Café Tropical

Since 1975, this daytime-only Cuban American café has served Silver Lake locals strong coffee, delicious pastries stuffed with guava and cheese and other everyday bites like sandwiches and empanadas. Now under new ownership after what seemed like a permanent closure in December 2023, we hope this beloved neighborhood eatery keeps chugging—since everything about it, from the affordable fare to the friendly service, is worth preserving for generations to come.