Las Palmas Cafeteria, the downtown Miami lunch counter known for its cafecitos and Cuban sandwiches, will close Friday, November 14, after 45 years in business. The small spot at 209 SE First St. has long been a neighborhood mainstay, feeding office workers, residents, and regulars who treated the counter as part of their daily routine.
The owners announced the closing last week on Instagram, thanking customers for decades of support. “After 45 years serving the downtown Miami community, nine under our tenure, the day has come where we must shut our doors for the final time,” the post read. “Without you, we could not have made it this far.”
A Downtown Fixture Since 1980
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