Coffee & cafés in Costa Rica
763 coffee shops and cafés across 90 cities and towns — the most complete Costa Rica coffee directory anywhere.
Costa Rica has 763 coffee venues across 90 cities. The top cities by venue count are San José (47), Cartago (45), San Pedro (39), Calle Blancos (39), and Alajuela (37). The local coffee-culture term is cafeteria. Most common serves are sandwiches, breakfast, and pastries. The independent share is about 95%.
Coffee culture in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has a thriving coffee scene, and WorldCafeMap lists 763 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries across 90 cities — from the busiest spots in San José, Cartago, Calle Blancos to hidden gems in smaller towns. Every listing shows the address, opening hours, a map, photos and real customer ratings.
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