Cafe Rumba

Reviews

• MM

  Matt Morio

  3 days ago
  4.0
  Great sandwiches! Enjoyed lunch and the Thursday special is discounted sandwiches so saved a few $. Split a #1 and #7 and both were delicious. Next time I think I'll try a Royale.
• ZW

  Zelie May Wynne-Jones

  4 days ago
  2.0
  Arrived at 6:31, excited for my delicious sandwich, sign on the door says ‘no more orders after 6:30’ ok surely they will take my order at 6:31 I’ve been looking forward to it all day, nope. The food is so good but they just close at a whim, the service is unpredictable and makes it not worth it.
• MT

  Michael Tanner

  Dec 31, 2025
  5.0
  Food was delicious we had the pulled pork sandwiches and the papas rumba.
• KC

  Kyle Cooley

  Dec 27, 2025
  5.0
  One of the best restaurants in Bellingham! We walked in and the restaurant was overflowing with smoke and steam from the kitchen so the door was propped open. Now that's authentic! The pork is so tender and flavorful. All the sauces are awesome and it all comes together perfectly on a sandwich. I can't recommend this place highly enough! They also have a bakery/bodega right next door with some unique pastries and other pantry goodies.
• EE

  Echoe

  Dec 2, 2025
  5.0
  i’ve been a regular here for 15 years. it’s a favorite for a reason. i’ve noticed over the years when there’s a turnover w a new cook or staff that’s usually when you see an uncharacteristic issue here. Sometimes they’ll skimp you on the meat and leave you hungry. But most standard w Antonio’s food is filling portions where i usually struggle to finish the 1st half of a sandwich. If i’m ever hungry after both halves i look up and see a new staff. The bread is to die for. The drinks are phenomenal, even their coffee. Antonio is very creative and savvy with how he’s run his business. Very patient and present owner I always see him helping out in the kitchen. Out of any local business owner he stands out from the rest and gives his all to this establishment. He has a culinary degree from a Paris cullinary school, i read it on a plaque there one time from a news paper clip he had hung. maybe its still there i havent looked. After 15 years of being a regular here, the food always has the same ✨wow✨ shock to ur tastebuds w the first bite and the same exact juicy flavors. I love the consistency. If something is ever off, too much shoestring slaw or too little sauce, it’s 10/10 always due to turnover/a new hire. My go-to order is a #5 Rumba Pulled Pork with a Maracuya (fresh passion fruit) drink w side potatoes and extra escaveche sauce. they always forget to add the extra sauce (costs $1) but i remind them and they hand it. Cashiers here are always friendly with a smile. Due to being a small space and strong popularity expect to wait anywhere from 20-45 mins on a busy day. I try to go at a decent non-rush hour and food is ready within 10-15 mins.

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