Weekly Breakfast Special: Croque Madame
November 29, 2025
Bright, Fresh, and Local – The Booster Salad at Café Rico in Puerto Viejo
If you’re looking for a light, energizing, and beautifully plated healthy breakfast in Puerto Viejo, Café Rico’s Booster Salad is the dish to try.
This signature plate is a vibrant blend of fresh local fruit, creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola—crafted daily with seasonal ingredients and served in the relaxing jungle setting of Café Rico.
Whether you’re cooling off after a beach walk, starting your morning on a nourishing note, or just craving something colorful and crisp, the Booster Salad offers a refreshing and satisfying experience.
A Celebration of Fresh, Local Fruit
At the heart of the Booster Salad is our commitment to fresh, local ingredients. Each bowl features a colorful medley of hand-cut, never-frozen tropical fruit, sourced seasonally from local markets right here in Puerto Viejo. The natural sweetness and vibrant flavors shine through in every bite, offering a refreshing and nourishing start to your day.
To bring it all together, we drizzle a generous helping of tangy, locally made yogurt across the top, adding richness and a slight tang that complements the fruit beautifully.
Then comes the crunch—a layer of lightly sweetened granola that adds texture and satisfaction to every bite. Finally, we finish it off with a handful of fresh blueberries for a pop of color and an antioxidant boost.
Even Better with a Cup of Damn Good Coffee
Looking for the perfect pairing? The Booster Salad is made to enjoy alongside our Café Rico Breakfast Blend—small-batch roasted in-house using 100% Costa Rican beans.
Whether you prefer a rich hot brew or a smooth iced coffee, this dish brings out the best in every cup. It’s the kind of balanced, feel-good breakfast that keeps Café Rico at the top of lists for the best coffee in Puerto Viejo.
A Café Rico Classic
Served on a beautiful ceramic plate and made to order, the Booster Salad is a dish that guests come back for again and again. It’s become one of the most popular Café Rico signature breakfasts, thanks to its balance of nutrition, flavor, and visual appeal.
Why It’s a Local and Traveler Favorite
The Booster Salad fits right into the rhythm of life on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. It’s fresh, beautiful, and nourishing—just like Puerto Viejo itself. For those seeking a fruit-forward breakfast, vegetarian option, or gluten-friendly dish, this salad delivers on flavor without compromise.
🎥 Watch the Booster Salad Come to Life
Want to see how this colorful creation is made? Watch our short video to see the Booster Salad come together in real time—from fresh-cut fruit to creamy yogurt and crunchy granola—right here in the Café Rico kitchen in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Join us for this delicious dish, served Saturday through Wednesday from 7 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy your meal in our shaded garden café, sip on our in-house roasted Café Rico Breakfast Blend, and discover why we’re known for the best coffee and breakfast in Puerto Viejo.
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