Lacto
Organic
Fast food
Take-out
Caribbean
Breakfast
Costa Rican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Local producer of organic fair trade coffee and chocolate. Serves light vegetarian food, coffee, ice cream, and breakfast. The chocolate factory is still open. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm, Sat 7:30am-4:00pm.
13 Reviews
First Review by ancel
SakuraJennifer
Points +2984
Amazing place to do chocolate tour - Edit
FYI: we didn’t eat at the cafe, only tasted the chocolates.
Read moreThis place is great and all except two flavours are vegan. The tour is around 40 USD per person and will take around 2-2.5 hours. Highly recommended to learn more about chocolate making.
Guest
SIMstar
Points +113
A must visit - Edit
Coffee was so good. The staff are friendly and helpful. I will come back another time for a cake.
Read moreBig open and airy place. Spot the enormous sloth seat.
It's not cheap but no where in CR is.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-14
Pros: Great coffee , Friendly staff, Chilled environment
Cons: No outdoor seating , Could have more savory dishes
Guest
AnneHeiners
Points +1172
Good food but very pricy - Edit
Even for Puerto Viejo standard the prices seem quite high to me. The food was quite good but nothing crazy😄didn't try the chocolate though, probably best to come here for chocolate!😄
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siegburg03
Points +3370
Sehr gemütlich - Edit
Gute Auswahl und lecker. Man kann eine Tour machen und einiges an Kaffee und Schokolade kaufen.
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VeganNatascha
Points +1458
Leckere Pancakes, vegan-freundliche Tour - Edit
Die veganen Pancakes sind wirklich sehr lecker. Dazu hatte ich einen veganen Moccachino mit Mandelmilch, ebenfalls super lecker. Bei der Schokoladen-Tour gibt es am Ende viele Sorten Schokolade zum probieren - fast alle sind vegan!
Read moreWer Schokolade mag, sollte dem Caribeans unbedingt einen Besuch abstatten.
Pros: Informative Tour, Leckere Pancakes, Leckere Getränke
Guest
mkvs
Points +443
Chocolate enthusiasts must try! - Edit
We did the cacao tour here where you get to walk around the farm where they grow the cacao beans and experience the process from fruit to bean to chocolate bar. We got to taste every stage of the cacao and at the end you can try around 10ish different flavours of chocolate bars (vegan) which they also sell in the cafe. They also made a cacao drink for us to try. FYI it's not like typical sugary chocolate bars, it reminded us of a wine tasting - rich, complex flavours with variations based on the cacao beans and how they're grown. A must for those who love dark chocolate.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-20
Guest
Stargazing.Fairy
Points +333
Veeeery good coffeee 🤤 - Edit
The coffee is amazing and they have vegan options for food both sweet and savory, though the vegan pancakes and the banana muffins taste almost the same but still very very good 🙏☺️
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christine72786
Points +604
Tasty Breakfast & Choc Tour Option - Edit
This place had items marked on menu that were vegan! The pancakes were delicious! Also, they have an option to take a cacoa tour to view how chocolate is made! Two times per day and no reservation required! Check out their website for more details! #Veganuary
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LeaVyskočilová
Points +52
Love that place! - Edit
The place is so beautiful and just perfect if you wanna chill. I had the vegan chocolate & banana muffin with almond latte and that was to die for! Highly recommend.
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shyLawGal
Points +32
Mostly coffee and chocolate - Edit
Go here for the coffee and chocolate, not the food. They s will prepare drinks with coconut milk on request. If you’re visiting Costa Rica, you really must try local chocolate while you are there, and this is the place to get it. Also, if you’re looking to relax near the beach but out of the sun, this is the place for you.
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journey.with.jaimie
Points +321
Five Stars!!! - Edit
Seriously the coolest and most interesting cocoa tour! Worth they money! They guide Daniel was so genuine and informative adout the indigenous cocoa growing, harvesting, and production. You can only get this cocoa in Costa Rica they do not export. We saw many wild sloths, red frogs, and toucans on the walk up to their plantation. Tried delish chocolate from the pure fruit pulp to the finished product. Only two finished bars have milk. The coffee drinks are delish and they also have vegan muffins and other food. This is the best way to truly support local!
Read morePros: Amazing cocoa, Vegan options, Supporting a sustainable and Indigenous tradition
Cons: No cons, do it.
Guest
Nathan
Points +2089
A social hub with a few options. - Edit
Caribeans is one of the many social hubs of Puerto Viejo. It kind of has a co-working space feel to it. If you like chocolate and sweets, give it a try. It has a few vegan/vegetarian menu items as well.
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ancel
Points +28
great chocolate and excellent coffee - Edit
Caribeans has worked hard to perfect its coffee roasting and chocolate production: the results are great! Delicious coffee and chocolate served in a comfortable, friendly environment by local staff, with a good selection of locally produced products and crafts, from traditional coffee stands to crystallized ginger to organic coconut oil to noni juice! Healthy vegetarian options on the menu and wonderful farm made ice cream make stopping at Caribeans a must on any trip to town.
Read morePros: delicious food, internet by donation, relaxing atmosphere
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