The Basement That Became a Secret
Tucked below street level on South State Street in historic Newtown, Cafe Con Leche has been quietly building a devoted following since 1997 — one scratch-made plate at a time.
Cafe Con Leche | Our Story
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.
