Comments on: Buford Highway’s “Lawrence’s Cafe” Moving into Old Isabella’s Spot on West College

By: J_T

J_T — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:11:20 +0000

The one Brad mentioned at Buford Highway and Clairmont is the one which is basically the original with pretty much the same menu. There was some family drama after the original burned down and there was a second location owned by one of the family members farther down BuHi but I think that place is closed now.

The website it here: http://www.havanarestaurantatlanta.com/

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:58:16 +0000

This may have been asked before but which is the real Havana Sandwich Shop now? I can never keep this straight. The original Havana Sandwich Shop was at the corner of Buford and N. Druid Hills and burned down. Then different parts of the family formed two different but similar sandwich shops with similar names, both in the same general area of Buford/Clairemont/N. Druid Hills. Which is the original (now moved), which is the spin-off, and which should I frequent?

By: J_T

J_T — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:49:53 +0000

Damn. I think Brad and I had our stomach’s separated at birth. There seems to be a split opinion on Havana but I heartily endorse it too. I also can’t tell you when they serve the ropa vieja. Most times that I go there I have the intention of trying something new, maybe the steak milanesa or maybe the simple arroz con pollo. But then I walk up to the counter and can’t bring myself to say anything except “Cuban sandwich combo” and then look at the poor lady like she’s an idiot when she asks “half or whole sandwich?”

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:40:49 +0000

Havana at BUHI and Clairmont is only about 10-15 mins away. If you havent been there, you’re missing out. Their sandwich is great, so are the beans and rice.

Not sure when they make it, but Ropa Vieja is darned good as well.

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:28:08 +0000

You know, CocoLoco closed sometime within the past year and as far as I know, they haven’t reopened yet. My dream is that they’ll come to Decatur (or nearby).

By: trish

trish — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:21:59 +0000

Yumm, love Lawrence Cafe! Now if we could just get a Cuban restaurant…

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:20:21 +0000

Add belly dancing to the wish list for the quarterly dance instruction on the plaza. Not technically ballroom, but promises to entertain!

By: spreak

spreak — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:39:27 +0000

Hopefully, the tables will be spaced to allow a whirling dervish! This cannot be performed in a small space.