Vegan-friendly
American
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Honey
Puerto Rican
Outside eatery, juice and smoothie bar located at the base of El Yunque National Rainforest since the mid-2010s. Offers some savory fare like veggie burgers, hummus/lentil wrap, and empanadas. Other sweet options include acai bowls and coconut balls. NOTE: Possibly vegan - please verify and let HappyCow know. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm.
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16 Calle Principal, Palmer, Puerto Rico
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 Nov 2024 by ajpere
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68 Reviews
First Review by prcbass
LauriTorgerson
Points +46
Amazing food and great ambiance! - Edit
The smoothie was the best I’ve ever had and the empanadas were amazing. Plus, the ambiance is relaxed and tropical. Love!!!
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vegansamm
Points +96
Love this place - Edit
When asked, staff said the restaurant is completely vegan (but honey still listed on a few smoothie menu items). The vegan empanada is DELICIOUS, and made with whole wheat, pumpkin and lentils. The smoothie and açaí bowls are incredible as are the smoothies. Love love love the “back in balance” smoothie. Everything on the menu looked delicious I can’t wait to go back. The vibe is so cute here and staff are so nice. They have some trails in the back to walk around too!
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients, Fair pricing, Delicious
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gypsygirl1962
Points +200
Convenient location if visiting Yonque National forest - Edit
We stayed in Rio Grande area and visited twice during our stay.
Read moreWe tried the empanada, burger, and peanut butter powerballs. The empanada came worth shipping sauce and was really tasty. The burger was good but would have been amazing with some sort of flavorful sauce added. The powwerballs are really yummy, jusr sweet enough to make a healthy dessert and a good value.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-03
Pros: Fresh and healthy, Convenient location, Peanutbutter powerballs
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fluttercat
Points +389
Nutritious and refreshing - Edit
This is exactly what's needed after intense hiking at El Yunque. Great energy and friendly staff.
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ayosgood
Points +36
Refreshing! - Edit
Everything was so fresh and flavorful! We ate here twice after exploring El Yunque which is ~10 minutes away. Cute garden seating, great music, helpful staff, delicious eats. Had smoothie bowls, empanadas, lentil wrap (a little dry), veggie burger (super yum, and a sauce would bring it to perfection level), smoothies, and juices (Jalapeno Business was the best juice we have ever had anywhere!). Perfect stop to rejuvenate!
Read morePros: Prices, Vibe, Flavors
Cons: Somewhat dry lentil wrap
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AbrahamCaballero
Points +46
Perfect after El Yunque - Edit
Open space with abundant amount of seating. Fruit is local, they take Apple Pay, cash, card and have bathrooms.
Read morePros: Quality of Ingredients , Environment , Small Business
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thinlizzy
Points +135
A delight to find a vegan spot near El Yunque - Edit
Enjoyed a meal here after touring El Yunque. ‘Was a delight to see vegan food being advertised by signage on the way to/from El Yunque. Enjoyed most of the savory food items on the menu. My favorite was the carrots, chips and hummus dish and the empanadas. My mom was partial to the lentil wrap. Friendly staff, colorful/cute vibe, affordable. They had a good local beer selection and a bunch of juices too. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the El Yunque area!
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Colorful/cute vibe in an area that lacks vegan opt, Affordable, healthy, and delicious
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MichaelSavegan
Points +2296
All Vegan - Edit
We had vege-burgers an they told us EVERYTHING is Vegan.
Read moreBeautiful açaí bowls and smoothies
Pros: Good food, Nice folks, Great outdoor seating
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WDCVegan
Points +38
Amazing! - Edit
We shared a vegan empanada and a lentil wrap both were freshly made and very tasty. The staff is super-friendly too!
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DerekIsenberg
Points +28
Tasty breakfast. - Edit
Lots of vegan options, I had peanut butter Powerball that were tasty. The rest of my group had açai bowls, which they enjoyed as well. Very nice little spot.
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Shanmarie
Points +111
Refreshing Juice in Puerto Rico - Edit
Visited here after a great hike at El Yunque. This place is golden! The Vegana Empanada is extremely flavorful - you must try! I also ordered the “Island Time Juice ( carrot, cucumber, ginger, lemon and orange juice ). Can you say I was a happy girl?
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brookie457
Points +1162
Fantastic Puerto Rican vegan lunch - Edit
Wonderful experience at 18°. Fantastic vibe great food, and wonderful, and prompt service. Very clean facility would highly recommend. 
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vedgygrrl69
Points +60
Great post-hike spot! - Edit
Super cute little spot outside of El Yunque! It leans a bit more towards the “healthy” type of vegan food (think quinoa > impossible meat) if that’s not your thing, but the mango smoothie bowl was absolutely incredible after hiking. They also have a cat that hangs out there! All in all, the perfect spot to recharge.
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DonaldMcAninch
Points +816
Great lunch spot - Edit
They have lots of smoothie options and a few meals as well. The vegan empanada and smoothie bowl were delicious. It’s a nice little place with open-air seating.
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Tkyla83
Points +191
Great smoothie - Edit
Great smoothies, awesome atmosphere. We went here for vegan empanadas which they didn't have that day. We decided on lentil wraps. They were good but need a lot more sauce or some hummus or something. Very salty and dry. Staff and atmosphere were great. Smoothie was lovely!
Read moreEdit- we tried this place again today - the smoothies were great but skip the actual food. We were really looking forward to trying the empanadas. They were out yet again. We tried the veggie burger and it wasn't very good. The bun is huge, dry, and overpowers the burger. Burger is very messy- falls apart very easily and doesn't have much flavor. As vegans we were really hoping the "all vegan" restaurants in Puerto Rico would be our favorites but we didn't really like either one of them.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-09
Pros: Smoothies , Staff, Atmosphere
Cons: Very salty, Out of products , Dry burgers and wraps
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Shikarpuri
Points +37
Vegan Cafe and Juicery - Edit
We had a delicious vegan burger and a wrap with lentil patties. Both are made in house and were fresh. The place is 100% vegan. Their smoothies are wonderful with fresh ripe tropical fruits and they make nice cocktails with them as well. Worth a special teip
Read morePros: Nice garden atmosphere , Delicious fresh food and refreshing smoothies , Artsy colorful vibe
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JessiGillespie
Points +145
Delicious food, great staff! - Edit
I got the vegan lentil empanada and my daughter got a peanut butter and banana smoothie, both were delicious! In fact my daughter, certified pickiest eater who isn't a vegan, even admitted that the empanada was great and she wished she'd gotten her own. The staff were friendly, the outdoor seating had enough shade to stay cool in the warm weather, and the signs on the tip jars were funny (I'll let you read them yourself if you make it there!) Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Nice selection , Friendly staff, Affordable prices
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nicolevidak
Points +309
Great stop after El Yunque - Edit
I would argue that this place isn't completely vegan as they have honey, but they're able to sub with agave.
Read moreWe stopped here for smoothies after a day in El Yunque. The place was clean and bright, easy to find, and plenty of parking. It's in a very cute neighborhood.
We shared an empanada and each got smoothies. I got the parchalicious with agave, and my mom got a tropical sunset with vodka (LOL). Our food was fresh and delicious and I'd definitely revisit for lunch or dinner.
Pros: Plenty of choices, Gluten free options
Cons: Uses honey in some of the smoothies but has agave
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shaunf17
Points +46
Delicious - Edit
Very friendly staff, amazing smoothies and veggie burger with a fun vibe
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MandicReally
Points +28
Empandas, Juice, and Wraps - Edit
Delicious vegan spot near El Yunque national park. Empandas and the Lentil wrap were delicious. Not cheap, but pretty good. Empanadas are sold individually. Would recommend and eat here again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-07
Pros: Nice atmosphere and plants , Delicious, Great juice options
Cons: Limited food menu., Not the cheapest for how much you get.
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organicnancy
Points +160
Great local find! - Edit
What a treat to find this little gem in the middle of meat heavy Puerto Rico. We only got a chance to try their delicious refreshing smoothies and energy balls but hope to get back to try their vegan food options. Perfect spot to relax and refresh after hiking in the rainforest. LOVE that they offer reusable glasses and metal straws for “dine in”.
Read morePros: Chill vibe, Friendly staff, Reusable glasses/straws
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catnhat44
Points +48
Cute little place with delicious fare! - Edit
I loved this place so much that I visited three times in four days! Absolutely wonderful food and friendly people.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Presentation, Bubba the gato
Cons: Parking is a challenge
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Galaxy454
Points +17
Delicious! - Edit
Food and drinks have been consistently delicious for 6 years! Love the bowls and smoothies. The lentil wrap and other menu items are also fantastic. Some of the best vegan food on the island!
Read morePros: Food/drinks, Chill vibe/nice staff, Cat and tropical garden
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4Real
Points +132
Best smoothie on the island - Edit
Pleasantly surprised by this place. We did not know about it. Saw a sign on our way to El Yunqe. Glad we stopped! The empanada was very flavorful and the smoothie bowl was thiqq and delicious. Plus the staff was having a blast so we had a blast!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-25
Pros: Smoothie bowl, Cute cat, Good vibes
Cons: Didn't know about it sooner!
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StacyVeg
Points +59
Delish - Edit
Got a smoothie with passion fruit and was able to add spirulina. Had an empanada with house made cashew cream she ese dip on the side.
Read morePros: Delish, Able to add spirulina, Homemade
Cons: Not inexpensive
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dudette
Points +255
Loved it - Edit
The spot is very chic and a lovely vibe. Food was delicious and filling. Pet friendly too.
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: Outdoor seating can get hot
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CorissaMarie
Points +3183
Local and Fresh - Edit
Loved this option on our way into El Yunque. The space was so fun and all of the food was fresh, plant based and full of flavor. Would definitely recommend and go again.
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