In Atlanta and throughout Georgia, the Cuban sandwich (or Cubano) has transformed from a Florida coastal specialty into a beloved local staple. While its roots are firmly planted in the communities of Tampa and Miami, Georgia’s culinary scene has embraced the sandwich with its own authentic flair.
The Atlanta “Cubano” Scene-
The rise of the Cuban sandwich in Georgia is anchored by long-standing institutions like the The Havana Sandwich Shop, a cornerstone of Atlanta’s international food scene on Buford Highway since 1976. Founded by a diistinguished Cuban-American family, it is celebrated for its authentic Cuban bread, which they bake fresh and even sell by the loaf to home cooks. (Full Disclosure: It’s where I buy my Cuban bread.)
The Cuban: A Sandwich Recipe
To replicate that perfect restaurant-style crisp at home, the “secret” is a heavy press and high-quality ingredients.…