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One of my favorite coffee shops in old San Juan! I love walking here from caribe…read more Atmosphere is quaint and welcoming. The staff is always friendly :) Coffee is smooth and strong!

Great coffee and extremely friendly service. The cortado was strong, delicous, and well made…read more We also loved the art and decor inside. Definitely recommend checking out this spot

Iced americano with oat. So gooood! I wanted more but too expensive.

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Café Cuatro Sombras

4.4(615 reviews)

0.3 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.

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

Caramel latte

Croissant sandwich and hazelnut latte

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Cuatro Sombras Panini

Filtrado

4.5(15 reviews)

0.6 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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Cafe Don Ruiz

4.6(316 reviews)

0.7 km

Was recommended this restaurant by a friend…read more We went here for brunch, and it was great! Friendly atmosphere, great location, and the guava croissant was amazing.

Stopped by for a quick iced coffee and cookie...and thats exactly what I got. Both were very good…read more Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Located in the Cuartel de Ballaja (Quarters). Bathrooms available there as well. Friendly and efficient service.

Some mini coffee machinery examples.

French toast

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Hazelnut Cream Mocha

The Coffee

4.2(18 reviews)

0.6 km

While visiting Puerto Rico, we were on the hunt for good coffee…read more Walking through Old San Juan one evening, we came across The Coffee. The lighting and relaxed vibe immediately drew us in, making it the perfect spot to stop. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up going back a second time during our trip. We ordered an iced coffee and a shot of espresso. The iced coffee was well-balanced, not overly sweet, and had a rich, smooth flavor.

The staff were so nice and friendly. They have tablets for you to order so no need to flag anyone…read moredown unless you have questions. The coffee smells great and they have a wide selection of matcha including a mango matcha and an ichigo (strawberry) latte. Unfortunately they were out of them when we got there at 11:30 so maybe check this pkace out early in the morning! Pastries smell so good and they have a wide selection + brunch. Great place to get an iced coffee with friends and cool down during the day.

Matcha latte

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Cuatro Estaciones Cafe

4.4(42 reviews)

0.5 km

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Café Cuatro Estaciones serves up good coffee in a cute, relaxed setting. They've moved to a…read moretemporary outdoor location, but it's still a comfortable spot with shaded seating that makes it easy to enjoy even in the heat. I had a latte and a chai latte -- both were light, refreshing, and perfect for sipping while soaking in the laid-back atmosphere. Great little stop for a quality coffee break.

Great coffee and pastries stand. Little hard to find with the current construction. Pastries are…read moreexcellent and very reasonably priced.

Quesito con guayaba

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Latte and iced chai latte

Kaffe Haus

4.4(565 reviews)

0.2 km

Delicious food and great service - we had a delicious breakfast full of flavour and the drinks were…read morefantastic

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.

Meat lover omelet with potatoes

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Waffle with pork belly

Zombie Bar

4.4(31 reviews)

0.1 km

On this visit to San Juan puerto, instead of trying a different restaurant, I decided to try this…read morefrozen yogurt spot to cool down while dealing with the temperature and high humidity. Although, the flavors are limited they were very tasty and refreshing. You can also purchase a variety of coffees which, are brewed to order. When visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico if you're looking for frozen yogurt, you might want to consider this place.

Stopped in to grab an açaí bowl to kill time before heading back to our cruise. Also got a soursop…read moredrink and a strawberry frappe. Everything was decent.

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La Taberna Lúpulo

4.4(420 reviews)

0.5 km

The drinks were great, service was prompt and very welcoming. I'd come back in a heartbeat! This…read moreplace has an insane selection of beers and cocktails.

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.

Paola was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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This is their version of a piña colada

El Cafetal de Borikén

4.1(15 reviews)

0.5 km

Super great iced latte with sugar-free caramel syrup! Refreshing in the humidity…read more Service was friendly and quick. Place is clean and cute. Seating is limited and they have AC. Enjoy! Ps. Did not take pictures at the shop. It was so hot. I just wanted to get to my room and chill!

I stumbled on this cute cafe in San Juan. The coffee and pastries are very good. I would recommend…read moreit! Prices good too.

Guava cake and pasty

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Divino familiar acogedor limpio y un ambiente agradable lleno de vida alegre comida saludable vegetariana y tapas de mariscos y criollas lo recomiendo. Mavi como como bebida típica de PR Precios razonables música y buen trato. Date la vuelta y ejercítate caminando por las calles de San Juan viviendo la vida loca. Te esperamos read more

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10 years ago

Top notch bartending! We didn't eat, but we hung out for a bit in the cozy bar section. The bartender was clearly very passionate about his craft, and he made a phenomenal carribean take on a Manhattan. We also got to try some of the Mavi soda, which is highly recommended if you enjoy root beer! read more

Kristen P.

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11 years ago

Sooo good! Pina Colada was the best I had in PR - creamy, tropical, garnished with delicious, sweet pineapple and toasted coconut - YUM!!!

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I visited El Huevo for breakfast on a couple of occasions on a recent trip to San Juan. On both…read moreoccasions I had the El Huevo Sandwich because of its local unique take on an egg salad sandwich. This sandwich had heavenly soft Mallorca Bread buns (a local sweet bread) filled with creamy egg salad, a soft hardboiled egg, ham and a basil aioli. A delicious way to begin the day.

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