Cubana Café
272 Smith St. (btwn Sackett & Degraw St)
718 858-3980

Cubano Café gets busy from about 7 on but it’s a great spot for lunch or an early dinner. Plus they serve breakfast anytime, so if your little one is picky about his Cuban sandwiches you can always ply him with pancakes. A full bar and thorough menu options with classics such as ropa vieja and arroz con pollo will fill you up but leave a little space for the flan.