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A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Puerto Viejo

Open Saturday to Wednesday from 7AM to 3PM. See where we're located on Avenida 69.

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Passionately Crafted Coffee

Experience our signature Café Rico Blend, made from meticulously roasted Costa Rican beans for rich flavor and an energizing kick.

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We're more than just a cafe!

Find out more about us including our laundry services and book exchange!

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Check out our specials!

We offer a new special meal every week starting on Saturdays and running through Wednesday while supplies last.

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Lunch at Café Rico!

Choose from hot and cold sandwiches, chips, and fries—made fresh and served from 10am to 3pm.

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Come to Café Rico

Visit Café Rico today to experience the best breakfast and coffee in Puerto Viejo. Located just 40 meters from the Green Jaguar on Avenida 69.

Come to Café Rico

Visit Café Rico today to experience the best breakfast and coffee in Puerto Viejo. Located just 40 meters from the Green Jaguar on Avenida 69.

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Visit Café Rico today to experience the best breakfast and coffee in Puerto Viejo. Located just 40 meters from the Green Jaguar on Avenida 69.

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Coffee

Enjoy the best coffee in Puerto Viejo with our bold, in-house roasted Café Rico Breakfast Blend, crafted fresh in our jungle café.

Breakfast

Fuel your day with the best breakfast in Puerto Viejo, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a lush garden setting.

Lunch

Savor freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches at Café Rico in Puerto Viejo, served with chips and a pickle, to stay or go.

Books

Browse our jungle book exchange in Puerto Viejo, where you can read, borrow, or trade stories with a coffee in hand.

Laundry

Take advantage of our convenient on-site laundry service in Puerto Viejo—so you can explore while we handle the wash.

Welcome to Café Rico

Discover Café Rico, a hidden gem offering the best breakfast and coffee in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Nestled in a lush jungle setting, we provide a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy locally sourced meals and our renowned Café Rico Breakfast Blend.

OPEN | Saturday to Wednesday
Breakfast | 7AM – 12PM
Lunch | 10AM – 3PM
Laundry | Friday to Wednesday | 8AM – 3PM

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Our Signature Dishes

Rico Breakfast

₡5000

A classic Café Rico breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, ham, toast, gallo pinto, grilled plantains, and fresh tropical fruit.

Ana Rosa Special

₡6000

A Puerto Viejo favorite breakfast with crispy potatoes, cheese, egg, ham, onions, garlic, plantains, pickled onions, and avocado—only at Café Rico.

Booster Salad

₡5000

Fresh tropical fruit topped with tangy local yogurt and crunchy granola—a Café Rico breakfast favorite in Puerto Viejo.

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Hand-painted ceramic coffee mugs used for serving breakfast at Café Rico in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, featuring unique local artisan designs

“Quietly located within a beautiful jungle-like locale, the staff, the food, the coffee, everything about this place is absolutely amazing. I do not have enough adjectives to describe this place. If you are in the Puerto Viejo area, this place is a must.”

Amazing!

TripAdvisor - November 7, 2023

“Such a great place, the standard for a truly good meal in a unique and welcoming setting. The food is mouthwatering and so perfectly prepared, but that’s just the beginning. It’s the go-to for multi tasking as you can get your laundry done, browse the library and enjoy the exotic experience of a semi open environment among the lush foliage and plants.”

Excellent breakfast, the best in Puerto Viejo

TripAdvisor - January 20, 2024

“Café Rico is a charming coffee and breakfast shop surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of Puerto Viejo. Readers will appreciate the collection of books to exchange… The banana bread French toast served with sliced banana, a sprinkle of cinnamon and warm Canadian maple syrup is a masterpiece. Café Rico was one of the highlights of our visit to Puerto Viejo. Enjoy!”