The cutest and most lush cafe I've seen in Old San Juan. Stopped in for some iced coffee twine during my stay, the first time it was a little crowded with a line but it's way to understand why. It lives up to its botanical name with flowers and plants hanging from the ceiling and covering the walls. It is counter service and there are a few tables lining the perimeter along with some souvenir-ish items for sale. I got the iced Spanish coffee with condensed milk and cinnamon and it was delicious! Because I also had oat milk it tasted like an oatmeal cookie. They had also pastries and little cakes but I didn't partake. Highly recommend for a quick stop in the shade amidst waking the hills of Old San Juan. read more

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Café Botánico is one of the cutest cafés I visited in Puerto Rico! It's a small, charming space with beautiful décor, lush greenery, and flowers hanging from the ceiling that create a cozy, botanical atmosphere. There's also a small jewelry display inside that adds to the boutique feel. Friendly staff. The café is incredibly photogenic--not just inside, but outside as well. The colorful streets, floral murals, and charming walkways surrounding the café make it a perfect spot for taking pictures. Honestly, some of my favorite photos came from just walking around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, the drinks didn't quite live up to the aesthetic. The coffee was pretty bland and tasted watered down. I also ordered a matcha, and it definitely wasn't what I expected. The color alone didn't resemble a traditional matcha, and the flavor was lacking. Overall, I'd come back for the ambiance, décor, and photo opportunities, but I hope the drinks improve because the café itself has so much potential. read more

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I really wanted to love Café Botánico. We were staying in Old San Juan for four nights, and every single day we tried to stop by, but the line was always so long that we just didn't want to wait. On our last day, we finally made it there early enough to beat the rush and even got a table inside. The café itself is absolutely beautiful. It's incredibly aesthetic, thoughtfully designed, and easy to see why it's become such a popular Instagram spot. There was even a photo booth inside, and they had some lovely gifts and souvenirs. I ended up purchasing a pair of epoxy-dipped orchid earrings that were absolutely gorgeous. For drinks, my husband ordered a coffee, and I got the mango matcha latte. The mango matcha was delicious--very sweet, but in a good way. If you enjoy sweeter drinks, you'll probably love it. My husband thought his coffee was good, though not particularly memorable. We also ordered a chocolate croissant. Unfortunately, it was stale, which was disappointing given the price. Since we were seated near the counter, we noticed the croissants appeared to be store-bought. I completely understand that many cafés source pastries from elsewhere, but it would have made a big difference if it had at least been warmed up, especially with chocolate on top. Overall, Café Botánico excels as a beautiful, trendy café with great photo opportunities, unique souvenirs, and some fun specialty drinks. If you're looking for a cute Instagram-worthy spot and a sweet treat, it's definitely worth a visit. However, if you're hoping for a standout coffee experience or a fresh, filling breakfast, there are other places I would recommend first. read more

Super cute spot! I had the iced Spanish coffee, and it was so delicious. Definitely a must-stop when in Old San Juan! The café also has a super cute photo booth, which was such a fun touch. There isn't much seating, but it's a great spot to grab a coffee on the go. read more

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Was very popular as it's been on TikTok - the line moves quickly, but be prepared for a bit of a wait. The interior seating is more limited so you can take your drinks to go. Very cute outdoor spot with lots of florals - great for pictures! read more

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Absolutely Stunning Cafe. Cafe Botanico draws a crowd for both it's delicious beverages and beautiful interior, but also its fun vibe. Inside the cafe there is a photo booth where you can capture any special moment ! I ordered an iced spanish latte which consisted of espresso, condensed milk, and cinnamon. It was super tasty! Staff was helpful and efficient! Highly recommend. read more

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I got the regular matcha and it was not the best, the cheesecake with chocolate was good. Staff was friendly and fast! The The vibe is cute and instagram worthy, but a bit overhyped in my opinion. The cool part was the photo booth! So cute. read more

This is a cute shop. They don't have many options for eating. My coffee was ok, nothing out of this world. They do have a photo booth inside the shop. My girls liked their matcha so maybe it's that, that people rave about. Service was island like. Not too fast and not too slow. read more

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The most beautiful coffee shop in Old San Juan, hands down. Just absolutely gorgeous and so aesthetically pleasing! We definitely came for the looks and photo ops, and stayed for the drinks! Quick service, took literally no time! And the Matcha's were great! Perfect little place to stop and take pictures, enjoy the scenery & a snack! read more

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Great coffee! Try the quesadillo. The Spanish iced coffee is incredible. Service is quick and the environment is relaxing! read more

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Cute open air cafe with good coffee. The chia pudding was great. Busy in a good way! read more

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If you're obsessed with plants, you must come to this place - plants are everywhere. They don't have a ton of food to choose from as this is mainly a coffee shop, but the food that they do have tastes amazing. Really nice looking place with very friendly employees - highly recommend. read more

A super cute cafe with perfect vibes! During a casual day of wandering the streets of San Juan, I stumbled upon Cafe Botanico and stopped in for a drink. As a certified houseplant fanatic, the live plants everywhere instantly caught my eye. I ordered an iced lavender latte and it certainly delivered! The drink/flavor was excellent and we got to sit inside and enjoy the open air vibes. Service was great and very friendly. If you find yourself in the area, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a drink amongst the scenery. read more

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This place just the hype. Match is not good, all you taste mainly is milk and the extra fruit (mango) you added to it. They either didn't put enough matcha or low quality matcha. Not worth the money. read more

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The ambiance was so cute from the outside and inside. I loved the plants and paintings, the Photo Booth and jewelry for sale, so darn cute in here. The service was friendly and accommodating. They have a clean bathroom and aren't too spacious but a couple tables to wait for your coffee. I didn't get food but the food they had and sweet treats, looked so authentic and very moist. The only downfall was the coffee just being okay, and still being $10 each. What a rip off. You pay for the aesthetics here, so if you're into that, come on by. read more

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Cafe Botanico is such an amazing local spot in Old San Juan! It's a small, cozy spot with an assortment of drinks, snacks, and baked goods. The cafe español was delicious. I could spend all day here. Make sure to check them out and say hi to their friendly staff. read more

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This place is so good and the shop is so cute. All of the employees were really nice and welcoming! When one of my family members had questions regarding drinks they explained the process and showed them a photo of what the end result of the drink would look like. I ordered the iced red velvet coffee and it was sooo good. The bottom has a chunk/crumbles of red velvet cake that surprisingly doesn't make the coffee overly sweet. It's then topped with merengue and red velvet crumbs. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area!! read more

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Drink was mid line was long and they take away seating at 2. Would not recommend again tbh.

The coffee is too sweet. It's a cute ambiance, they have a Photo Booth. The workers are kind of rude read more

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estuvimos ayer por la mañana muy bonito lugar para fotos y café el macha con raspberry está súper deli cafe americano también definitively will be back read more

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You MUST visit cafe botanico. I had breakfast here with my friends while on vacation and almost shed literal tears at how absolutely delicious and fresh EVERYTHING is. Why tears then? Because going back home and knowing cafe botanico is so far away from me is actually painful. Huge surprise, I had the best matcha I've ever purchased from here and I make matcha at home daily--didn't expect to even find matcha in PR on vacation. Best coffee I had in old San Juan. Big bonus--everyone who works here is so so so so nice. Very cute and nice ambiance. Not a ton of seating but there is a larger picnic style table for big groups. Tip--the online menu isn't up to date. I think that's because everything is made fresh daily and they have a different menu constantly. Don't waste your time checking the menu, just go. read more

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We stopped in for some drinks were wandering around and the place took us by surprise! Also, the drinks were delicious. We had both coffees and alcoholic drinks, and everything was great. read more

What an aesthetically pleasing cafe! Stopped in for a quick coffee but ending up sitting down to try some of their house made pasta which I thought was light but flavorful - just what I was looking for in the hot climate. My wife and I each had cold brews and they were very good. Staff was friendly and bilingual which helped haha the person who rung me out even brought the pasta and coffee to me where I was sitting, very much appreciated! I recommend stopping by while exploring old San Juan to get a boost of energy and enjoy the company of locals and tourists. read more

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Love this cute spot for coffee! Adorable place to sit and enjoy your coffee and the staff were super friendly. I love supporting small businesses. I don't have much to say since all I got was a latte. The coffee wasn't bitter or felt overly strong. Smooth and tasty. read more

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What a great place! We needed a light lunch and something cold. This didn't disappoint. We each had a cold brew. It's somehow sweet and very smooth. We each had a bowl as well. One with the mash of the day (mashed potatoes with pumpkin), ground beef, and a sweet been mixture. The other had pasta, ground beef, and a sweet tomato salad with strawberries! Both were balance very well and were just right proportions. The inside is cool and botanical with all the plants on the walls and around. Service was friendly and quick. read more

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They were so kind and thoughtful. Food was delicious and service excellent. The ambiance was cozy.

The barista's skills are *chef's kiss* This place is lovely and full of life Highly recommended - From an American cruiser who had the chance to visit on Weds read more

cafe botanico - The barista's skills are *chef's kiss* This place is lovely and full of life Highly recommended - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Food and coffee were good. However, beware, they do not honor their hours of operation. I came here at 10 am, their opening time, and they did not open until 10:30. This was our last day in Puerto Rico and had to Uber to airport by 11. We chose this place because it opened at 10 am and we'd have enough time but their careless decision to open late messed up our day. The staff is also incredibly rude. I knocked on their door at 10:15, well after their opening time, and asked what time they'd open their door. He rudely said "when we're ready". La comida y el café estaban bien. Sin embargo, cuidado, no respetan sus horarios de atención. Llegué aquí a las 10 am, hora de apertura, y no abrieron hasta las 10:30. Este fue nuestro último día en Puerto Rico y tuvimos que ir en Uber al aeropuerto a las 11. Elegimos este lugar porque abría a las 10 am y tendríamos tiempo suficiente, pero su decisión descuidada de abrir tarde arruinó nuestro día. El personal también es increíblemente grosero. Toque a su puerta a las 10:15, mucho después de su horario de apertura, y les pregunté a qué hora abrirían la puerta. Dijo groseramente "cuando estemos listos". read more

Came here for a cold drink to refresh from all of the walking in old San Juan. The cafe is so beautiful and sitting in here was relaxing. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and enjoyed it very much. It had a slight hint of (cinnamon?) or something that tasted different from the matcha lattes I've had before. The baristas are welcoming and helpful! Very yummy and 100% recommend making a stop here. read more

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Such a beautiful and chill environment. Coffee and tea's delicious. Also offering milk alternatives. Staff very friendly and love the artist vibe. read more

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so cute and the coffee is good! service was great as well and the cafe had plenty of seating

so cute, i'm obsessed with the vibes. i had a breakfast burrito. it came with a salad, so i left feeling very satisfied. i also got an iced chai with espresso. super good. they also have ground coffee to buy. the barista was very nice and spoke both english and spanish. so cute, be sure to check it out. read more

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Good food and atmosphere at Café Botánico! Unfortunately, 2 of the staff were very rude to our group that was enjoying brunch. If you go to this coffee shop, plan to whisper quietly at your table and withhold all laughter if you do not want to be scolded by multiple staff and threatened to be removed from the property! read more