Comments on: Sunday Morning Cuban Coffee

By: Rolando

Rolando — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:26:39 +0000

That’s terrible news! So sad to loose a truly great coffee shop. The few times I was there it wasn’t very crowded which is both a blessing and a curse because you feel like you’ve discovered your own personal kind of place to hang out but if enough people don’t support it they don’t last…

By: Sandwalker

Sandwalker — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:42:11 +0000

I have some very sad news for you – CONTIGO IS CLOSING for good this Sunday. I’ve been going there on a daily basis since I found it and I will sorely miss it. They gave Anaheim a little exotic oasis among so many mediocre shops. Visit them before they close!

By: ClarkeRT

ClarkeRT — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:56:37 +0000

Actually, since first opening in December ‘07 Cafe Contigo has added quite a few new food and beverage items to its menu. Of course if one’s first time visit is recent, that is within the last couple of months, they wouldn’t know that. But again, and as a coffeehouse/cafe, they’re not looking to have as extensive a menu as would a restaurant. They want to keep it somewhat simple by adding a few itmes now and then or changing up items occasionally and or offering ‘limited time’ items. So you see, they really have that angle well covered. And these have to be items that have ingredients that can be easily obtained and that can be prepared somewhat quickly. I echo your don’t get me wrong statement. Overall, I thought your review was very positive and one that highly recommended Cafe Contigo to others. I must admit that I have met and talked with owners Linda & Petros Frangos many times while visiting Cafe Contigo being a customer since the ‘early days’ and so I know what they are ‘going for’ in when it comes to what Cafe Contigo is and what it will become in the future. They are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. And, when they are in the ‘Cafe’ they want to meet all their customers and are happy to talk with them about any subject they wish, including comments or suggestions they might have on beverage and food items that Cafe Contigo offers or what they might think would be a nice addition to those items.

By: Rolando

Rolando — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:05:31 +0000

Clarke, Don’t get me wrong, they’re very minor criticisms. Overall I really like what Cafe Contigo has going on. The only way they could improve is to expand their offerings. Those were just suggestions I threw out but there’s definitely a million different ways they could go with it. Even if they did nothing and left it the way it is, it’s still an excellent place and I highly recommend everyone check it out. Thanks for your comment!

By: ClarkeRT

ClarkeRT — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:01:17 +0000

One thing the reviewer must understand is, as he/she stated, that Cafe Contigo is a c o f f e e h o u s e, not really a restaurant. A c a f e. Tradtionally and for a reason, these types of establishments don’t have large menus. Further Cafe Contigo does not have a ‘real’ kitchen with which to operate a deep fryer for his/her request that Tostones and Yucca fries be added to the menu. And, according to wisegeek.com, mamey, a type of tropical fruit native to the C a r i b b a n, is difficult to find outside of that region of the world. Dare I ask when is the last time the reviewer saw bin of mamey fruit in the produce section of their local market? I think your criticisms are a little over the top without doing a little research or asking the staff at Cafe Congtigo about why certain things aren’t on the menu and or suggesting to them that they be added. They can then probably tell you either yes we could look into your request else tell you the reasons why they can’t fill such a request(s).