Nani’s Sandwiches

I’ve been living in Seminole Heights for a few months now and didn’t realize until recently Nani’s is actually opened. It is really hard to tell when driving by that the place is operating. But, don’t let that fool you…
Inside you will find some of the best coffee ever. I’m not sure what they do to it, but I have never gotten this excited about coffee. I wish they had a drive thru since I am too lazy to get out of my car on my way to work for the coffee, but my cravings for Nani’s coffee may soon change my mind.
The menu is simple, with your standard breakfast and Cuban offerings. I had a large plate of eggs, potatoes, bacon and Cuban toast for $ 4.99. The Cuban toast is what made the meal for me (and the coffee, of course).

In the past week that I’ve been living in Seminole Heights– I have visited Nani’s twice– once for breakfast and once for lunch.
As with most restaurants in this area, you have to be looking for it to know it’s there. It’s very easy to drive by it and think it’s an auto shop of sorts. But, it’s definitely worth stopping at.
It’s got a small indoor seating area, and a patio area as well (which I imagine will be nice once the weather is better). Their cuban bread is to die for– I had it both as a grilled cheese for lunch, and as a «toast» on the side of my eggs for breakfast.
I don’t drink coffee, but my friend was raving about how good it was.
The service is friendly– I really like that it’s a small local owned sandwich shop.
I do wish they had fountain sodas instead of cans, but that’s just because I love a good fountain diet coke with lunch.
With this being walking distance from my house, I look forward to many more trips!

Living in the Seminole Heights area, I have often take for granted the little treasures of restaurants and local businesses within the area. Nani’s is one of these restaurants.
I recently visited here for breakfast with a friend and had one of the best breakfast’s I’ve had in recent years. The food here is amazing, made to order and authentically Cuban. Cuban cuisine is not something I grew up on, or even really had a desire to become a follower of. Nani’s has made me a believer. Everything from the fresh cuban bread to the fresh hot coffee, this is a great breakfast spot!
The staff is incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is very casual and laid back, which is perfect for a lazy morning breakfast with family or friends.

Yay — Yummy food near my house. Boo — they close at 5 so I can’t stop by for dinner. I’ve had the steak sandwich, the steak platter with yellow rice and the cuban sandwich. all totally yummy. The steak was flavorful (don’t judge that I had the steak sandwich for breakfast) and the cuban was as authentic as they come. Seriously just need to stay open til 6:30 and I’d be a happy camper.

Why 4 stars? Because it’s a great fit in the SHeights!
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I love my neighborhood of the SHeights, and Nani’s is a great fit here. With all the tasty restaurants in the area, Nani’s is the only place you can grab a quality Cubam sandwich. Odd for Tampa Bay to have an area with so few Cuban restaurants, but Seminole Heights is just that. Good for Nani’s, as they have a monopoly on their hands. This isn’t the best Cuban in Tampa Bay, but it’s pretty high on the list.

I have ordered take out twice from Nani’s and both times have been pretty good. Nice people behind the counter. I picked up Cubans for some guys working on our house and they said they were good sandwiches, they include tomato/​lettuce so not completely true to form. The deviled crab is pretty good. A little heavy on breading but crab was good on flavor, it’s hard to compete with Brocato’s but this was better than a lot of what I’ve tasted. They have a deal where you can buy a Cuban with chips for $ 3.99 which is a great deal. If the tomato/​lettuce bothers you, ask for it without and I’m sure they’d be happy to oblige.
Inside seating is available but only about three booth/​tables. There is plenty of room in their shaded parking lots with lots of tables/​chairs. You get the lovely view of Nebraska for free:)

I love Nani’s! Pilar and her crew take good care of us. We usually go at least once a week. I’ve tried almost all the sandwiches and have loved them all. The steak sadnwich and chicken sandwich are what really stand out. The steak and chicken are so well marinaded that they are just bursting with flavor. The entrees are also delicious– they truly taste like they were home cooked and made with love. Every bite just keeps me coming back for more.

This is another start-​up eatery on Nebraska, in a converted service station right South of the art-​deco Publix. Yes, it is on Nebraska… which is too often described by some reviewers in knee-​jerk glibness as «Sketchy, dicey, scary» etc. While it is best not to wander the sidewalks at night here or any other urban street, this is no problem in daylight hours… and note the Publix has survived for decades without an adjoining graveyard.
The shop specializes in sandwiches as suggested, and it makes all the Tampa standards… Cuban, Media Noche, steak… as well as more generally available ham, chicken, turkey, etc. They also offer other hot foods, including devil crab, beans, pork & rice. Breakfast is served and service is quick & friendly. Most traffic is to go but there are some tables where you can relax and have your sandwich in complete peach… no irritating technos multi-​tasking on their lap-​tops and cell phones while sipping their lattes.