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Slow Down and Sip: Discover Susana’s Café in Downtown Kissimmee

Tucked inside a beautifully preserved 100-year-old Craftsman house, Susana’s Café brings Costa Rican coffee culture to downtown Kissimmee. With fresh beans, a rare brewing method, and Latin breakfast favorites, this cozy café was even named Best Breakfast in Orlando — and yes, it’s proudly located right here in Kissimmee.

Susana, owner of Susana’s Café, stands smiling in front of her café’s sign and a large oak tree, wearing a burgundy apron that reads “Susana’s Café Specialty Coffee.”

Susana, owner of Susana’s Café in downtown Kissimmee, welcomes guests with warmth and award-winning coffee — all served with a smile under the shade of a historic oak tree.

Let’s face it — life moves fast. But at Susana’s Café, the pace slows just enough for you to truly enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the warmth of a welcoming smile. Located inside a charming century-old Craftsman home in the heart of downtown Kissimmee, this hidden gem blends Latin flavor, artisanal coffee, and small-town hospitality — all in one inviting, sun-dappled space.

Despite the building’s age, the café is thoughtfully updated to be wheelchair accessible, with ramp access and wide, spacious seating for all guests to feel comfortable and welcome. And if you prefer a breath of fresh air with your brew, you can relax on the outdoor patio shaded by a towering oak tree, creating a peaceful spot that feels like your favorite backyard, only with better coffee.

When Susana and her husband purchased the café from its previous owner, Susan, their goal wasn’t just to open a coffee shop. It was to preserve a piece of Kissimmee history and pour passion into every cup. The name similarity was a coincidence, but a sweet one, and it just felt right.

Kissimmee’s Cozy Corner of Coffee Culture

Coffee here is celebrated. Susana’s Café is home to the best barista in Osceola County and the only shop in the area using a traditional Costa Rican vandola, a ceramic brewing device that delivers a smoother, fruitier, and more aromatic cup. This slow-brew method takes its time, but your taste buds will thank you.

Their beans come fresh each month from Olui Coffee in Costa Rica, where coffee quality is taken seriously. As part of their commitment to excellence, Olui baristas personally trained Susana’s team to meet Costa Rica’s national coffee preparation standards. The results speak for themselves: two of Susana’s baristas, Juan and Obrayan, earned first and second place in a regional barista competition, making this cozy café a true champion of craft coffee.

Award-Winning Flavors Worth Waking Up For

Yes, it’s that good. Susana’s Café was voted Best Breakfast in Orlando in the 2024 edition of Orlando’s Best, an annual list where locals and visitors alike choose their favorite spots across Central Florida. It’s a major win for this Kissimmee-based café that’s capturing hearts (and appetites) one cup at a time.

The menu features comforting American classics like eggs, waffles, toast, and bacon — but the real stars are the Latin-inspired offerings. From handmade tequeños and arepas to flaky Venezuelan empanadas, and a crave-worthy Cuban sandwich, each dish is crafted by a talented Latin kitchen team. And with seasonal drinks that rotate throughout the year — think spiced lattes, tropical refreshers, and more — there’s always something new to sip and savor.

From Numbers to Nourishment

Before Susana was crafting the perfect brew, she spent 17 years as an accountant. Her husband ran a business in nearby St. Cloud, and when the café became available, the couple saw an opportunity to do something meaningful for themselves and for the community.

Now, with a loyal following from locals and visitors from around the world, Susana’s Café is more than just a coffee stop. It’s a quiet moment. A comforting meal. A reminder to slow down and remember that good things take time and taste better when shared.

Start Your Day the Susana's Way

A chalkboard-style sign inside Susana’s Café featuring the café's name and hand-drawn illustrations of coffee beans, mugs, and tropical leaves.

Inside Susana’s Café, warm details like this hand-painted sign add to the charm and character of the historic Kissimmee space.

A breakfast plate featuring a golden waffle dusted with sugar, scrambled eggs with herbs, and crispy bacon, served with a cup of black coffee and a jar of syrup on a rustic wooden table.

For those craving the classics, Susana’s Café serves up American breakfast favorites like fluffy waffles, savory eggs, and crispy bacon — best enjoyed with a cup of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee.

A black wall mural inside Susana’s Café displaying illustrations of different types of coffee, with a shelf below showcasing colorful ceramic coffee pots and brewing equipment.

From cortados to vandolas, Susana’s Café celebrates coffee culture with handcrafted brews and a beautiful display of traditional ceramic vessels.

A plate of golden mini arepas filled with shredded pork, chicken, and cheese, served alongside crispy tequeños in a small fryer basket, with a bottle of garlic sauce in the background on a sunlit café table.

A guest favorite at Susana’s Café: handmade mini arepas with shredded pork, chicken with avocado, and cheese, paired with crispy tequeños and a side of creamy garlic sauce.

A close-up of Susana pouring coffee from a handcrafted ceramic vandola into a white coffee cup on a saucer.

The final pour: Susana prepares a perfectly brewed cup of Costa Rican coffee using a vandola — the only café in Osceola County offering this unique experience.

Susana and a barista carefully prepare Costa Rican coffee using a traditional vandola and gooseneck kettle in front of a sunlit café window.

At Susana’s Café, coffee is an art form. Baristas use traditional vandola brewing techniques taught by experts from Costa Rica to bring out every subtle note and aroma.

Hot water being poured into a ceramic vandola over freshly ground coffee, part of the slow-brew process unique to Susana’s Café.

A signature of Susana’s Café: Costa Rican coffee brewed the traditional way using a vandola for a smoother, fruitier cup.

A close-up of freshly ground coffee blooming inside a ceramic vandola with steam rising, surrounded by turquoise and white coffee cups on a wooden table.

Freshly ground beans, slow-poured hot water, and the magic of the vandola — it’s a process that invites you to slow down and savor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Susana’s Café

Susana’s Café serves organic, small-batch coffee from Olui Coffee in Costa Rica, brewed fresh each month. They’re the only café in Osceola County using a traditional vandola, a ceramic brewing method that produces a smoother, fruitier cup.

Juan along with fellow barista Obrayan took first and second place in a regional competition. You can taste the expertise in every cup.

The menu features both American breakfast favorites — like eggs, toast, waffles, and bacon — and Latin-inspired dishes such as arepas, tequeños, Venezuelan empanadas, and a mouthwatering Cuban sandwich. Seasonal drinks and specials rotate throughout the year.

Yes! In 2024, Susana’s Café was voted Best Breakfast in Orlando in Orlando’s Best, a reader-voted list of the top spots in Central Florida. Not bad for a cozy café right here in Kissimmee!

Absolutely. Guests can enjoy their coffee and breakfast under the shade of a beautiful oak tree on the café’s outdoor patio.

Yes. While the café is located in a 100-year-old Craftsman home, it features ramps and wide interior spaces to ensure it’s accessible for everyone.

You’ll find Susana’s Café in the heart of downtown Kissimmee, just minutes from major Central Florida attractions. It’s a local favorite with global flavor and absolutely worth the visit.

Susana’s Café is the only café in Osceola County that brews coffee using a traditional Costa Rican vandola — a slow, ceremonial brewing method that brings out fruity, aromatic notes. It’s a rare find in Florida, and just one of the many ways this café invites guests to slow down and savor the moment.

There are plenty of parking options nearby. Guests can park directly at Susana’s Café, along the adjacent street, or in a paved parking lot across the street. There’s also a free parking garage within walking distance, making it easy and stress-free to stop in for breakfast or coffee.