CAO Bakery & Cafe: Your New Tampa Destination for Authentic Cuban American Delights

CAO Bakery & Cafe Introduce

Welcome to CAO Bakery & Cafe, a true taste of Cuban-American heritage right here in Tampa, Florida. The name CAO, which proudly stands for 'Cuban American Original,' perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this delightful local business. As a fast-casual Cuban bakery and cafe, CAO has quickly become a beloved spot for locals seeking authentic flavors, fresh baked goods, and hearty meals that reflect recipes passed down through generations.

From the moment you step up to the counter, the aroma of rich espresso, warm, flaky pastries, and savory meats invites you to explore a menu that honors classic Cuban cuisine while offering a modern, friendly experience. Whether you're craving a quick, authentic breakfast to start your day or a substantial Cuban plate for lunch, CAO Bakery & Cafe delivers quality, flavor, and great value that keeps the Florida community coming back for more. This Latino-owned establishment is dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food, making it a must-visit destination in the Tampa Bay area.

The popularity of CAO Bakery & Cafe stems from its commitment to fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, particularly noted for its famous Pastelitos (traditional Cuban pastries) and robust Cafe Con Leche. It offers a fresh, vibrant take on the Cuban cafe experience, providing a vital slice of culture and flavor for local residents.

Location and Accessibility for the Tampa Local

Located conveniently at 17519 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, USA, CAO Bakery & Cafe is situated in a high-traffic, easily accessible area of North Tampa (sometimes referenced as the Wesley Chapel/New Tampa area). While the location is inside a gas station convenience mart, a feature often noted by satisfied customers, the business maintains a dedicated, clean, and organized space focused entirely on serving fresh food and coffee. For those driving along Bruce B Downs Boulevard, the location offers ample Wheelchair Accessible Parking, and the establishment itself features a Wheelchair Accessible Entrance, a Wheelchair Accessible Restroom, and Wheelchair Accessible Seating. This commitment to accessibility ensures that everyone in the Florida community can enjoy their delicious offerings.

The convenience factor is a major draw for busy Tampa residents. CAO Bakery & Cafe offers multiple service options designed for speed and ease:

Services Offered

Dine-in: Limited seating is available for those who wish to enjoy their meal or coffee break on-site.
Takeout: Perfect for a quick grab-and-go meal on your route to work or a weekend outing.
Drive-through: Offering supreme convenience for ordering coffee, breakfast, or lunch without leaving your vehicle—a highly praised feature by local commuters.
Delivery: Partnering with local delivery services to bring the Cuban-American favorites right to your Florida home or office.
Catering/Party Trays: Offering a wide range of trays including 25-piece and larger assortments of pastelitos (guava, cheese, beef), croquetas, bocaditos, and more for local events and gatherings.

Features and Highlights of the CAO Menu

The extensive menu at CAO Bakery & Cafe is a feast of Cuban and Latin American classics, covering everything from breakfast to full Cuban plates and an impressive selection of pastries and savory appetizers.

Cuban Bakery Staples: Famous for their fresh-baked goods, including a variety of *Pastelitos* (Guava and Cheese, Beef, Coconut, Dulce de Leche), savory *Croquetas* (House Ham, Chicken, Bacalao), and the delicious *Pan De Bono*.
Authentic Sandwiches: Serving up Florida staples like the classic *Cuban Sandwich* (ham, pork, Swiss cheese on Cuban bread), *Medianoche* (on sweet bread), the signature *Croqueta Preparada*, and the hearty *Pan con Bistec*. They also offer a creative Holy CAO series like the *Croqueta Club* and *La Frita CAO*.
All-Day Breakfast: Offering options like 'The Original' (eggs, ham/bacon, french fries, Cuban toast, and cafe con leche), *Bistec a Caballo*, and the lighter *Healthy Breakfast* (egg white omelette with turkey, spinach, tomato, and onions).
Rich Coffee Program: A true Cuban cafe experience is not complete without strong, flavorful coffee. Favorites include *Cafe Con Leche* (in various sizes, including an X Large CAO cup), *Colada*, and *Cafecito*, which are frequently highlighted by customers as the "best in Tampa."
Cuban Plates: Hearty lunch and dinner options served with white rice, black beans, onions, and a choice of plantains or tostones, featuring proteins like *Grilled Chicken*, *Lechon* (roasted pork), *Palomilla*, *Churrasco*, and *Ropa Vieja*.
Diverse Latin Specialties: The menu also features *Empanadas* (Baked Beef, Fried Ropa Vieja, Colombian style), *Papa Rellena*, and even *Venezolana Empanadas*, showcasing a broad appreciation for Latin American culinary diversity.

What is Worth Choosing? The CAO Experience

For Tampa residents looking for an authentic and high-quality meal, CAO Bakery & Cafe provides an unmatched combination of service, speed, and flavor. What truly sets this establishment apart is the fusion of a traditional Cuban bakery with a modern, fast-casual cafe concept, all within a convenient North Tampa location. Customers consistently praise the freshness of the baked goods, the authenticity of the Cuban sandwiches, and the tender, well-seasoned meat in their plates, such as the *churrasco*. The friendly and helpful staff contribute to a positive dining experience, ensuring your quick visit is both pleasant and satisfying. Choosing CAO means choosing a local business that provides a taste of Miami-style Cuban bakery excellence right here in the Tampa Bay area, perfect for that daily coffee ritual or a comforting, delicious meal.

Contact Information

Address: 17519 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, USA
Phone: (813) 280-9640

CAO Bakery & Cafe Menu

Croquetas, Pastelitos & Empanadas
Caja de 6 Pastelitos $7.99
Customize and Pick Your Favs !
Croqueta House Ham $1.50
Catalina Ham $1.15
Catalina queso $1.15
Croissant Plain $1.75
Croqueta Bacalao $1.15
Croquetas House Chicken $1.50
Cuban Bread $1.99
Cubanitos (2 dozen) $4.99
Empanada Baked Beef $3.75
Empanada Baked Chicken $3.75
Empanada Baked Ham and Cheese $3.75
Empanada Baked Spinach $2.99
Empanada Colombiana Beef $2.50
Empanada Colombiana Cheese $2.50
Empanada Colombiana Chicken $2.50
Empanada Fried Ham and Cheese $3.75
Empanada Fried Beef $3.75
Empanada Fried Chicken $3.75
Empanada Fried Ropa Vieja $3.99
Empanada Guacha de Queso $2.99
Empanada Espanola $3.75
chorizo, ham and cheese
Pan De Bono $2.25
Papa Rellena $2.65
Pastelitos Beef $1.50
Pastelitos Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Coconut $1.50
Pastelitos Dulce Leche $1.99
Pastelitos Guava $1.50
Pastelitos Guava and Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Nutella $1.95
Pastelitos Preparadito $2.25
Tequeno Cheese $2.25
Tequeno Guava and Cheese $2.25
Venezolana Empanada Carne $4.99
Venezolana Empanada Queso $4.99

Breakfast
The Original $11.99
two eggs any style, ham or bacon, french fries, Cuban toast with butter and café con leche
Bacon, Egg & Queso Sandwich $7.99
CAO Favorite - eggs (fried or scrambled), bacon, melted Swiss cheese on brioche bun
Bistec a Caballo $16.49
grilled palomilla steak, fried eggs, french fries, Cuban toast with butter and café con leche
Breakfast Croissant $7.99
two eggs (fried or scrambled), ham and melted Swiss cheese on a croissant
Breakfast Sandwich $6.49
scrambled eggs and ham on Cuban bread
Churrasco + Eggs $15.99
CAO Favortite - grilled churrasco, fried eggs, crispy shoestring papitas, chimichurri
Cuban Benedict $10.99
Healthy Breakfast $10.99
CAO Favorite - egg white omelette with turkey, spinach, tomato and onions. Served with wheat baguette toast.
Bagel Breakfast Sandwich $7.49
eggs (fried or scrambled), ham or bacon, melted Swiss cheese on a bagel

Snacks
Arroz Con Pollo Bites $5.49
Chicken, yellow rice, mozzarella fritters, sazon aioli sauce.
Ham Spread 1/2 lb (small) $3.99
Chicken Salad 1/2 lb (small) $6.99
Tuna Salad $4.99
Avocado Tostada $6.00
Eggs over Avocado Tostada $8.00
Tamal en Hoja $2.99

Salads
Arugula Caesar $6.00
Avocado,Tomato, Cilantro, Lime $6.00

Sides
Make it a Combo $2.00
Cambio Para Cafe Grande $0.75
Tostada $2.00
Cuban toast with butter
Bagel + Cream Cheese $2.50
Bagel Plain $1.99
Croissant Plain $1.75
Swiss Cheese $0.75
Bacon $2.00
Ham $2.00
Single egg $1.50
American Cheese $0.75
Add Onions $0.75
Add Tomatoes $0.75
French Fries $2.49
Shoestring Papitas $2.99
Add Chicken $5.00
Add Milanesa $6.00
Add Steak $6.00
Add Churrasco $9.50
Add Avocado $3.00
White Rice $3.49
Black Beans $3.49
Plantains (maduros) $3.99
Tostones $4.49

Sandwiches
Medianoche $8.49
ham, pork, Swiss cheese on sweet bread
Bocaditos 6 pk Ham & Cheese $4.00
Bocaditos 6 pk Ham Spread $4.00
Build Your Own
Cantimpalo $9.99
Spanish chorizo, ham, Swiss cheese on baguette
CAO Club $9.00
Chicken Sandwich $10.99
grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, papitas on brioche bun
Croissant Ham & Swiss Cheese $4.00
ham and melted Swiss cheese croissant
Croqueta Preparada $10.49
ham croquetas, ham, pork, Swiss cheese on Cuban bread
Cuban sandwich $8.99
ham, pork, Swiss cheese on Cuban bread
Elena Ruth $4.50
La Frita CAO $11.49
house-made blend of beef, pork, chorizo burger, topped with crispy shoestring papitas, Swiss cheese and sazon aioli sauce on a brioche bun
Mediodia $6.99
CAO Favorite - classic guava & cheese pastelito filled with ham and melted Swiss cheese
Mini Croissant Ham/Cheese $2.75
Mini Prosciutto/Basil/Tomato $3.85
Mini Tomato/Swiss/Basil $2.50
Mini Tuna baguette $3.49
Pan con Bistec $10.99
grilled palomilla steak, lettuce, tomato, papitas Juliana on Cuban bread
Pan Con Churrasco $15.99
grilled skirt steak, chimichurri, arugula, crispy shoestring papitas on Cuban bread
Pan Con Lechon $7.99
roasted pork, onions on Cuban bread
Pan Cubano with Butter $3.00
Pan Cubano With Ham and Cheese $9.99
Pollo Milanesa $12.99
crispy chicken, Swiss cheese, sazon aioli sauce, shoestring papitas on brioche bun
Tuna $5.75
Turkey $5.50
Wrap Grilled Chicken $8.49
Wrap Tuna $5.75

HOLY CAO
Available for a limited time only! Experience our bold and creative spin on classic favorites with the HOLY CAO sandwich series. Each one is crafted with unique flavors, elevated ingredients, and that signature CAO twist you won't find anywhere else.
Croqueta Club $9.99
A Cuban-American twist on the classic club sandwich. Featuring two of our signature croquetas de la casa, layered with sliced turkey, crispy bacon, melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise—all stacked on perfectly toasted white bread.
Frita Chop $11.99
A juicy, chopped frita patty covered with melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions, and crispy shoestring papitas. Fresh lettuce and tomatoes, drizzled with our homemade garlic aioli sauce served between soft Cuban bread
Frita Smash $11.99
Two juicy Frita patties stacked high and smothered in melted white American cheese, layered with crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes. Finished with our signature CAO secret sauce and served on a Hawaiian bun.
Chicken Milanesa Caesar $12.99
Crispy, golden-breaded chicken breast layered with fresh romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, and shredded Parmesan cheese, served on Cuban bread
Churrasco Chop $14.99
Tender churrasco steak marinated with garlic-truffle salt, chopped and smothered in melted Swiss cheese with grilled onions. Topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and golden shoestring papitas, then finished with a chimichurri drizzle served on Cuban bread

#7 Cuban
Cuban Sandwich $10.99

#8 Medianoche
Medianoche $10.49

#9 Pan con Bistec
Pan con Bistec $12.99

#10 Pan con Churrasco
Pan con Churrasco $17.99

#11 Pollo Milanesa
Pollo Milanesa $14.99

#12 Chicken
Chicken Sandwich $12.99

#13 La Frita CAO
La Frita CAO $13.49

#14 Pan con Lechon
Pan con Lechon Sandwich $9.99

#15 Mediodia
Mediodia $8.99

#16 Croqueta Preparada
Croqueta Preparada $12.49

#17 Cantimpalo
Cantimpalo $11.99

Caja de 6 Pastelitos
caja de 6 pastelitos $7.99

Cuban Plates
Choose a Protein, white rice, black beans, onions and your choice of plantains or maduros.
Grilled Chicken plate $10.99
Grilled Chicken, white rice, black beans, onions and your choice of plantains or tostones.
Pollo Milanesa plate $12.99
Chicken Milanesa, white rice, black beans, onions and your choice of plantains or tostones.
Palomilla plate $12.49
Palomilla, white rice, black beans, onions and your choice of plantains or tostones.
Lechon plate $10.99
Shredded pork, white rice, black beans, onions and your choice of plantains or tostones.
Churrasco plate $15.99
Churrasco with chimichurri, white rice, black beans, and your choice of plantains or tostones.
Ropa Vieja $10.99
Shredded beef in tomato sauce, white rice, black beans, and your choice of plantains or tostones.

Coffee Drinks
Cafe Con Leche (Medium) $3.69
Cafe Con Leche (Large) $3.99
Cafe con Leche CAO cup (X Large) $9.99
Colada $1.99
Cortadito $2.49
Cafecito $1.49
Iced Coffee $3.99
Capuchino $3.99
Expresso $2.10
American Coffee $3.95
Hot Chocolate $3.99
Hot Tea $2.75
Half and Half creamers

Cold Drinks
Orange Juice $5.49
Freshly Squeezed
Milk shakes $4.49
Water $1.69
Pepsi $1.99
The bold, refreshing, robust cola. Click to add to your meal.
Starry $1.99
A caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor
Red Bull $3.25
Nesquick Chocolate $3.25
Nesquick Fresa $3.25
Apple Juice Martanellis $3.50
Brisk Lemon $1.99
Bold lemon flavored iced tea
Celsius $3.65
Coconut Water $2.99
Cold Milk $2.50
Colombiana $2.00
Diet Jupina $1.99
Diet Pepsi $1.99
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories. Click to add to your meal.
Dr. Pepper $1.99
Fanta $1.99
Gatorade Fruit Punch $3.00
The thirst quenching taste of fruit punch to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
Gatorade Lemon Lime $3.00
The thirst quenching taste of lemon lime to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
Gatorade Orange $3.00
The thirst quenching taste of orange to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
Inka Kola $1.99
Iron Beer $1.99
Jarrito $2.50
Jugo Guava $3.25
Jugo Mango $3.25
Jugo Manzana $3.25
Jugo Nectar Mango $3.25
Jugo Tropicana Cranberry $3.25
Jugo Tropicana Grapefruit $3.25
Jugo Tropicana Manzana $3.25
Jugo Tropicana Naranja $3.25
Jupina $1.99
Malta $2.25
Materva $1.99
Materva Diet $1.99
Mountain Dew $1.99
Mtn Dew exhilarates and quenches thirst with its one of a kind citrus taste.
305 Natural Juices $5.99
Pepsi Zero $1.99
Real cola taste, with a refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without sugar
Perrier Water $3.25
Postobon Manzana $2.25
Red Bull Diet $3.25
Schweppes Gingerale $1.99
Starry Zero $1.99
Sunkist $1.99
Fountain Drink $2.49

Alcohol
Alcohol

Breakfast 25 pcs
Tray of Mini Breakfast Croissant $29.99
mini croissants with eggs, ham or bacon & Swiss cheese
Tray of Mini Pan con Tortilla $22.49
scrambled eggs and ham on Cuban bread
Tray of Mini Tostada con Mantequilla $17.99
Cuban bread toasted with butter

Pastelitos 25 pcs
Tray of Pastelitos y Croqueticas 25 pcs $11.99
ham croqueticas, guava, cream cheese and meat pastelitos
Tray Pastelitos assorted (surtidos) 25 pcs $11.99
guava, cream cheese and meat pastelitos
Tray of Pastelitos de Guayaba 25 pcs $10.99
guava pastelitos
Tray of Pastelitos de Queso Crema 25 pcs $10.99
cream cheese pastelitos
Tray of Pastelitos de Carne 25 pcs $10.99
meat pastelitos
Tray of Pastelitos de Guayaba & Queso Crema 25 pcs $11.49
guava and cream cheese pastelitos
Tray of Cangrejitos de Carne 25 pcs $10.99
meat pasteltios
Tray of Pastelitos de Coco 25 pcs $10.99
coconut pastelitos
Tray of Preparaditos pcs 25 $13.00
meat pastelitos with ham and swiss cheese

75pcs Pastelitos Assorted
75pcs Pastelitos Assorted $32.99

100pcs Pastelitos Assorted
100pcs Pastelitos Assorted $37.99

Bandejas Surtida de Pastelitos & Croquetas
Tray of Pastelitos & Croqueticas 32 pcs $15.99
guava, cream cheese, meat pastries & ham croqueticas
Tray of Pastelitos & Croquetica 50 pcs $27.99
guava, cream cheese, meat pastries & ham croqueticas
Tray of Pastelitos & Croqueticas 100 pcs $50.99
guava, cream cheese, meat pastries & ham croqueticas

Bandeja de Bocaditos Surtidos
bocaditos de pasta, bocaditos ham & Swiss, Elena Ruz & rollitos
Bandeja de Bocaditos 25 pcs $31.99
bocaditos de pasta, bocaditos ham & Swiss, Elena Ruz & rollitos
Bandeja de Bocaditos 50 pcs $63.49
bocaditos de pasta, bocaditos ham & Swiss, Elena Ruz & rollitos

Appetizers 25 pcs
Tray of Croqueticas de Jamon 25 pcs $8.49
ham croquettes
Tamales 25 pcs $17.49
corn patties
Tray of Papa Rellenas 25 pcs $14.49
meat filled potatoes
Tray of Tequenos de Queso 25 pcs $19.49
cheese tequenos
Tray of Empanadas de Carne 25 pcs $24.99
meat empanadas
Tray of Empanadas de Pollo 25 pcs $24.99
chicken empanadas
Tray of Empanadas de Espinaca (spinach) 25 pcs $29.99
Tray of Colombian Empanadas de Carne 25 pcs $32.99
Colombian meat empandas
Tray of Colombian Empanadas de Pollo 25 pcs $32.99
Colombian chicken empanadas
Tray of Cheesy Yucca bites 25 pcs $19.49
Tray of Maduro con Carne bites 25 pcs $19.49

Charcuterie Platter (deli meats, cheese, fruits)
Charcuterie Platter (deli meats, cheese, fruits) $29.99

Sandwiches 25 pcs
Tray of Bocaditos de Pasta $10.99
ham and pimiento cheese spread on a soft roll
Tray of Bocaditos de Jamón y Queso $12.99
ham and Swiss cheese on a soft roll
Tray of Elena Ruth $16.99
ham, cream cheese, strawberry jelly on white bread
Tray of Cubanitos $23.99
Cuban: ham, Swiss cheese and pork on Cuban bread
Tray of Mini Media Noche $23.99
Mid Night: ham, Swiss cheese and pork on sweet bread
Tray of Mini Pan con Lechon $25.99
pulled roasted pork on Cuban bread
Tray of Mini Croqueta Preparadas $22.99
croqueticas ham, Swiss cheese on a soft roll
Tray of Mini Croissants Ham & Swiss cheese $27.49
ham and Swiss cheese on mini croissants

Crispy Platter
Crispy Platter (25 pcs) $22.99
ham croqueticas, beef empanadas & papitas rellenas
Crispy Platter (50 pcs) $45.99
ham croqueticas, beef empanadas & papitas rellenas
Crispy Platter (100 pcs) $91.49
ham croqueticas, beef empanadas & papitas rellenas
Tequenos, Cheesy Yucca, Maduros, Empanadas (25 pcs) $32.99
Tequenos, Cheesy Yucca bites, Maduros con Carne, Colombian empanadas
Tequenos, Cheesy Yucca, Maduros, Empanadas (50 pcs) $64.99
Tequenos, Cheesy Yucca bites, Maduros con Carne, Colombian empanadas

Dulces
Bandeja Valentine's Fruits $29.99
Bandeja Valentine's Fruit (small) $11.99
Bandeja Valentine's Cookies $28.99
Bandeja de Dulces surtidos $23.99
assorted mini desserts
Mini Senoritas $18.99
Mini Panetelitas $18.99

Drinks
Carafe de Cafe con Leche $25.99
Carafe of Cuban coffee with milk. Cups are not included.
Carafe de Jugo Natural de Naranja $35.99
Carafe of Natural Orange juice. Cups are not included.
Carafe Hot Chocolate $25.99
Hot Chocolate

Cake Party Specials
15 person Cake & Pastelitos $34.99
vanilla cake, 25 pastelitos & 25 ham croqueticas
25 Person Cake & Pastelitos $51.99
vanilla cake, 25 pastelitos, 25 ham croqueticas and 25 bocaditos

Pork Shoulder
Pork Shoulder 10lb (no combo) $44.99
Pork Shoulder Combo $69.99
Roasted pork shoulder, 10 tamales, 2 Cuban Bread, Flan
Pork Family Meal with Sides and Desserts $169.95
Roasted pork shoulder, white rice, black beans, tostones or maduros, bunelos or flan

Box Catering
Party Favor box $0.99
guava, cream cheese, meat pastries, croquetica or bocadito
Breakfast box $9.49
breakfast croissant, pastelito & croqueta
Lunch box $9.49
choice of 1/2 sandwich: Cuban or Media Noche, croqueta & pastelito

Las Palmeras
Croqueta House Ham $1.50
Croquetas House Chicken $1.50
Cuban Bread $1.99
Empanada Baked Beef $3.75
Empanada Baked Chicken $3.75
Empanada Colombiana Beef $2.50
Empanada Fried Beef $3.75
Empanada Fried Chicken $3.75
Flan $3.49
Papa Rellena $2.65
Pastelitos Coconut $1.50
Pastelitos Guava $1.50
Pastelitos Guava and Cheese $1.50
Tres Leches $2.99

Sean
Croissant Ham & Swiss Cheese $4.00
ham and melted Swiss cheese croissant
Croqueta House Ham $1.50
Cuban sandwich $8.99
ham, pork, Swiss cheese on Cuban bread
Empanada Baked Beef $3.75
Empanada Baked Chicken $3.75
Empanada Baked Ham and Cheese $3.75
Empanada Baked Spinach $2.99
Empanada Fried Ham and Cheese $3.75
Empanada Fried Beef $3.75
Empanada Fried Chicken $3.75
gallon de picante $25.00
Pan De Bono $2.25
Papa Rellena $2.65
Pastelitos Beef $1.50
Pastelitos Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Coconut $1.50
Pastelitos Guava $1.50
Pastelitos Guava and Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Nutella $1.95
Tequeno Cheese $2.25
Tequeno Guava and Cheese $2.25

Coral Way TO Galloway
COMBO Sandwich $8.99
Almond Milk cajita $4.00
Bagel Plain $1.99
Bocaditos 6 pk Ham & Cheese $4.00
Bocaditos 6 pk Ham Spread $4.00
Breakfast Croissant $7.99
two eggs (fried or scrambled), ham and melted Swiss cheese on a croissant
Cafe por 2lbs $9.40
Chicken Salad 1/2 lb (small) $6.99
Chocolate Croissant $2.80
Cinnamon Bun $2.40
Croissant Ham & Swiss Cheese $4.00
ham and melted Swiss cheese croissant
Croissant Plain $1.75
Croqueta House Ham $1.50
Cuban sandwich $8.99
ham, pork, Swiss cheese on Cuban bread
Dulces $1.40
Elena Ruth $4.50
Empanada Baked Beef $3.75
Empanada Baked Chicken $3.75
Empanada Baked Ham and Cheese $3.75
Empanada Baked Spinach $2.99
Empanada Fried Ham and Cheese $3.75
Empanada Fried Beef $3.75
Empanada Fried Chicken $3.75
Gallon de Leche $4.50
Gatorade Fruit Punch $3.00
The thirst quenching taste of fruit punch to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
Gatorade Lemon Lime $3.00
The thirst quenching taste of lemon lime to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
Ham Spread 1/2 lb (small) $3.99
Leche Evaporada $9.50
Medianoche $8.49
ham, pork, Swiss cheese on sweet bread
Muffin Blueberry $2.25
Muffin Chocolate Chip $2.25
Muffin Cranberry $2.25
Muffin Nutella $2.25
305 Natural Juices $5.99
Orange Juice $5.49
Freshly Squeezed
Pan De Bono $2.25
Papa Rellena $2.65
Pastelitos Beef $1.50
Pastelitos Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Coconut $1.50
Pastelitos Guava $1.50
Pastelitos Guava and Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Nutella $1.95
Red Bull $3.25
Sodas $0.60
Tequeno Cheese $2.25
Tostada $2.00
Cuban toast with butter
Tray of Pastelitos y Croqueticas 25 pcs $11.99
ham croqueticas, guava, cream cheese and meat pastelitos
Tuna Salad $4.99
Water $1.69
Yogurt $3.99
Wrap Tuna $5.75
Mini Prosciutto/Basil/Tomato $3.85
Fruit Cup $3.99

Elevate Church
Tostada $2.00
Cuban toast with butter
Pastelitos Beef $1.50
Pastelitos Cheese $1.50
Pastelitos Guava $1.50
Pastelitos Coconut $1.50
Pastelitos Guava and Cheese $1.50
Croqueta House Ham $1.50
Croissant Ham & Swiss Cheese $4.00
ham and melted Swiss cheese croissant
Tequeno Cheese $2.25
Pan De Bono $2.25
Empanada Fried Beef $3.75
Empanada Fried Chicken $3.75
Croissant Plain $1.75

Family Sides (10 servings)
White Rice (Arroz Blanco) $34.99
Black Beans (Frijoles Negros) $34.99
Maduros (Sweet Plantains) $34.99
Tostones $34.99

Family Meal Deals
Family Meal 2-3 PPL $27.99
Family Meal 4-5 PPL $57.99
Family Meal 6-7 PPL $85.99

Pasta de Bocadito & Chicken Salad
Ham Spread 1/2 lb (small) $3.99
Chicken Salad 1/2 lb (small) $6.99

Individual Desserts
Arroz Con Leche $3.49
Bread Pudding $3.00
Cannoli $2.25
Capuchinos $2.00
Churros $1.99
Coconut Tart $3.00
Cuatro Leches $2.99
Dessert Copitas $2.25
Eclair Chocolate $2.99
Eclair Dulce Leche $2.99
Eclair Vanilla $2.99
Flan $3.49
Flan Coconut $3.49
Fruit Tart with Custard $3.49
Guava and Cheese Tart $2.50
Natilla copita $2.99
Panetela Borracha $2.50
Panetelita Chocolate $3.49
Panetelita Dulce De Leche $3.49
Panetelita Napolean $3.49
Panetelita Opera $3.49
Panetelita Tiramisu $3.49
Senorita Chocolate $3.25
Senorita Dulce De leche $3.25
Señorita Powdered Sugar $3.25
Senorita Nutella $3.95
Slice Carrot Cake $4.25
Slice Cheesecake Dulce De Leche $3.99
Slice Chocoflan $3.99
Slice Chocolate Cake $3.99
Slice Flan Cheesecake $3.99
Slice Guava Cheesecake $3.25
Slice Key Lime Pie $3.25
Slice Nutella Cheesecake $3.50
Slice Oreo Cheesecake $3.50
Slice Pumpkin Flan Cheesecake $3.50
Slice Rum Cake $3.99
Slice Salted Caramel Cheesecake $3.50
Slice Strawberry Cheesecake $3.99
Torejas $3.49
Tres Leches $2.99
Slice Natilla Cake $3.25

Family Desserts
Arroz con Leche (6-8 ppl) $9.99
Brazo Hitano (6-8 ppl) $15.99
Bread Pudding (6-8 ppl) $9.99
Cheesecake Dulce De Leche (6-8 ppl) $15.99
Cheesecake Flan (6-8 ppl) $15.99
Cheesecake Pumpkin (whole) $24.99
Cheesecake Strawberry (6-8 ppl) $15.99
Choco Flan (6-8 ppl) $15.99
Flan (6-8 ppl) $10.99
Panetela Napolitana (6-8 ppl) $12.99
Panetela Opera (6-8 ppl) $12.99
Pie Apple $10.99
Pie Pecan $13.99
Pie Pumpkin $10.99
Quatro Leche (6-8 ppl) $13.49
Tatianoff (6-8 ppl) $12.99
Tiramasu (6-8 ppl) $12.99
Tres Leche (6-8 ppl) $12.99

Blue Rectangle Cake
Blue Rectangle 25 people (Azul rectangulo de 25 personas) $29.99

Blue Round Cake
15 People blue round $23.99

Bom Bom Cake
15 People bom bom $36.99

Candles
Candles Pack $3.00
Large candles Pack $4.00
Number Candle $3.00
Happy Birthday candle set $6.00

Cappuccino Cake
15 People cappuccino $36.99

Caramel Cake (Dulce de Leche)
15 People caramel $36.99

Cheesecake Choco Flan 10"
Cheesecake Choco Flan 10" $29.00

Cheesecake Flan 10"
Cheese cake Flan (10-12 ppl) 10" $31.99

Cheesecake Flan Pumpkin 8”
Cheese Cake Flan Pumpkin 8” $21.99

Cheesecake Oreo (whole)
Cheesecake Oreo (whole) $17.00

Cheesecake Salted Caramel (whole)
Cheesecake Salted Caramel (whole) $18.00

Choco Nata Cake (nata de chocolate)
15 people choco nata $36.99

Custom Cake Options
2 Layers (2 pisos) $60.00
3 Layers (3 pisos) $75.00
Background (fondo) $10.00
Deco PAC Decoration $20.00
Deco PAC Signature $25.00
Round (redondo) $10.00
Candle (vela) $1.50
Knife (cuchillo) $1.00
Sugar Scan (scan de azúcar) $20.00
Fill for 25 ppl (relleno 25 personas) $8.00
Fill Panetella 25 ppl (panetella 25 personas) $8.00
Extra $5.00 $5.00
Extra $10 $10.00
Extra $15 $15.00
Fondant

Nutella Round Cake
Nutella Round (15 ppl) $38.99

Oreo Round Cake
15 People oreo round $36.99

Pink Rectangle Cake
25 people rectangular pink $29.99

Pink Round Cake
15 People pink round $23.99

Rum Cake Round
15 People rum round $36.99

Seasonal Rectangle Cake (vanilla)
Seasonal Rectangle Cake (25 ppl) $34.99

Seasonal Round Cake (vanilla)
Seasonal Round Cake (15 per) $29.99

Seasonal Round Cake (Rum)
15 People seasonal round (Rum / Buttercream) $55.99

Tiramisu Cake
Tiramisu Cake $36.99

Tres Leche Cake
Tres Leche Cake $36.99

Cake 25 persons
Vanilla & Natilla $29.99
Chocolate $36.99
Dulce Leche $36.99
Rum Cake $36.99

Cake 50 persons
Vanilla & Natilla $55.99
Chocolate $69.99
Dulce Leche $69.99
Rum Cake $69.99

Senorita Cake
Senorita Cake $45.00

Baked Sweets
Alfajores $2.00
Bretzel Almond $3.00
Bretzel Chocolate $3.00
Chiviricos $1.50
Chocolate Croissant $2.80
Churros $1.99
Churro Cajita $5.99
Cinnamon Bun $2.40
Coco Macaron $1.70
Coco Macaron w/Dulce de Leche $1.99
Cookie Chocolate Chip $2.25
Cookie M&M $2.25
Cookie Macadamia $2.50
Cookie Oatmeal Raisin $2.50
Cookie Red Velvet $2.50
Coquito Prieto $1.99
Crodot Chocolate $2.25
Crodot Plain $2.00
Danish $2.00
Doughnut $1.75
Doughnuts Chocolate Dots $2.00
Empanadita de Guava $1.50
Merenguitos
Mini Doughnuts Glazed $1.00
Mini Trenza Apple $3.25
Muffin Blueberry $2.25
Muffin Chocolate Chip $2.25
Muffin Cranberry $2.25
Muffin Nutella $2.25
Napolitanas $3.49
Mini Napolitanas $1.75
Palmeras $1.65
Sprinkle Cookie $0.75
Torticas Chocolate Chip $1.50
Torticas M & M $1.50

BAKESALE Collection
OG Cake $65.00
Jars $6.00
Cream Cheese Cookies $5.00
Bento Cake $15.00
Cakepop $3.00
Croissant Cookie $7.00

Pastelito Candle
Pastelito Candle $9.99
Pastelito Candle by B&C Barbeite & CO 100 % soy wax

Grab and Go
Chip Lays
Cupcakes Decorated (6 pack) $5.99
Fruit Cup $3.99
Mini Merenguito (pack) $5.99
Nutella Bread Sticks $3.75
Oatmeal Cup $4.50
Pineapple Chunks $6.99
Protein Bars $1.99
Salad Capresse $10.99
Salad Spring $10.99
Sandwich Italian $10.99
Sandwich Tuna Salad $7.99
Tuna Salad $4.99
Yogurt $3.99

CAO Bakery & Cafe Details

From the business
Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options
Delivery
Drive-through
Takeout
Dine-in

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Assistive hearing loop

Offerings
Coffee

Dining options
Breakfast

Amenities
Restroom

Planning
Quick visit

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards

CAO Bakery & Cafe Photos

CAO Bakery & Cafe Location

CAO Bakery & Cafe

Florida Hillsborough County Tampa New Tampa Bruce B Downs Boulevard

17519 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, USA

CAO Bakery & Cafe Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 31 user reviews.

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A friend recommended CAO to us. It is inside a gas station but everything is very clean and organized. They have a large selection of pastries and cakes. We tried a few and all were fresh and tasty. We tried the churassco and the meat was tender and the chimichuri sauce was great. The Cuban sandwich was good also. Prices are reasonable. Try them out when you can. The service was friendly and helpful.
May 25 · Jason Hicks
Stumbled upon this little no frills cafe inside Kangaroo Express gas station mart serving delicious Cuban breakfast, sandwiches, coffee & sweets. Limited seating so check them out. Friendly staff, delicious options, very good value make for an awesome dining experience 👌
July 05 · Teresa Doria
We ordered 2 trays of Cuban sandwiches for my daughters birthday party. The Cubans were so good and fresh. We even got some of their pastries, and they are soooo good! They even have delicious coffee! The customer service was great. They were so friendly. We are so happy that they opened up. Definitely recommend.
November 29 · PCS Girls
Wow the pastries were amazing, loved the guava and cheese , the coconut and the cake. So fresh, delicious and affordable. It is in a gas station but they have a separate seating area and my husband and I were blown away. We will be back and probably sooner rather than later. Oh and cafe con leches is amazing too!!
July 12 · Dana Davies
Great, excellent Latin spot in new Tampa.!!! I love everything they cook in there.!!! From pastry to Cuban sandwiches and the classic cafe con leche all is delicious and fresh.!!!
August 28 · Oscar Olivera