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    La Borinqueña Metro

    5.0 (1 review)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
    Open • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Café Cuatro Sombras - 8oz Latte

    Café Cuatro Sombras

    4.4(620 reviews)
    6.7 km
    •$$

    Local coffee roaster tucked into a beautiful old San Juan building -- high ceilings, exposed wood…read morebeams, and an arched menu board that gives the whole space a warm, artisanal feel without trying too hard. Grabbed an iced latte and an iced tea to go: the latte was smooth and well-balanced, not over-roasted like a lot of tourist-zone coffee shops nearby, and the iced tea was refreshing after walking the cobblestone streets. The menu keeps it simple -- espresso drinks, paninis (Cuatro Sombras, Yauco, Viejo San Juan), open toast with avocado & egg or salmon, and a solid breakfast lineup with guava butter toast and dulce de papaya oatmeal that lean into the Puerto Rican flavor profile. Loved seeing local sodas and juices in the fridge case alongside the usual water and La Croix. Staff moved efficiently even with a small crowd at the counter. Good spot to duck into for a quality coffee break in Old San Juan -- feels like a real local roaster rather than a chain, and the space itself is worth a look even if you're just passing through.

    Was doing some walking around Old San Juan and wanted to get coffee and a quick bite. Found this…read moreplace through Yelp and with the good reviews, had to try it out. My sister and I got the same sandwich, Cuatro Sombras Panini and it was delicious! A bit heavy on the garlic aioli but it gave it a lot of flavor I got and iced caramel latte, I like when I can taste the coffee more than the flavoring and it was a perfect balance. My sister got their iced mocha. She likes her coffee sweeter than I do but she still really liked her drink too. The reason I'm giving this place 4 stars is because all the tables were a bit dirty. It wasn't busy when we first walked in but we still had to wipe down our own table

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    Café Cuatro Sombras - Caramel latte

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    Café Cuatro Sombras - Cuatro Sombras Panini

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    Kasalta - The pie. This was so good.  That's warmed guava yall

    Kasalta

    4.0(942 reviews)
    12.7 km
    •$$

    Super cute dessert spot! There were so many options to choose from, and everything looked so…read moretempting. Definitely a great place to stop by if you have a sweet tooth!

    I don't normally leave reviews, but it was so so bad I need people to heed my warning and not let…read morethis place rob you of what a good breakfast bakery in Puerto Rico can be. The good thing first- the line goes through fairly quickly considering how busy they were the day I was there, Sunday July 19, 2026, and parking was plentiful. Service was fine, cleanliness was good. The bad. Way overpriced for this region. There are plenty of bakeries in Puerto Rico offering the same things at half the price. The worst. The food quality sucked. Jugo de China Natural usually means squeezed to order. It was squeezed ahead of time and served with ice without being asked. Fresh squeezed orange juice is best served room temp. A good one will still be a little foamy on the top with very low acidity Ham and Cheese on Mayorca Bread- a staple of PR breakfast. Traditionally served pressed with a little powdered sugar on top that caramelizes a little because of the pressing. This one had a ton of floury tasting powdered sugar on the top and bottom of the top and inside the top and bottom of the bread, not normal at all. And for whatever reason, mine was served with the insides of the bread out side but I saw others that weren't served that way. So strange. And the ham was oddly pale. Also, no knives or forks to be found, so the extra sugar was extra confusing Quesitos- I ordered 4 to take out. I should not have. They went straight to the trash. The dough was severely under baked and soggy yet the filling was dry and crumbly without barely any sugar on top to offset the cream cheese. Arroz con Dulce- overly sweet and watery. Also went straight to the trash. Should be a little thicker from the starch of the rice combining with the sweet milk as it cooks. It tasted like they cooked the rice separately and then added cinnamon, evaporated milk and a ton of sugar without heating it. Not even a hint of vanilla to be found. For $44 dollars before tip. It was straight disrespectful to tourists and locals alike. I hope they improve because there is nothing worst than a popular spot resting on the laurels of a good location PS- The Habichuelas Escabeche were good.

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    Comedor

    Kasalta - Box of treats... Strawberry cheesecake, grava flaky pastry, and apple, guava and cheese danish

    Box of treats... Strawberry cheesecake, grava flaky pastry, and apple, guava and cheese danish

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    Pilao Bakery Cafe - Chalk board

    Pilao Bakery Cafe

    3.7(40 reviews)
    6.9 km
    •$$

    Amazing breakfast spot! Coffee was delicious and our food fresh and tasty…read more Service was quick and friendly. Reasonably priced and definitely shareable. The sandwich bread was amazing! The sandwich has roasted lechon, think pulled pork, Swiss Chinese, mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. The guava pastry was delicious and perfectly sweet. The coffee was great and did mot need any sweetener. Would come here again to try other things. Check out the menu: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGV7E2JM_E/FU2RevXYgKy-oVhcJgf5ZQ/edit Enjoy!

    We had just landed in Puerto Rico and stopped here because it was the closest breakfast spot--and…read morewhat a wonderful surprise! We will absolutely be coming back. The food was incredible. I had the French toast with fresh fruit, and my husband ordered the egg and cheese sandwich. Everything was delicious, fresh, and made with care. From the very first bite, we knew we had found a special place. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the service. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and patient while helping us decide what to order. The owner even brought our food outside himself with a big smile, made sure we had everything we needed, and came back to check on us throughout our meal. It's rare to find a place that combines amazing food with such genuine hospitality. This was the perfect way to start our Puerto Rico trip, and we can't wait to visit again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast and exceptional service!

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