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Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar

2638 cll. Aurora esq. cll. Mayor, Ponce 00717, Puerto Rico
7878417185
Ranked #2 of 40 restaurants in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Price range: $8 - $25
Cuisines: Puerto Rican
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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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36 reviews from our community

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GAJBeach
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

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! More

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Jacques L
Montreal, Canada
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3 reviews
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. More

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Natasha M
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! More

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Calyps01
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

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

Europa-stylist
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011

Recommed this restaurant to every one who like relaxed, home style cooking.... 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

lucatoniworcester_MA
worcester, MA
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011

We stopped by Cafè Cafè for an afternoon coffee during a trip to Ponce with friends. (We were two families with small children in tow.) When we saw the selection of flan (ricotta, coffee, and at least one other, maybe almond?), we had no choice but to sample them. Everyone in the group had eaten flan before, in Spain and... 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

athw
Jackson, Wyoming
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

This restaurant is a little off the Plaza, but not too far to miss! food was excellent Puerto Rican-style. Be sure to try the sangria, it's the best I've had in awhile. Our waiter was very enthusiastic and helpful. We will definitely go back while in Ponce, PR. 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

MagyarNC
Durham, NC
Top Contributor
134 reviews
123 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011
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Based on so many positive reviews, a colleague of mine, my husband and I went to Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar for some mid-morning java. We were in Ponce for part of the day and were too early for most things to open up. Coffee was ordered, and everyone felt that it was very good. We liked the rustic... More

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NealR2000
New York City, New York
Top Contributor
57 reviews
37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011

Wonderful local coffee and great food. The atmosphere makes the place and owner Mandy goes out of his way to make your experience a good one. Don't forget the lovely garden at the back. Local art is on display and a great vibe permeates the cafe. More

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Cocofst
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Based on the great reviews we went to Cafe Cafe. The expectations did not match the experience. The good: the coffee. I also liked the fact that this restaurant had a diamond in the rough atmosphere and it was very clean. Not so good: quality and taste of food was less than most other restaurants on the island. The chicken... More

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Bocachica, Owner at Cafe Cafe Cocina Criolla Espresso Bar, responded to this review
July 27, 2011

Thank you for your honest review. We wish we would have been able to fix the situation with your food . We apologize for the inconvenience. We are continually working on ways to improve the quality of our service and your comment certainly helps us be better. More

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