Café Habana
Café Habana serves Cuban-Mexican cooking at 17 Prince St, with Elote, a Cuban sandwich with chipotle mayo, and a beer focus.
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- Address
- 17 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
- Phone
- (212) 625-2001
- Website
- cafehabana.com
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Cuban-Mexican fusion at 17 Prince St
Cuban-Mexican fusion frames Café Habana around Cuban cooking, and 17 Prince St gives the meal a precise planning point.
Elote and Cuban sandwich with chipotle mayo
Elote, the Cuban sandwich with chipotle mayo, grilled shrimp tacos, and huevos con chorizo make the choice set clear for brunch or lunch.
Ranked #151 in 2025
#151 in Opinionated About Dining’s 2025 Cheap Eats in North America ranking follows a 2023 Recommended notice and leads into a 2026 Highly Recommended notice.
Standing Among Peers
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Café Habana | Cuban-Mexican Fusion | $ | SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square | |
| Gayang | Filipino-Thai Fusion | $ | , | Elmhurst |
| Mister Dips | American Smash Burgers & Soft Serve | $ | Financial District-Battery Park City | |
| Casa Colven | Colombian-Venezuelan Fusion | $$ | , | Lower East Side |
| Sama Street | Pan-Asian Small Plates & Cocktails | $$ | , | Greenpoint |
| Wo Hop | Classic Cantonese-American Chinatown | $ | Chinatown-Two Bridges |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Highly Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #151
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #447
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Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Cozy
- Casual Hangout
- Brunch
- Solo
- Standalone
- Beer Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual diner aesthetic with vintage Dominican diner charm; small, intimate space with quick turnover; rustic and unpretentious with character from decades of operation.