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    Rising Roost

    4.5 (108 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Classic breakfast
    Amie S.

    After trying the infamous Rising Roost in Vieques, I'll always miss this food. There's always a wait, however it is SO worth it. This breakfast restaurant has such cute decor, where the owner has special pieces that were gifted to her on the walls. The coffee was so earthy and perfectly made, where it was simple but divine. The classic breakfast, although sounding basic, was absolutely delicious. I'm not sure how they made the fried eggs, but it hit the spot. The buttery toast added points to this dish. The PR bowl with spam and plantains was my favorite dish. Everything in the dish complemented each other, with a good balance of sweet and savory. The RR bowl is a good choice if you like Mexican food, where there's beans, avocado and pico de gallo. I would wait as long as possible to enjoy this brunch again. 10/10 come here!

    Tamarindo mojito
    Rafael R.

    Greeted with smiles from the servers to the bar tenders to the owners. It has a grandmas house appeal with some subtle modern touches. The service was excellent, just remember island time is real. Even though it was breakfast the food presentation was amazing. The bread used in the French toast was beyond incredible along with the house made syrup/maple mix. The meat in the taco was tender and packed full of delicious flavor. Coffee was incredible as well, had to order one to go. If we are so lucky as to return soon this will be our breakfast spot!

    Rooster
    Rachel P.

    Amazing food each and every time. The service is wonderful. This is a must each time we come to Vieque. Heading there again this morning to get one more delicious breakfast in before we leave tomorrow!!

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    Alyssa D.

    A FANTASTIC spot for breakfast in Vieques. We actually heard from a friend that sometimes this place has a line outside the door. Thankfully it wasn't tremendously busy when we went but I can totally see why this place is popular. I ended up getting the avocado toast with fresh squeezed OJ and it was such a delight! The art around the restaurant (both indoor and outdoor) was very cool, and the staff were all super chill. 10/10, would def go back! I'm not a big coffee person, but my friend who ordered the cafecito said it was great! She actually wanted to buy the mix of coffee they had out there she liked it so much.

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    This was a cute place to stop for breakfast before starting our day. Just getting off the ferry and this restaurant was just a few blocks from the terminal. David was friendly and super accommodating. Constant water refills and they offer an area to charge your phone, the food was great and large in portions! Thank you!

    Breakfast sandwich, condensed milk coffee
    Nadia B.

    When we arrived in Vieques a little bit earlier than our room would be ready, our guesthouse hosts recommended Rising Roost for breakfast, and it exceeded all expectations. All of the ingredients were so fresh, and it was a standout during our time on the island. We loved it so much that we went twice! Both times, I got the breakfast sandwich which blew me away. I can't say enough about how incredible the local bread was. We had to get the French toast the second time just because it was made with this bread. My friend had the shrimp bowl, and she couldn't stop raving about it. I tried both the iced coffee with condensed milk (can't remember the exact name) and an iced oat milk latte, while my friend opted for a cortadito -- all of these drinks, made with local coffee, impressed us. The water was ice cold and always filled to the brim by the friendly waitstaff. The outdoor patio was charming, and saw a mix of locals, tourists and wildlife. Rising Roost was the perfect way to start and end our trip to Vieques. If you're in search of a breakfast or brunch restaurant, you won't be disappointed!

    El bote marino
    Michelle G.

    I got the tamarind juice and El Bote Marino, which was delicious. The shrimp and lobster was so fresh and the sandwich was so good. It low-key reminded me of a lobster roll. I thought the tamarind juice was a bit sweet for me but one of my dining companions loved it and drank it so fast. The service was great - they were understaffed and let us know while we were waiting that the wait would be long but the food would be good and they very much delivered. The outdoor space where we ate was also cute. I think the manager or owner also so graciously and patiently handled persistent, rude tourists who wouldn't respect that they weren't accepting any more seatings.

    Egg hash brown
    Mari D.

    Omg I felt like I was in paradise cafe/restaurant amazing dish the coffee was the bomb yummy food everybody so welcoming staff all the place is beautiful.

    Kelly C.

    This is "the" breakfast spot in this part of vieques. Came with a friend who lives here locally and we waited ~20 min for seating. We were seated in their outside patio area, super cute and plenty of shade. The açaí bowl is deeeeelicious, I would highly recommend. Drinks were excellent as well. Staff were bilingual and very friendly! I would recommend this spot:) Wear bug spray as there are a lot of mosquitos lol. Ps. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that they feed the town kitties by leaving 4 kitty food bowls out hehe.

    Plantain board- delish

    The food is amazing and the waitstaff was so sweet. We had members of our party who were gluten free and vegetarian and both found plenty of food. They sat people very slowly so if you get there after 9am there will be a slow moving line. But that did mean when you were seated your food came out quickly. Everything we had was perfect. Or order included: lechon tacos, veggie omelet, plantain board, their taco special of the day, green drinks, coffee. Highly recommend

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    Food and service were wonderful. David was a very attentive server! David was very pleasant and always smiling!

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    Great food and service. We love sitting outside where the shaded patio seating is relaxing and tranquil.

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    Great service and wonderful food and great coffee! Definitely best coffee in Vieques!

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    D’Frozz - Monte Cristo sandwich

    D’Frozz

    3.3(43 reviews)
    0.1 km

    For our 2nd brunch we wanted to get our food & eat quickly, after waiting too long for food at a…read morehighly recommended restaurant the previous morning. Today's order did not take as long, but quality was also not as high. Ambience was a non busy local cafe/ ice cream parlor. I got my 1st ever Monte Cristo sandwich so I can't compare, but it was filling and seemed fresh. Other family members did not have major complaints. Son got red velvet ice cream after his meal. Too sweet for me. Lady who took our counter order was not helpful, as mentioned in other reviews, do don't go expecting good service. Venmo worked. Outside the door was a local selling home grown mangos. He gave us a good deal so we bought a bag full.

    Staff is super rude, dismissive and constantly rolling their eyes. We asked to clarify no sausage…read moreand the worker got so mad she was on the brink of crying. Food takes forever to come out. About 30 minutes for two sandwiches. Through the kitchen window, you can see the staff eating. The girl making the milkshake put her finger in the shake to taste it, licked her fingers and continued making the milkshake. Safety violations everywhere. Got a small cone icecream, was asked if I wanted two scoops and I said just whatever is the small size and then she proceeded to give me two scoops and then charged me for a large??? Grabbed a quick egg sandwich which was nutritionally dense. Great coffee prices!

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    Kristy’s On The Caribe

    Kristy’s On The Caribe

    4.5(56 reviews)
    6.9 km

    Loved this place! We ate there everyday while on island. They were fast and had great drinks,…read morecoffee, food, location, and people. Our first time we worried it would be a long wait, it was packed and people were waiting. As 4th on the list we were seated within 15 min. Service was also fast. We ordered a very spicy Bloody Mary and Tropical Hurricane. Both were amazing and they even got the spice level right for us on the Mary! We were torn on what to eat, we had seen a few bad reviews on one of our favs, Huevos Rancheros... but our server said this day they were served in a stuffed artichoke - oh it was so amazing - loved it! We also got a dragon fruit pancake - so thick and with just the right sweetness! On a different visit we got a huevos rancheros omelet and it was so good too. We also tried their lobster salad which was sold out at one point so we had to try it... it was made with vinegar almost like a salsa which was different but very good. A very casual place with bar and table seating, aside the road overlooking the ocean. We met I think every server that worked there, including owners Joe and Kristi, all with friendly great personalities. Can't wait to visit maybe next year!

    A cozy little gem in Vieques and easily one of the few spots nearby that offers great coffee and…read moresolid breakfast options. We tried their drip coffee, which was smooth and really enjoyable and also, they offered free refills too. For breakfast, we had the veggie omelette served with a fresh fruit bowl--simple but done really well. What stood out the most was how kind and helpful they were--offering suggestions and even customizing the dish exactly to our preference. The location is a big bonus too--right across from the beach--so you get a beautiful view while you enjoy your meal. Definitely a perfect way to start your morning and a spot you shouldn't miss if you're nearby.

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