Don Carvajal Café

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stopped by this Dominican café today and was so impressed! I tried several items on the menu and everything was absolutely delicious. The coffee was amazing — rich, smooth, and perfectly brewed. And the Cuban sandwich? Hands down the best I’ve ever had. Fresh, flavorful, and made with care. On top of the great food, the service was warm and welcoming. The owner was there and truly added to the experience — you can feel the pride and passion behind the place. That personal touch made it even more special. I’ll definitely be back!

Beautiful small place with a lot to offer. Very nice menu with traditional entrees from the motherland. Offering a good variety of coffee styles and great types of lunch varieties. If you're in the area, definitely stop by. Hector will make you feel welcomed.

I grew up in the Heights and around Dominican food, and honestly, this place is way overrated and not worth the travel. I don’t understand why people are so blown away or saying it’s so delicious — it really wasn’t. The wait time for food was crazy — we waited over 30 minutes. The spot itself is small with limited seating, and while some staff were friendly, others weren’t as welcoming. The food was the biggest disappointment. I’ve had much better tres golpes in Inwood and Washington Heights for way cheaper. The portion was skimpy — cold pickled onions, only one small fried egg, and about a cookie-scoop amount of mangú. The salami and cheese were the only decent parts, but definitely not worth $16. The Cuban sandwich ($20) was another miss — no pickles or mustard, flavorless pork, unmel

Visiting from RI and we stumbled upon this amazing Dominican cuisine, Food was amazing, the set up here was beautifully put together, everything about this place felt really authentic. will be coming back again for sure!! Recommend 10/10 .

I went with my sister and we were both blown away! As a Dominican and a picky coffee drinker, I couldn’t believe how smooth and delicious the coffee was—sourced straight from the Dominican Republic. We also had the bacon, egg & cheese and the tres golpes—both amazing! Great vibe, friendly service, and so proud to see our culture represented this beautifully. Highly recommend!