A good cup of coffee often comes with an impressive view. And any excuse is a good one for a road trip to enjoy a cup or two in front of some of Puerto Rico's most beautiful public plazas.
At the Plaza Pública de Caguas you'll find the macaws Hugo and Hortensia, a beautiful carousel for children, and Café Palmer across from the church. This small but beautiful coffee shop has a couple of tables, perfect for having a coffee as the sun goes down.
What's nearby? Árbol de la Libertad, Libros Libres and La Mordida Taquería
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A few steps from Plaza Pública Las Delicias you'll also find Gallo Espresso, set in a small corridor with a direct view of the plaza. You can enjoy your coffee inside, surrounded by vejigantes (masked carnival figures) and drums, or outside, with the hum of visitors moving through the plaza.
What's nearby? Parque de Bombas, King's Cream, Diverso and Papa Rupe Brewing Co.
The concept behind #CafeteAndo Puerto Rico is "to discover, share and enjoy a good coffee." In the town of Humacao, you can do just that alongside like-minded people, over a great cup of coffee with a beautiful view of the church.
Friend's Café is celebrating the expansion of its chain in Puerto Rico. You can be part of it by visiting two of its locations: the first, across from Plaza Colón in Mayagüez, and the second at the Plaza de Rincón.
What's nearby? La Catedral de Nuestra Señora, el Teatro Yagüez, Cassabe and La Jibarita.
Plaza Pública de Yauco Fernando de Pacheco y Matos is a park on Calle Ramón Emeterio Betances. It sits near the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario church and the Teatro de Yauco – Sala Félix Rafael Valedón Ortiz.
Steps away is Dolche Salao, which transformed the home of don Arturo Lluberas Rodríguez, built in 1910, into a beautiful space for brunch or dinner. They even have coffee makers as table decorations!
The Puerto Rican franchise with a location at the plaza in Rincón serves a delicious coffee and always offers seasonal options. The space is welcoming and perfect for spending a morning with friends before a necessary trip to the beach.
La Vida is steps from the plaza de recreo in Guayama and offers a café and creative kitchen concept. You can grab something light to eat or share a great dinner with your family while looking out at the plaza in the distance.
What's nearby? Iglesia Parroquial de San Antonio, Donut Lab, Bourbon Coffee Bar and El Gallo Pinto
We can already picture it: driving the #10, stopping to take a few photos of the mountains and making a quick stop at Café Jumao in Utuado. On our list to try: the almond polvorones, the cinnamon rolls and the carrot cake.
What's nearby? Parroquia San Miguel Arcangel, Fresco Helado, Don Pepe and ¡Basta! Pizzam
Near Atlantic University College and the Plaza de Recreo de Guaynabo you can find Tasty Café. They offer a varied menu, from brunch-style dishes to traditional Puerto Rican food. Honestly, we're already craving the sweet plantain canoes with ground beef from their Instagram feed.
What's nearby? Museo de Historia, Concha Acústica de Guaynabo and Club Tea House
We want to put Gota a Gota Café in Patillas on the list for our next outing, if only for the photos of their fruit pancakes. And since many on Team Platea have dogs, the puppuccino is a must.
It's the consensus of everyone on the team, as well as our community of followers, that a cup of coffee under the lights of the plaza pública in Camuy, surrounded by trees and the laughter of people, is an excellent way to start the weekend. We recommend you stop in and order your cup at K'Fé D' Aquí, a business located in the center of the plaza.
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