Vegan
American
International
Buffet
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Costa Rican, Israeli, Kosher
Hotel, vegetarian restaurant, and adventure center located in an isolated area at the end of a long road in the rainforest off Hwy 702. Menu offers items like falafel sandwich, pad thai tofu, pasta with tomato sauce, and a comida typico with rice, beans, fried plantains, vegetarian chorizo. Vegetables are supplied from onsite organic nursery. Reported fully vegan November 2022. Open Mon-Sun 7:30am-8:30pm.
40 Reviews
First Review by Jude Harkner
NoiseBeforeCoffee
Points +97
Incredible vegan food! - Edit
We stopped here when we saw signs on the road advertising vegan and vegetarian food. We got the Thai Sandwich and the BLT made vegan along with a strawberry milkshake and chocolate peanut butter milkshake. Everything was exceptional!
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NoelyBarbozaSandova
Points +85
Exc atención y comida deliciosa libre de crueldad animal - Edit
Me encantó el desayuno típico
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-17
Pros: Menú vegano amplio, Atención al cliente, Comida deliciosa
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AshleyLorden
Points +1312
Best vegan food in Costa Rica! - Edit
Hard to believe that they're making from-scratch vegan meats and a large menu of delicious dishes here in the middle of the jungle that match or best the quality in major cities. Huge kudos to the chef (an Israeli woman) for the great and very reasonably priced food in the restaurant, and to everyone involved with Lands in Love for following their hearts in taking in rescue animals and building this beautiful place. My family really enjoyed getting to walk dogs while on the property, and taking baked goods to go (recommend communicating on Whatsapp with any questions). Wish we could have come back more times!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
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Saff
Points +2172
Loveee - Edit
This gem is part of an animal rescue hotel. The food was so yummy, I made sure to visit on the way in and out of La Fortuna. Some of the best vegan shawarma I’ve ever had. Def grab a to go cookie on your way out to eat on a hike.
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MarlonVarela
Points +83
Excelente lugar - Edit
Excelente comida, todo muy rico, muy buena atención. Los senderos también son muy bonitos, definitivamente un excelente lugar para visitar y estar en contacto con la naturaleza, con otros seres vivos. Muy recomendable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-06
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seeking_perhaps
Points +108
Great Food in the Forest - Edit
Stumbled upon this place by chance on the way up to La Fortuna and decided to stop for lunch. The schwarma plate was delicious and the best meal we had in the country.
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aliciarobb
Points +244
Food is amazing - Edit
We were lucky to coincide with a big group so they were offering a buffet for several meals snd we got to try so many things. The food is the best we had in Costa Rica— so delicious!!
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DianaCarter
Points +362
YOU MUST EAT HERE! - Edit
My daughter and I are staying at the hotel for four nights, going on adventures and trying all the food. Everything is delicious. Lots of fresh produce incorporated into delicious, recognizable flavors. The french toast platter is heavenly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-06
Pros: Huge Vegan Menu/Different Cultures , Beautiful Scenery, Amazing Chefs
Cons: Not fast (everything is made fresh/to order)
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LoriS18
Points +17
Worth going off the beaten path - Edit
Stopped by for a perfect lunch. As described by other recent reviews.
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bellamayuk
Points +133
An incredible place - Edit
Just finished a five day stay at Lands In Love and the work they do for animals is outstanding. The food is exceptional, I’m not exaggerating when I say everything I ate was 10/10.
Read morePros: The amazing staff, Atmosphere, Smoothies!
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ElMath
Points +787
Yum - Edit
I got the Mexican basket and my friends got the shawarma and the grilled cheese. All were very good. We got juices too which were very refreshing after just coming from the airport. The place was completely empty so it took a minute to get service but they were very friendly and helped us with our questions and giving suggestions. We also got a big cookie to go.
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michrozen
Points +127
Perfecto! - Edit
Very good food, very nice people.
Read moreWe are a family with 3 kids, we ordered 4 different dishes, and couldn't finish it all, because there was so much food. Everything was great, made from scratch, and well balanced.
Pros: The verity , The portion , The stuff
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5645
We were driving by, so we stopped in for some sweets - Edit
This place is cool as hell. I’d like to come back and stay here. The grounds are filled with all kinds of cats, dogs, ducks, geese, and other animals. We got here at night, so I doubt I saw even half of the coolness of this place.
Read moreThe restaurant is very large and comfortable. Although we didn’t get any food, we loaded up on sweets. I was with 5 omnis and everyone loved what they got.
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BanezaM
Points +666
Hidden Gem - Edit
We literally stumbled on this gem driving northward. We followed the signs through the jungle and animal refuge to the hotel. The place is Israeli, so we tried the Israeli plate and a mediterranean sandwich. It was the best middle eastern style food I have ever had. Very generous portions. We took the leftovers and had lunch the next day. On the way out when we got back to the main road we also saw the satellite cafe. Of course we had to check that out on the way back to San Jose. Also delicious. They had a more extensive selection, but just as tasty as the hotel. All the people were vey nice. Grateful to find this place. Highly recommend! The giant chocolate chip cookie was fantastic.
Read morePros: Super nice wait staff, It’s also an animal sanctuary!, Fun jungle drive to get to the hotel.
Cons: Be aware there are 2 locations
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theNumberOfTheBeast
Points +4925
No Longer Offers Horseback Riding! - Edit
Update: No longer offers horseback riding! Good Job Everyone!
Read more❤️🐎❤️🐎❤️🐎❤️🐎❤️🐎❤️
Old review:
Quit offering captive animals as pleasure vehicles or consider yourselves anti-vegans. Veganism as you surely know is not a diet and offering their backs as ride-around toys for immature human supremacists is not a vegan activity and is wrong. You want to sell piggy-back rides? May I suggest your own shoulders!
Go Vegan. Give the horse's backs a break.
“Many horses are ridden from the age of three, but the last plates don’t fuse in the vertebral column until the horse is at least five and a half, with taller horses and males taking longer. Riding before these ages damages a horse’s back and can displace the vertebral growth plates, causing pain and lasting injury.“Another way is possible There is, of course, another way to persuade equines to engage with and co-operate with humans.“There is a growing movement away from riding as owners pay attention to the signals their horses are giving them. The Nonridden Equine group on Facebook, for instance, has around 30,000 members.“We’ve trained our ponies Grace and May, and our donkeys Woody, Zippy, and Coco, using positive reinforcement (R ), which is the same as the clicker training you might use with your dog. Skilled R horse owners do agility training with their horses,” Phil explains.“We’re not that good, but we’ve used these techniques to build our relationships with them and make them comfortable with vet visits and hoof trims. Horses don’t need to be locked up in solitary confinement, have iron nailed to their feet and yanked in their mouths, or flogged. They just need our friendship.”
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-13
Pros: No longer offers horseback riding!
theNumberOfTheBeast
Just pathetic and disgraceful they offer this abuse and people calling themselves vegan are willing to take them up on it. 💔💔💔😞😞😞
Read moredjsteven
Hello, it's been more than a year since we stopped offering horseback riding, the horses are now loose in a large area enjoying the nature of our place.
Read moreYou are more than welcome to visit us anytime!
theNumberOfTheBeast
What a relief! I will update my review right now!
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FeDeLuna
Points +15
Delicioso con Sostenibilidad y Conciencia - Edit
Es un restaurante, hotel y refugio de animales domésticos y de granja. Hacen una labor increíble y el lugar es precioso. La comida simplemente deliciosa, cuando fui la primera vez no era vegetariana y me impresionó lo rico que era. Ahora que estoy en transición al veganismo me parece simplemente un lugar maravilloso.
Read morePros: Rico, Variado , Sostenible
Cons: Me queda un poco lejos :(
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JoannaEarich
Points +318
Best Food in Costa Rica - Edit
It was fantastic. I wanted to literally try everything unfortunately I could only eat one meal. It's also a hotel so I plan to stay next time I'm in Costa Rica and try many more meals. Delicious! Even my non vegan husband was a huge fan. He said it was the best French toast he had ever eaten.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great atmosphere
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JNP
Points +94
Amazing food in a unique setting - Edit
It's hard to imagine that some of the best Israeli food I've had is at a secluded resort in rural Costa Rica. The meal was delicious and the decor of the hotel is very unique. Note there are two restaurants serving the same food, one at the hotel and one closer to the main road
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michelle_lynne14
Points +1231
Nice stop - Edit
We stopped here on our way up to LA Fortuna for some lunch. The service was pretty slow but the food was very good. I loved that it was fully vegan and that there was animals all over.
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vegan💜magic
Points +181
Happy surprise - Edit
I’m so glad we stopped here. The food was more amazing than I could have imagined, even with the raving reviews. It was hard to believe the menu was 100% vegan until I asked and read another review that confirmed that even the poached eggs were vegan. Maybe next time I’ll experiment and order one of those items. This time I got the Lafa Wrap and LOVED it. It would be hard not to get it again, and again and again!! I also had the guanábana smoothie with coconut milk and it was incredible. . My hubby really enjoyed the Mexican basket. There is sooo much to choose from!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-19
Pros: Full vegan menu with lots of items, Supporting a mission, Lots of signs to find it on the main road
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natureSelection
Points +93
Super tasty! - Edit
Friendly folks who run an animal shelter. We had the Israeli plate & the Tacos, and both were delicious. Great stop on the way to/from La Fortuna.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Authentic Israeli food, Lovely people
Cons: A little slow service - don't come in a rush
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KaceyCastaneda
Points +527
Delicious food, awesome place. - Edit
I had the Israeli variety plate at the recommendation of the staff. It was so good! So many delicious flavors. Cant wait to go back!
Read morePros: Variety of options, Friendly staff
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AnnieMiao
Points +160
Heaven on earth - Edit
I was fortunate enough to have been invited by Lands in Love to stay at the resort for 5 days to experience their excursions and tour the attached animal rescue. If the story of the resort wasn’t enough to sell you on visiting (a FULLY vegan resort whose profits fund a rescue for over 1000 animals), the food will win you over. Don’t be confused by the menu, any mention of “eggs, cheese, chicken” etc are vegan alternatives and delicious! They make their egg and cheese substitutes in house and many of their options are gluten free as well. I tried as many of the menu items as I could and wasn’t disappointed by any. Standouts were the autumn salad, milkshakes, French toast, breakfast burrito, chicken wrap, and any of the Israeli dishes (the founders are from Israel). The chef is extremely kind and will happily share her recipes as well.
Read moreI urge anyone to take a moment to stop by to learn about their story, and enjoy the amazing food!
Pros: Fully vegan, clean, and delicious, Profits fund a no-kill animal rescue , Great variety
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kefox1995
Points +1160
THE BEST - Edit
My partner and I stopped here, we were stoked to see a billboard for an all vegan restaraunt and hotel/resort while driving! The owner is so delightful and the food is incredible!! They rescue and care for local animals. You can buy things within the restaurant to support the cause. We tried the tacos and shwarma and not pictured peanut butter banana smoothie. This is the best food we’ve had in Costa Rica, every single bite was perfect. You must come try this place and take home a chocolate chip cookie😄vegan hotel right up the road
Read morePros: Completely vegan and completely delicious , Cute niche environment , Incredibly friendly staff
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eliestafeliz
Points +1161
Amazing Food - Edit
We spent two nights in the hotel and we brought our dog with us. It is a great place to hike in nature, have good food and help animals.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Fully Vegan, Pet friendly
Cons: Old rooms
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kenna2553
Points +64
ok - Edit
lots of vegan options but the burrito was a bit too oily and the fries tasted slightly off. also no vegan desserts were available. but the staff were super friendly
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junglejane
Points +42
Plan to stop!! - Edit
This is a MUST STOP if you are driving past or if you are staying close by. The best ‘roadside attraction’ ever! Go hungry! Go for breakfast or lunch. Even the coffee was great. Service was friendly and as you would expect by the name - loving! We were stoked to find a perfect vegan omelette, big lunch menu and peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend. We will be back!
Read morePros: Huge menu, Lots to look at , Animal rescue / sanctuary
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