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Good Protein
Selina Hostel 75 meters east of the bus terminal, next to, Alajuela Province ~ : +506-62161605
Moderate -- Lacto, Macrobiotic, Juice bar, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Protein drinks, fruit bowls and waffles. All with protein supplements. Most of the menu has soy protein with only a couple of toppings containing dairy. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Arabigos Coffee House
Avenida 327 ~ : +506-24798001
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Mediterranean, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu offers a handful of dishes which are or can be vegan, including a vegan breakfast, hummus and avocado toast (say no egg), vegan ceviche, and customizable bowls. Has plant milk for coffee. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cafe Mediterraneo
400mtrs sur del Redondel de La Fortuna de San Carlos ~ : +506-24797497
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria where vegetarians could have pizza and salad but not for vegans except salad. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Chifa La Familia Feliz
702, 142 and Calle 472 ~ : +506-84675028
Moderate -- Delivery, Peruvian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Specializes in two types of Peruvian cuisine: Peruvian criollo and chifa cuisine. For every dish on the menu, it offers a vegetarian version. Try the vegetarian ceviche and the vegetarian kalu wantan with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

D'mi Tierra Comida típica
Alajuela, San Carlos ~ : +506-83912398
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat; vegan options available. An eco-friendly artisan restaurant. Supports vegetarian and vegan cuisine causes and has clearly labeled vegan dishes, most of which are salads. 'Casados' is a traditional Costa Rican dish - vegan-style uses made-in-house cassava cake. Also has vegan hamburgers and others. Affordable. Pet friendly. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-6:00pm, Tue 12:00pm-7:30pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-7:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Chante Verde
Diagonal 301 ~ : +506-24797097
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe-bar where vegan dishes are labeled with a green leaf. Choices include appetizers, portobello and falafel burgers, pasta with yellow pepper, and a sautéed mushroom and chickpea wrap. Serves cocktails and craft beers. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Jardin De Frida - Maybe closed
350 m oeste del parque, Provincia de Alajuela ~ : +506-89736914
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Costa Rican restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes hummus and pita, falafel burger, tropical salad with cashew parmesan, falafel salad, vegan steak, roasted potatoes, sauteed vegetables, french fries and more. Reported to close earlier than stated times, check ahead. NOTE: Maybe closed January 2025 - please send updates to HappyCow. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 12:00pm-9:30pm, Tue 12:00pm-8:30pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Rio
Avenida 325 ~ : +506-24799341
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local eatery offering a few vegan items such as salads, maduros, picadillo, gallopinto, and rice. NOTE: Reported April 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Mon 9:00am-9:00pm, Tue-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Heliconias Restaurant by Kioro
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa ~ : +506-24791712
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant open to non-guests. Offers a breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and dinner menus. Vegan items include burger, pasta, quinoa salad, pad Thai and more. Vegan pancakes available on request for breakfast. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Hotel Arenal Rabfer
Calle 468 ~ : +506-24799187
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant offering vegan options on the menu, including salads and burgers. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Hunters and Gatherers
Road to La Fortuna Waterfall ~ : +506-24790020
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Buffet, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Caribbean, Gluten-free, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. An open-air restaurant that provides a bountiful buffet after a Desafio Adventure tour, like rafting or canyoning. Slogan is "food that makes you feel good,” and the aim is to help clients find the food that’s best for their blood type and improve digestion. The owners are vegetarian and support vegan clients with a wide variety of fresh food options on the salad buffet. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

India Curry House
Via 142 ~ : +506-21010990
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Organic, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. North Indian cuisine restaurant making dishes, including vegan, with local and organic produce. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:30pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kappa Sushi
Calle 468 ~ : +506-24791639
Moderate -- Japanese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small Japanese restaurant using typical Costa Rican ingredients. Has a separate vegetarian section with vegan options marked. Ask for the vegan sushi boat which comes with 40 pieces including a plantain sushi. Staff speak English. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

La Fortuna Pub
Route 142, de 21007 ~ : +506-83288080
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub with theme nights, live music, and DJs. Vegetarian section of the menu includes three vegan dishes: pizza with vegan cheese, a burger with patacones (bread is not vegan), and a Buddha bowl. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-11:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Los Juanchos
Yoko Termales ~ : +506-87174531
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian pizzeria at Yoko Termales hot springs. Offers a clearly labeled vegan pizza with vegan cheese, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction and vegetables. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mercadito Arenal
142, 700 mts del Parque, Provincia de Alajuela ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Italian, Japanese, Take-out, Mexican, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A food court consisting of four restaurants (taco, sushi, burger, pizza). Has vegan tacos with a fried avocado base, a vegan burger and vegan sushi. Unclear if they have vegan pizza choices, so please check. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 12:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Organico Fortuna
Calle 466, besides Banco San Jose ~ : +506-85722115
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Caribbean, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic market and health food restaurant located next to the BAC (Banco San Jose). Offer a variety of dishes including burgers, salads, sandwiches, rice and meal plates. Smoothies and fresh juices available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Orquídeas
F7RQ+8JW La Palma (at Kioro Hotel) ~ : +506-24791700
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pool side restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as burger, falafel pita (omit tzatziki), quesadillas with tofu and more. Please update hours if known. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Restaurant Ave Del Paraiso
142, Provincia de Alajuela ~ : +506-24792000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Spanish, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a vegan menu with gazpacho, stuffed mushrooms, salad, sandwich, empanadas stuffed with black beans and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Restaurante El Coloso Arenal
Vía 142 ~ : +506-24791244
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Costa Rican restaurant offering a vegetarian menu. Has a few items that can be made vegan such as salads, soups, pastas and casado. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Soda Mima
Calle 474 (at corner Central Ave) ~ : +506-88303649
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with vegan options on the menu, some of which are labeled and others are available by request. Ask server about vegan gallo pinto, casado, salads, and appetizers. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Soda Viquez
Calle 1 Av Arenal, 150 meters south of the Catholic Church, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos ~ : +506-24797133
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Mediterranean, Spanish, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional cuisine of Costa Rica. Affordable. Vegan choices may include casado vegetarian, soups and salads. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sunny's Indian Restaurant
142 Main St (at next to Canoa Aventura, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano) ~ : +506-62171056
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with some vegan options for curries. Specify no ghee and no dairy. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sura Bar and Bistro
Oeste del Centro de La Fortuna (at Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience) ~ : +506-24792800
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Buffet, Mediterranean, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant with clearly marked vegetarian and vegan dishes. Includes salads, stuffed eggplant, vegan burger and vegan pasta. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Green Spoon
Alajuela, San Carlos, La Fortuna. 50 m sur de Álamo Rent a Car ~ : +506-85354576
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Costa Rican restaurant with clearly labeled vegan menu section. Example dishes include sauteed vegetable tacos, casado, quinoa bowl with chickpea croquettes and more. Look for the white fence with plants at the front. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-8:30pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Open Kitchen - La Fortuna
C. 468, Provincia de Alajuela ~ : +506-88055225
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant offering a few vegan items such as falafel, burgers, casado, soups, and shakes. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tierra Mia
Ruta 702, Provincia de Alajuela ~ : +506-24797011
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Caribbean, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Costa Rican restaurant serving a few items that are or can be made vegan such as casado, chickpea casserole, spaghetti, salad and quesadillas. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yellow Bark
506, Provincia de Alajuela ~ : +506-47042116
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Latin-American restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegetable casado, pasta or rice primavera, green salad, cassava bean burger and pasta pomodoro. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Amorini Heladaria
Plaza Adifort between Via 142 and Avenida 325 (at Across from the park downtown) ~ : +506-22371273
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Small heladaria with lots of vegan ice cream selections (about half of flavors). Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Ángel Azul Mercado Natural
Parque de La Fortuna ~ : +506-24797329
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A small health shop and pharmacy offering a selection of natural/organic dried goods, vitamins, soaps, essential oils, body products as well as a small selection of ice cream and cold drinks. No fresh produce or prepared foods. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Metropoli
diagonal Arenal Paraiso ~ : +506-60317995
Inexpensive -- International, Delivery, Take-out, Costa Rican -- Additional Info: Coffee shop with almond and soya milk available for coffee drinks. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Wed 10:00am-5:30pm, Thu 10:00am-12:00am, Fri-Sun 10:00am-5:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Chocolate Fusion Cafe
F9C3+WW9, Alajuela Province ~ : +506-24797554
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Latin -- Additional Info: Coffee bar, chocolate shop and ice cream shop. Offers a variety of labelled vegan chocolate bars and products. Also serves a variety of vegan gelato options as well as vegan cones. Non-dairy milks available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hnos Lazo
702, between Av 325 and Av 327 ~ : +506-24797620
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Specialty grocery store carrying a large range of fruit and vegetables. Mon-Sat 7:00am-8:00pm, Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jungle Bowls
Av 142, Edificio Antiguo Jireh, Diagonal a la Iglesia Católica, Provincia de Alajuela ~ :
Expensive -- Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Gluten-free, Honey -- Additional Info: Juice/smoothie bar serves freshly made-in-house smoothie bowls, smoothies and juices. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Lost Iguana Resort
near Arenal Dam ~ : +506-22676148
-- Breakfast -- Additional Info: Resort in the Arenal area. Offers a Costa Rican breakfast menu with a few vegan suitable items, and a few other vegetarian dishes could be modified by request. Limited options in the area. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Macrobiotica Biorganic
Adifort Mall on Via 142 (at Across from Parque de La Fortuna downtown) ~ : +506-47020425
Inexpensive -- Organic -- Additional Info: Store stocking a variety of health foods, cosmetics, grains, seeds, and medicinal plants. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tayakiry Café
Vía 142 ~ : +506-72879208
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery & cafe offering a labelled vegan falafel burger. Other items can be made vegan on request such as oatmeal, smoothies, salads and avocado toast. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Vikingos
Corner of Calle 468 and Avenida 323 ~ : +506-64640465
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Honey, Latin, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as continental breakfast, typical breakfast (omit eggs), gallo pinto, fruit platter, casados vikingos, patacones, fries, and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Tue-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)