There’s something undeniably comforting about the way Havana Kitchen wakes up with the town. The soft shuffle of chairs, the scent of espresso in the air, sunlight spilling across familiar tables like a warm invitation.
It's where meetings turn into friendships, and morning walks end with warm croissants and café con leche. It’s a hub for small moments that matter: a quick coffee catch-up, a solo journal session by the window, a couple lingering over breakfast in no rush to leave.
For a growing circle of locals, Sundays begin here — where stories are passed across tables, good books are opened with purpose, and community finds a place to gather, one cup at a time.
It's Cuban roots bring not only bold flavors, but a deep sense of soul — a living history served warm, pressed, and perfectly seasoned.
Rooted in Story
Long before Havana Kitchen became a cornerstone of Old Town, it began in a grandmother’s kitchen — where one Cuban-American child learned the language of culture through food. The aroma of slow-simmered dishes, the clink of family cutlery, the sound of shared laughter across generations — these memories weren’t just nostalgic. They were foundational. They became the blueprint for something more.
Established in 2006, Havana Kitchen began as a humble operation in a small industrial space in Murrieta. A handful of tables. A lot of heart. But word spread fast. The food spoke for itself, and the atmosphere made people feel like they’d found something rare — something real.
In 2012, a loyal customer extended an offer that would bring Havana Kitchen to the heart of Old Town Temecula. And it was there that the café truly blossomed — becoming not only a restaurant, but a cultural landmark in the local community. A space rooted in memory, flavor, and family.
The Flavor of Culture
Of course, Havana Kitchen is more than just a coffee shop. It’s a love letter to Cuba — written in empanadas, café con leche, and pastelitos. From rich soups to pressed sandwiches, plantains to flaky pastries, every dish tells a story passed down through generations.
The flavors are bold but balanced. The cooking is both precise and soulful. It’s a menu born of a culture shaped by many — Spanish, African, Chinese, French — and blended into something vibrant, resilient, and unmistakably Cuban.
But more than satisfying hunger, this food nourishes something deeper: memory, belonging, identity. It invites guests not only to eat, but to experience.
Love Local, Start Local
What makes Havana Kitchen so beloved isn’t just the food or the ambiance — it’s the intention behind it all. The care taken with every roast, every recipe, every detail. The sense that when you walk in, you’re not just a customer. You’re part of something ongoing. Something grounded in family and generously shared.
From the music to the murals, from the people behind the counter to the community that gathers around the tables — Havana Kitchen is a celebration of heritage and hospitality, brought to life every morning.
So whether you’re stopping in for a weekday breakfast, catching up with a friend, or simply craving a place that feels like home — you’ll find it here. In the steam of a fresh espresso. In the laughter that lingers after the last bite. In the kind of morning that makes the rest of the day just a little better.
Because here in Temecula, love local mornings start with places — and people — like this.
Havana Kitchen brings Cuban tradition to Old Town Temecula with soul-soaked recipes and warm, intentional service.