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    4.4 (20 reviews)

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    Giuliano M.

    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.

    Red velvet iced coffee
    Kaylin Q.

    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!!

    Spanish latte
    Michelle L.

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

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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

    Ori F.

    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.

    House pasta
    Michael W.

    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.

    Lixmarie W.

    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.

    Potato, beans, ground beef.
    Chris W.

    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.

    The barista's skills are *chef's kiss*  This place is lovely and full of life  Highly recommended
    Uyen P.

    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

    matcha latte
    My-Tien T.

    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.

    Jenna D.

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

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

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

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    Café Cuatro Sombras - 8oz Latte

    Café Cuatro Sombras

    4.4(610 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    Looked into the top coffee spots of Puerto Rico, this stood out. It doesn't get better than…read morefarm-to-cup type of coffee. AMBIANCE Parking: Old San Juan rules--come early or be ready to walk. Seating: Multiple seating areas for individuals and small groups but it's also a cafe too so there is seating in the back too. Vibes: Clean, modern café with a mix of locals and tourists. You can tell people come here for the coffee, not just to pass through. It leans more intentional and coffee-focused rather than just aesthetic--which I appreciated. FOOD / DRINKS Coquito Frap (Recommend) When in Puerto Rico, Coquito. Creamy, coconut-forward, and lightly spiced--like a frozen coquito with a coffee twist. Sweet, smooth, and definitely more of a dessert drink than a regular latte. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly and efficient. Even with a crowd, things moved quickly. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Solid spot. Great drink options at a reasonable price. They know what they're doing. Whether you're a coffee person or just need a reset, this place delivers. Salute to the Munoz family for sharing their coffee to the world! TIPS * Try their house coffee if you want the full experience--that's what they're known for.

    Café Cuatro Sombras in Old San Juan is a lovely café with wonderful staff and a really welcoming…read moreatmosphere. We loved it so much we actually went twice during our trip - and even made a final stop before heading to the airport to go home. On our first visit, Hector (the roaster) happened to be there, which made the experience feel even more special. The staff overall were all so kind and attentive. The coffee is absolutely excellent - velvety smooth, rich, and delicious. I could easily drink more than one cup. I had a latte, and my husband had a macchiato, and both were great. They have a cute little outdoor atrium seating area, but we preferred indoors where all the comfy pillow seating was. Just a note - they don't offer decaf - but for regular coffee drinkers, it's a must-visit. Such a gem in Old San Juan!

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    Croissant sandwich and hazelnut latte

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    Filtrado - espresso, yogurt with passion fruit, come brew coffee

    Filtrado

    4.5(15 reviews)
    0.3 km

    Before my trip to Puerto Rico, I've looked up a few coffee shops and Filtrado's brick alley really…read morecaught my eye. Located in Old San Juan, it's quite easy to miss. If you're on Calle San Francisco and the Coach store is to your right, keep walking till you see a yellow chemex sign on your left - that is the entrance to the coffee shop. Once you enter, it's a very tight space at the register and the alley is in the back with a few tables. The only menu I was able to peruse was that on their iPad which was annoying because I felt like I was holding up the line. I ended up ordering a small iced latte. I initially ordered it to enjoy in their alley, so I was told I can pay when I leave. I was there mid September and as much as I wanted to enjoy sipping my latte in the alley, it was super hot and stuffy. They could use some fans. Plus, it was taking forever to have the latte brought to me. As such, I went to the front to let the staff know I'll take it to go only to find him giggling with some friends. I guess that's why it took forever for me to get my drink. The latte itself wasn't bad, but considering the cost and the useless wait time, I would've gladly passed on this coffee shop.

    A hidden gem in the streets of Viejo San Juan! The entrance is simply an opening with a chain, so…read morekeep an eye out because there is no sign. However, it is 100% worth the hunt. We were welcomed inside where we ordered with an iPad. There were several options for drinks and pastries. The service was incredible; the barista helped us choose drinks and recommended us her favorite pastries. We were then escorted to the beautiful patio in the back, which is completely hidden from view on the street. The drinks were delivered to us in glass cups, and the pastries delivered covered by glass dome lids. The drinks and pastries were all 10/10. I am usually not a an iced coffee drinker, but I savored every sip of my drink. The mango pie and pecan tart were also delicious. Overall, I highly recommend Filtrado as a relaxing stop in Viejo San Juan. The service, drink, and ambiance were spectacular and I can confidently say that this is near the top of my cafe list!

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    Kaffe Haus

    Kaffe Haus

    4.4(560 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    We stopped in for breakfast after being dropped off nearby from the hotel shuttle. We were seated…read morequickly in a lovely, cozy, exposed brick with stone archways, area. I started with a hot latte. It was delicious. Creamy milk and nice coffee flavor. For breakfast, I chose the traditional French toast which came with fruit and a huge dollop of whipped cream and maple syrup on the side. I scooted the whipped cream to the side but enjoyed the cinnamon flavored egg bread with fresh fruit. We asked our server about interesting places to visit while we walked around San Juan. She was fabulous. Really went over and above to give us walking ideas, get our food to us, and make our visit feel so welcoming. We loved this place.

    This place has been recommended and highly rated, yet our experience here would not lead to us to…read morereturn. We arrived for lunch on a late afternoon when the place was nearly empty. We couldn't choose amongst all the empty tables, because staff were rude and dismissive. AC wasn't working, so we felt the humidity and heat. Ceiling fans weren't cutting it. We got the $25 wagyu burger and $20 Mallorca chicken sandwich, both of which were dry, bland, and underwhelming at best. The burger patty lacked flavor and there was no sauce or any accompaniments besides a very sad, wilted, thin slice of tomato and lettuce leaf. Pretty bad burger! The chicken sandwich was so heavily fried, we almost broke our teeth against the chicken. Insanely salty--we couldn't take more than a few bites. Felt so parched for the rest of the day. Fries were the best part of the meal--so salty and thin.

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    Kaffe Haus - Meat lover omelet with potatoes

    Meat lover omelet with potatoes

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    La Taberna Lúpulo

    La Taberna Lúpulo

    4.4(419 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    I'm not a big beer guy. But, a few years ago at número uno they had this beer con parcha (passion…read morefruit) that I really enjoyed. So, we are walking around old San Juan and I'm like homie I need the first drink we can find! Enter La taberna lúpulo. First, dude servicing the bar was extra cool. Just friendly and engaged and didn't act like we just business, but friendly. I wasn't even planning on drinking beer. But my homie was like what do you recommend and he poured a sample of some blonde ale and... wheat ale con parcha!! I was like o snap let me have a glass of that. Fire!! I wouldn't call it sweet, but it has that hint. More importantly it was fresh and not funky. I personally find tap beer is usually not fresh tasting and tend to prefer bottles or cans when I drink beer. But that was not a problem here. Tasted brand new and delicious. The location is unbeatable, in the heart of old San Juan. The decor was fun and eclectic. I'm a fan of the elephant personally due to my old school ties with elephant size productions. Oh and it was super inexpensive. It was like $4-$5 a beer iirc. Which is crazy for a trendy neighborhood like this (La factoría around the corner). Great job to the staff at Lúpulo. Highly recommended.

    A fine place to stop for lunch. The food wasn't bad, but wasn't anything special. We tried a beer…read morethat I'd rate pretty highly, but it was just something shipped in from the states. The staff was nice enough but far from attentive.

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    La Taberna Lúpulo - Paola was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

    Paola was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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    La Taberna Lúpulo - This is their version of a piña colada

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