Cafe Con Leche | Our Story

The Basement That Became a Best Kept Secret

Tucked away at the back of the building below street level on South State Street in historic Newtown, Cafe Con Leche has been quietly building a devoted following since 1997 — one made-to-order plate at a time.

One Flight Down, Worth Every Step

Head below street level on South State Street and into a space that's been warmly welcoming regulars since 1997.

Daniel's Kitchen, Daniel's Name

Daniel's name appears on dishes for a reason — from his Chicken Quesadillas to vegan crab cakes seasoned with his house-made spice blend. When it's your name on the plate, it matters.

No Menu Lane, No Problem

Authentic mole sauce shares the menu with Cajun salmon, Argentinean chimichurri, and lobster ravioli in a curry cream sauce. The kitchen refuses to pick a lane — and that's exactly the point.

The Plant-Based Menu Is Not an Afterthought

Seaweed-based vegan crab cakes, Vegan Butterfly Tofu, cashew cream cheese steaks, and a fully plant-based dessert lineup. Vegans and omnivores share the same table here — both leave happy.

Bring a Bottle, Pull Up a Chair

Cafe Con Leche is BYOB — bring a bottle you love, and the rotating daily specials board does the rest. Scratch-made, celebratory, and never overpriced.