Went there just for coffee and I have to admit that I liked it very much.I know, there are not a lot of options for coffee in that area. However, Colada Shop doesn’t lower its standards and delivers great Cuban coffee and original options.I liked very much the “Cafe Cubano”. It was very smooth and similar to the one my grandma use to make back at home in Italy.Also the latte wasn’t bad and I enjoyed it very much. Next time, I will for sure try some of the food they have but the options seemed to be interesting.
Being from South Florida, I’m all about trying Cuban food at different places. I stoped at the Wharf location. There were two servers behind the counter. One was by the register and the other making mixed drinks. I was told to just scan the code on the counter to order dine-in. Ok, so not very personable.Ordered the guava BBQ lechón sandwich $13.95 ; LG guava/mango drink $5.25; guava pastelito $3.75 ; tostones $6.25 & churros $7.50.I was served the guava pastelito 1st. I thought, “ok, I guess I can eat this 1st and not as part of my dessert”. It was delicious.Next, I got my drink. Super delicious. So far, so good. A few minutes pass and I got everything else all at once. Fast service.The sandwich was very good. Pulled pork with some pickled onions and the bbq guava sauce on top. It could had used a bit more sauce but it’s ok.Got 5 tostones (that’s equivalent to one whole plantain) with a side of very cold mojo. I’d suggest leaving the mojo at room temperature, it taste better that way and it’s the way it’s served everywhere in south Florida.I figured I would had gotten the churros last so I could have them fresh as my dessert but by the time I got to them, they were cold. So they weren’t very good.Overall, the food was ok and very overpriced. They make you tip automatically when you order too. I wouldn’t have given as much as I did if I would of gotten a true dine-in experience that they don’t offer.
It’s a cute place. They serve Cuban coffee and other coffee as well. For me the Cuban is sweet and strong but it was a nice experience. They serve breakfast fast as well and it was yummy I have tried Empanadas with spinach.
A great fast, casual dining spot at the Wharf. It is on the exterior street side so it is easy to miss. The interior was clean and a great aesthetic with cool colors and greenery spread around. There's a patio with shaded seating. As a mom of toddlers I found the ordering to be so convenient, you can scan the QR code on your table to order or order from the counter. I highly recommend the Media Noche, picadillo empanada and Havana cold brew.
While not a ton of curbside "pop", you will be sad to have missed this corner cafe while in The Wharf area. From breakfast to dinner, their menu covers the waterfront (ba dum bum!) Had the traditional Cubano. The smell when I unwrapped it was to die for. DELISH. Would definitely return - likely even during this stay.
Super cute shop and really delicious food. Great ordering system outside at a kiosk,m if you want your food to go, or order inside if you want to stay and eat. Side patio area in the alley also available. We got ours to go. It was a busy Saturday night and waited about 25 minutes for our food after ordering, reasonable for the busy time and great quality of food. Salads are absolutely delicious, fresh and abundant. Just wish I’d had time to try one of their Cuban sandwiches before leaving.
I've been here before and got the empanadas, and from what I remember they were delicious! This time around, we decided to try the croquetas, and it was not good all! We got the ham and their seasonal croqueta which I believe had okra in it, and they both had the consistency between apple sauce and mushy bananas, and the flavors just weren't there for us. In addition, for 2 orders, we were only given 1 sauce, and we had to ration the sauce which was similar to - if not - tzatziki. The sauce was good, and we wanted to use the sauce to mask the flavor of the croqueta fillings. At least the fry crunch was good. The decor was cherry blossom themed and very cute as well as they were in a competition with the rest of the wharf restaurants for best dressed cherry blossom theme.
Quick, pleasant, and otherwise attentive, staff members at Colada Shop on The Wharf are consummate professionals. Even when I haven’t yet ordered, and am in line, staff prepares my order [they know my preferences] and swiftly checks me out. Coffee and food are delicious. Wonderful.
Small but busy restaurant. It's not on the waterfront and you can easily miss it unless you walk along Pearl Street.Food is good - Havana Ohh La La is definitely worth the money.Reservation is almost a must. For pick-up they have a special area so it's not jammed.
Really nice and cozy place. The atmosphere really nice. Love the cute decor. The food was uniquely delicious. The guava sauce bbq pork sandwich was the best one for me, the egg with chorizo in sauce was good, my daughter got the French toast with sweet plantains was good as well. The coquito expreso was great combination. Well the point is, that you need to visit this place if you are in DC. Is worth it.