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Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar

2638 cll. Aurora esq. cll. Mayor, Ponce 00717, Puerto Rico
7878417185
Ranked #2 of 43 restaurants in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Price range: $8 - $25
Cuisines: Puerto Rican
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Houston, Texas, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Stopped by as this was the only place found on a last minute breakfast search while in Ponce. Site stated they opened at 8AM, but we were out and about around 630AM - So glad we decided to wait for this place to open! From the moment you walk in, you feel like stepping back in time. The colors, the... More

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
May 15, 2012

thanks for your valuable comments to us are of great help to keep improving each time. was a pleasure to serve you and hope to see you soon. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012 via mobile

I'm not one to write reviews so I will keep this simple and to the point. The food is better than amazing and Ceasar (the waiter/owner/recipe designer) was fantastic. I arrived with a party of six and we all had something different from the menu and loved everything we got; we even tasted each others dishes and all loved everything... More

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
May 15, 2012

thanks for your wonderful comments for me is an honor to serve you and your friend to make all this good service and quality, you keeps this space survive. thanks and hope to see you soon. More

Chicago, Illinois
Top Contributor
81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

I always love finding the small off the beaten path locations. This is a charming restaurant and coffee cafe 2-3 blocks from the main square in Ponce. Just had coffee, which was really good, but wish I had lunch there. The owner was charming (looks like Pres. Obama) with a great smile.

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
May 5, 2012

thanks for your visit and your kind comments to us is a valuable aid to further improve service and quality. Thank you. More

Florence, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

We stopped by just few hours ago after a sunny day on the beach... Delicious food, the guy is very customer oriented and full of precious info, not expensive. Highly recommended if you want enjoy cocina criolla and the best espresso ever in PR! Gia&Ste

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
May 5, 2012

I am very happy of your opinions of our place. Thanks for your visit and continue to offer our best for us is helpful feedback to continue offering service and quality. thanks More

New york
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

After having a horrible experience at a ponce pr attraction I became very nervous about what I would encounter at my next destination. I saw how cafe cafe has a perfect score here on tripadvisor and decided I would never again settle for less. During my visit to cafe cafe I was delighted and both my parents, native to the... More

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
April 6, 2012

Thanks for your comments that greatly helps us good feedback to keep improving every day. Hope to see new ones. Thank you. More

San Francisco, California USA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

We had both lunch and breakfast here - the owner is so friendly and wonderful. We loved the charm of the place - it is in an old restored building decorated with local artwork. The food was very good for both meals - and the coffee is amazing. The building has a wonderful outdoor patio area but it does not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 via mobile
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Great restaurant off the main drag in Ponce. Family friendly with excellent service. Had snapper filet (creole) with rice and beans- it was amazing. Restaurant makes fresh cut french fries for kids. Great place to eat!

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Montreal, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

If you stop by Ponce to visit it's old town center and are looking for a breakfast place with great local coffee or want to grab a bite for lunch you will be well received at this simple but pleasant restaurant.

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Tampa, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

This cafe is very welcoming and relaxing. Don't fear tourist both English and Spanish are spoken which is a plus. Food is out of this world and coffee is even better!

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Ponce, Puerto Rico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My family relocated to Ponce from the states. Today we visited Cafe Cafe for breakfast. My father-in-law loves to talk, and loves his double espresso cappuccino even more! Both the talk and the coffee were first rate. The owner is uber-charming and he really knows his beans and "comida". Just a couple of blocks off of the main square in... More

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
November 22, 2011

Gracias, por su visita... More

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