Vegan-friendly
American
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Honey
Puerto Rican
Outside eatery, juice and smoothie bar located at the base of El Yunque National Rainforest since the mid-2010s. Offers some savory fare like veggie burgers, hummus/lentil wrap, and empanadas. Other sweet options include acai bowls and coconut balls. NOTE: Possibly vegan - please verify and let HappyCow know. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm.
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16 Calle Principal, Palmer, Puerto Rico
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 Nov 2024 by ajpere
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58 Reviews
First Review by prcbass
Shanmarie
Points +90
Refreshing Juice in Puerto Rico - Edit
Visited here after a great hike at El Yunque. This place is golden! The Vegana Empanada is extremely flavorful - you must try! I also ordered the “Island Time Juice ( carrot, cucumber, ginger, lemon and orange juice ). Can you say I was a happy girl?
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brookie457
Points +464
Fantastic Puerto Rican vegan lunch - Edit
Wonderful experience at 18°. Fantastic vibe great food, and wonderful, and prompt service. Very clean facility would highly recommend. 
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vedgygrrl69
Points +60
Great post-hike spot! - Edit
Super cute little spot outside of El Yunque! It leans a bit more towards the “healthy” type of vegan food (think quinoa > impossible meat) if that’s not your thing, but the mango smoothie bowl was absolutely incredible after hiking. They also have a cat that hangs out there! All in all, the perfect spot to recharge.
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DonaldMcAninch
Points +754
Great lunch spot - Edit
They have lots of smoothie options and a few meals as well. The vegan empanada and smoothie bowl were delicious. It’s a nice little place with open-air seating.
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Tkyla83
Points +140
Great smoothie - Edit
Great smoothies, awesome atmosphere. We went here for vegan empanadas which they didn't have that day. We decided on lentil wraps. They were good but need a lot more sauce or some hummus or something. Very salty and dry. Staff and atmosphere were great. Smoothie was lovely!
Read moreEdit- we tried this place again today - the smoothies were great but skip the actual food. We were really looking forward to trying the empanadas. They were out yet again. We tried the veggie burger and it wasn't very good. The bun is huge, dry, and overpowers the burger. Burger is very messy- falls apart very easily and doesn't have much flavor. As vegans we were really hoping the "all vegan" restaurants in Puerto Rico would be our favorites but we didn't really like either one of them.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-09
Pros: Smoothies , Staff, Atmosphere
Cons: Very salty, Out of products , Dry burgers and wraps
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Shikarpuri
Points +34
Vegan Cafe and Juicery - Edit
We had a delicious vegan burger and a wrap with lentil patties. Both are made in house and were fresh. The place is 100% vegan. Their smoothies are wonderful with fresh ripe tropical fruits and they make nice cocktails with them as well. Worth a special teip
Read morePros: Nice garden atmosphere , Delicious fresh food and refreshing smoothies , Artsy colorful vibe
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JessiGillespie
Points +133
Delicious food, great staff! - Edit
I got the vegan lentil empanada and my daughter got a peanut butter and banana smoothie, both were delicious! In fact my daughter, certified pickiest eater who isn't a vegan, even admitted that the empanada was great and she wished she'd gotten her own. The staff were friendly, the outdoor seating had enough shade to stay cool in the warm weather, and the signs on the tip jars were funny (I'll let you read them yourself if you make it there!) Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Nice selection , Friendly staff, Affordable prices
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nicolevidak
Points +293
Great stop after El Yunque - Edit
I would argue that this place isn't completely vegan as they have honey, but they're able to sub with agave.
Read moreWe stopped here for smoothies after a day in El Yunque. The place was clean and bright, easy to find, and plenty of parking. It's in a very cute neighborhood.
We shared an empanada and each got smoothies. I got the parchalicious with agave, and my mom got a tropical sunset with vodka (LOL). Our food was fresh and delicious and I'd definitely revisit for lunch or dinner.
Pros: Plenty of choices, Gluten free options
Cons: Uses honey in some of the smoothies but has agave
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shaunf17
Points +42
Delicious - Edit
Very friendly staff, amazing smoothies and veggie burger with a fun vibe
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MandicReally
Points +28
Empandas, Juice, and Wraps - Edit
Delicious vegan spot near El Yunque national park. Empandas and the Lentil wrap were delicious. Not cheap, but pretty good. Empanadas are sold individually. Would recommend and eat here again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-07
Pros: Nice atmosphere and plants , Delicious, Great juice options
Cons: Limited food menu., Not the cheapest for how much you get.
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organicnancy
Points +134
Great local find! - Edit
What a treat to find this little gem in the middle of meat heavy Puerto Rico. We only got a chance to try their delicious refreshing smoothies and energy balls but hope to get back to try their vegan food options. Perfect spot to relax and refresh after hiking in the rainforest. LOVE that they offer reusable glasses and metal straws for “dine in”.
Read morePros: Chill vibe, Friendly staff, Reusable glasses/straws
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catnhat44
Points +48
Cute little place with delicious fare! - Edit
I loved this place so much that I visited three times in four days! Absolutely wonderful food and friendly people.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Presentation, Bubba the gato
Cons: Parking is a challenge
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Galaxy454
Points +17
Delicious! - Edit
Food and drinks have been consistently delicious for 6 years! Love the bowls and smoothies. The lentil wrap and other menu items are also fantastic. Some of the best vegan food on the island!
Read morePros: Food/drinks, Chill vibe/nice staff, Cat and tropical garden
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4Real
Points +127
Best smoothie on the island - Edit
Pleasantly surprised by this place. We did not know about it. Saw a sign on our way to El Yunqe. Glad we stopped! The empanada was very flavorful and the smoothie bowl was thiqq and delicious. Plus the staff was having a blast so we had a blast!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-25
Pros: Smoothie bowl, Cute cat, Good vibes
Cons: Didn't know about it sooner!
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StacyVeg
Points +59
Delish - Edit
Got a smoothie with passion fruit and was able to add spirulina. Had an empanada with house made cashew cream she ese dip on the side.
Read morePros: Delish, Able to add spirulina, Homemade
Cons: Not inexpensive
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dudette
Points +255
Loved it - Edit
The spot is very chic and a lovely vibe. Food was delicious and filling. Pet friendly too.
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: Outdoor seating can get hot
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CorissaMarie
Points +3077
Local and Fresh - Edit
Loved this option on our way into El Yunque. The space was so fun and all of the food was fresh, plant based and full of flavor. Would definitely recommend and go again.
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miniERdoc
Points +41
Near Luquillo and El Yunque - Edit
Our first good vegan spot in PR. Hummus was fresh and delicious served with a perfect amount of chips and carrot sticks. Juices and smoothies were excellent. Vegan empanada and lentil wrap did not disappoint.
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HappiAri
Points +53
Perfect - Edit
Got to trying almost everything on the menu while I was in PR and everything was superb! Hummus was made to oder and came warm , coconut balls are the best snack for sweetness and energy.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, beautiful property , Water refill station , They grow what goes in the smoothies
Cons: Outside seating only, no cover from rain. , Bee pollen is in use
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GraceMorrison
Points +26
Vegan Empanadassss - Edit
We stopped here on the was out of El Yunque on our way back to San Juan. The empanadas were so good and had a side of nut based vegan cheese. I tried my friends juice as well, the sunrise. So good. Bonus: Restaurant cat was very friendly.
Read morePros: Affordable
Cons: Look ~15 for empanadas, call ahead of in rush
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MoHertz
Points +153
Best vegan restaurant in the area for breakfast and lunch - Edit
We went here 4 times on our vacation because it was so yummy. We tried several smoothie bowls and they were all amazing. We also loved the empanadas and veggie burgers. If you are vegan vacationing here this will be your favorite place. Healthy clean food with flavor. The restaurant has garden seating in the backyard that is beautiful and cozy. Restaurant is mostly outdoors and pet friendly. Prices are great!!
Read morePros: Healthy, Delicious, Affordable
Cons: Only open till 4pm
LliguerPR96
Bee products such as honey & bee pollen are NOT VEGAN. This place's owners abuses bees for extra profit. NOT ETHICAL TO TREAT BEES AS A FOOD PRODUCING MACHINE INSECT. Honey & bee pollen is not food for humans. Stop consuming these products if you call yourself a "vegan". No vegan uses animal products including those made by bees.
Read moreCruel Honey industry explained in 5 minutes
https://youtu.be/h0cSM2UprhU
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MarielQuinones
Points +76
Amazing fresh options! - Edit
Great options for juice and smoothies.
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domiw319
Points +196
best of the best - Edit
degree 18 is the go to when on the east side of the island. it has the best açai on the island. the vegan empanadas are exquisite. the vibe is amazing and the people that work there are so friendly. they even have a garden where they’re growing have a seating area. a juice bar at the base of El Yunque with delicious creations, it cant get better than that
Read morePros: many options, delicious food, great energy
Cons: no cons
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KunalC
Points +48
Awesome place - Edit
Got the funky monkey and Pineapple Express.
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RootsFruitsCowboyBoot
Points +52
It’s a Vibe - Edit
Loved the atmosphere of this place. I got the Funky Monkey Smoothie, Coconut Energy Balls, and the Ginger Shot. The smoothie was light yet filling, the energy balls were sweet, chewy and perfect for breakfast or even a dessert and the ginger shot will wake you up and better than a cup of coffee (it’s spicy but oh so delicious; must like ginger though!). 10/10 and will be back!
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AmritGluck
Points +18
Absolutely adore!! My fav magic spot in back garden. Food: clean + delicious. - Edit
Loved everything we got: açaí bowls, smoothies, empanadas, lentil wrap, juice, it’s just all soooo good! We returned multiple times during our week long stay. Highly recommend!!!
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Joshhw
Points +43
All items tasted and looked house made - Edit
The juices were fantastic and the burger and lentil wrap were amazing. Try both with their hot sauce. It’s all v good.
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