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What to order
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Tuna Salad
Recommended multiple times as the standout 'Green Bar' salad, praised for its perfectly cooked seared tuna, fresh vegetables, avocado, and generous portion size.
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Grilled Chicken
Praised for being beautifully seasoned, sweet, aromatic, and full of flavor, making it one of the best-value grilled dishes mentioned.
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Langostino
Called fantastic by a reviewer, suggesting it is a well-liked seafood option at the restaurant.
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Camaron
Also described as fantastic, indicating another popular and well-received shrimp-based seafood dish.
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Chuzo Mar Y Tierra
Specifically recommended as a dish to try, with reviewers highlighting it among the restaurant's large and satisfying meals.
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Tres Cuartos
Mentioned as an awesome dish and one of the reasons a reviewer called the restaurant their favorite place in Santa Cruz.
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Shrimp Risotto
Highlighted as incredible, with positive comments about its quality and the overall dining experience.
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Chicken Soup
Recommended as a tasty, quick, inexpensive snack, making it a simple but appealing option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 11:58 PM |
About Lemon & Coffee
Lemon & Coffee is a restaurant in Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with a menu that includes seafood, grilled dishes, small plates, coffee, cocktails, beer, and vegetarian options. Reviewers consistently praise the tuna, shrimp dishes, ceviche, cocktails, and the friendly, attentive service. The setting is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with outdoor seating and views over the main drag or malecon. It is also noted for live music, happy hour, and generally reasonable pricing for the area.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Lemon & Coffee known for?
It is especially known for tuna, shrimp dishes, and ceviche, along with cocktails and happy hour. Reviewers repeatedly mention beautifully grilled tuna, shrimp plates like Arenas shrimp and shrimp risotto, and a long happy hour with strong drinks and beer.
What dishes are most recommended at Lemon & Coffee?
Frequently recommended dishes include the Green Bar salad with seared tuna, grilled tuna with sides, shrimp burrito, shrimp risotto, and tostones or shrimp appetizers. Reviewers also mention chuzo mar y tierra, langostino, camaron, and brujo, which points to a seafood-heavy menu with solid grilled options.
What is the atmosphere like at Lemon & Coffee?
The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a breezy open-air dining area, comfortable seating, and views over the main road or malecon. It seems to work well for groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers also describe it as romantic and a good place to linger with drinks or live music.
Is Lemon & Coffee good value?
Yes, many reviewers describe it as good value, with the price range listed at $15 to $20 and several meals called reasonably priced or budget-friendly for Puerto Ayora. Specific examples include a steak with sides for $10 and grilled tuna with two sides for $10, which reviewers say is strong value for the island.
What should I know about drinks and happy hour at Lemon & Coffee?
The drink program is a big draw, especially cocktails like passion fruit frozen margaritas, mojitos, blackberry mule, caipirinha, and the blue booby margarita. Reviewers say happy hour runs until 10:30 pm with cocktail deals, and the bar is also praised for craft beer and a good beer selection.
Is parking available at Lemon & Coffee?
Yes. Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Lemon & Coffee have vegetarian options?
Yes, Lemon & Coffee offers vegetarian options.
Is Lemon & Coffee kid-friendly?
Yes, Lemon & Coffee is good for kids.
