Fodor's Expert Review Café Cuatro Sombras

$ San Juan Café Fodor's Choice

If you want to try local, single-origin, shade-grown coffee, this micro-roastery and café is the place to do it. Owners Pablo Muñoz and Mariana Suárez grow their beans in the mountains of Yauco on a hacienda that has been in the Muñoz family since 1846. The wooden planks lining the banquette are from coffee storage pallets, and red accents recall perfectly ripe coffee beans. Cuatro sombras (four shades) refers to the four types of trees traditionally used in Puerto Rico to provide shade for coffee plants. And although it's the delicious, medium-bodied brew that steals the show, there's also a small menu of tasty pastries and sandwiches.

Café Quick Bite $ Fodor's Choice Family

Quick Facts

259 Calle Recinto Sur
00901, Puerto Rico

787-724–9955

www.cuatrosombras.com

Known For:
  • Locally grown coffee
  • Pastries and sandwiches
  • Coffee tastings
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No dinner

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