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Puerto Viejo (12)
Vegetarian Restaurants: (10 Listings)
Caribeans Coffee and Chocolate Factory
Playa Cocles 25 mts North of Cabinas El Tesoro ~ PH: 2-750-0850
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Organic, Caribbean, Fast food, Take-out--- Additional Info: Local producer of organic fair trade coffee and chocolate. Serves light vegetarian food, coffee, ice cream, and breakfast. The chocolate factory is still open. Re-opened at new location Sept 2012. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
La Botanica Organica
Main road to Manzanillo near Shawanda Hotel, Playa Chiquita ~ PH: 506-2750-0696
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Organic, American, Caribbean, Beer/Wine, Take-out--- Additional Info: Breakfast and lunch place with a store attached. Serves vegetarian, vegan, raw, gluten free, and other dietary options. Has whole wheat pancakes, citrus french toast, lentil burger, vegan lasagnas, veggie scrambles, Caribbean plate, salads, organic fair trade coffee and chocolate, smoothies with almond, soy, or rice milk. Uses organic and all natural ingredients. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Open Tue-Sun 8am-3pm, closed Mon.-- Rating: 4.5 HappyCow(s)
Puerto Pirata Spice Deli
20m East of Main Bus Station, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (at /Beachfront) ~ PH: 27500459
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Organic, International, Macrobiotic, Juice bar, Fast food, Take-out, Delivery--- Additional Info: Serves dishes with a unique mix of the owner's multi-ethnical background, including Caribbean, fusion, indigenous, Indian and Italian cuisines. Tiny beach cafe offers authentic ingredients, organic and typical of the unique Bri Bri region. Offers sandwiches, gluten free options, vegan dishes. Made-in-house truffles using local organic chocolate are available. Also sells bulk spices and nuts. Located on Corral Beach. Has outdoor seating. Cash only. Open Mon-Sun 9am-6pm.-- Rating: Not rated yet
Veronica's Place
Main Street, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (at /opposite the supermarket) ~ PH: 506-750-0132, 506-810-1369, 506-89
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Macrobiotic, Raw, Caribbean, Juice bar--- Additional Info: Veronica will ask what she can make for you, which might include rice, beans, and savory soy meat. A menu is also available. Also offers cooking classes, medicinal consultations, tours, and transportation. Directions: New location is on the main street, opposite the supermarket. Cash only. Open Sun-Thur 7:30am-9pm, Fri 7:30am-4.30pm, Fri Sat 7pm-9pm.-- Rating: 4.5 HappyCow(s)
Bread and Chocolate
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, South Caribbean of Costa Rica ~ PH: 506-750-0723
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Western, Caribbean, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Vegetarian food items include veggie sandwich, gazpacho, bagels, salads, biscuits with mushroom gravy, crispy potatoes with jerk sauce, and vegan cake. -- Rating: 3.5 HappyCow(s)
El Dorado
Main Road, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, South Caribbean of Costa Rica (at center of town, walking distance from the beach) ~ PH: 750-0604
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, International, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Offering a variety of vegetarian meals. Vegans to specify if you don't want eggs or dairy. Vegetariana soya burgers, strong coffee, and more. Cash only. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Pita Bonita
/Punta Uva ~ PH: 506-2756-8173
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Offers open air seating, serving Middle Eastern food including in-house-made pita bread, hummus, falafel, and Yemen hot sauce. In Punta Uva, on the Main road from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo. 100 Meters South of Treehouse Lodge and 200 Meters North of Selvins Restaurant. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 1-9pm, Sun 5-9pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Samasati Restaurant
Hone Creek, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca ~ PH: 800-563-9643
Expensive-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Buffet, Costa Rican, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Open air restaurant and bar at Samasati Nature Retreat overlooking a view of jungle and sea. Vegetarian meals and occasionally fish are served-buffet style, three times a day. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Stashus Con Fusion
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca ~ PH: 506-2750-0530
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Carribean, International, Fusion, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Offers a variety of veggie dishes as well as tofu and tempeh. Indian curry, Jamaican spiced stir-fry, and other differently spiced foods. Located 200m south of town. Previously named El Loco Natural. Open Mon-Tue 17.00-22.00, Thur-Sun 17.00-22.00.-- Rating: 3 HappyCow(s)
Zion Cafe
Across from Cabinas Los Almendros, behind Pan Pay ~ PH: 750-0000
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Organic, International, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Offers vegan options including salads, a vegan vegetarian plate, and juices. Previously named Jammin' Juice and Jerk Joint. Has outdoor seating. Cash only. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Health Food Stores, Vegan Shops, Vegan Bakeries, Vegetarian B&Bs, Veg Catering, Veg*n Organizations: (2 Listings)
Samasati Nature Retreat
Puerto Viejo Talamanca ~ PH:
800-563-9643
Retreat facility and eco resort on 250 acres in Limon province overlooking the Caribbean Sea. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Farmers' Market
Downtown Puerto Viejo ~ PH:
88493728
Saturdays 7-10am. Market selling organic vegetables, preserves, cookies, tempeh, kombucha, kimchi, dried fruits, seasonal fruits, locally made breads, coffee, chocolate and local vegetarian food, local handcrafts, natural soaps and beauty products. -- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
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