“Café Rico has the best coffee in town, hands down. Its not just excellent coffee on tap here—Café Rico also serves some of the best breakfasts around and offers a mighty fine lunch selection, too—all served in a shady, open-air space surrounded by lush vegetation (look for sloths and exotic birds in the trees) and the town’s best used book selection.”
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“This cozy garden cafe, which could double as a library, also serves healthier breakfasts (yogurt and strawberries, omelets). Other services include wi-fi, book exchange, laundry and bike rentals.”
“First timers become regulars thanks to its high-quality coffee and memorable take on classic comfort food like French fries and banana bread French toast.” – Costa Rica Travel Guide: The Ultimate Holiday Planner, 2021
“Stop in for a cup of coffee at Café Rico while admiring their resident, a wild sloth who often takes shelter in the café’s kitchen when it rains. Café Rico’s beloved sloth surprised everyone when she showed up on the kitchen shelf with a newborn baby.”
“Cafe Rico is a hidden gem in Puerto Viejo, offering not only excellent coffee but also some of the best breakfast and lunch options in town. The open-air space is surrounded by lush vegetation, providing a shady and relaxing atmosphere where you can spot sloths and exotic birds while enjoying your meal. Additionally, the cafe boasts the town’s best selection of used books.”
“Cafe Rico has definitely been our best breakfast experience in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, the Caribbean town in Costa Rica. Nope, it is not just about the food, but instead the whole experience.”
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Indeed, Cafe Rico lives up to its name since “Rico” translates to “good” or “tasty”
“This rustic and bohemian spot also hosts a huge library that lines the walls all around so you can borrow a book and read while you drink your morning coffee.”
“This place usually stands high, if not leading the list, on the Tripadvisor-ranking and with reason.”
“If you’re hungry, opt for the Ana Rosa Special. You’ll feel like after-Christmassy stuffed with this one. For the book-lovers; the house is basically leaning on books, so browse in here for a new reading list item.”
“If you are a fan of Home to some of home-roasted coffee, Cafe Rico is waiting for you with a great surprise! Cafe Rico is one of the very few places where you will find Puerto Viejo’s best home-roasted coffee. It’s an awesome, cozy breakfast spot in Puerto Viejo for tourists looking for good coffee and freshly made juice. Great rustic atmosphere! And best of all, each item served is cooked from fresh ingredients.”
