Essential Coffee Shops to Try in Puerto Rico in 2026
Puerto Rico’s coffee tradition has blossomed into a vibrant industry of small and mid-sized coffee shops serving product that’s as homegrown as the coquí.
So many new coffee shops open each year across the island that we’ve put together this list of standout spots, so you can make the rounds and support local the next time a craving hits.
These are the essential coffee shops you need to try in 2026.
Pitirre Café
The Pitirre Café family grew from its original food truck in Miramar to claim a corner of Bayamón’s increasingly colorful casco histórico. Steps from the Museo Francisco Oller y Cestero, this creation by Eliud Díaz and Legna Quiñones serves everything from sandwiches loaded with succulent cuts of meat to brunch plates and cocktails perfect for any hour of the day.
Our pick: The sueño sucio (dirty dream), a coffee-based drink with chai, oat milk, ginger, and cinnamon.
Lighthouse Café
This little guagüita (food truck) parked at the Cupey Food Truck Park opened in June of this year as a straightforward, no-frills, quality-first café in the heart of the capital’s suburbs. Even better, unlike many of its contemporaries, it offers a broadly celiac-friendly menu — their sandwiches are made with artisanal bread that’s free of bromate and gluten.
Our pick: The pier waffle explosion, a ham, egg, and bacon sandwich bookended by sweet waffles.
Breik Café
We already covered it back in October, but it’s worth repeating: Breik Café, in Santurce, is a one-of-a-kind space to unwind, study, or simply enjoy your mornings just steps from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón.
While its food menu leans toward smaller portions, they also offer a solid variety of coffees, teas, cocktails, and wines — ready for you and your crew, whatever your mood.
Our pick: The smoked salmon and cream cheese croissant will bring a bright burst of flavor to your palate.
De Varona Café
Although their retail storefront just opened this year along Avenida Los Filtros in Guaynabo, De Varona Café has been operating since 2022, growing coffee at their Hacienda Gundaleza on the hillsides of the Toro Negro forest in Juana Díaz.
Beyond growing and brewing coffee, De Varona Café is just one part of the De Varona Club, which also includes a restaurant with a wide-ranging menu (from burgers to traditional Puerto Rican food) and a dog park with free access for customers.
Our pick: Take the chance to grab a bag of Café De Varona to brew at home.
Café Dos Mujeres
Steps from the Ponce campus of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico and adding to the vibrant food culture of Ponce, la Perla del Sur, Café Dos Mujeres is a super chic little cart serving coffees and matchas with plenty of color and style.
Our pick: This holiday season, try the curious matcha coquito.
Conecta Brunch
After building their couples-focused short-term rental network Conecta PR, Waibeliz Pérez and Noel Muñiz expanded the concept with Conecta Brunch — a spot on the former Calle Post in Mayagüez serving breakfast and lunch with an unmistakably criollo touch.
Our pick: Get yourself the papas bravas, a classic Spanish tapa.
Kafé Janami
Coffee shop culture has arrived in coastal Salinas, where Kafé Janami gives residents of the southeast an experience on par with the metro area’s cafés — in a more laid-back setting. That, of course, includes locally sourced beans roasted to perfection and tasty, affordable breakfasts.
Our pick: Try the piña colada with Bailey’s. Sweet and delicious.
Ahava Café
If you like vacationing in the island’s southwest, you need to swing by Ahava Café — an elegant spot that opened its doors right in the poblado de Boquerón, in Cabo Rojo, just minutes from its beautiful public beach.
Beyond the coffee, the menu leans heavily into healthy, easy-on-the-stomach dishes — something that will definitely help you stick to those New Year’s fitness resolutions.
Our pick: Take a bite of the juicy Ahava salad, which features organic dates, feta cheese, and fresh house-made focaccia bread.
Cafeína
Continuing the beachy theme — this time on the other corner of the island — this laid-back spot more than makes up for its simplicity with a stunning view of Playa La Pared.
Cafeína, on the second floor of the bar & grill Boardriders, is geared toward those looking to cool down after a dip in the ocean or a solid morning run. Stop by!
Our pick: Take a sip of the east bound, a matcha latte with cold foam.
Café Jardín
Café Jardín brings a concept we doubt you’ve seen very often. This café is located on the grounds of Finca Neo Jibairo, a property on the coastal plains of Río Grande dedicated to growing flowers, vegetables, and — primarily — artisanal tobacco.
So what could be better than enjoying a great matcha while catching the cool weekend breeze and heading home with a plant? We’ll tell you right now — very few things!
Our pick: This house recipe, the La Guajira matcha, features maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
