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Cafe del Mar: Restaurant Reviews

Avenida Pastor Diaz, Jaco, Costa Rica
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Ranked #20 of 76 restaurants in Jaco
Cuisines: American, Costa Rican
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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Duluth, MN
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4 restaurant reviews
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“Great place to have coffee while skyping”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

Didn't eat, so I can't speak for the food, but the coffee's great (REALLY good coffee w/ steamed milk for about 700 colones). We came here several times to use their WIFI connection, which was just fast enough to allow Skyping with our kids back home. Overall I'm happy with the place and if I ever come back to Jaco, will probably visit again.

  • Visited February 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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“Best food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

We stayed in Jaco for 8 days and sampled many restaurants. This food was the best, and it was almost the cheapest. Great value.

Visited December 2012
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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7 restaurant reviews
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“Terrible.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013 via mobile

Came to this cafe based on Tripadvisor reviews but unfortunately this is the first time that Tripadvisor has let me down. Service here was very slow and unfriendly, bordering rude. Food was mediocre at best.

    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Food
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“Thank-you Trip Advisor for sending us here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

My husband and I found ourselves in Jaco on our way to a family vacation in Dominical.
After a day of traveling we woke up and wanted a good cup of coffee.

Thank-you Trip Advisor and other Reviewers for writing about Cafe Del Mar.
We had breakfast there on our way to and from our week-long holiday, and I agree with the other reviewers, and feel the need to say this with All Caps:
THIS IS THE BEST COFFEE WE HAD IN COSTA RICA!

Everything about Cafe Del Mar works for a traveler.
The food is fresh, tasty, and inexpensive.
The location of the restaurant is easy to find, and there is street parking right in front.
We parked across the street and could see our car the entire time during both visits.
There is wi-fi and you can get coffee to go.
The fresh fruit is so good - as others have said, get the fruit plate on the side if you don't go for the Continental breakfast. It is really yummy!

If you are in Jaco, or driving along the Central Pacific Coast and want either breakfast or coffee, you should definitely seek out Cafe del Mar.

Visited December 2012
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“Delicious!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

Delicious and convenient. Staff were so nice and very patient while we tried to translate everything!

Visited November 2012
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