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Cafe Cultura: Restaurant Reviews

Costado Este Parque Atenas, Atenas, Costa Rica
24550081
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Ranked #10 of 25 restaurants in Atenas
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Refreshingly excellent cuisine!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

Those of us who are permanent residents in Atenas really, really hope that the new folks in charge of Cafe Cultura -- Jed and Esther -- stay! The restaurant re-opened under their management is at least 1 million percent better than the last owners/managers.

The menu is new, fresh, innovative and crafted with a flair by "chef" Jed ... who is not bashful at all to tell you what's good that day! I keep coming back to work my way through the menu because it all is so good!

Fantastic dishes I've tried:
Fish curry, Veggie salad (cooked butternut squash, potatoes, cashews and more!), Waldorf salad, Cultura hamburger (finally, a REAL hamburger in Costa Rica!), falafel pita.
For drinks, go for the Sandia Lambada with watermelon juice or the Detox with ginger, pineapple, celery and carrot. Yum!

I tried Jed's chocolate pie last night ... heaven!

Visited October 2012
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Atenas, Costa Rica
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36 restaurant reviews
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“Getting better every day.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

Went in for my second time and had a very nice lunch. The owner has found someone to purchase fresh local meat and the chef is showing his talents. Look forward to the next visit.

Visited September 2012
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Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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“1st night”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

This is a combination between tea/cafe shop and restaurant. Owners Jed and Esther are very sweet and attentive. Until they get their wine license, you can bring in own wine. That is a very smart decision. They take credit cards - for a new business, that is great. Food starts with fresh ingredients. Great selection of loose leaf teas.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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“For the price we could have coffee in central park NYC”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

The most expensive place I have ever eaten... 40 dollars for 3 coffees and 3 piece of cakes. Never again! Sorry.

Visited June 2012
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“Real Buffalo Wings!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Best buffalo wings in Atenas! and best buffalo wings I´ve tried in a long time, gotta try them u wont regret it. Also the service is great and chef Ozzy has a great variety of mouth watering recipes.

  • Visited May 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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