Lacto
Ovo
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
European
Latin
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast and lunch cafe with vegan choices. Menu includes mixed vegan breakfast plate with pinto rice, beans, salad and grilled vegetables, toast with peanut butter or jam, breakfast burrito and sandwich (omit dairy) as well as fresh juice and smoothies. Plant-based milk alternatives available for hot beverages. Open Mon-Tue 6:30am-2:00pm, Thu-Sun 6:30am-2:00pm. Closed Wed.


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13 Reviews

First Review by Hilmoon

BronwynViolet

Points +106

Vegan
09 Nov 2025

Yum!

Loved the vegan burrito & pineapple smoothie made with oat milk! Also nice they have books and colouring for the little ones.

Noah98

Points +891

Vegan
24 Jul 2025

Super nice

Cute little café with really good food. It was just too hot to be sitting outside and it had no indoor seating/ac.

dkinnett

Points +325

Vegan
08 Mar 2025

*Cute lil outdoor cafe*

Open air cafe w/separate vegan menu, several options. Very cute vibe. I had the Vegan Special, and it was very tasty.

Pros: Vegan menu , Friendly service , Open air seating

lordsunil

Points +321

Vegan
16 Dec 2024

Affordable, tasty, healthy, and filling!

This is one the of the few places in Tamarindo that has vegan food options that are affordable (relatively speaking), tasty, healthy, and filling!

We ordered the vegan tipical dish twice and the vegan burrito once. Both were delicious. The tipical dish comes with fried plantains and they are fantastic. The orange salsa that they serve is amazing as well, and vegan. I liked that salsa so much that I got an extra serving every time. 😅

Lastly, the owners are very friendly and kind. Say hi to Jay, and let him know if you like the hot sauce!

Pros: Tasty, Affordable, Filling

SamanthaAbigail

Points +18

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

Gallo pinto vegano

Tiene solo una opción Vegana pero son accesibles en cambiar ingredientes en otros platillos.

Pros: Sabor, Flexibilidad para cambiar ingredientes , Atención

Cons: Pocas opciones veganas

Amestar00

Points +84

Vegan
09 Mar 2024

Great burrito!

Easy and delicious vegan options for breakfast!

tanddveggies

Points +96

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

Great vegan typical Costa Rican plate

Several vegan options. I had the typical plate and was delicious. #Veganuary

Pros: Fresh food, Friendly service

lily20000

Points +48

Vegan
07 Nov 2023

Vegan burrito und Decaf coffee

Vegane Gerichte sind gekennzeichnet hat Hafer Mandel und Soda Milch. Sehr nette inhaber*innen und Personal.
Gemütliches Ambiente
Hat entkoffeinierten Kaffee

Pros: Burritto vegan, Iced decaf Latte With oat milk

Audlane

Points +439

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

Lovely vibe and food!

I really like the vibe of this place, very local and laid back! I had the vegan burrito and it was delicious but pretty small! I’ll get another plate next time. Coffee was just okay, diner coffee vibes.

celloval

Points +169

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Cute little place!

We really like the atmosphere and ended up talking with the owner:).

Pros: Great smoothies, Vegan Típico breakfast , Good coffee

HappytoSea

Points +235

Vegan
10 Feb 2023

A favorite!

Although it’s not totally vegan, the vegan food I’ve had here has been fresh and beautifully prepared.

Pros: Separate list of items that are vegan, Friendly staff

Cons: I can’t take their food back to US with me

BeckyBrooks

Points +606

Vegan
25 Oct 2022

Yummy smoothies and food!

This place made the best smoothie I’ve ever had in my life. Wish they had more vegan breakfast options. But it’s still overall a wonderful spot!

Pros: Takes credit cards, On a side street with less noise, Best smoothie I’ve ever had

Cons: Also serves meat, Could use a few more vegan breakfast options

Hilmoon

Points +1156

Vegan
11 Mar 2022

Yum!

This little cafe has delicious vegan breakfast. Lots of options on the clearly-marked menu. I enjoyed the Especial Picadillo and it was so much food!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Closed on Wednesdays




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