Caribbean Coast - Costa Rica - page 369

Veronica's Place VEGETARIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2750-0263; www.veronicasplacepv.com ; dishes US$4-8; 8:30am-8pm;

)
This delightful vegetarian cafe with breezy upstairs seating offers delicious juices and
smoothies along with fresh, healthy interpretations of Caribbean food, using fresh fruits
and vegetables. Raw food and vegan options are available. Veronica rents cabinas, has a
macrobiotic health-food store onsite, offers Caribbean cooking classes and runs a volun-
teer work exchange on her organic farm.

Pan Pay BAKERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2750-0081; dishes US$3-6; 7am-5pm)
This popular corner spot on the beachside road in town is excellent for strong coffee, fresh
baked goods and hearty wedges of fluffy Spanish omelet served with crisp tomato-bread.
There are sandwiches and other light meals, but it's the flaky chocolate croissants that
make us want to jump out of bed in the morning.

Café Rico CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2750-0510; [e-mail] ; breakfast US$3-7;

5:30am-1pm; )
Home to some of Puerto Viejo's best coffee, this cozy garden cafe serves breakfast accom-
panied by a plethora of other services: free wi-fi, laundry, a book exchange, and rentals of
bikes and snorkeling gear.

Dee-Lite ICE CREAM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; gelato US$2-3; 12:30am-8pm)
Directly across from the bus stop, this authentic gelateria is the perfect place to cool off
after a long, hot bus ride.

Laszlo's SEAFOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; mains US$14; 6-9:30pm)