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Cafe-Bazar OM
55X4+CHV, Puntarenas Province (at Costa Rica Sustainability Center, Casona of Guacimal) ~ : +506-83022522
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Organic, Raw, Bakery -- Additional Info: Cafe offering light vegan and vegetarian meals, desserts and cold & hot drinks. Vegan items include green Thai-style bowl, summer rolls with peanut sauce, snacks, house-made ice-cream, and house-made almond or coconut cream/milk. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Boca2
606, Santa Elena ~ : +506-84420567
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, European, Breakfast, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Costa Rican coffee shop and cafe. Has soya milk for coffee and dishes that can be made vegan including breakfast. Has options such as pasta with sautéed vegetables, sandwiches and rice dishes. Also serves smoothies and juices. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bon Appetit
300 mts Noroeste Plaza Futbol, Sta. Elena ~ : +506-26455301
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant offering labelled vegan items including pizza, pasta and salad. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Café Caburé
Paseo de Stella - Top Balcony Rd 620 ~ : +506-26455020
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Argentinian restaurant & chocolate shop offering a few vegan items such as wraps, burgers, gelatos and pastries. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Café Monteverde Coffee Shop
Vargas Rd ~ : +506-26455419
Moderate -- Lacto, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A cafe with coffee from own farm. Serves empanadas, quiches, and sweets, with a wide selection of vegan choices. Includes empanada, passion fruit cake, banana chocolate cake and cinnamon roll. Also has plant milk for coffees and smoothies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Celajes at Hotel Belmar
620 Provincia de Puntarenas (at Hotel Belmar) ~ : +506-26455201
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Latin, Breakfast, Costa-Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant at Hotel Belmar with fresh, organic produce from an on-site garden. Can accommodate vegans. Also offers overnight accommodation in the hotel. Reservations required. Specify vegan when booking. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:30am-10:00am, 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Cervecería Belmar
100m North of the Gas Station, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica ~ : +506-89536084
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Caribbean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery of the Belmar Hotel with live music and events, offering a few vegan appetizers and mains. Menu includes a vegan "choripan" sandwich, spiced crunchy chickpeas, white bean hummus, and fruit-flavored popsicles. Labelling is unclear between vegetarian and vegan options, check with staff to confirm. Beer is reported vegan December 2024. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Choco Cafe Restaurant and Coffee Shop
Carretera Nacional 620 ~ : +506-26457444
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Raw, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Caribbean, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and coffee shop with vegan options for salads, pasta, and sandwiches. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Delhi Indian Food
Calle Dikary ~ : +506-89742061
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant offering some vegan dishes, including samosas, bhaji, aloo gobi, and more. Double check which vegetarian dishes do not contain dairy. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 1:00pm-10:00pm, Wed 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 1:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dolce Aroma
Centro Comercial Monteverde ~ : +506-26456373
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant offering a vegan wrap/pita option with falafel, a vegan bagel with hummus, kombucha, and smoothies. Women-led. LGBTQ+ friendly. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 1:00pm-7:00pm, Fri 1:00pm-5:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Jardin
400 meters east from the Frog Pond, entrance on the right hand side of the road Puntarenas ~ : +506-40700425
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A hotel restaurant with a separate vegan & vegetarian gourmet menu. Pleasant ambiance. Located a ten-minute walk from the restaurants, bars and attractions of downtown Santa Elena and a 15-minute drive to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-3:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
Los Olivos ~ : +506-83919625
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hiking trail with a lunch package deal that includes a vegan option - book ahead. Reservations required. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Evy's World
Centro Comercial local #10 ~ : +506-26455824
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Juice bar, Bakery, Costa Rican , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop offering many vegan dishes including a vegan hamburger, vegan panini, many vegan pastries including pies, chocolate banana cake, a vegan quiche, and pastel de papas. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kapi Kapi
La Cruz de Abangares, The Cross of Abangares ~ : +506-62052222
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Honey, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has three quinoa and fajitas vegan choices. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

La Amistad
Calle Paraíso ~ : +506-26456108
Moderate -- Lacto, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Lunch and dinner restaurant with traditional Costa Rican food menu that's divided by category (appetizer, main, soup, salad), each with marked vegetarian option. Ask to leave out the cheese. Located next to Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Milega Indian Cuisine
The Jungle Monteverde food court, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-88653434
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Organic, Mediterranean, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu covers the diverse regions of India. Vegan choices include pakoras, papri chat, samosa chat, coconut curry gravy, paalak gravy. Fried pastries filled with potatoes, green peas, onions and garam masala. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Monteverde Beer House
Carretera a Monteverde, Puntarenas ~ : +506-26457675
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Staff is willing to cater for vegans. Has hummus and falafel dishes. Previously named Kolbi Beer House. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Monteverde Brewing Company
Vía 606 ~ : +506-84897075
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewing company with a pub-style restaurant. Vegan options include a chickpea-beet burger, hummus, appetizers, cauliflower wings, and kombucha. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Morphos
150 E Escuela Publica, Cerro Plano ~ : +506-26457373
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Latin-American restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes spaghetti with tomato sauce, avocado cosado (omit dairy) and veggie burger. NOTE: Burger bun is no longer vegan as it contains honey - ask for it with patacones (fried plantains). Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Nativo
857J+FW 50 Metros Oeste de la Escuela Cerro Plano ~ : +506-87288812
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a few vegan items such as tempura mushrooms, white bean hummus and vegetable rice. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Orchid Coffee & Restaurant
Carretera a Monteverde, Puntarenas ~ : +506-26456850
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Honey, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving vegan tamales, salads, subs and granola. Also serves vegan smoothies and plant milk for coffee. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Restaurante Thomas & Thiago
Calle El Redondel ~ : +506-47017035
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Family business. Uses high quality products & ingredients - fresh & organic of local origin. Offers vegan Bolognese pasta (soy) and a vegan hamburger with falafel & fried potatoes. Vegetarian fajitas with tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo and beans could possibly be made vegan upon request, as could other vegetarian dishes. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience
Sapo Dorado ~ : +506-84561022
Expensive -- Lacto, Western, European, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tree-top restaurant with vegan and gluten-free options. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Stella's Bakery
Bajo del Tigre Road, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-26455560
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Juice bar, Bakery, Gluten-free, Latin, Costa Rican , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café and bakery offering some vegan dishes and baked goods. Also offers plant based milks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Stella's Cafe
Frente a Casem Coop ~ : +506-26455560
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Outdoor cafe offering vegan choices such as a wrap, salads, pancakes, fruit bowls, smoothies, plant-based milks for drinks and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taco Station
Urbanización La Colina Segunda Entrada A mano Izquierda ~ : +506-89546670
Moderate -- Lacto, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tacos and burritos restaurant with pick-up and delivery only via whatsapp. Offers tacos with textured vegetable protein and soft tofu, burritos and salads. Mon-Sun 7:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Taco Taco
Calle Paraiso, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-26457900
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant with a selection of vegan dishes including soup, veggie tacos and a burrito. Salad and many salsas as well as guacamole also available along with chilaquiles that can be veganized. Note: Tempura avocado is made with egg. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Open Kitchen
606, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-26455775
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant offering vegan falafel, roasted eggplant, fries, soups, and shakes. Reopened March 2022. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Tortillas Food & Drink
Ruta Nacional 620 ~ : +506-26457457
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a few labelled vegan items such as casado, arroz jardinero, pasta and more. Relocated from 620 Calle Heliconia. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Valle Escondido
50 meters south of butterfly garden ~ : +506-26455156
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Italian, Organic, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Farm-to-table hotel restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegan pizza and burger, focaccia, hummus, salad bowls and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Villa Burger
Next to SuperCompro, Santa Elena (at Woods Art Gallery & Souvenir) ~ : +506-72254178
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. American restaurant with a quinoa chickpea vegan burger that comes on a vegan roll and is served with chips, menu also includes french fries. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Vista Verde Lodge
San Gerardo ~ : +506-83801517
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Honey, Latin, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Family run hotel and restaurant located in the hills above Santa Elena with a view of Arenal Volcano and lake. Most of the fruits and vegetables are grown on the family's permaculture farm. 100% of the electricity is generated from a hydroelectric generator located on the property and water is sourced from a natural spring. Vegan dishes include a vegan casado (traditional Costa Rican dish), pasta with tomato sauce, vegetable fajita, salad and smoothies. Normally caters for guests so book in advance on by WhatsApp 00506 83801517. Can cater for large groups and parties. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Café Monteverde
Vitosi, Costado Oeste Farmacia, Puntarenas Province ~ : +506-26455419
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: A cozy bakery/café with vegan options like soy & almond milk for all coffees, hot chocolate, cinnamon buns and cakes. Mon-Sun 7:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Colibri
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, al lado de la reserva biologica de Monteverde ~ : +506-26455532
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Latin -- Additional Info: Cafe with potato pocket pastry and plant-based milk alternative for coffee beverages. Offers labeled vegan options. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Marlene's Trail Foods
Plaza, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-26457129
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Carries health foods and snacks, including vegan products like plant milks (and others) that are hard to find in the area. Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Monteverde Wholefoods
front of Monte Verde Coffee Center ~ : +506-26455927
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Grocery store specializing in organic fruits and produce. Also stocks some local, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher foods. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ona Cafe
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 620 ~ : +506-70245625
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Small cafe offering a few vegan items such as smoothies and baked goods. Non-dairy milks available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Orchid Coffee & Tea Shop
Ruta Nacional 620 ~ : +506-26456850
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Coffee shop, bakery, and eatery that offers some vegan food items, including açai bowls, veggie paninis, smoothies, and salad bowls. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)