and the sincronizada, mmm mmm. everything is so good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visit every time I'm in New York.Cuban sandwich please!Corn please!Soup please! (I've only had it once, and it was great. forgot what kind...sorry.)I miss New York. wah.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The corn rocks!I love the corn. Tasty, delicious, unforgettable.....Tight space but the flavours are memorable.Did I say try the corn??
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to come here for our first brunch in NYC (as visitors from California). The wait was long and cold for this place (which we expected), but I thought it was totally worth it. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and used to go there a lot years ago for brunch before it got so popular. It is small but cozy and excellent food. I love the grilled corns. my absolute favorite and such a deal -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to leave with anything from this review, just do this: get the corn. P and I were PIGGIES on this trip to NYC. As they say, our eyes were bigger than our stomachs.Our meal:-Mexican Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
go early and get the corn and the frozen mojitos.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn appetizer was the best part. Second was the guava margarita.. amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE love LOVE the corn there.to die for!mexican corn with cheeses.There is always a wait so go early and make sure you're not starving by the time you get there because the wait is always 30...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
me likey!
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I suggest going here on a first date. Order the corn to share. If your date makes it through the long wait to share a tiny table and doesn't mind the mayo on your nose or the fact that you're...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My satisfaction-meter wanted to give this place five stars. But my health-meter wanted to give this place one star. Everything was pretty yummy. The rice and veggies, sauteed spinach, plantains,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god, I walked into this place and saw the corn on the cob and it was over. Then I saw fried plantains on the menu and freaked. Who cares how small this place is because everything is crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, this place is absolutely one of my favorite places in the city. Pros - Delicious food, cheap prices, great locationThis isn't a super-fancy joint, but a place to go for food that is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super yummy steak sandwiches. To be honest, that's all I've had but everything looked and smelled yummy. This is pretty close to work so I'll be back a few more times to report on the other dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the food at this place and the wait staff is so nice. the only drawback is that it is so tiny inside you feel like you're sitting on each others laps. but the food is really reasonable and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg nom nom nom nom. we will be going to the one in brooklyn. stopped here after taking some family to little italy/chinatown. only gets 4 stars b/c of the long wait! i wish it was bigger. the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll come clean on something: I'm a sucker for eccentric sodas, and that's something that the Latins (and I'm speaking of course, of the Latin restaurants), tend to do very well. In fact, those extra...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place once and fell in love. I will never see corn on the cob the same way again. If you're going to try anything... go for the Grilled Corn Mexican Style. Just from reading the reviews,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little hole in the wall type place. Awesome grilled corn - really love the cheese and lime. The Cuban sandwich is not bad. It could use a little more flavor. I would definitely go back to try the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is ridiculous how much business this place gets. It's also a ridiculous wait that I cannot understand sometimes even in bad weather. But it sure is good. Real good. Damn good. Delicious good....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks and the food were great. There was a line around the block waiting to get in. I really don't remember what I ate, but I am going back to review and will get back to you. BUT a definite must...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit crowded and cramped when I came here to eat, I was not even phased when the food came. The selections were awesome and the plates I ordered were yummy. I got an appetizer that didn't even look...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I come to New York, I always want to come to Cafe Habana. I had the Cuban Style Roast Pork and it was wonderful. Nothing like rice, beans, and plantains! The Roast Pork was juicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the corn was great. we have the corn here in LA from the carts but so much better at cafe habana b/c grilling the corn gives it that smoky flavor. The skirt steak was very good too; nice size...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! I really think it's perfect! - the food, the ambiance, the corn, the mojitos. Argh! I try to come here weekly and can never get sick of it. Im against waiting in lines, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time in NYC and first time trying Cuban food. Both great experiences. My friend and I had to wait a while, but it was worth it. The food and atmosphere were amazing. The drinks were awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to try this place for dinner, because brunch was just okay and I don't get why this place has gotten 400 reviews with 4-5 stars! The corn was definitely good, although I would prefer less...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so great that when I have to come down here for work, I schedule my day around it. They open at 11:30 and they have the best Cuban sandwiches yet! They also serve a Cuban Corn that has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four years after my first bite of that palette-pleasing corn, almost three years after my first review about the margaritas and the cheap-as-dirt (but tasty as filet mignon) steak, here I am still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's another visit to NYC without a visit to Cafe Habana? Incomplete!I guess I'm not very adventurous or maybe I just know what I like because I get the Cuban each and every time I come here... but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My faviorite time to visit is breakfast... again for the coffee.. Their Caffe Con Leche is fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy sh*t. I knew that this place was supposed to be good, but if a restaurant has me chowing down on rice*, there's something special happening.After a hard day of helping my brother clean out his...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to try the corn! I could have had 5 orders of just this and would have been totally satisfied to call that dinner. Their steak enchilada was very very good too. The plate came with 2...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong. I like Cafe Habana. It's tasty enough, and the grilled corn is indeed good. But that's about the extent of my praise. I don't really understand the five star raves. Calm down,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone's already said it, but I'll say it again: You MUST get the "Grilled Corn Mexican Style." Grilled corn on the cob covered in lime, cotija cheese and chili powder---it's pretty messy, but one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is...TRY THE CORN.it's worth the trip.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Elote, where have you been all my life?When you live in one of the world's most expensive cities you're likely to be even more impressed when you find a true bargain. Cafe Habana's grilled corn on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know the little ditty that goes "Jimmy cracked corn and I don't care?"I never understood it until my first trip to Cafe Habana a few years ago. Apparently, I misunderstood the lyrics as the song...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is totally contrary to all the Yelp reviews and the word of mouth reviews I've gotten of this place. A friend of mine raved about this place so I made it a point to try it out, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i eat at cafe habana every single time i visit new york, twice on occasion. i even opt to take the fung wah from boston (and put my life at risk, mind you) so i can get to it quicker. i drag anyone i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in LA but crave cafe habana's corn all the time. I make a yearly trip to Manhattan and will make sure I stop by to grab a meal. Yes they are always packed, but it's totally worth the wait. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, it was crowded, friendly crowd, great food, even greater drinks (margaritas), everything was on point about this place. We had the corn (which is sooo good), we had the enchiladas...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cafe Habana's brunch.I had the molletes: toasted Cuban bread, topped with black beans, melted cheese, tomatilla salsa and pico de gallo. You can also add chorizo for a nominal fee. Obviously I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I had while we were in NYC. The corn was amazing, in addition we ordered the Cuban sandwich and the grilled skirt steak. Both were as amazing as the corn. Also ordered the ice...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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I passed by with a friend and we were hungry.....we got cuban sandwiches and they were sooooooooo yummy!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"I LIKE BIG BUTTS AND I CANNOT LIE!!!" sir mix-a-lotif you have a flat booty...then you come here and order some of their cuban grinds. everything is yummy, rich and loaded with the stuff that can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best corn I have ever had. I went to NY in May 2008. I'm still telling people how wonderful the corn is at Cafe Habana. It has the best flavor. I went to a lot of places to eat while in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great cuban restaurant with wonderful food and an awesome atmosphere. The wait can be long, because they don't take reservations. Fortunately, when we went for a party of four, there were two other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I heard a ton about the grilled corn at this place, and honestly wasn't as great and awesome as ppl told me it was. The french toast on the other hand was killer!Fresh cinnimon french toast with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know many people are big fan of their grill corn. Personally I don't eat spicy food. I would say it's not bad but definitely not worth to go all the way there. if i'm around the area. I'll go..but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines, super cramped interior when you are seated, and it's so jam-packed that it can be hard to get a waitress. That said, the food is decent, the corn with cheese is awesome, and if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the place is tiny and sometimes getting seated takes a while, I had to give this place the full 5 stars because I just love it so much. The MUST-HAVE item? Grilled Corn!!! It's corn with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, another fab visit to Cafe Habana:) Over the years, they have maintained their quality of Cuban food and continue to have be back time and time again.The tostadas with green and red chile...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not one to lie and I'll admit I love this place. Whenever I am in New York I make an effort to stop by. The last time I was there I met up with a college friend and luckily we got the last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love you corn!! I did inhale the chili powder on the corn and coughed for five full minutes. But then i washed it down with a frozen mojito and everything was all better. The roast pork is sick, so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My god the corn was so good. I don't even like corn, especially on the cob, because eating with my bare hands and ending up with stuff all stuck in my teeth = boo. But this corn was so well seasoned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Mexican. Grilled. Corn. Straight up the best grilled corn I've ever had, totally irresistible with cheese, pepper, and lime. Makes the insanely long wait worth it each time, though my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whhhaaat? I had brunch for 10 dollars today at Cafe Habana. Huevos rancheros smothered in red salsa, honestly the most FLAVORFUL BLACK BEANS of any nyc latin joint thus far. The wait was tremendous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Straight-up the best, most delicious, most affordable meal of Cuban food you can have in the northeast. I am fucking addicted to Cafe Habana. The wait can almost always be egregiously long, but who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, good food, great corn on the cob which is cooked with Cheese, Butter, and a hint of heaven. The waitress staff are always fun, nice, and quick. As far as the food goes I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is long (over an hour for us) and the five of us were packed into our table like sardines but the corn made everything ok....wonderful even. I have never tasted anything like it and am still...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place like a fat kid loves cake. On saturday/sunday brunches this is most certainly my go to spot. The food here cures hangovers like woah and even if you aren't hung over its awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. first of all- CUTE AS HELL. this is a tiny little place on the corner, always hoppin' on a friday night. even the latino waiters are cute!!some of the best cuban food i have EVER had the pleasure...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best corn in the world. Great cuban food. Fun atmosphere. Tremendous prices. Only bad thing is the location and the wait to get seated. Plus..... being in a Lenny Cravits video is never a bad thing
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they do corn right!drool-worthy, dream-worthy, starve-myself-for-lunch-worthy.i ate nothing else but corn that meal. why mess with a good thing?
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious and well worth the wait. My friends and I started off with the Grilled Corn Mexican Style. Wow. Delicious. Grilled with chili powder, lime, and cheese. Does anyone know what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are claustrophobic you might not like this place. As NY spaces go this place is tiny. If you can get passed that, then first order the corn. YUM!!! You might want to share because it turns out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like. We went on a Saturday afternoon at around 3ish and the place was bumpin. We waited about 15 minutes for a table of two. The place is tiny and you are seated up close and personal to the people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME lunch spot. Small and crowded it is very worth the wait. Thankfully we only waited 15 minutes (arriving at 12:15). The corn is every bit as excellent as the rave reviews it gets. I had two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really come to NY very often (maybe once or twice a year), but whenever I do, I always make a trip to Cafe Habana. Always crowded and always noisy, Cafe Habana is the place to go whenever you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love corn. I love corn boiled, grilled, dipped in butter, covered in spices. You name it, I love it.Cafe Habana has perfected the art of grilling corn. Sweet and delicious kernels that explode...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't add much more to what's been said about Cafe Habana's grilled corn on a stick. It truly is a damn good, super buttery, extremely cheesy, and abundant stick of juicy white corn. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go early enough to beat the weekend brunch rush (around 10:30 on a Saturday and we didn't have to wait) and with a small enough party, this place is yum-ee. The corn is so good, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Crap that was good corn! A friend recommended this place and boy am I glad we stopped in here. We even came back a few days later since it was sooo good! Minus one star for basically having to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes - this place is a complete Euro/hipster scene. Plus you can spot a reality tv personality (I hesitate to say "star") - I saw Vanessa from Real World and one contestant from the America's Next Top...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - my incredibly low expectations were blown away! A couple of friends insisted we go here to try the famous Mexican corn on the cob. Ooooo delicious. It's grilled with red pepper, topped with two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit of a wait to get into this tiny place with small ass tables but it was well worth it...I never knew corn could taste sooo good until I ate here. Almost everyone orders the corn along with their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream of their food from the other side of the continent. It's not that they make complicated food good, it's that they make simple food amazing, and I'm not an easy diner to please (vegetarian and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled corn is unreal. The only reason they don't get five stars is due to their inconsistent service. I have to say, even with less than five stars I think it's a must-go in Manhattan. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a rare star-demotion for me.I still love Cafe Habana, in fact, I think it's one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The mojitos are amazing, and the place buzzes with energy and that cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based on what I tried, I regret making the journey all the way out here.I purposely came in between lunch and dinner to avoid the crowd. Not so busy when I arrived so I expected better service. Sad to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed with hot girls. And the food is good and reasonably priced. There's a wait though.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the mojitos rock. There is always a long wait but it's worth it because of the delish Cuban fare....last time I went we split the OUTSTANDING roasted corn topped with spanish type cheese, Sopesitos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE their steak and corn with rice and beans OMG it's to die for. It is small but I don't care, I'd wait for an hour just to get some steak. Man, I'm about to troop it out there. LOL
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch place with consistently outstanding Cuban cuisine. Fish tacos nestle crisply battered white fish between a corn tortilla on a bed of pickled cabbage and a perfectly-spiced salsa. As...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is really small but I LOVE THE CORN!!!!! YOU HAVE TO GET THE CORN~! They even provide toothpick for you. We also ordered the french toast, it was huge!!! The coffee was just okay, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
since moving just down the street from this place, this little haven of awesomeness has become our go-to spot anytime we don't feel like cooking/waiting for delivery/walking more than 50 yards for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been years since I've been here, but it's all about the corn!!! The cafe next door is the way to go. The restaurant always has a line!!! Ate in the to go area. Grilled chicken salad, sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in the city. Was recently there with an out-of-town friend and of course we both got the corn (I still don't know what's on it - spices, cheese, butter - but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I work right around here, so I'm always looking for a new lunch spot. My coworker and I decided to stop in here last week. I was thinking maybe La Esquina (also excellent) but we'd never eaten here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
not authentic cuban food. i will say once upon a time there food was delicious and definately worth waiting 20 minutes in line for. but now since it's becomed so popular the food is made quick and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE Cafe Habana for its:-veggie platter (rice, black beans, and garlicky spinach)-cheesy roasted corn-to-go shoppe-plantains-pretty good priceThis used to be a lunch staple for me when I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good. The best entree at Havana is the vegetarian one - goat cheese stuffed inside a corn shell. If you expect the wait, you won't be surprised. The corn is good, but there are other things just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Give me the corn on a stick!!!! I've been here for brunch, lunch, and dinner all in one day I'm sure cuz I love it that much:) I have to be honest, the sound of cuban food was not that appealing to me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is a delicacy, as you might have heard. The avocado and white cheese torta simply hits the spot. It's so simple yet so torta-licious. However, I'm not a fan of the take-out policy that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great!!! The corn is what I love the most..tried to make it a few times but I just cannot get it to be that good!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - is it me or was this place just a bit disappointing?I mean, seriously - we ordered the corn and a Cuban sandwich. Both of which were ok. Nothing beyond that. The corn was over-spiced and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum Yum. Just go for the corn. This Cuban cafA� is always bumping and is the size of a secret hole in the wall. Well the secret is out, because you can never ever get a table here. The corner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Someone took me here on a date and I'm eternally grateful for the introduction. The atmosphere is fun and the music is loud in a fun and non disruptive way. The wait is annoying,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny cause around the time I was totally craving this mexican corn thing, this lady who use to sell it out of a shopping cart by my mom's store was shut down by the cops =(. It was my 20th bday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn really _is_ that good. Grilled to perfection, it's topped with lots of cheese and spices that make it almost impossible to eat just one. I almost regretted ordering a cuban sandwich-- I would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this place.The pork cutlet with chipotle sauce and mushrooms is to die for. We waited a good chunk of time for a seat but it was well worth it. The bartender is really cool, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Cuban corn is worth the trip here. It's a cramped restaurant, but great for a small party. Delicious beans, unbelievable corn. Very good service and tasty drinks, along with the corn.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
nothing special on the food. too many people ...I don't get why this place is so popular...Even though I live in neighborhood,I don't come here anymore. I just get corn sometimes. The food on116 east...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been to Cafe Habana's Take-out next door. I love the take-out place because you don't have to wait for a table and most importantly, you can avoid the horribly cramped seating and general...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends were worried about how I would rate Cafe Habana after the experience we had there last night, but I assured them I would be fair in explaining my evaluation. So, let's have at it, shall we?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Cuban food! Paella was delicious! We also got an appetizer platter with a bunch of different things. Second favourite New York restaurant, next to Petite Abeille.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course, immensely enjoyed the corn. That's a given. Yummers. But, I think the real winner was the steak enchiladas. The beans are perfectly cooked and seasoned. Really didn't mind the cramped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in New York for five years, and I can say with confidence that Cafe Habana is my favorite restaurant in the city. The wait is always pretty painful (expect to wait at least an hour and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go there. Get a Cuban Sandwich. Get grilled corn. Wait. Eat. Done.You won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here even before I moved to NYC and I still love this place. Always satisfied when I leave here... always with a smile (and a full belly). Obviously the mexican corn is a must. Get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place like Cafe Habana is what I dearly love about NY.It's got an essence, an ambience, an aura that indescribable and cannot be duplicated.I would give valuable parts of my anatomy if a place like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive eaten at many a Cuban restaurant in my day, but this by far offered the best eating experience. This place is in fact small, and there will most definitely be a wait if you go at prime...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious tortas and fried plantains. cheap, quick, tasty. a must have.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I like eating at the take-out section at Cafe Habana instead. It feels more Scarface Miami street cafe than the cool people eating inside the dining area. You just order off the chalk board...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I tried to come here for brunch, the wait was ridiculously long. We had a party of four. I heard great things about this place (mostly from Yelp) and I so wanted to eat there that day...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really crowded and small restaurant. It's endearing because they do make good food and drinks. Service is always done with a smile. The dishes, I can never finish. Something about rice and beans...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everyone who works here is absolutely friggin gorgeous not just that but they are funny friendly and just pretty awesome! i never have a problem going out to dinner by myself in the city and this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's quite a bit of hype about this place. I gotta say for a crowded, somewhat small restaurant on the LSE chock full of hipsters with ironic t-shirts its actually a pretty nice, welcoming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best corn of your LIFE! It used to be $2 but now it's $3.95 but it's so worth it. It's deliciously grilled, covered in a blanket of cheese and chilli powder. Mmmmm. You need to try it at least once....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must agree with everyone. The corn here is awesome. The way they prepare the corn is unique - with powder cheese and chili. I have yet to duplicate it successfully. I have had corn grilled with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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The food here was exquisite! I have a family of seven, and heard no complaints
openlist - user review - 07/02/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. I LOVE the corn I LOVE the steak...but i don't love how the place is this small (). i say order to go!!! and bring me some corn while youre at it! =)
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't want to be here. It was crowded on a humid, sweltering day. It appeared to be poorly ventilated with only a few flimsy fans spinning in futile hope of achieving improved air circulation. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can eat their CORN every single day!! it's amazingly addictive!Everything else on the menu is so-so...nothing wow
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, I prefer the take-out spot because sometimes it's not as crowded. The corn is obviously great, and everything else on the the menu is solid if not terrific. The only reason it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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this is the best spot to take lunch. the grilled chicken wrap is so satisfying. i never get sick of it. it is always hot, fresh and delicious. i never go to the restaurant part. go around the corner where you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMM the last time Goulet was in Cuba shooting cocktails with Mike Corleone a revolution broke out, much like everytime Goulet stops at Cafe Habana before tearing down the house at Carnegie Hall....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not gonna lie. I tried this place because I walked by one day and saw Ryan Gosling eating inside.I'm glad I tried it though. The corn is friggin awesome! Unfortunately there's not much else to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed and there is good reason for it! Go. Stop reading and go. Now. Get the grilled corn and share it with a friend. Get the yuca fries. Finish your meal off with a cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food! What is not to love? It's set on a cute corner and all the windows are open like your sitting outside. And the music played suits the atmosphere.The restaurant is usually packed but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you see people standing around the corner of the street, you've found Cafe Habana. Its quite a small place and at times you may be sceptical about waiting for a table, but no fear there is a take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel as though there's nothing more to be said other than the seats at the counter are the best seats there....hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The friend I was visiting suggested going here. It seemed like a cute little spot, though we opted to eat outside because it was even hotter inside than it was outside - given the heat and humidity...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly the appeal of this place is 10% culinary and 90% atmosphere. It's always bustling with customers and employees alike who look like they are just straight up having a good time. I like any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, actually.First of all: best corn ever! I'm a huge fan of corn on the cob with queso blanco, but Cafe Habana clearly puts more effort (and spices) into their ears than any other downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
visited Thu evening 5/29/08Pretty sure they don't need another great review, but I gotta support the lively atmosphere and the elote! Sweet yellow sloppy love on a stick! (The pork and ham cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say isYOU CANNOT LEAVE THIS PLACE WITHOUT TRYING THE CORN! Sad to say, I can't find a place like this in San Francisco (if any of you know of somewhere - please shoot me the info).
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EVERY TIME I go to NY I come here. It's basically a given. Good food, good prices, and ..the corn! unbeatable.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived at just the right moment (before the queue started outside) for a Saturday morning breakfast. Some tasty cuban food was found within, sure the place is cramped, sure the serving staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amidst the first heat wave of '08 the most logical thing may not be to go to a restaurant with seemingly no air conditioning. Then again, there were plenty of seats at the bar, great Cuban music and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends could not stop raving about the Cuban sandwich at Cafe Habana....as a recent transplant to New York, I decided to check it out. Unfortunately, with all the subway construction, my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great burgers. great staff, i love them. its always busy but they are so quick with orders. if you havent been here, go now! NOW!
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno--I guess it's cool if you think the fact lenny kravitz shot a video there once is really cool--but to me it's just an pointlessly crowded clusterfuck of lameness.The food is severely sub par....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I told my dining companion that I wasn't sure what they put on their grilled corn, but I think it is a mixture of butter and crack. It's only been about 48 hours since I ate here and I am trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend insisted that we go here for lunch and warned me that we might have to wait at least an hour for a table. We got there and a crowd of about 10 were gathered outside on the sidewalk waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is truly as good as everyone claims it is. A tiny, and I mean tiny little place on the corner where the atmosphere inside just screams CUBA! Its awesome. :)Yes, definitely get the corn... it truly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cafe Habana. The grilled corn is amazing, the burritos are good (especially the mushroom one!) and the special lime-lemonade is the most refreshing summer drink I have ever tried. Be prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
remember when you were watching nacho libre (admit it, you know you watched it) and you saw him eating the corn and thinking, damn i need to get me some of that!! well, heres the place to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sanitation standards were a bit questionable, but the casher/ host/ bartender/ waiter/ do it all man behind the counter seemed too nice for me to say a word of complaint when he cleaned out the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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The roasted corn at this place is amazing. It's drizzled with cheese...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is da bomb!!! The corn on the cob is a must get for an appetizer. The spices on the corn are just yum yum yum. I tried the burrito, and it was splendid as well. The only caution is that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lack of one star is for one reason: food and drink not brought unless asked twice, or simply not brought out at all. Due to the hectic nature of this restaurant, it may seem easy for a waitress to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the very first place I ate at on my first visit to New York. It definitely whet my appetite for the great time I had there. The cuban sandwich was excellent! Never had cuban food before so I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm giving it so few stars because it was so raved about by everyone and I was pretty disappointed.There was a tolerable wait on a Saturday afternoon. Like many Manhattan eateries, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first ate at this place I said, hey its cramped and people are waiting outside after putting their names on an imaginary list, these people done lost their minds.Then I discovered the to go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend told me about this hole in the wall, and I was not disappointed. Everyone get its... Corn on the Cob. A little messy, but definitely worth it. My friend told me to try the Pork Chops, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there's one thing I miss about living in nyc, it's this place. The food is so so good. I've eaten just about everything here and I recommend Tlacoyo con tres Marias and the corn. This is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the things that I look forward to in the summer is going to Cafe Habana to have their cuban sandwich and the Mexican corn while watching beautiful people stroll by SoHo / Nolita (?)One of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Love their corn! And their hot chocolate is the best in the city. The wait for the restaraunt is ridiculous, but I always go next door and get takeout. There are a couple of benches where you can sit and eat.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Moly! It was my first time here. This place was jam-packed. People couldn't stop coming in and there was always a line and a waiting list. The food was super yummy! The spanish paintings...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just like the previous yelpers...this place is awesome. Ate at the to go part of the restaurant because it was quick and the weather was beautiful so eating out was perfect. Had the cuban and the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn and Pork. Two of my favorite things and put together... you can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after numerous reccomendations from people from LA to London (seriously). Maybe there was too much hype, but I just wasn't blown away by Cafe Habana. That's not to say it's not really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such the hot spot. Right on the corner, people spill out onto the street waiting for a table. The corn is amazing and the cuban sandwich and fries are worth the wait. Have a margarita while your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everytime I visit NYC I stop by here for lunch or dinner. The Mexican Corn is awesome as everyone else has mentioned. My other favorites are the Cuban Sandwich and the Pollo...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place where I take all my visitors, and you can never go wrong with whatever you get. The Mexican Corn is a must!Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner....Cafe Habana is the place to go!Oh, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the long wait, this place is absolutely a gem in SOHO. The prices are amazing and the corn is SUPERB. $15 for dinner in NYC?? Yes, at Cafe Habana!
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmm. I can only rate on take-away services and Cafe Habana es muy delicioso! We ordered the cafe leche, shredded pork w. rice and beans, and shredded pork sandwich. Everything was done to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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The PIC shown does not match this Cafe Habana address. The address listed here on Elizabeth St. is for HABANA to GO! Not the restaurant on PRINCE St corner of Elizabeth. While there seems to be a never ending...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For those who think oh, there won't be a wait on Wednesday at 7:30, you're wrong! And for those that don't think that, you're obviously smarter than me. It wasn't that bad though, we went across the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The next time I decide to wander over to this neighborhood on a weekend I hope I remember that half the world is having the same idea and I should come back on a weekday.Nonetheless, this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend who lives in NY recommended this place so since I'm from Cali, who am i to argue? First off, the place is TINY (like many restaurants in ny apparently...) It's like the size of my apartment...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was also another hot spot that my roomie and I had to try when visiting NY. On man- and boy were we happy that we did!Of course the corn is to die for and it speaks for itself when you order 2,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Originally went to checked out the diner part of it and i asked the waitress if i could order to go, she said go around to the next door as i did and it was the same Cafe Habana literally right next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star gets knocked off my rating for this place because it's so small and crowded. I recently came here at 10pm on a Tuesday night and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. But once the food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the food, minus 1 star for the lame service.It's a Wednesday night around 8:30, and the place is hopping, and I'm about to order for delivery but I stick around since the hostess says the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost spring or as i refer to it "stand on a street corner in NOLITA season" I love Cafe Havana and sadly, so do about 60 gajillion other hip souls...there is always a wait, and it's worth it!!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cuban sandwich and corn in New York!
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so addicted to the corn here! what's so special you ask? its the combination of the sweet flavor of the corn that is drawn out as it is grilled. they also slather butter/mayo on the corn and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the corn here is the most amazing thing ever. it's grilled and slathered with cheese and chili, and you douse it with lime juice and eat. i could eat many orders of it--$3.75 for two pieces. this is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, if all you had was the corn and one of their margaritas or mojitos, you could die now. Overall, their food is good, not great and the space is way too small. I'm fairly regular, so I know...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when I was a young lass of 12. I was in junior high and I pretty much lived in the 'hood. On most days, after school a Mexican guy toting a cart full of corn would roll by our school. He...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE CORN! It sounded so tasty with all that parmesan and chili powder that I dragged the fiance here. This along with their mango salad could have sufficed as dinner but I was famished and needed to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CORN always up in my shit! nuff said...TIP: Get them corn at the "to go store"...way faster.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What praises have yet to be sung for this place? I too dream of the corn, so often, in fact, that I suspect they put a little something in that chili powder to make addicts of the lot of us. I try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends back home in LA told us about this place and so we went down to SoHo to find it. It's really tiny, it probably only seats about 30 people total but theres a crowd of people outside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wait was 45 minutes long.45 minutes out in the ass freezing cold. if you sit down on the otuside benches in this weather, and then get up it hurts. Your goosebumps are frozen. "Man, this restaraunt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so it's cramped and noisy, and any conversations will require a lot of yelling. This isn't the place to go for a first date (unless your date is super cool!).Some of the dishes aren't quite as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they get points for location. and atmosphere. yeah, kind of fun. kind of cool. kind of hip.food's good, but it doesnt feel authentic. but then again i'm not cuban and i've never stepped foot in cuba....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God Lindsay Lohan was leaving as I got there, because this place would've been 1000 times more packed than it already was. After 30 minutes waiting and almost having our table given away to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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It is TEENY in there. But the food is great. The Corn-- yummmmmm! Another favorite would be the cuban sandwich. Even their margaritas and cafe con leche are good. I would recommend just ordering from their...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CORN!?? Is that all people ever talk about here? Okay--you guys win. I love the corn, too. But I always eat it at Habana To Go (next door).
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CORN is the thing here. Yes, you heard me, Corn. Well worth the long wait to get in, Cafe Habana does not let you down when you finally manage to squeeze into one of the precious few tables at this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream of the CORN here!!!! This place takes breakfast to another level!!!! AND MOST IMPORTANTLY..... All the servers are super hot!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, and I live around the corner and go really often. I just wanted to to give a few quick scannable tips for anyone going.- you are going to be sitting literally on top of other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend recommended this cute little restraunt in SoHo called CAFE HABANA and I'm glad I listened to her. =)You must try the roasted corn smothered in mayo, cheese, and chili powder. YumMmMmm~!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
get. the. corn.lots of itP.S. - If you just want the corn, go to the take out stand right next door.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live a couple blocks away and I could not stop going there just for the corn. It's sooo good. You have to try it!!!The best thing about the restaurant is that there's 2 and they're right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here last night for the second time. It was even more delicious the second time around. It does get packed really quickly and it is not that big of the place. Be prepared to wait and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hang over food....even better hair of the dog bloody Mary's and hot servers that have their own calendar? Does it get any better? Oh, and Lenny Kravitz filmed one of his videos there. He wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is the best thing i have ever tasted in my life!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Best corn I have ever tasted! The pollo con mole, cheese and avocado and mushroom and cheese tortas are fantastic. Even the imported mexican coke in a glass bottle is good ( different from US coke). I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice and i can't wait to go again and bring more friends. Excellent spicy bloody marys and mouth watering Cuban sandwiches. The breakfast dishes are tasty as well, but the real draw is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Showed up one crowded Sunday morning for brunch and was surprised at how quickly we could get a table. Waitress told us 30 minutes, but it was maybe only 15. Good selection of American and Latin...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE CORN!!!! Everytime I think about it, I want to kill myself for not ordering two more. This experience was four years in the making as I've been waiting to share this place with this one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a handful of places in this city that are worth whatever you have to go through to eat there--the waits, the hipsters and fashionistas, the squeezing 4 friends around a table the size of a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is it; everyone should try it because you will like it. The space is tiny; everything seems to be miniature in there. The patrons are mostly too hip hipsters or celebrity types but you will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the corn is amazing. The wait sucks and the place is tiny, but I love to go here anytime I'm in NYC. The garlic chicken is my favorite and they are open late!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday and had to wait for about an hour. It's small but the wait is worth it. The cuban corn is amazing. Very fun and trendy spot to take visitors but be prepared to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, especially the breakfast and the cornBeautiful waitresses - who make their own pin up calenderDuring weekends come before 11am and you will not have to wait too long for a table.Go!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get it out of the way first: definitely order the corn. I almost passed it up because I'm not really a corn fan to begin with (yes, I still wasn't planning on getting it even if it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their sandwhiches and corn are the best.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love everything about this place but the long line, but it's worth it. great food, fun atmosphere and awesome drinks... can you say mojitos?order the corn on the cob, and don't share, it's too good,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word. Corn. I mean, there's other great food on the menu. I love the enchiladas suizas and the pollo mirador also, but the corn will have you jonesin' if you stay away from it too long. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana I love you and I am in NYC and I am coming to get some corn!! Seriously, I have been coming here for years and it's the thing I miss the most about not living in NYC anymore. I make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended this place. The Cuban-style corn is a MUST. It is grilled corn to perfection, with some spice and creme, butter, and a touch a lemon? Not sure what the ingredients are, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even like my food that spicy, but I chowed down on the Cuban-style corn until the last kernel was gone, and didn't even notice my mouth was on fire until I was done. This, all during a New...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is in my neighborhood, so I am completely biased, but it's a great corner cafe. I love eating breakfast here, huevos rancheros is my favorite. Another excellent dish? The fish sandwich. Order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is popular. We have a similar-ish place in Seattle called Paseo Carribbean. I must say I like the Cuban Sandwich in Seattle better cus it's warmer inside-out (cus they put it in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ditsy/high/drunk our hostess. Scribbling names occasionally with golf pencil on a napkin to appease the throng of waiting diners who were ready to riot at the lack of organization and general chaos....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
and then there was Habana ...This spot is a wonderful change from the normal. Away from the everyday italian, chinese, tex-mex. Habana has something for everyone in your group. The culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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I have been living in New York for five years, and this is by far my favorite restaurant in the city. For awhile the servers and hostesses were rude and unfriendly-however, within the past year, the staff has...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to NY, I have to make my Cafe Haban run. oh.... the grilled corn.... so... good... It's such a simple dish but AMAZING. If you come here, you HAVE TO HAVE TO order the corn. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"jimmy crack CORN, and I don't care"The corn here is out of this world and worth the wait. That is all....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CORN! The rumors are true, this is the best corn ever. The entrees are always surprisingly good too, considering I would come for the corn alone. The waitstaff is cute and nice. The place can get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana was a fun surprise for my trip to NYC. We were looking for a place to eat near the New Museum of Contemporary Art and my boyfriend suddenly remembered a nice Cuban restaurant he has eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is unbelievable. Everything else is pretty good, but nothing spectacular.Oh... but the corn!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is busier than a Chinese restaurant in a Jewish neighborhood on Christmas day, but it's worth an occasional visit. I've been disappointed by some of their staples, including the Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana just feels like summer to me. A tiny ass restaurant that is constantly packed, and for good reason. The amazing corn on the cob with mayo, cotija cheese, spices and lime is a must every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of my favorite brunch places. It is teeny tiny, but has so much character and fantastic food! Plus the staff are all really trendy and cool. Definitely worth checking out, but plan...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lets be honest, the corn is the best corn ever. and its actually the best thing there. the food is good, but it is completely over shadowed by the corn.i dont eat meat, so i get the corn meal goat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I didn't love the hour wait to get a table here (line out the door and a kindof scattered hostess who kept forgetting who was next on the list didn't make for a prompt seating), the corner booth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is the absolutely awesome here, but it tends to attract your usual naive tourists. The flavor and consistency is a gooey conglomerate of goodness. We came here with a pretty large group and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't expecting the food here to be as great as it was but after my first bite I already wanted to come back for more. The enchiladas with mole are outstanding and I am a big fan of their corn. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of those, I'm-in-a-random-spot-in-Manhattan and am hungry and this place looks decent sort of moments. So, I popped in for a late breakfast, sat at the counter, and had me some huevos...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmmm, not terrible, but not as amazing as I'd hoped for either. I was thinking it would be more along the lines of a place like Yuca... not quite. I liked my mojito, but the spicy beer thing.......
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for: Deliciousness.. plus, corn!I'm just in love with this corn. There's nothing else to it.Let me list some other lovely things about Cafe Habana:They do some incredible things with shredded...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the grilled corn here is to die for. covered w/ chili powder, mayo, and a hint of citrus lemon, this place has got the ingredients to one of the tastiest corns i've had. their cuban sandwiches are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my parents live in cali, and this is the one place they go back to every time they visit. everyone knows how good the corn is, so i dont need to repeat that. other hidden gems on the menu:(1) steak...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cubano Pulled Pork Sandwich! YUM! Yes, the Grilled Steak is fantastic too, but I love me some pork. Absolutely fantastic, I love it.Prior to Cafe Habana, I had yet to experience truly good Cuban food....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of corn....but this corn is exceptional!! My friends all ordered different things and they were all delicious. I think I picked thte best one: Pork chops with a creamy mushroom sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DEEELIICIOUS!!! The roasted corn with spices on it is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could just go there just for that. The place is very cramped & there's usually a wait thats why its down a star....They...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jumping on the corn bandwagon! We tried to get into the restaurant and were told at least 2 hours. So we headed next door for the to-die-for-corn that my friend has been raving about. The cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Last night i decided to go to the famous Cafe Habana that everyone talks about, I ordered the Cuban Sandwich & Corn. I've tasted a lot of Cuban Sandwiches before but this has become my favorite. Their Cuban...
menupages.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy yummy I got spices in my tummy!!The corn - EXCELLENTThe Chicken Diablo - SUPERBThe atmosphere - quaint and cozyThe hiccups - still didn't stop me from eating too fast
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even on a Tuesday it was obscenely packed! Luckly we had the best seat in the house (the back corner booth), so we had minimal bumping and shoving. Food was OK--And being Cuban, it was definitely not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mouth watering grilled corn Mexican style served with chili powder lime & cheese!I need to come back to try other b/c the wait for a table was too long (1 hr for Friday lunch). You may order from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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My sis and I came here for a weekend lunch and we were DEF thoroughly pleased. We got the chicken diablo...not like what chicken diablo w/ all the seasonings we got in Acapulco but still good and the yellow...
menupages.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
worth the wait. amazing food every time, and staff are fun.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fui a la seccin Sacar de la Cafetera Habana. All ped la mazorca de maz, que era deliciosa. Nunca he visto el queso en la mazorca de maz antes pero era grande. Estaba tan bien ahora digo el espaol, mal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The girls working there were not rude at all, as I thought they might be, given previous reviews. However, I can see the potential for this to happen. The place is teeny, but when I went last...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the CORN!I prefer Red Hook corn, of course, than Habana one.. but I can stick with it until next year Red Hook season!more Red Pepper, please!
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Cafe Habana. I miss the flaky yet sturdy bread enveloping the thick slices of sirloin. I miss the juices that freely run from your hand why you take that too big bite. I miss washing it all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the mexican-style corn. I have yet to eat anything else at this venue, but the corn is delicious. 5 stars. Hands down. So good, my friend patty had a sandwich and a corn, and went back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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One of my, if not my #1, favorite brunch spots in the city. The grilled corn is to die for, and the rest of the meals are just as delicious. My personal favorites are the french toast with fresh fruit and...
menupages.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Did not enjoy my meal here. The food was not fresh tasting, but might hit the spot if you're in the mood for diner-style fare. Also, it was fairly bland... dishes that should be be spicy were not.
menupages.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Go here and get the corn, the rest of the food is not bad either, I had the skirt steak it was pretty good but not the best skirt steak I?ve had. The corn was amazing and I like the drinks they have, some type...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn i love love their corn corn corn corn the wait is hit or miss but who cares!!! i love corn. not a fan of cuban sandwiches (the boy loves them) but they're good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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yes. good food. I should rather say great food. However the service is not good. Hostess and waitresses with unkind and arrogant attitude can ruin your delicious corn and cuban sandwich. They do not seem to...
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That corn should be illegal its that good. Heaven on a stick. What are the secret ingredients??? Mmmmmmmmm
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm...corn. nothing really beats plain, fresh, sweet corn on the cob, but the grilled corn here is definitely close. apparently i lack skill in eating corn on the cob -- i don't line up my teeth in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to be the voice of dissent to the 4.5-star, 200-review average. Oh, who am I kidding, I like being the voice of dissent.... I genuinely can't figure out where all the five-star reviews are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As Mexican as it is Cuban, I found Cafe Habana to be bueno but not as magnifico as all the hype (and 200 reviews as of this review) suggests.The grilled corn is definitely a 5-star item. The combo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heaven is brunch at Cafe Habana starting with a hot Latina waitress and a cafe con leche. It also includes some of the best huevos rancheros I've had this side of Zihuatenejo, some of that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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The food is good but I've had better. The corn is great but not worth the wait to eat in the restaurant. If you can do takeout or order delivery then thats better. Besides, the restaurant is so small it has no...
menupages.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell is this? 199 reviews? Dear lawd.Anyways.. I had the Fish (catfish, that is) sandwich with a huge bottle of warm Pellegrino in a cup of ice with some of that habanero green hot sauce and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the vibe. Love the music. Love the hipsters. Love the corn on the cob. Love the price. Love it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do love Cafe Habana. The corn on the cob is delicious. I usually just get appetizers and they are filling, cheap and good. The mojitos are the best I've had in New York and they are strong....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best cuban food places in US. Get the roast pork with yellow rice and black beans, cuban sandwich, and roast corn with spicy butter cream!p.s. i love their sangria soda!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing cuban breakfast/lunch spot on the corner of Elizabeth and Prince in NYC. Very affordable... must try the corn! A destination spot for great cheap food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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I don't know, but I must be missing something. I walked in with my kids and immediately became confused: no one came from behind the counter to seat us, after about three minutes (I'm pretty patient) I walked...
menupages.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(Bold letters is the lady behind the counter)Scene: Cafe Habana, around 8ish, midweek, We enter.NEXTPerson in front of me orders in 30 secondsNEXTmy turn and I have barely read the menUI step back and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the corns! I also love the music, the ambience, the food, but OMG, the corns were unbelivable! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I need to find one like this on the west...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(I can't believe I'm saying this)I went there last night, and it sucked. Usually I love Cafe Habana, crowds and all, but the quality and service was awful. First of all... I'm no stranger to waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took us here and it was mighty tasty. It's been a little while since coming here, but my only complaint was that it was kind of a scene. Albeit tasty and comfy atmosphere it was kind of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, the corn. yes, you've heard it all before. The first time I tried the corn I thought the white stuff was mayo. I hate mayo. Turns out it's melted cheese. The second time I had the corn was almost...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy spot, great corn, strong drinks, bang for the buck, and would come again at an off-peak time.There is some conflicting corn-related information in the previous reviews here, but I'm certain mayo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come during off hours. At peak times, the place is packed and the wait is ridunkulous. Take whatever seat comes your way. If you have to sit at the table near the bathroom, man just take it. God knows...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is this a Cuban place or not? I was fully expecting a Cuban restaurant but the bottom of the menu clearly states the original restaurant is in Mexico.Well, whatever they serves is still good. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The roasted corn is amazing. Get take out if you can't get a table. I was here celebrating my birthday and Luke Wilson was enjoying some cafe con leche at the next table. i don't know why but that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grilled corn, some black beans, great people watching and a really warm atmosphere. Love taking out of towner's here and going with friends too. The weekend day crowd has been ridiculous as of late,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grilled corn, Chicken Mole and no pictures of Che. Great!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Though the corn is delicious and drinks are decent, nearly everything else I've ordered has been bland, overcooked or otherwise slightly subpar. It's not terrible, but nor is it worth the expense or the wait....
menupages.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can we say GRILLED CORN topped with oodles of chili powder, mayo, salt and pepper, and a hint of citrus-lemon flavor!I think I ordered the taquitos there---I THINK (or was it some small tacos here)!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the corn on the cob really lives up to all the hype and raves. if you can get a table, it's totally worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my default places to take a friend visiting from town looking for some delish food! Also, they have a small outpost/takeout place around the corner if you don't want to wait in that ridiculous...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had brunch here and it was soooo tasty. I had the eggs with chorizo and black beans; excellent! Normally I don't like black beans because they're not really tasty but they seasoned it just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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I've been here three times (once was at the takeout place next door though). Of course as everyone mentions the grilled corn is excellent and never fails to please. The skirt steak was not that impressive and...
menupages.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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I've been here a few times and the food is always very good. i LOVE the grilled corn, everyone must try it. i love the pork chop they have for dinner. i've tried breakfast once, and it wasn't that great or...
menupages.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am not a big fan of Cuban food, but this place totally rocks. the grilled steak (with rice & beans) and the grilled corn are crazy delicious..I say skip the wait , go to the take out next door,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Been meaning to try this place for a while, because as everyone notes, the grilled corn is amazing. So, went last nite on a Wed. Arrive a bit after 6. Did not have to wait at all for a table, but the place was...
menupages.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hated this place. It was pumped up way too hard, and when I got there, the food was not that good. Service was slow also. I'd rather get some sushi at Oyama.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Been meaning to try this place for a while, because as everyone notes, the grilled corn is amazing. So, went last nite on a Wed. Arrive a bit after 6. Did not have to wait at all for a table, but the place was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Brunch is worth the wait at Cafe Habana. Any time after 12 on the weekends you will wait, and its true, service is spacey at best, but its worth it. I've tried just about everything on the brunch menu, but I...
menupages.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for food, 3 stars for service. the waitresses are usually slow and act like they could care less about you. BUT it's worth it if the wait is less than an hour, cuz the food is incredible and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't add much to what's already been said. We arrived at 8 on a sunday to a 45-1hr wait. We opted to go to the take out (you can still eat in--there are counters and several small tables--just no one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little bewildered at all the hype..Not that the food is bad, but its definitely not good enough to wait for 30 minutes to an hour on an average weekend, and not much less on a weekday. Well, maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and hearty cubanos - it's all I've ever ordered here (to go), but it's a very popular place, often with a bit of a line and people milling out in front munching on their food. The cubano is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about Cafe Habana except for holy %&^, this place rocks. Although I haven't seen my favorite waitress (you know the one, lots of rouge, sans brazier), I still go back time and time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be the corn from here. I've searched high and low to find something that comes close to it but really there is nothing. Also try the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of our usual stops during our Manhattan jaunts. The grilled corn with cotija cheese is especially addicting. The last time we were there, we got seated immediately, 15 minutes tops....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is as good as everyone says it is, but be prepared to wait. The lines are usually long and on several occasions the food's gotten cold by the time I take my first bite.One of the best things...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is quick and delicious and so so cheap. i think i had a dream about their corn once. there is occasionally a wait, but that's easily dealt with in soho.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Great sandwiches, the best I have ever had, but the staff is surly and unresponsive. What's more, the place is dirty and it was about 100 degrees in there this afternoon. Prices are a little high, but the food...
menupages.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming soon.FOOD: %%%%1/2SERVICE: %%1/2DECOR: %%1/2VALUE: %%%%%------------------------------OVERALL: %%%%(out of %%%%%)%%%%% = Must Try!%%%% = Pretty Good%%% = Average%% = Not So Great%...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really doesn't need any more reviews, I'm sure folks are putting this in there just to keep this favorite on their list. Cafe Habana is certainly one of my favorites to eat in the city. A...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else has mentioned, one must definitely try the corn. With each bite you'll experience heaven in your mouth.Going at an off hour helps with the wait as it is a smaller establishment....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great CORN! it's really really good. OMG I almost ordered two! To be honest the rest of the food is just ok, but the corn. I have been here twice and that has never disappointed me.:D
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
trekked here from soho on a rainy day for our last meal before heading to the airport. we were in a rush and unfortunately, their credit card machine broke so i only had enough cash to order the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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I come here from Cherry Hill, NJ. My husband comes more often sometimes for lunch. They always remember him. The owner, the maitre di, and the chef are great. I love this little place because it is so New...
menupages.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place a perfect score, but i haven't tasted everything on the menu yet so i wont.I LOVE this place.Being coming here for years, thought i'd join the review gang cause its 3 am and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't quite understand why this place is so popular, apparently I should have tried the corn. When I went it was hot, very cramped, the service was poor, and my pork was dry and kind of bland. Nor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stop 3 of my food tour of NY.After grabbing some ice cream, we needed another snack where we traveled up from Chinatown up to SoHo for some grilled corn. We were kind of worried when we showed up to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Cafe Habana,You made my boca very happy.love,pete
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled CORN is what makes you crave for Cafe Habana at any given moment and also withstand the wait.What my friends and I sometimes do during the wait is we order the grilled corn from the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana is my first thought when I wake up on a Saturday (afternoon). I only eat there via delivery considering it is a tiny little place and people overflow onto Elizabeth Street the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana will defnitely be a stop every time I come to visit New York. I love the corn and have never had anything like it in California. The wait is a bit lengthy but I will still wait for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
150 reviews and this place still keeps 4 1/2 stars. I thought to myself that this place must be pretty good so I gave it a shot. One word sums up my experience - DISAPPOINTMENT. I can take cramped...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I understand that I'm not really adding anything original to the pot with what I'm about to say, and I've accepted that. The truth is, I've forgotten almost everything about my meal at Cafe Habana...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I feel like I'm being un-original by posting the 152nd review of Cafe Habana.BUT it was an memorable dining experience so here I go...A good friend was in town for his birthday weekend and he...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to New York this is a place I must visit.I always have to get the corn. Their breakfast menu is awesome and they make a great cappuccino!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roasted corn and a black bean sandwich after a late night out. Hells Yeah! I have to stop at Cafe Habana when I'm in NYC. Try it! Now.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE WAIT WORST SERVICE EVER... as many people below have written you have to wait 20 - which means an hour minutes to get a table. Once inside the service is HORRIBLE. The waitresses...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The purpose of my vacation to New York was the corn! Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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You're kidding me! The food is great and they play really good tunes - hence the crowds. I've gone for breakfast during the week, brunch on the weekends and dinner whenever (I live around the corner). The food...
menupages.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep on giving back to Yelp my reviews because of the great reviews I've read here as well, especially for this trip out to New York. This is on of those places that I'm definitely grateful for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said, and it's pretty much established that this place is great. I needn't get into the boring details.The servers look like models, well maybe not in the clumsy giraffe sense, but in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need a quick snack for under $2? Then drop by Cafe Habana's take out stand for their signature Mexican corn. It's roasted corn on the cob slathered in mayonaise, cheese and cayenne pepper. I tried it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat the corn and chilaquiles (if they have them). I don't know what to say here except that when I hear that people are going to NYC, I tell them that they HAVE to try Cafe Habana. Very cool hole in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original Cafe Habana opened in Mexico many years ago and this same, low key but extremely busy location is capitalizing on what folks from D.F. knew a long time ago which is the food is simply...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the review for the To-Go eatery on Elizabeth. I'm sure there's some reason people come.. oh yeah it's the corn... true that, but today it was a little dryer than usual. Still a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Calm yourself down. Authentic Cuban food exists in NYC, but this isn't it. I amazed by all of these lovely reviews. The food is decent but nothing to take the pen and paper and write home about....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is long, the people that serve you are definitely at work, and you're served one of the tastiest meals in the world. I feel the burritos and other platters pale in comparison to the tortas,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we got here close to closing time, we ordered immediately and sat ourselves down on a corner table. waiting for the food took me back to my 7 th grade history class video documentaries with all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yes, there is a wait to get in. And there will always be a wait to get in. This is known by everyone & it seems everyone thinks it's worth it. The corn on the cob makes it worth the wait. It was soooo good, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 3 starsAtmosphere: 4 starsI have wavering opinions about Cafe Habana, I think its a must try for everyone but I'm not really sure if you need to go more than once or twice. The best thing they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are actually two Cafe Habanas right next door to each other (same restaurant). I always thought that one was a sit down place and the other was a take out place but I don't think it matters...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah the corn...the corn on the cobb here is scrumptious! Corn on a stick covered in chili powder, cheese, butter and lime juice and grilled....ai carumba!! The only problem is getting corn out of your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, Yes, I went. Two days ago. And--y'know what?--- it wasn't all that great. I was at Cafe Habana 2 years ago, and it was kind of memorable. Packed enough to be cool, and the food was hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for breakfast on Saturday on some Yelp-induced corn-state.... "Gotta have the corn, guhtta haavee the corrrrnnn...."It was replete of customers, and there wasn't one place where you could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious corn and chicken something-or-other with green sauce. Very tasty snack or late lunch :) A bit crowded and by a bit, I mean very. The bathroom is the size of a small pantry and made for very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so their grilled corn is good. But so is Del Monte cream of corn soup. Cafe Habana is as authentic as you can get for that area but I think that real cuban food is definitely in its true form...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whoa, I am impressed by so many reviews, but it is true that this little place is a winning option. The service is friendly enough, I love what they did with such small place and have special fondness...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first restaurant I visited on my last two trips to NYC. The corn is yummy and the mojitos good enough to have two or three...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in New York to grab lunch. I am in love with their Diablo chicken sandwich with roasted peppers. Oh god, I miss Manhattan right now. The portion is so large I usually have enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously --- the corn. You get 2 "cobs" for less than 4 bucks. The corn is roasted, dunked in spices and drizzled with cotija corn. You WON'T be disappointed. That said... get the PORK CHOPS. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the stars goes to their special grilled corn! This place is one of my b-friend's FAVORITE place! Every time I'm down in NYC, I have to stop by to get their corn to bring back to Cali for her....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cuban food. I love Cafe Habana. They have the greatest food here. My favorite dishes here are hot and spicy. The spot is small but well worth the wait. This is everything you want in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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This is one of our favorite places. Everything about it just screams NYC. 35 people seated in a space for 25, long waits, and late night service and a very bohemian crowd...and it's all worth it. Durning warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it. amazing. doit
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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I have been here a few times, always trying to find something worthwhile and the only thing that stands out is the grilled corn! I'm sorry but it is JUST a trendy place and you will pay for your small space!...
menupages.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! Every time I go to NYC I have to eat here at least a couple of times. The challah french toast, the quesadillas made with lime infused tortillas, the pancakes and .... oh my god,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn corn corn. Chant it three times and just like Beetlejuice, I wished it would appear. I absolutely love the grilled corn Mexican style with chili powder, lime and cheese. This is the one place I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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The food is worth the wait for a table in this small and crowded restaurant. If there is one thing you must order it is the the grilled corn on the cob. It is covered with chili spice, cheese and butter and it...
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled corn is amazing! I don't even know what kind of cheese they put on it, but it was ssoooooo good! The Huevos con Chorizo could've had a little more zing to them, but I fixed that easily...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good LORD this place is good. I received specific instructions from my boyfriend via a vegetarian friend of his in New York to absolutely eat here while I was visiting. I'm glad I went out of my way...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I kept hearing about the corn so I decided to take some out of towners on a Thursday night. We showed up at around 10 and got seated without a wait. The service was prompt and the food was great.Try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the corn on the cob!!! freaken mouth heaven worthy!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum, corn on the cob. dont forget they shot the lenny kravitz video here too!
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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only one thing to say. I fly from Chicago to New York City just to have dinner at Cafe Habana. I flew in on my birthday just to have dinner there that night. Everyone who has dined with me loves it. Yes the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn on the cob. 'Nuff said. This place makes me want to fly across the country and go to NYC.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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No room for large groups, I went with a friend and had a 20 minute wait, but because it's a short meal, the wait is part of the experience, the waitresses know you're standing outside and can see you. Once...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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This place may be super crowded, and the waitstaff may be overworked (and overtrendy,) and the prices might be a little high..... But it is all worth it. Don't even look at the menu. Just order this: An order...
menupages.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so after reading all these rave reviews about "THE CORN," being an extreme foodie, I was fully convinced that I must find and visit this place - just to try the corn.Did I like the corn? Yes - it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent little Soho Spot, filled to the brim with hip-clad patrons and attractive servers. Reasonably priced and filled with atmosphere, I would recommend this for a small group of friends or for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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Not sure what some of the reviewers are talking about...I ate at Habana with a friend last week and had amazing service. All three servers that were working were friendly and checked on our table throughout...
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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My title pretty much says it all. Cafe Habana does have good food, if you go, try the corn, the grilled chicken and chicken diablo. Rice and beans are good also. Their portions are also very satisfying. The...
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Loved the steak burrito and the grilled steak sandwich. Corn is the best corn I've ever had. Plantains weren't very good; we got more corn instead. The service is not good, but I'm over it. The food is good...
menupages.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is fish tacos and corn. YUMMMMMMMMY.It's worth the long wait. . . .
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that it is tucked away in a cute neighborhood and totes attractively fashion-savvy waitresses are two things may that initially draw you towards this joint despite misgivings.Good freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is actually better than the hype around it. I've been hearing about it since I moved to New York, and I finally made my long over due visit to Cafe Habana before a show at the Bowery...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Ok, so you arrive at a corner where there are tons of young hipsters who are probably living off of trust funds or just surviving from paycheck to paycheck and discover they are all in line for a table at Cafe...
menupages.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty generous with my ratings, or I only remember the good ones. I'm giving it 3 stars because the only thing I find memorable about this hipster haven is the corn, yes, read everyone else's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me to Cafe Habana almost 4 years ago...the grilled corn made magical munching moments. So I made it a must grub place for our girls' trip last Labor day weekend. Needless to say, I made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find Cafe Habana to be my first stop in Soho when I am hungry. Not only is the grilled corn a definite item to order but its pretty cool for breakfast during the week. Its quite and the Huevos...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I stumbled on this hole in the wall while shopping boutiques in Nolita. Every trip since then (6 and counting), we have made a pit stop here.Picture a tight, old, not so neat, hectic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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My friend and I went to Cafe Habana last night for her birthday. We were seated right away but waited about twenty minutes for our waitress to take our order. The food was fine, when it came. After dinner, we...
menupages.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing. You are going to be full. You are going to be happy. Great crowd. Loud -- but that only adds to the atmosphere. Almost always a wait outside and you may end up waiting as long as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the grilled corn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yes, it is true what everyone says about the corn. it's so good- i have dreams about it! they're perfectly spiced and seasoned with the butter, cheese, cayenne pepper,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was thoroughly impressed with Cafe Habana. Despite the 30 minute wait time that turned into 45-50 minutes, it was worth it! I had the corn, the steak enchiladas, everyone loved their food, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here to talk about more than just "the corn" (so good though). The grilled steak, Cuban sandwich and pork sandwiches are excellent. The pollo mirador (sauteed chicken breast in a roast garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Love the food and atmosphere, except for one waitress. Went for an early dinner, and there were like 5 other people in the entire restaurant, yet she kept telling me to move my purse off of the booth. Asked me...
menupages.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Word on Cafe Habana has spread like wildfire and the lines are incredibly long at any time of day...hungry, angsty New Yorkers and tourists alike wait to get into this cramped little cuban diner with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pamela S. is right - pack the DENTAL FLOSS and your TOOTH BRUSH cuz you're gonna have to dig for gold in your chompers.So yes, the corn, the undigestable vegetable with the cakey yummy cheese, is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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This place is TINY and there's always a wait, but it is worth it! Get the grilled corn on the cob and a mojito. I always get appetizers and munch and drink. The wait staff is nice even though are always...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, corn seems to be the only thing Habana does exceptionally well. The rest is just very good. It would be nice if they had a few more signature dishes. Very promising.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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Yes, it's true, the corn really is that good. I would love to shake the hand of the person that thought that one up- seriously, it's that good. The rest of the menu is good (although not amazing, the corn...
menupages.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn wit da melted queso and tasted like mayo was off da heezy. End o story on that. Typical tight cramp NYC restaurant. When the place gets really packed, just be careful when your moving your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah yeah, the corn is awesome. But the best reason to go here is to watch everyone else wipe the cheese/butter off the side of their faces (or better yet, not realizing that it's there in the first...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ya gotta go here just to try the corn on the cob. serious grinds.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Grilled Corn. I actually prefer the to-go location to the restaurant, which is always way too crowded (and too long of a wait) imo. Ordering food is breeze, and there are usually seats...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Go for the Corn! If there is anything you do while in NYC...it's stop by Cafe Habana and eat the corn! I recommend going to Cafe Habana "To-Go" and getting corn as a quick afternoon snack. Awww... I want some...
menupages.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was shocked to find a layer of cheese caked onto the corn cob. That's just nasty. They should just rub butter on it instead and then dust it with salt and either chili or pepper. My Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just wanted corn on the cob here, and I ended up eating here. I had the steak and it was yummmmmmmmyyyyyy. I seat at the counter because I was by myself. I didn't mind it at all with such a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so clearly the 86th review here does not need to mention how delicious the corn is. It is, but to be honest, considering the corn-related hype, I was expecting orgasm worthy corn. Don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheese covered corn (elote). 'nuf said.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look - I love cuban food, and I do like cafe habana. The food is undeniably tasty, but I have a few gripes:-- giant cockroaches running across our feet.-- undesirable wannabees 'hanging out'--...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the grilled corn and mexican hot chocolate are delicioussssssssssssss.they are friendly, and have good service.go to the to-go, no wait.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the corn. Yup, either wait for a table or go to the stand next door and get it to-go.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes I love the corn here but I cannot wait on line for an hour for corn! I say, buy yourself some crema, cojita cheese, limes and chili powder and make it at home yourself.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled corn of course is delish. I enjoyed the huevos rancheros. Everything is bursting with flavor. Make sure to bring water to hydrate after you eat because the food is very, very salty. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could trade porn for Cafe Habana's corn, I would.It's that good.Less than impressed by the other food, but the corn. Oh, the corn.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at this restaurant on Friday night and the food here is truly unbelievable. It gets crowded and cramped in there but who cares. I would avoid going here in a large group as you're going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i should change my last meal on yelp to be "anything from cafe habana", because if i was hit by a crazy cab driver and killed after walking out of this joint i would die happy.the corn, of course, is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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The long wait and tiny space, i can tolerate for their great food and cheap price. But what's up with the attitude of the staff? We waited an hour for our food (after waiting 40 min for table, of course), when...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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It is such a disappointment to write this review- cause I have truly nothing nice to say other then the corn is an A Cafe Habana has so much history to any TRUE new yorker- Small restaurant, no frills and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Habana is one of the best places I've had breakfast in NY. Located in Nolita in a hidden area, the egg with chorizo is so oh delicious!! Their grilled corn is their specialty and it melts in your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh-Kayee. Lesss git down to the nitty gritty. It is all about the egg with chorizo entree (ground chorizo scrambled into the eggs and browned to perfection; entrees served with a side of amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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I have been to Cafe Habana my past 3 trips to NYC and plan to go back everytime I'm there! I was just there last Friday for a late dinner. The corn is a must! I also love the dish that is a corn "boat" filled...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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This tiny restaurant is so small and tight! The tables are ridiculously small. A friend recommended it and I had to try it. Went in there for lunch and lucky for us we were seated right away. I hear that...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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I just went there for brunch yesterday. I was lucky, didn't wait for too long. I ordered their famous corn, which was just ok to me. My friend had the omlette with plantain. It's good. Overall, the food is ok,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Needless to say, I adore this place - the corn is the best I've had, and I've taken numerous friends from all over the globe to try it.. and they all agree "best f*ing corn I've ever had". The pulled pork and...
menupages.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok so i read about this place for months, saw the review on time out ny on demand, heard all my friends talk about the cornication there. so i went on a friday night at about 9pm and waited over an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore their grilled corn! That for sure is the best thing on the menu, as everyone else has stated on Yelp. Their cuban sandwiches are really good too--crispy crust, melty cheese, flavorful meats.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words really can't explain how good the food is. My friend and I decided to grab lunch here. We started out with the grilled corn and a couple of frozen margaritas. I don't think there was a single...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Definitely recommend it! The restaurant is small, but its worth it! Also you have to wait in line for it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite is the pork adobo sandwich and the corn. the chilli powder on it makes it sooo tasty. if you go on the take out side, i reccomend you have someone hold your seat while you're waiting on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. I'll tell you what got me - the grilled corn on the cob with lime juice/chipotle chili powder and parmesean cheese. I grill my corn on the cob with butter w/ chipotle chili...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Love these types of places..no trendy design, great eclectic music, young hip and no-frills crowd. Oh yeh, and the food is surprisingly great. Corn on the cob as appetizer is sweet, hot and the right amount of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go to the TO GO joint around the corner and....Get. The. Grilled. Corn. I repeat. Get. The. Grilled. Corn. There are plenty of ways to eat cheap in NYC, but none better than this place. The lines *and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they have elotes here!! something else i miss about chicago...they did it pretty well but the corn could have been more tender. the corn cakes were good and the plantains were excellent. i went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my all-time favorite places. The corn is out of this world (mayo, Mexican cheese, chile-yum!) and reminds me of the street vendors in Chicago that sell elotes. Tres Marias, a veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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It irritates me that some folks will write off a gem like Habana because they think it is too hip? Please. Cafe Habana never screws up, and you can't say that about many joints. I call the grilled corn...
menupages.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
20 minute wait for a corn on the cob? Yes, and it was worth it. The cheese is crumbly and flavorful, and perfect with a squirt of lime. If they could only get the cobs marinated in the same flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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I go about once a week for the most amazing corn on the cob anywhere!.. very crowded - but worth the wait.. just dont go with party of 4 or more,, better for tables of 2.. other than that.., it rocks!
menupages.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GET THE ROASTED CORN. It just cant be replicated! Eveything else is decent, if you must order more. But I get 3 orders of corn, and I'm a happy little (ok, big) oinker. Even happier because then i'll...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I never really stepped foot in this place, my long lost friend/"guy-who-I-was-madly-in-love-with-for-three-years" and I reunited for the first time in New York City by accident, and he decides...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God I love that corn!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Cafe Habana is one of the most consistent restuarants in the city. I have never had a bad meal there. It is totally crowded but you can always order from the take out which is what i always do. I eat there 2-3...
menupages.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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I came her on a friday night. Crowded, but the food was insane. (try the grilled corn) The mango magarita was the best I ever had. Fresh mango pieces! Yummy.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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My favorite dish in this tiny Elizabeth St. hideout is the vegetarian plate: yellow rice and black beans served with sauteed spinach. Add some of their chipotle salsa and you're a happy camper. Don't forget...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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The food here is fantastic and the price is right. It gets crowded late in the week and all day on weekends. Don't go with too big of a group. And try the breakfast!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Every time I go to this restaurant I expect a bit of a wait, good drinks while I do so, and very good food for the price. Definitely get the corn! I don't even like corn on the cob that much but I get this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING. I want to leave my husband and marry their Cuban sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us feasted on the CORN, and no one cared that we were all squirting each other in the face as we chowed down. What kind of cheese do they use? And what is that red powder? I dunno, but I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree the corn is awesome.... Cuban sandwich very average. I am a Cuban sandwich aficianado and this one wouldn't make my top 10. Prices are very good and the wait was minimal on a Sunday evening. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A place I always have to go whenever in Manhattan...cuz I can't get enough of the grilled corn! It's dipped in butter and then rolled in this grated white cheese and sprinkled with chili powder..and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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I know everybody raves on and on about the corn, but how hard can it be to chargrill some old, fibrous corncobs, douse with lime juice, cheese and chili powder? I had the Pollo Mirador. This was butterflied...
menupages.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I say about Cafe Habana that all the Yelpers haven't written about?? One of my favorites places in the city... the grilled corn (with all that glorious cheese and spice) and the Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
grilled cheesey spicy yummy finger-lickin CORN on a stick .... (a great snack that you can pick up at the adjacent to-go storefront on Elizabeth)
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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All my friends and co-workers LOVE this place and I agree 100%! The food is amazing and at a great value. The chipotle mayo is to die for and their Cuban Sandwich is rated as one of the best in the City....
menupages.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn of the cob was good, but there's something to be said for getting good service as well. Beside the grilled corn, the food was nothing special. The hipster wait staff was either too bored to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Corn is not mustache friendly!Place is tiny and they really cramp you in, but that's part of the atmosphere. Food is good, can't go wrong w/ the pork chops. Also, a little known secret is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Let me be frank - the only standout on this menu is the grilled corn. Everything else is mediocre. I occasionally order takeout here, and the cuban sandwich is serviceable. Rice and beans are bland and the...
menupages.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you get anything good for $1.80 these days? Absolutely! Cafe Habana's Mexican Style Grilled Corn.One of the best snacks ever, who knew cayenne pepper would work so well on corn?!? Well it does, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like my corn on the cob. And I love the way they grill it up here. I also had a torta and it was pretty good too! Fresh bread and tastey grilled chicken (my pick though there are several options)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear it seems like such a random suggestion when one of your friends says "you have to try the corn at Cafe Habana." But it's so true. Once you bite into one of those corn on the cobs, you will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new fave place. I can't get over how this place has lived up to its hype. Yes, the grilled corn is that good. So juicy, cheesy, buttery. Also, although this place is cramped and tiny and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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I accompanied my hipster friend to this place he raved about... it was Cafe Habana - what a disappointment - we went on a weekday at around 2PM - you would think the lunch crowd would have died a little by...
menupages.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, when I am sleeping at night, I dream. Sometimes it is about corn. The corn is always from Cafe Habana.The first time I came here, my friend took me. She was like "we are having corn." I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to avoid trendy restaurants since they rarely live up to my expectations. I finally gave in and popped into Cafe Habana early on a Tuesday afternoon, when they weren't busy (read: when all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all three roommates recommended Cafe Habana independently, I figured I had to go. I had the toasted Cuban bread with refried black beans, cheese, and salsa which was simple and delicious. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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the enchilladas were a bit too salty. i was expecting cuban food, but most of the items on this menu were mexican. there wasn't plenty that was cuban about this place. only desserts available are flan, tres de...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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The three of us went for dinner here on a Friday night. Waited more than 1 hour for the table. I think this place use to be a diner before it became a Cuban restaurant. Dark and not all that attractive inside....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely the only trendy place I would go out of my way to volunteer to go to. It's for real, THE CORN, THE CORN. Even if you can't bear to wait for a table at the restaurant, swing by the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMM....corn! "It's just corn!", you say to yourself. I've tried to duplicate it, as simple as the ingredients are, but it's just not the same. Enjoy the shrimp with garlic sauce, too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally acquiesced and joined my roommate here for brunch this past weekend. And um, yes...the corn, the corn, the corn. It's BETTER that what people say it is. I'm not a huge "corn-on-the-cob"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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I really like this place. The corn is do die for. If you want to avoid the long lines, and desire corn, go next door to the take out section. Overall, fun, cramped, and good food! The place is worth your time....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never raved about a vegetable so much in my life but that corn...oh my god. Who goes out for corn? Apparently this girl because once I get that notion in my craw I will not hear of any other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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I am sitting here on my sofa with hot water bottles enduring my painful time of month and there is nothing that I want more than their AMAZING CORN. It is sour and salty and creamy and crunchy. It's sooooo...
menupages.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ideal summer day:Standing outside, getting corn in my teeth from the goodness that churns out at Cafe Habana, yelling to my friend's window across the street to have her come down and meet me for some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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Not worth it at all. We waited over an hour for a miniscule table, so small that I got to rub elbows with the guy next to me. The food wasn't even good, in fact, it was disgusting. The corn was burnt and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.The corn.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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I don't care that the staff are brisk with you, the food here is AMAZING! I recommend the veggie plate (garlic spinach), Mole Chicken and Roast Pork. Plantains are fab too, as are the corn on the cobs. Avoid...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about hitting the spot! After a drive down from Boston and a few hours spent crate digging in the lower east side in freezing weather with frigid wind chill I was ready for something to warm my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do get: the grilled corn; it speaks for itself.The only complaint I have about this place is that the line gets longer and longer everytime I go. It's tiny and a little cramped (not your setting if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taste bomb.Try the Pollo Mirador - chicken in light sauce with some spinach and some rice. Wham.I love spinach.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a favorite, despite the wait - the corn here is fantastic! grilled and sprinkled with cheese and cayenne pepper and garnished with a fresh lime - I can't go to Cafe Habana and not eat it! These...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When a place is packed on a Tuesday night, you know they're doing something right. There was a mere ten minute wait for the three of us to eat at the bar, which is probably less cramped and more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot downtown for lunch. Don't let the wait keep you from eating here. And the corn on the cobb is an absolute must!
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find myself here at least once a week regardless of the perma-wait for a table (they have approximately 8 of them), and the not so wonderful service. The corn is spectacular and the margheritas are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Important info: Bring floss! I'm a huge fan of the corn and chicken mole. It's a tiny place, but also great if you're walking in the area and want a snack... the corn is neatly packaged in foil for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a sweet little spot because of the diner counter and chatting with the awesome girls who work behind it. Got some cool neighborhood folks strolling in like these guys who work as extras on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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The corn is incredible, butter, cheese and roasted to delicious perfection. The cuban sandwich is crunchy with just enough ham, pork and cheese and a crunchy sour pickle to make it a great combo. Fries were...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Corn is a given as well as the spicy shrimp! Be prepared to chill as you wait for a table and to feel cozy with your neighbor since seating is tight. If you're a high maintenance person than this is not the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hipster joint in nolita. this place is tiny and always super crowded. we waited for 2 hours for a table, one hour outside in the cold, and i would still go back. that is a huge compliment. the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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I went here for lunch today, and it was such a great experience. From the friendly staff to the amazing food to the unique atmosphere, this place is a must-go-to. I'll definitely return. We really enjoyed the...
menupages.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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I go here at least twice a month. I am semi-addicted to the spinach and rice veggie plate. I don't really go there for the scene, although it is going on around you. The place is a nice little busy spot to...
menupages.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh, i dont see what all the hype is about this place...i had a veg quesadilla and was not satisfied...come on people...how hard is it to grill some veggies, stick some cheese on there and put it btwn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much else to say- only to confirm that the corn on the cob is the most amazing corn you will ever taste. Try it if you haven't yet and you'll see what all the hype's about.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The smell of the maize will shock your rain-soaked spirit into reality. Then, you'll long to gobble the corn & margaritas available now on the bar... Who knew raw cheese on grilled corn could become...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone knows Habana for the roasted corn on the cob, but it doesn't stop there. If you are a fan of Cubano's (Cuban Sandwich) they serve them up the right way. Almost everything on the menu will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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I don't get it. Uninspired, sloppily prepared food, subpar coffee, slow service, pretentious crowds...the list goes on. I will concede: the corn is good, but I believe the hype has more to do with the...
menupages.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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we had to wait 20 minutes for our table in the crowded restaurant but it was worth it. the corn on the cob had a cheese and spicey topping. the heat caught me off guard because it slowly buildings. i had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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I love this place! I have traveled everywhere in the US and honestly, this is the only place with authentic tasting Micheladas! The molletes were great (as if you were in Mexico), the corn on the cob was...
menupages.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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I absolutely love this restaurant! You have to try the Shrimp with garlic sauce. Amazing! The service isn't so good but the food keeps me coming back!
menupages.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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Their Cuban Sandiches are great just like their corn and there fresh french fries.
menupages.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's always a wait at this hipster haunt, which is why I usually grab something from the to-go place next door, although if you don't mind cooling your heels you can usually spy some eye candy...in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn on the cob is what keeps me coming back to this place. The mango salad is very good. The rest of the food is fresh but not memorable. Love the neighbourhood atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Well the only good thing is the corn on the cob..that's the best...else not the best place place..service pretty poor..atmosphere nothing great...the sandwich was burnt and too dry...nope unless i want to have...
menupages.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended off peak hours when this bustling diner retreats into a relaxing Cuban siesta offering fresh sandwiches and Latin/Cuban softdrinks to bohemian locals and Sopranos b-list celebs....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What you need to do is go on a Tuesday at like 2.30 in the afternoon. It's actually sort of empty at this time, and you can order as many cheese-encrusted corn on the cobs as you desire, all in less...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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This is my first review, but I had to write one because of my disappointment with the food. The adobo pork I had was too salty and, hence, difficult to eat. I am not picky with food. I am a bad reviewer...
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who prefers to keep the spectacle of handling food a private affair, I always avoid ordering anything that requires the use of fingers when eating out - but I have been known to come here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's crowded at night. Yes, the corn on the cob rocks. But, the best thing about Cafe Habana (aside from the gorgeous staff and cool, laid back decor) is the cheap breakfast. Go for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone below me has been saying, YOU MUST TRY THE CORN HERE! Not only is it delicious, but at 2 for 3 bucks, it can be your entire lunch for chepaer than you can find food virtually anywhere in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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my favorite is the pork adobo sandwich and the corn. the chilli powder on it makes it sooo tasty. if you go on the take out side, i reccomend you have someone hold your seat while you're waiting on line.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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This was, a while back, a hot spot. People still line up here, but I have no clue for what. The 'famous' grilled corn is often served burned and covered in thick layers of butter and cheese, no corn taste...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it simple: the corn is the single best side-dish/snack you could possibly ask for. My rational mind tells me this shouldn't be so - "it's just corn, right?" - while my taste buds...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Love the food and great atmosphere. The place is tiny and packed, there is usually about a 40 min wait for a table - so under the circumstances I think the waitresses did a great job. Food was cheap and tasty....
menupages.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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I loved the pork adobo sandwich. The corn was good but had a little too much of that powdered cheese on it and i wish the chilli powder was a little more spread out on it. Definitely going to back to try all...
menupages.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Largely thanks to Lenny Kravitz who filmed a video here, this corner spot is always crowded, no matter the time of day or which day of the week...frequented by the hipster crowd, hanging out in front...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy corn on the cob. Delicious sun dried tomatoes. Great atmosphere. Trendy location.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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We love this place. Margaritas are awesome and the food is great. Always crowded, so stay away if you are not from the neighborhood. We don't want you here.
menupages.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To Go is the way to go. I second and third and fourth the recommedations for the corn on the cob. All the chicken dishes I have had are fantastic as is the Cuban sandwich. Great cafe con leche &...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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We have ordered their food for photoshoots & they are consistantly great! Never been in there dining room - I love their food tasty & fresh!
menupages.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the other reviews, you may be wondering what is so great about the corn on the cob. At $3.00 for 2 cobbs, it is a great deal. The Mexican style corn comes roasted, spread with a geneous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give the holla out to the corn on the cob as well. It's outrageously good. In fact all the food is amazing. What keeps this place from 5 stars? Well, the wait can be annoying, but in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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The Mexican style grilled corn (that's right, I said grilled corn) is worth a visit alone! I have never had the likes of it before, it's absolutely amazing! Service was fine, and about on par with what you'd...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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THEY MAKE THE BEST BURRITOS, ESPECIALLY VEGETARIAN BURRITOS (GO VEG PEOPLE) my favorite thing is the avocado and white cheese burrito, i swear, i have never had a better burrito. BEST place for burritos and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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We used to make our pilgrimage to Cafe Habana on each of our weekend trips to NYC, sometimes coming every day of the trip!! But alas, the heavenly corn is no more - last time we were there, the corn had...
menupages.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hip and loved by everyone, but I still believe these to be a damn good plate of platanos. great michelada, too.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to wait for an hour, but at least they let you drink on the corner while you wait. Fabulous corn on the cob. Solid food. Very cool, lower east side vibe. I'm into it. Completely casual and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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went here thursday afternoon and the waitress was a little hottie. anyway, as they serve breakfast pretty late, i went for the steak and eggs which were very tasty. the unexpected surprise was that the home...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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...just get the stuff to go. Everyone says this little diner"esk" place is small and always crowded. Well, maybe it is but it wasn't when I went there (don't even ask what the time was I have NO clue). The...
menupages.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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Okay. The weekends are insane, especially in the summer, but it's still a strong contender with good food.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded, but oh my god the corn on the cob is amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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this place is ok. but is not cuban by any means. So stop saying you are!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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I have been at Cafe Habana on several occasions and never been disappointed. The wait is exhausting, but it is very definitely worth it. The food is fantastic and the place is busy and cool.
menupages.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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Ok, the food is good BUT do I really have to pay to get treated as if they are doing ME a favor??? Come on the food is really not that good I usually dont complain about service because I dont intend to marry...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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After waiting for one hour to get a table, we finally were able to sit down. We were a party of five and one of our friends was a few minutes late. The waitresses went to our table and asked us where the fifth...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2005
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For those who might not know this is a sister restaurant to one in D.F. Mexico City also called Cafe Habana. Both are great - although the one in Mexico has a lot more space and a very different menu. I love...
menupages.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually been to the restaurant part of Cafe Habana, because the To Go part is so charming and fast and GOOD. The corn on the cob makes you want to cry, and the Cuban Sandwich sets the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2005
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This spot offers an amazing grilled corn with lime and white cheese - do not miss it! The steak as well as the sliced steak sandwich are both great too. I agree with the others, though, very difficult to get...
menupages.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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maybe take away- their cafe leche is superior but i don't like their ways there- and much of a deal for nothing again..oh well, see this is what attract the crowds apparently-
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually the address for Cafe Habana To Go, located right next door to the little cafe part with the blue booths. I like the To Go part best, because it's faster and you can sit on the stools...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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Eating at Cafe Habana itself is never the greatest experience. While most of the food on the menu is good and very authentic, the hole-in-the-wall size of the restaurant combined with the number of people...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2005
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Cafe Habana used to be one of those places to sit around and sip a cafe con leche on a lazy Saturday afternoon. That was back when you could sit and not be ushered out by the new waitstaff comprised of skinny...
menupages.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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Habana is the best if you don't think so your a fool try the tyacoyo tres maria.
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2004
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The waitstaff used to be hot and friendly. Now they are just full of attitude. They are unaccomodating, especially with seating. Besides the corn and the coconut flan, the food could have been better....
menupages.com - user review - 11/16/2004
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service at this restaurant is absolutelly horrible!!!! waitress came to our table to take order with food in her mouth. we waited for our food for almost one hour and needed to ask her 3 times for our drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best hidden no-name neighborhood places in Soho that locals absolutely love. Tiny, always crowded, Cafe Habana was even featured in Lenny Cravitz' music video (in "I'll never see you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2004
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I do think this place is overrated. TONY has it in their top 100, Go figure. I did, however, find the roasted corn to be worth waiting on and wadiing through the crowd for. Although the corn itself was out of...
menupages.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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The wait wasn't that bad despite the fact that I was famished. Although the food had little to do with anything Cuban, besides the cuban sandwiches and mojitos, the menu was very creative and had a mexican...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2004
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Don't agree it's headed down hill, but could use some internal management. Place is making plenty of dollars. The food's ok and there's still somewhat of a decent crowd during the week. It's hard to keep...
menupages.com - user review - 09/10/2004
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Although I live in the neighborhood, I would never consider eating in Habana do to the fact that its constantly overrun with tourists and pretentious wanna be's. The food is somewhat good, but for those who...
menupages.com - user review - 08/21/2004
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I loved the mojitos. The fish special and the corn is delicious. Get ital...
menupages.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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This place was great. Begining with the mojitos, followed by the taquitos, the corn, striped bass special, and the steak enchiladas all exceeded my expectations. The steak in both dishes was really, really...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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We were lucky enough that we didn't have to wait. We got there just before the crowd. But by the time we left, the line was long. It was my first time there and it was awesome. I can see that service may not...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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Went here on a Saturday evening and waited over an hour, but was told that the corn alone would make it worth it. I wasn't too sure. Boy, was I wrong! The three of us got two orders and we were fighting over...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2004
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Given the wait and the slightly lagging service, the food is fantastic, atmosphere even better, and mojitos and corn the prime stars. The corn, slathered in mayo and parmesian (although it didn't work when i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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The food is great but the restaurant is too small and always busy. Have to wait hours to get a table. Also the food is Mexican not Cuban. And the value is good. Prices are reasonable. The corn is just...
menupages.com - user review - 05/05/2004
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Not bad - definitely has some mexican influence to the menu. Rice and beans were okay- but couldn't quite figure out the different spices that were used. Definitely try the corn if you don't mind having corn...
menupages.com - user review - 04/22/2004
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or do people who think this place is a night club? The food was better 3 years ago. The waitresses are slow but friendly and the patrons are corny wash ups. Except for me of course, I just go for the corn and...
menupages.com - user review - 04/12/2004
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4pm on President's Day and we had a great bite to eat at the counter. Tasty blackened chicken sandwiches, molletes and cafe con leche were served swiftly. We all enjoyed the delicious food, fun atmosphere, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2004
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First of all, this place is a Mexican restaurant for the most part, Not Cuban, so the name is a little deceiving. Secondly, the staff, apparently overwhelmed by the popularity of the place, is unfriendly and...
menupages.com - user review - 02/15/2004
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For starters, this restaurant is Mexican! Not Cuban as some people seem to think. And this was confirmed by the bartender who FYI didn't speak a word of Spanish. The service definitely was unimpressive...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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Hostess told us 20 min..waited an hour. Not the end of the world. Food is pretty good but the service is horrific. Went with three people last saturday night - half way through our entrees we tried to order a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2003
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I love this place. So, you always have to wait. So what, its the size of a shoebox? Once you have that corn...mmmm...all is forgiven. And the food is consistantly great and the bills are consistantly small....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2003
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I mainly came for the corn. I'd heard about it from everyone, and, yes, it is that good (although smothered in butter -- guilt guilt guilt)! The cuban sandwich was also quite good. We got a table pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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This is where you go on a Saturday night when you crave Latin America. The music is always hot, the corn, always perfect. Small dishes, a bit pricier than you'd pay in Miami or LA, but the atomsphere is on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2003
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I've been here a dozen times cuz their Cuban sandwich might be the best ever. However, the attitude and competence of their "staff" is SOHO/NOLITA at its absolute worst. Who do these jokers think they are?!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2003
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Cute place, but the food is rather bland. If you want authetic Cuban go elsewhere. If all you care about is looking cute and looking cool, or you want to people watch then this is the place for you.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2003
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we sometimes get takeout for lunch from this place. the corn and chicken salad is REALLY good and so is the steamed spinach with garlic. as well as the corn with lime juice and paprika. i would just get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2003
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If I had gotten the pulled pork, rice and beans for $4 from a lunch truck, I might have been perfectly satisfied with my meal.... however at a hefty $9 at Cafe Habana, I expected a little more than I got. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2003
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The hot corn with paprika, ricotta and grated cheese won me over. Fidel would love it.
menupages.com - user review - 05/10/2003
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Cafe Habana's food is exactely like a very good home cooked meal...my mouth waters everytime I think about the corn, then the black beans, then the red beans, the salad, the skirt steak...it is the best to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2003
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Skip the boring old pancakes and omlettes and come here for brunch. Great huevos rancheros and the best vegetarian Cuban sandwich in New York - Torta con queso blanco - white cheese, black beans, and avocado!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2003
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This restaurant offers the worst service I have ever experienced in my four years of living in NY. I don't care how "super" their corn is. It will not compensate for the excessively rude hostess and the 2 hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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The grilled corn on a cob with chili powder and lime is to die for!! One long weekend in New York, we went there daily for this corn. Even when we weren't hungry we had it as a snack! If you can, sit at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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everytime i go to nyc, i always make sure to stop by cafe habana... i love their grilled corn with parmesan and paprika as well as their grilled pork, black beans and rice... reasonably priced and very yummy
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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Cafe Habana is one of my favorites! The food is wonderful (especially the grilled corn and pollo mirador), the staff nice and the price amazing! It gets SUPER crowded, and they don't take reservations, so show...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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This cozy little place on the corner of Prince and Elizabeth is one of my favorite spots in Manhattan. It's also one of the reasons that I'm sad I don't live there anymore. The place is a little small, so Id'...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2002
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The service in the restaurant is always so slow and sometimes even unfriendly. All they need to do is to pop over to your table to let you know the status of your order is so you don't get mad when people...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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Take out from the window next door is probably the best way to enjoy the food here. The food is so good; the service is so bad. The wait is understandable, but who can explain waitresses that forget orders 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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This is my favorite restaurant in New York. The menu features fresh meats and vegetables in mouth watering combinations. The grilled corn is a favorite among everyone, but I've yet to try anything I don't like...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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Get the cuban sandwich and the corn. Excellent food. Nice service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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One of my favorite places in NYC. Food is delicious and the service is good, if you behave yourself and don't mind the wait. Unfortunately Wannabes constantly saving the world on their cellphones learned about...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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If you're coming here for the scene, you're missing the point -- the FOOD is fantastic. The corn, mole, polenta, everything -- makes this the best deal in SoHo, if not everything below 14th. We LOVE the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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heard about how great the food was so decided to try it. went with a group which admittedly is not the best idea cuz the place is so tiny but when the waitress tells you 15 minutes you think...15 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2002
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Great food - go just for the corn. If you hate waiting for a table, then get take-out just around the corner next door. Service is not great, but that's because it's so busy and cramped in there. Waiting for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2002
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Even though there's usually a wait for a table, the food and coffee (yes, the infamous corn and the large cafe con leche) here is well worth the wait. The food is well-prepared and extremely flavorful and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2002
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a traditional dive with a cuban-mexican flair...
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