Just about everybody who lives in Key West, and many who has visited, has had a coffee or a sandwich at Sandy’s café. You might not think of a small walk up service only restaurant located inside a laundromat as being quality authentic Cuban cuisine but it is. The daily lines at the ordering window should serve as proof. I always like to know the history of successful small family run businesses. I am a history buff. Here’s a little background information on how Sandy’s got started. What can I say?
Sandy’s Café at the M&M Laundromat on the corner of White and Virginia Streets first opened over thirty-five years ago in 1984 and continues to be owned by the Santiago Family, which has an over 60 year tradition of local Cuban eateries in Key West including Sandy's Restaurant, Two Brothers Café & the El Cacique Restaurant. Sandy Santiago, Sr. and his son Sandy, Jr. began this Key West tradition together and established a culture of quality Cuban and Conch (People born in Key West are called Conch’s) cuisine and Cuban coffee as well as family-oriented customer service, which they became famous for. Sandy’s Café remains today at its landmark location where tourists and locals alike gather to sit at our counter and enjoy people watching on White Street.
Sandy’s has been featured on Andrew Zimmerman’ show “Delicious Designations” on the food Network.
Stop by Sandy’s Café for fast friendly service with two convenient walk-up windows and ample parking, or call in your order for fast, pick up or delivery.
Next time you’re looking for a great breakfast, perfect cup of coffee or an amazing lunch sandwich, stop by Sandy’s, 1026 White Street (M&M Laundry). You’ll be glad you did.
