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Karma
Avenida Pastor Diaz, Centro Comercial Il Galione, Local 12 ~ : +506-22017695
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion -- Additional Info: Vegan cafe and restaurant that serves plant-based dishes including comfort foods like burgers, pasta, and 'wings' as well as serving cakes, coffee, tea, smoothies, and cocktails. Holds happy hour daily from 4-6 pm. Located on the 2nd floor of the building with a sunset view from the balcony. Est. Jan 2020. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Amara
Av Pastor Díaz ~ : +506-24384099
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with vegan choices. Menu is not clearly labeled, as there are vegan listed items which include feta cheese. Dishes that do not need modifying include falafel, hummus and spaghetti with tomato sauce. Be clear when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Arigato
Av. Pastor Díaz, Provincia de Puntarenas (at Playa Jaco) ~ : +506-26431947
Moderate -- Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Japanese restaurant offering vegan sushi rolls, vegan teishoku, vegan donburi & more. Also has vegan desserts. Confirmed open, Mar 2019. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 5:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
El Punto Natural
Local 59 Jaco Walk ~ : +506-26431698
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Salad bar, Juice bar, Honey, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Salads where you choose the ingredients, vegan muffins, a "free union plate" (brown rice, lentils, salads of 3 elements, and a protein), smoothies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fiaru Empanadas Argentinas
Garabito, Jaco Walk, Frente a Café Britt ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Argentinean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat; vegan options available. Has several types of clearly labeled air-fryer-baked vegan empanadas. Made to order in 15 minutes or choose from pre-made. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Green Room Cafe
Cocal Casino St ~ : +506-26434425
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic food restaurant and pub in downtown Jaco Beach. Caters mostly to tourists. Hosts live music. Ask about vegan almond cheese (note don't buy the Avenida29 brand, reported not vegan). Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 9:00am-11:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Hola India
Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center ~ : +506-62582652
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with vegetarian dishes lots of which are clearly marked with a vegan option. Some contain cottage cheese so be sure to specify vegan. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Jerah
Pastor Diaz Ave ~ : +506-83592067
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Indonesian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food and Balinese cuisine. Offers several dishes that can be converted to vegan by omitting egg & using hoisin sauce (soy bean-based) in the dish instead. Has a curry that is made without shrimp paste. All main courses have the option of using either only vegetables, or tofu with vegetables. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Jet Fuel Coffee Shop
J95G+X8 ~ : +506-60385519
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Latin, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Cafe offering a separate vegan menu with peanut butter & jam toast, avocado & tomato wrap, hummus bagel, beans on toast, banana waffles and pancakes. Non-dairy milks available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 6:00am-5:00pm, Sun 6:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mikkonos
Jaco Walk ~ : +506-88237000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Greek restaurant with clearly marked vegan options that include falafels, hummus, pita bread, and a quinoa bowl. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Ohana
Calle El Hicaco ~ : +506-26432226
Moderate -- Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sushi and tapas bar but with labeled vegan food choices and smoothie. Flexible about changing dish components - ask. Outdoor seating. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Ridiculous Burger
Av Pastor Diaz (at Jaco Main Street) ~ : +506-26431010
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Well-known burger bar offering vegan Impossible burger. Vegarian quinoa burger, portobello burger and salad may be made vegan upon request. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am, Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Sabress Kosher Restaurant
50 meters east of the pops (at Inside Hotel Las Orquideas, Avenida Pastor Díaz ) ~ : +506-85298969
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Moroccan , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Kosher Israeli restaurant with a Moroccan touch. Serves vegan food, including hummus plates, salads, falafel, smoky eggplant and a dessert. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Sat 7:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sushi at Home
Avenida Pastor Diaz, L2, Contiguo a Mango Surf Shop, Garabito Puntarenas, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-26431212
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes veggie and teriyaki tofu bowls, edamame, miso soup, various vegan-friendly sushi rolls and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Pizza Shop
Avenida Pastor Diaz (Main St) La Casona #1, 25 m S of Copey Bridge ~ : +506-26432643
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza restaurant with separate vegan menu that offers customizable, made-to-order pizzas with Violife cheese and choice of toppings. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Wed 11:30am-12:00am, Thu 11:30am-1:00am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30am, Sun 11:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Vista Hermosa Restaurante
Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Playa Hermosa (at Hotel Vista Hermosa) ~ : +506-26430214
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Open-air beachfront restaurant with vegan choices Fusion menu includes vegan chile relleno, sandwiches, vegetable wrap, pasta and a rice dish. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fruteria El Pueblo
Boulevad ~ : +506-26434472
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A tienda selling organic fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as juices and smoothies. Can buy individually or in bulk, as they supply to most restaurants in town. All drinks and smoothies are vegan except for the ones with honey (miel) or granola. Some items at the front counter, such as the guava pastries, may not be vegan, ask to be sure. Mon-Sat 7:00am-8:00pm, Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Gaia Bowls
Avenida Pastor Díaz ~ : +506-71404812
Inexpensive -- Raw, Juice bar -- Additional Info: Shop serving acai and fruit bowls. Also serves fresh juices. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:30pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Heladeria El Barco
Pastor Díaz Av ~ : +506-26431119
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Provides vegan ice and smoothie options. Mon-Sat 9:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
La Artesanal
70 metros sur de, Calle Ancha, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-40016834
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe with baked goods, smoothies, coffee, sandwiches and breakfast. Serves vegan rice and veggie dishes, "quesadilla" with hummus instead of cheese, coffee drinks with coconut milk and vegan baked goods. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 6:30am-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 6:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Macrobiótica Manantiales de Vida
Pastor Diaz Ave ~ : +506-26432391
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Health food and supplement store with plenty of vegan foods that are hard to find at local supermarkets. Vegan items include protein powder, tofu, ground flaxseed, almond butter, frozen soy meats, and plenty of other products and supplements. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Rebelissimo
J97C+WM9, Puntarenas Province ~ : +506-60276559
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Gelato shop offering coffee and raw vegan sorbet option. Relocated from Ave Pastor Diaz, IL Galeone Centro Comercial. Mon 1:30pm-10:00pm, Wed-Thu 1:30pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
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