Cuban Coffee Queen is a Key West coffee shop that is no-frills yet a bit of a tourist hotspot due to its location.

"At Cuban Coffee Queen, our passion lies in offering exceptional coffee experiences, rooted in the rich traditions and flavors of Cuba. We are dedicated to not only providing the highest quality coffee but also sharing our extensive knowledge on coffee roasting, all while upholding our core Christian values. We are committed to establishing a nurturing and supportive environment that celebrates the love for coffee and fosters a sense of community," reads the website.



Cuban coffee - also known as cafecito - is strong and a bit sweet. It's made by combining espresso with a whipped sugar foam. It's not for the faint of heart (me).



Grade: B

Have you really been to Key West if you didn't get a slice of Key Lime pie?



Located on the historic Key West Bight, Kermit’s Key lime pies are known as the best. They are simultaneously creamy and tangy.



"Made with their in-house key lime juice and topped with fluffy whipped cream, this classic Key lime pie features a traditional graham-cracker crust and a rich, tart filling that is just scrumptious. When Kermit Carpenter opened his namesake Kermit’s Key Lime Shoppe in 1993, he was on a mission to serve the best Key lime pie in Key West. Located near Mallory Square (where you can often find Kermit jokingly pretending to toss pies at tourists), Kermit’s Key lime pies and Key lime pie on a stick are the real deal," reads Gold Belly.



Grade: A

Sloppy Joe's is an iconic Key West bar that was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway's.



"The official beginning of Sloppy Joe’s Bar, the famous and infamous Key West Saloon beloved by Ernest Hemingway, was smack in the middle of the Depression, December 5, 1933, the day Prohibition was repealed," reads the website. "Located at the corner of Duval and Greene since 1937, it is one of the most famous bars in America and is known worldwide. Sloppy Joe’s is full of Key West history and characters. The bar offers drinks, food, a retail store, and live music 365 days a year… and is still the best party in Key West."



When we walked in, it was already a party. Lots of hootin' and hollerin' and some entertaining displays. I was more interested in ordering food than participating in the entertainment. We had some chips and salsa with black bean dip, which was fine. And I also had "The Original Sloppy Joe Sandwich" - It made Sloppy Joe’s and Key West famous! Delicious ground beef, celery, onions, and peppers in a sweet flavorful tomato sauce. I added cheese. I do love me a good Sloppy Joe, and this was pretty tasty. It was simple, but done well. And if rowdy is your vibe, this place is for you.



Grade: B

Versailles Bakery is a famous Cuban bakery that is the counterpart to the famous Versailles Restaurant.



"Versailles eventually expanded to accommodate the now equally popular Versailles Bakery. The bakery makes all the desserts and pastries for the restaurant. Aside from famously sweet and decadent desserts, the bakery carries all the elements for a typical casual Cuban breakfast. Our loyal morning customers come in for a cortadito, a pastelito, and a croqueta, which they enjoy while sitting in the cafe reading their copy of El Nuevo Herald," reads the website.



I know pretty much no Spanish so I did a lot of pointing and trying to sound out words. But I still made sure to try a variety of items.



I tried a trea leches cake, guava and queso pastelito and jamon and queso pastelito.



Pastelitos, or Cuban pastries, are baked puff pastries with sweet or savory fillings. Similar to an empanada.



Every single item was perfection. I wished I could have tried even more. But the fried pastries are perfectly crisp without any grease. The flavors are explosive.



The tres leches cake was so moist and rich. It is one of my favorite cakes.



Really, it is a wonderful display of pastries, both sweet and savory, that are satisfying any time of day or night.



Have you been?



Grade: A

Farmers' Market Restaurant is located within a farmers' market on the edge of town and focuses on vegetables, breakfast, seafood and more.



The restaurant itself is very homey, with a hodge-podge of art on the walls and even taxidermied animals.



First up were fried mushrooms. I love mine with a horseradish cream sauce, but these were not bad overall. Pretty crispy. A touch too much at times.



I had a BLT, which was pretty solid. Simple, but well constructed.



Dessert was a peach cobbler. Pretty simple, but also tasty.

Grade: B