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Cafe Kahawa

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246 reviews

#2 of 11 Restaurants in San Gerardo de Dota

$$ - $$$, Cafe, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly

300 Meters of West of La Lidia School, San Gerardo de Dota 10980-1000, Costa Rica

+506 2740 1081

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Open Now:8:00 AM - 5:45 PM

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4.5 246 reviews

#2 of 11 Restaurants in San Gerardo de Dota

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

Atmosphere

PRICE RANGE

$8 - $20

CUISINES

Cafe, Costa Rican

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

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300 Meters of West of La Lidia School, San Gerardo de Dota 10980-1000 Costa Rica

Website

+506 2740 1081

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1 - 10 of 131 reviews

NyleenM

Lakeland, Florida

191

Reviewed 1 week ago

Excellent place to eat and see the birds

We went to Kahawa with the two groups we took around Costa Rica this year. Kahawa is a beautiful place to eat and find the quetzal. And so we did. They have an amazing trout sandwich that everyone should try. But we also had the...More

Date of visit: July 2019

Thank NyleenM

bawauchope

Lee, NH, USA

Reviewed April 29, 2019

Beautful open-air restaurant with good food!

Loved the setting of this place, above the Rio Savegre noisily flowing below, beautfully landscaped both inside and out. Servers were very attentive and the menu had interesting food with an emphasis on fresh fruit and local, especially the locally farmed trout.More

Date of visit: April 2019

Thank bawauchope

Dear bawauchope, Thanks so much for visiting us, a true pleasure to have had the opportunity of serving you and delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the visit, the food and the service. Our core value, to offer fresh, local, and carefully created menu,...More

marcia431

Trenton, Canada

11632

Reviewed March 31, 2019

Great Lunch

We stopped here for lunch and it was great and the beer was cold! The view was also amazing and humming birds everywhere. We loved it I would definitely recommend it.More

Date of visit: November 2018

Thank marcia431

Dear marcia431, Thank you so much for visiting us. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the experience, the beer and the view. We absolutely think one of Kahawa's wonderful assets is its Location towards the river, the garden, and the birds that...More

56MandM

Edmonton, Canada

265

Reviewed March 10, 2019 via mobile

Great Food. Great Location. Great Service.

Had lunch at this cafe. Beautiful location beside the river. Had the trout tacos, smoked trout sandwich, chocolate terrine & carrot cupcake. All delicious, fresh, flavorful, well prepared & presented. The blackberry lemonade was also very good.More

Date of visit: March 2019

Thank 56MandM

Good day 56MandM, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience at Cafe Kahawa. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the food, and the service. Knowing that the service that we provided and the quality of our food...More

Mursedan

Cincinnati, Ohio

915

Reviewed March 5, 2019 via mobile

Great little place

Really good little restaurant. We had the trout with coconut sauce and it was the best trout we had in Costa Rica. We also had the best apple pie I've ever had, and this is coming from an American. We also had coffee, and a...More

Date of visit: March 2019

Thank Mursedan

Dear Mursedan, Thank you so much for visiting us and for a great review of your experience. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed it. Your compliment of Evelyn's apple pie, is humbly received in true joy! Its hard to compete with the...More

DerrickJS

Esher, United Kingdom

364207

Reviewed March 4, 2019

Great cafe with space and grounds

Some way down the San Gerardo de Dota valley, Cafe Kahawa is an ideal spot to pause on a road trip or to walk up to from one of the guest lodges or hotels. We walked down from its sister location Trogan Lodge to have...More

Date of visit: February 2019

2 Thank DerrickJS

Hello DerrickJS, We thank for your being our guest at Trogon Lodge and also for giving us the opportunity of serving you at Cafe Kahawa. A true pleasure to know how much you enjoyed the food, the service, the gardens and in a overall, the...More

joanne516

Carrying Place, Canada

487

Reviewed February 9, 2019

Mid morning brunch

We stopped here for a late breakfast, for which we were too late; however were able to order lunch. Everything was thoroughly enjoyable - this restaurant has a great atmosphere, and areas to walk around, the food was excellent, and our waiter was attentive.

Date of visit: February 2019

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Jean-Baptiste C

Lyon, France

Reviewed February 7, 2019 via mobile

Charming place surrounded by the quiet wild

Lovely place very well furnished and designed. The staff is very welcoming. The place worth the short 15minutes detour from the main road. The garden around the restaurant is beautifull. The trouts are very good !!!More

Date of visit: February 2019

Thank Jean-Baptiste C

Good day Djibear, Thanks so much for visiting us at Cafe Kahawa, specially since I understand you just came to area for lunch! Next time, or if you are ever again in the area, San Gerardo offers wonderful opportunities to stay, and spend at least...More

H8292ZBandreww

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed February 3, 2019 via mobile

Great lunch

Really enjoyed the local trout and drinks - great spot by the river - very friendly service and staffMore

Date of visit: February 2019

Thank H8292ZBandreww

Hola H8292ZBandreww, Thanks so much for your visit at Cafe Kahawa and giving us such a great review. Glad that you enjoyed the food, as well as the location, service and staff. We will keep on working hard to make sure we offer our guests...More

larrysy

Toronto, Canada

4324

Reviewed January 29, 2019

Great food, great ambience, very helpful staff

First of all, food is great. We had our lunch with a view of the surrounding gardens and the river! Great service from Evelyn (I hope I got your name right). Also, I would like to take this opportunity to thank their staff, Allan and...More