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La Sorbetera de Lolo Mora
DESSERTS
2256-5000; Mercado Central; desserts US$2-5;
9:30am-5:45pm Mon-
Sat)
Head to the main market for dessert at this century-old local favorite that serves up fresh
sorbet and cinnamon-laced frozen custard. Do as the locals do and order
barquillos
(cyl-
indrical sugar cookies that are perfect for dipping).
Pastelería Merayo
BAKERY
2223-5758; Calle 16 btwn Paseo Colón & Av 1; pastries US$1-2;
7am-6:30pm Mon-Sat)
This informal pastry shop has a wide variety of freshly baked, cavity-inducing goodies.
The coffee is strong and it's a sweet way to pass the time if you're waiting for a bus at the
Coca-Cola terminal.
Q Café
CAFE
2221-0707; 2nd fl, cnr Av Central & Calle 2; mains US$8-17;
8am-9pm
Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm Sun)
A sleek, monochromatic cafe with excellent views of the ornate Correo Central building,
this modern 2nd-story spot near the heart of San José's pedestrian zone is perfect for coffee
drinks (including delicious iced mocha) and pastries. Try the
empanadas
, which go well
with the cafe's homemade hot sauce.
La Sabana & Surrounds
www.masxmenos.co.cr
; cnr Autopista General Cañas & Av 5; 7am-midnight Mon-Sat, to 9pm Sun;
2256-5887;
www.pali.co.cr
; Paseo Colón btwn Calles 24 & 26;
8:30am-7pm
Mon-Thu, to 8pm Fri & Sat, to 6pm Sun;
)
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