Getting a good cup of coffee doesn't always mean parking and sitting down at a coffee shop. From San Juan to the west and south of Puerto Rico, several businesses have brought the coffee experience to the drive-thru, with options ranging from an espresso to go to matcha, frozen drinks, pastries and full breakfasts.
We've rounded up several coffee shops where you can order without getting out of your car. Enjoy!
A coffee shop specializing in 100% Puerto Rican coffee, carefully roasted by our master roaster. Enjoy the menu through the drive-thru or come inside and relax in a welcoming space, alongside the artisanal baked goods and pastries of chef Betzaida Dávila, as well as wines and craft beers.
Elementos Café stands out for its flavored coffees made with house-made syrups and whipped creams. The concept started with the Angry Ginger, a blend of ginger and spices, and over time has added flavors such as hazelnut, caramel with almond butter, pumpkin and other creations they test based on customer response.
In addition to hot coffee and iced coffee, the menu includes lemonades, croissants and sweets. At their Guaynabo location you can customize your drink by choosing from different syrups and whipped creams, including seasonal options and flavors that sometimes appear off-menu.
Beyond coffee, the menu includes breakfast sandwiches, French toast, açaí, avocado toast, empanadillas and waffles, as well as lattes, cappuccinos, matcha, chai and cold drinks. Their OMG Waffle comes with waffles, chicken tenders and a fried egg, and the business explicitly promotes it as an option you can order through the drive-thru.
If you're a coffee lover, the latte at this spot, where they prepare coffee from the trunk of a station wagon, will not disappoint. To start the day with something special, try the latte with Peanut Butter Whipped Cream, the ceremonial matcha or the ginger lemonade.
Casa Cê is a coffee shop and wine bar in Cupey that pairs sandwiches, toasts and light plates with a selection of hot and cold coffees, including mochas. The space also becomes an intimate wine bar with dishes to share. In addition to the indoor space, they have a drive-thru.
The Servi-Car in Mayagüez is on the service road of PR-2, across from Mayagüez Mall. The brand works with 100% arabica specialty coffee and offers drinks such as lattes, iced lattes and Coffee Freeze, along with pastries and light bites.
Among their own recipes is the Café Coquito. This location operates from 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. on weekends.
Coffee Masters bills itself as the first drive-thru coffee shop in Puerto Rico. It has two locations in Aguadilla. One is on PR-2 km 122.5, across from Rooms To Go Outlet, and another on PR-110 km 32.1 on the way to the airport. Their offerings include espresso, flavored coffees, fruit smoothies and tea. The PR-2 location opens at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In addition to traditional coffee, they work extensively with specialty and seasonal drinks. Past combinations have included chai with Nutella, peppermint matcha, tembleque coffee, coquito coffee and drinks with cold foam.
Founded in 2019, Coffee Drive was built around the idea of offering quality coffee to people who need to keep moving without getting out of their car. The business presents itself as the first in Camuy and Hatillo dedicated exclusively to the drive-thru format, with a focus on fast service suited to its customers' daily pace.
Café y Viajes brings its concept, inspired by Puerto Rican coffee and travel, to a faster format in Santa Isabel. Its Express version operates from a railcar with a drive-thru on Route 153, across from the Portal de la Reina development, where you can stop for coffee and breakfast options without getting out of your car. The offerings include coffee drinks and specialty preparations, as well as sandwiches such as their "mochileros" and other snacks.
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