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Alajuela (27)
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Lands in Love - Vegan Hotel & Resort
Route 272, from San Ramon to La Fortuna ~ : +506-24479331
Moderate -- Vegan, American, International, Buffet, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Costa Rican, Israeli, Kosher -- Additional Info: Hotel, vegetarian restaurant, and adventure center located in an isolated area at the end of a long road in the rainforest off Hwy 702. Menu offers items like falafel sandwich, pad thai tofu, pasta with tomato sauce, and a comida typico with rice, beans, fried plantains, vegetarian chorizo. Vegetables are supplied from onsite organic nursery. Reported fully vegan November 2022. Mon-Sun 7:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Soda Yuki
350 Meters West of Juan Santa Maria Museum ~ : +506-24401357
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Take-out, Asian, Taiwanese -- Additional Info: Taiwanese restaurant offering mainly vegan dishes. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Avokato
Airport Juan Santamaria ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Salad bar, Juice bar, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as smoothie bowls, oatmeal bowls, avocado toast, mushroom toast, soup, quinoa salad and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurant
El Castillo, San Ramón ~ : +506-87599071
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel with restaurant open to non-guests. Offers vegan tacos and other adaptable Latin dishes. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Chubascos
712, Alajuela ~ : +506-24822280
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Costa Rican - Tico, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A very popular family restaurant located in the mountains above Alajuela. The menu has quite a few clearly labeled vegan selections from appetizers to mains including a thick tomato soup, yucca fries, salads, casados, patacones, house-made guacamole and more. Has their own organic garden and uses many fruits and vegetables. Check Facebook for updated hours. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 11:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Dirigo Fermentory
XQV5+P9M San Antonio ~ : +506-89962525
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Craft brewery and kombucha bar. Offers traditional Costa Rican dishes with a few vegan choices. Includes a fried plantain pizza, a traditional olaye with rice, beans and plantain, and vegan chifrijo. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 1:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
El Chante Gourmet
25 metros oeste de la Oficina de Correos de Costa Rica (at Avenida 5 - Juan Santa María) ~ : +506-89114787
Moderate -- Lacto, Organic, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Latin American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant est. 2013. Décor provides an ecological awareness, and materials used are recycled. Has a cafeteria offering food all day. Reported to serve meat as of November 2024. Previously vegan and called El Chante Vegano. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Fairfield by Marriott
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Plaza Los Mangos (at San Jose Airport Alajuela) ~ : +506-24292721
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar and cafe offering a few vegan items such as lentil ceviche, falafel tacos, pasta and chocolate ice-cream. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Guapote Logde
Unnamed Rd ~ : +506-88759417
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant & bar offering a few vegan items such as fried rice, pasta and gallo pinto. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Cash only. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Hangar 67
Calle La Candela ~ : +506-72717204
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant by the airport serving clearly marked vegan dishes. Vegan offer includes burger, nachos, chifrijo, rice, salads, pizza, and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Jalapenos
Hwy 3, Atenas ~ : +506-24466314
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers vegan nachos and guacamole with pico de gallo. Heading out of Athens towards San Mateo it will be on the left. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Jalapeños Central
Calle 1 (at Avenida 5) ~ : +506-24304027
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican-style restaurant with many dishes that can be served vegan (without cheese and sour cream, or substitute vegetables for meat). All meals prepared fresh and catered to specific requests. Hours may change seasonally. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kivu
2.3 Km Al Este Del Puente De Manolos, Animas ~ : +506-24337440
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Take-out, Breakfast, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant set within the Rescate wildlife rescue center and is open to the public. Offers typical Costa Rican dishes including casado with vegetarian or vegan option, fajitas with refried beans, guacamole and pico de gallo. Serves coffee. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kotoy - La Trinidad
Plaza Praktico ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese fusion restaurant offering a vegan lunch with teriyaki or katsu tofu with rice & miso soup. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
La Fabbrica Pizzeria
La Tropicana, Plaza Real Alajuela, Av. 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas (at Plaza Real Alajuela) ~ : +506-40551000
Moderate -- Lacto, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant that offers pizza, pasta, and salads. Vegan options include pomodoro pasta, penne arrabbiata, and garlic focaccia. Vegan cheese available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Metamorphosis
P295+Q45, Cam. al Parque ~ : +506-87281001
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local restaurant offering a few labelled vegan items such as burger, pasta, and casado. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Papa John's
Calle 9, Entre Avenidas 4 y 6 ~ : +506-22589999
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Restaurante y Boquería Típica Montaña Viva
600mts Sur, De Rest. Jaulares, Fraijanes ~ : +506-84476273
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Caribbean, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Costa Rican restaurant offering a vegan-friendly plate with beans, avocado, plantain, salsa, salad and rice. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 8:00am-9:30pm, Wed-Thu 8:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-11:30pm, Sun 8:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
SJO - Avokato
Juan Santamaría International Airport ~ : +506-24372400
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Health conscious cafe located in Juan Santamaría International Airport after the duty-free area. Offers vegan choices such as smoothie bowls, chia bowls, quinoa salad, smoothies and tomato soup. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Soda Morpho Azul
P354+763 Río Celeste ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Latin, Breakfast, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local small-family owned "soda" (Costa Rican mom & pop restaurant) that accommodates vegans. Offers vegan dishes such as casado (Costa Rican meal with rice, black beans, plantains & salad) and empanadas. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 2:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tipico De Fraijanes
146, Fraijanes ~ : +506-24822853
Moderate -- Lacto, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving local cuisine with a vegetarian menu section. Many dishes can be made vegan on request. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Vegan Curries Alajuela
2a Plaza Real ~ :
Moderate -- Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: A fully vegan Indian delivery restaurant with gluten free options. Has several curry dishes, a tikka masala with soy cheese, daals, lentil soups (and several types of naan - one being gluten free). Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Alkafe Coffee and Shop
Av. 8, Provincia de Alajuela ~ : +506-64883415
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Small LGBTQ+ friendly cafe offering vegan items such as panini and drinks with non-dairy milks. Other items can be made vegan on request. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Caribbean Delights
Alajuela centro, Barrio El Arroyo, frente al banco BAC (at El Patio Food Garden) ~ : +506-87535885
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Caribbean -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Caribbean vendor located in the El Patio Food Garden of mom-and-pop street food vendors. Offers various vegan side dishes and starters as well as a vegan 'Deli Veggie' plate upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-7:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm, Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Love Organic Market & Kitchen
125m sur AYA San Mateo ~ : +506-61591383
Inexpensive -- Delivery -- Additional Info: A market with organic and vegan natural & healthy food and products. Tofu stock is limited and has a limited supply of vegan products such as protein powder and snacks. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Pizza Per Voi
Hacienda El Coyol L16 domain, 100m E of the Jesus Ocaña Rojas School ~ : +506-70576752
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza delivery specializing in sourdough crust. Menu includes a range of vegan toppings including vegan cheese and mock meats. Mon-Sun 6:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
SJO - Chill and Drinks
Juan Santamaría International Airport ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Bar and souvenir shop in Juan Santamaría International Airport offering vegan pita pockets, fruit pots and crisps. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
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