What should I order at Kaffa Café?
Kaffa Café
Coffee
Most frequently praised item across the reviews; described as great, delicious, fresh-brewed, and made by actual baristas, with special mentions of cappuccino, drip coffee, espresso ristretto, Vandola pour over, and house coffee.
Desserts
Repeatedly recommended for being delicious and worth trying, with specific praise for the orange and caramel cake, chocolate cake, and pecan pie.
Yuca Pastel
Mentioned as good overall and part of a positive meal experience, though one review noted the sides were a bit dry.
Yuca Pie
Called great and very tasty in one review, making it a standout specific dish recommendation.
Churrasco
Highlighted as delicious in a review praising the food, service, and environment.
Breakfast
Described as perfect and supported by praise for the excellent breakfast menu and pastries.
Location details
XXFR+MHX, 250 metros al Sur del Banco de Costa Rica, San Isidro, San José Province, CR
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 7 PM |
About Kaffa Café
Kaffa Café is an espresso bar, cafe, and restaurant in San Isidro, San José Province. It is known for coffee, desserts, and fresh food, with reviewers often highlighting cappuccino, Vandola pour over, drip coffee, and desserts like chilean cake and strawberry cheesecake. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with rooftop seating, outdoor seating, and space that works for solo dining, groups, and people working on a laptop. Reviewers also consistently praise the service, presentation, and the value for the price range of ₡5,000–10,000.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaffa Café known for?
Kaffa Café is especially known for its coffee, including cappuccino, Vandola pour over, and drip coffee, along with desserts such as chilean cake, pecan pie, and strawberry cheesecake. Reviews repeatedly mention fresh food, strong coffee quality, and a good quality-price relation.
What dishes are most recommended at Kaffa Café?
Reviewers most often highlight the casado, yuca pastel, churrasco, and savory crepes, especially the chicken and mushroom crepes. On the sweet side, the orange and caramel cake, chocolate cake, and pecan pie are called out as worth ordering.
What is the atmosphere like at Kaffa Café?
The café is described as quiet, cozy, casual, and trendy, with a beautiful setting and rooftop seating. It seems to suit solo coffee visits, lunch with friends, and groups looking for a relaxed place to chat or work on a laptop.
Is Kaffa Café good value, and what does it cost?
Kaffa Café is in the ₡5,000–10,000 range, and many reviews say the price is reasonable or fair for the portions and quality. A few diners note it can feel a bit pricey, but they also mention abundant portions and desserts that are worth it.
When is the best time to visit Kaffa Café?
One review noted no wait on a Friday at 12, and the café is also described as quiet but busy, so lunch can work well if you want a calmer visit. Because the food is made fresh, service may not be as fast as fast food, but reviewers say the wait is not usually long.
Is parking available at Kaffa Café?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
Is Kaffa Café kid-friendly?
Yes, Kaffa Café is good for kids.
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