We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

PRICE RANGE
$3 - $10
CUISINES
Caribbean, Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
View all details
meals, features, about
Reviews (291)
Filter reviews
273 results
Traveler rating
136
71
17
15
34
Traveler type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveler rating
136
71
17
15
34
Show reviews that mention
All reviews brunch wraps pancakes spanish omelette juice bar healthy breakfast amazing breakfast we ate breakfast small place prices are reasonable smoothies oreo bowl mallorca island
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed August 5, 2023 via mobile

Great for kids with fancy pancakes and waffles. Service was a bit slow so you need to be patient. Food is really good. They have brunch sandwich options in addition to breakfast foods

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed July 12, 2023

The food was going but the service was the worst I ever experienced. Once we were seated, we could not get service. We flagged three different staff to get our coffee and juice. We had to get our own menu’s from the bar. We kept...trying to get someone to bring our drinks 15 minutes after ordering them. Then no one came to take our order. The food took 20 minutes to come out. We could not get anyone to give us the bill. We will never visit this place again 😕More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed July 4, 2023 via mobile

We ordered three acai bowls, and an acai smoothie, the smoothie was not blended well, had a whole strawberry in it and a lot of ice, the acai bowls were small, the acai was frozen and there was not a lot of it, fruit tasted...goodMore

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed May 26, 2023 via mobile

We waited 1.5 hours and no one ever even brought us water-after asking for it many times. Finally the food came out (I ordered eggs and toast with bacon, my husband ordered turkey sliders), but each plate was delivered about 15 minutes apart. The food...was mediocre and certainly not worth the wait. We’ve travelled the world and have never ever seen such poor service in our lives. This place has SO much potential, but is honestly the worst restaurant I’ve been to in a long long time.More

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed May 24, 2023

AVOID!!! The food was alright but the service was a nightmare. After 45 mins we received one plate of food, then 25 mins after that we got our other plate but it was the wrong dish. After finally getting the food we were supposed to,...we were charged for MULTIPLE dishes that we didn’t order. We were warned that the service was bad when we sat down by another couple but decided to take our chances. Don’t make the same mistake we did.More

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed May 8, 2023 via mobile

First off, we were super excited to find a juice bar across from where we were staying. However, I was quickly disappointed when o saw them being out the blender. what they call “cold press juice” is literally canned lemonade and the veggies mixed in...a Blender. As juicers, I can tell you, this was NOT JUICE and definitely NOT cold pressed. I’m not sure they know the difference between juice, cold press juice and smoothies. And most of the fruit juices are canned juice. No nutritional value at all. Then, menu states 16 oz. But They were out of cups and put it in a 10-12 oz paper cup with a coffee lid. She recognized it was a smaller size and didn’t charge me for one of them. Both my husband and I could barely drink it. It was disgusting. The only saving Grace was the açaí bowl and smoothie my daughter got which she was good, hence the three starsMore

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed March 29, 2023

The new location is even better than the original. The space is open, airy, welcoming, clean! The service is fantastic and everyone is so friendly and kind. And then there's the food - generous portions, couldn't be fresher, everything DELICIOUS!!!

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed March 18, 2023 via mobile

Amazing place and service. We spent $50 for two and we each had an amazing breakfast and a freshly squeezed power juice. We were walking. For those with cars it might be a bit of a challenge to find parking on the street. The place...is clean and comfortable with a/c. The coffee seemed great, but we didn't have any... this time 🤭More

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed February 25, 2023 via mobile

Food was okay. Terrible attitude by manager or owner or server, not sure what his title was ! He was mad at us for being there for whatever reason and had no problem showing it. Wanted to get up and leave but I was scared...of his reaction in front of my family so we sucked it up and stayed. We were in a bad mood for the rest of the day because of him ....you don't want to eat and places with bad energy so I would suggest other places. The food was nothing special. either! I was surprised, because Puerto Rico has great coffee his coffee sucked, and the juices nothing to remember! Overall, very bad experience.More

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed January 5, 2023 via mobile

Fresh juices, healthy breakfast options and a really good Mallorca in a pleasant space. Definitely worth a visit. Service was not fast, but very friendly

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed January 1, 2023 via mobile

Terrible, I waited over 30 minutes for an overcooked and greasy omelette and the manager, owner or whoever he was had a terrible attitude. Cherry top the establishment is so enclosed that the echo of the voices of the ppl around you doesnt let you...eat in peace.More

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed August 27, 2022 via mobile

Friendly and efficient staff. As soon as we arrived we were showed to our table. The spacious new location has a surfer dude vibe, with its simple decor and relaxed atmosphere. The menu options are brunch classics with an Island spin, healthy smoothies , sandwiches...and wraps. We ordered the Spanish Omelette and the Mallorca sandwich and both were yummy. I highly recommend Playa Papaya if you visit Isla Verde, PR.More

Date of visit: August 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed August 9, 2022

We ate breakfast twice within 1 week. We were greeted by Angel and his coworker with warm smiles. The food is hand crafted and delicious! We WILL return! Gracious!

Date of visit: August 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed June 15, 2022 via mobile

We stopped in for breakfast and had a variety of items. I had coco pancakes and eggs and my son had the stuffed French toast. Loved everything. I went back the next day for the isla verde açaí bowl and that was great also. Good...service. Wasn’t crowded.More

Date of visit: June 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed June 10, 2022 via mobile

They’re closed :( Went there to eat but there is a for sale sign. I was very sad and disappointed as I have had breakfast there before and was very happy.

Date of visit: June 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
3,304 reviews
.22 miles away
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
3,793 reviews
.23 miles away
TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde
626 reviews
.25 miles away
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
1,589 reviews
.36 miles away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Alambique Beach Lounge
1,280 reviews
.12 miles away
Zest
475 reviews
.07 miles away
Yamiko Sushi Bar
133 reviews
.10 miles away
80Twenty
144 reviews
.15 miles away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
15 Knots Kiteboarding School
166 reviews
.22 miles away
Oasis Casino at Embassy Suites San Juan
146 reviews
.23 miles away
Foxwoods El San Juan Casino
6 reviews
.37 miles away
Isla Verde Tennis Club
26 reviews
.30 miles away
Questions & Answers
Get quick answers from Playa Papaya staff and past visitors.
Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page.
Submit
Posting guidelines
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

PLAYA PAPAYA, Carolina - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Playa Papaya

Yes, Playa Papaya offers takeout services.

Playa Papaya is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5