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For many locals and travelers Old San Juan is recognized as the coffee capital of Puerto Rico. The best coffee farms from the island are making their products more accessible to visitors and locals through their own coffee houses. These are the best places to try and buy our world-famous Puerto Rican coffee.

Our Best Picks of the Season:

 

Amazing rural Puerto Rican Coffee: Finca Cialitos
Serious about espresso and café: Café Cuatro Sombras
Sweet treat to go with your cafecito: La Mallorca
Best barista, art, and breakfast: Cafícultura
Best open-air café: Café Cuatro Estaciones
Great coffee and lunch: El Meson
Budget Friendly – $ Mid Range – $$ Fine Dining – $$$

 

Old San Juan Cafés

Cuarto Sombras thumbCafé Cuatro Sombras  $
259 Calle Recinto Sur
787-724-9955
Authentic Puerto Rican Coffee from Yauco, PR
Breakfast & Deli
Wi-Fi Access
Caficultura thumbCaficultura   $$
401 Calle San Francisco
787-723-7731
Puerto Rican Espresso Bar & Cuisine.
Breakfast & Lunch
Wi-Fi Access
Everyday
San Drogo $$
355 Calle San Francisco
787-721-0396
Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 6:30 pm, Sat. – Sun. 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Café Finca Cialitos Espresso Art $
267 Calle San Francisco
939-207-9998
Directly from their own coffee Farm “Finca Cialitos” in Ciales, PR
Coffee & Deli
Everyday
Cuatro EstacionesCafé Cuatro Estaciones   $
Plaza de Armas (Next to El Meson Sandwiches) Breakfast, Coffee & Deli
Wi-Fi Access
Everyday until 12:00 am
Café Colao  $
Pier # 2 (In Terminal)
787-725-4139
Puerto Rican Artisan Coffee
Coffee & Deli
Wi-Fi Access
Everyday
Café Don Ruiz $$
Calle Beneficiencia, First Floor of Cuartel de Ballajá
787-723-1462
Arabica Specialty coffee from Puerto Rico
Coffee & Deli
Closed on Monday
Cafe ManolinCafé Manolín  $
251 Calle San Justo
787-723-9743
Latin & Puerto Rican
Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee
Everyday until 4:30 pm; Closed on Sunday
Mallorca thumbLa Mallorca $
300 Calle San Francisco
787-724-4607
Puerto Rican & Latin Bakery “House of the Mallorcas”
Breakfast & Lunch
Wi-Fi Access
Everyday until 5:30 pm
ElMesonEl Meson Sandwiches  $
Calle San José, Corner of Calle San Francisco
787-721-5286
Sandwiches & Coffee
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wi-Fi Access
Everyday
La Tortuga thumbLaTortuga  $
50 Calle San Sebastian
787-725-1062
Don Collins'Café & CigarsDon Collins’ Café & Cigars  $$
59 Calle Cristo
787-977-2983
Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sat. – Sun. 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Don Collins'Café & CigarsZombie Coffee $
357 Calle Tetuan
787-710-7735
Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 am – 10:30 pm, Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 am, Sat. 10:30 am – 12:00 am, Sun. 10:30 am – 10:30 pm
El Cafetal de Borikén
206 Calle San Jose
787-375-4000
Open Daily 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kaffe Haus
311 Calle Teuton
939-489-0938
Sun. – Mon. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Tues. – Sat. 8:30 am – 3:00 pm