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Feelovesophy
57C6+CX9, Puntarenas Province ~ : +506-88458283
Inexpensive -- Vegan, International, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Small vegan cafe & brunch restaurant serving sweet and savory options in a green and peaceful environment with music and pura vida. Organic and local coffee, vegetable milks, smoothies, bowls, Indian dosas, pokes. Confirmed open March 2025. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Awake
C. Garcias ~ : +506-86127513
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, International, Organic, Buffet, Salad bar, Gluten-free, Honey -- Additional Info: Community center focused on awakening and holding events, workshops and retreats for the body, mind and spirit. Serves plant-based, gluten-free, organic, house-made food. Most ingredients are sourced from local farmers. Has a buffet every day, with an abundant one on Sunday. Call ahead to inquire about the menu of the day. Uses honey in some dressings and desserts. Buffet served at 1:30pm. Sun 1:00pm-2:30pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Indómitos Café & Bar
Calle Uvita, 850 m after BCR, white cointainer on the right (at On the way to Cascada Verde) ~ : +506-61884437
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Raw, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Fusion, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: A vegetarian cafe & bar offers veggie burgers, salads, smoothie bowls, omelettes, coffee and healthy drinks, most of which are clearly labeled vegan. Also has gluten free, raw & sugar free options. Accepts Bitcoin. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Beehive
300m North of Puntarenas Osa Uvita Gas Station, Ballena ~ : +506-47023939
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant offering labeled vegan items such as hummus, pizza, and Buddha bowls. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed 11:00am-10:00am, Thu-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ballena Bistro
Goathouse 169, Hwy 34, Playa Ballena Costanera Sur ~ : +506-27865407
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant decor is rustic and contemporary. All dishes are made-in-house from scratch using fresh ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are available. Beverages include lemonades, fruit juices and local craft beer. Has several vegan dishes in addition to vegan ice cream & desserts. Instagram: ballenabistro. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Wed 11:00am-4:00pm, Thu 11:00am-3:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bar y Restaurante Los Laureles
Calle Uvita ~ : +506-88786667
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel with outdoor restaurant and bar. Offers vegan or adaptable choices such as chifrijo (Costa Rican dish), stuffed plantain, burgers, quesadillas and salads. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Burrito Hub
Diagonal al BCR ~ : +506-27438080
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan owned Mexican restaurant offering homemade vegan chicken and steak for burritos, nachos, tacos and other dishes. Everything on the menu can be made vegan. Animal products only added to dishes at the request of customers. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:00pm, Sat 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Café Vivo
Calle Uvita 600m este del BCR, Puntarenas Province ~ : +506-87955252
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A small restaurant offering breakfast and lunch. Vegan choices may include a smoothie bowl, green salad, sandwich, cheesecake, empanadas. Dine inside and/or in the garden. (Has a drive-through.) Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 8:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Hornito
Camino a Playa Colonia, 200 metros antes de la entrada sin barrera ~ : +506-60905958
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Latin, Argentinian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Argentinian restaurant with vegan choices. Menu is clearly labeled and includes chard and onion or mixed vegetable empanadas, vegetable vegan pizza, grilled zucchini sandwich and dessert. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Falafel
5752+5x ~ : +506-60559994
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Falafel restaurant with vegans have choice of pitas, salads, and plates Outdoor seating. Mon-Wed 11:00am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-8:30pm, Sun 11:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

French Cafe
Calle Bahía Ballena ~ : +506-22018253
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Take-out, French, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. French cafe with vegan choices. Menu includes falafel power bowl, vegan tartine, pancakes, chia pudding and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 6:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Hola Indian Restaurant
Plaza La Perla del Pacifico ~ : +506-64071231
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with labeled vegan options, including potato dishes, dal, and more. Please note that vegetarian dishes may contain dairy. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

House of Ginger
Highway 34 ~ : +506-27438182
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant. Uses tofu as meat substitute. Clearly lists vegetarian dishes and shows which ones can be made vegan. Offers fresh or cooked vegetables and some from this region, like heart of palm. Most dishes they make have a vegan alternative. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Kinsu
Calle La Curinga ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Mexican, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving Costa Rican and American cuisines with five labeled vegan dishes. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Las Delicias
Next to Hotel Vive Uvita ~ : +506-27438249
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Latin, Costa Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Latin restaurant with vegan choices. Menu is clearly labeled and includes chips with guacamole, fried plantain, mushroom linguine, vegan vegetable fried rice, casado and a burger. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Mirador Don Roger
Bahia Ballena ~ : +506-27438887
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as pantacones and pasta. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mosaic Wine Bar & Cafe
300 meters past the BCR towards the Uvita Waterfall ~ : +506-22150068
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Japanese, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Wine bar and cafe with four vegan sushi options, edamame, a red pepper dip, and a vegan panini. Additional items can be made vegan upon request. Check if miso soup is vegan or contains fish. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Pizza Time
350 Carretera Sur ~ : +506-22015300
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza shop with vegan vegetable pizza with vegan cheese and various vegetable toppings. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sibu Cafe
Car Pacifica Fernandez Oreamuno ~ : +506-27438674
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, American, Pizza, International, Macrobiotic, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Gluten-free, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with vegan choices including vegan cheeseless pizza, organic salads, and grilled veggie burger (order without cheese and egg). Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Somos Amor Cafe & Elixir Lounge
C. Uvita ~ : +506-89408686
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Mediterranean, Fast food, Salad bar, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Caribbean, Fusion, Spanish, Gluten-free, Latin, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering elixirs, smoothies, salads, sweets, wraps, bowls, and more. Reported to serve meat July 2023. Live music from 2-5pm on Sunday. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Terraza Bistro - Oxygen Jungle Villas
Calle Bejuco (at Oxygen Jungle Villas) ~ : +506-83224773
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant at a hotel and spa. Offers seasonal vegan and adaptable choices such as poké bowl, patacones (plantains with refried beans, pico de gallo & guacamole), salads, smoothie bowls, avocado toast, hummus with raw vegetables & pita bread and casado (Costa Rican plate with rice, beans & salad). Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Zaika Indian Cuisine Bar & Grill
Costanera Sur 34, Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-88007754
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian fusion bar and grill offering clearly marked vegan or adaptable dishes such as grilled vegetables, red bean kebabs, onion & tomato salad, vegetable pakora, lentil soup, Hakka noodles and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cacao Puro Muba CR
5767+9V Uvita, Province Puntarenas ~ : +506-89428861
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A small family manufactory. The cocoa beans are harvested nearby and packed in the house. Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Selva Armonia
Calle La Colonia ~ : +506-86184114
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Ocean view hotel with saltwater pool and jacuzzi, yoga pavilion, fruit trees, filtered water everywhere, bar serving healthy drinks like fresh juices and smoothies with herbs. Serves guests plant-based cuisine. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Finca Bavaria
San Isadro de El General ~ : +506-83554465
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan-friendly B&B that offers 100% vegan and locally sourced breakfast and dinners upon request. Has a small common kitchen for guests, which is kept vegetarian (eggs and dairy allowed). Cleaning products are biodegradable and ecofriendly. Reservations required. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Gelato Artesenal
Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-27438674
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Artisan gelato shop with a few vegan choices. Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Phat Noodle Express
Gastro Park, C. Uvita 700 y ~ : +506-86903000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck offering a few items that can be made vegan such as curries, stir fry, pad Thai, spring rolls, and more. Specify no oyster/fish sauce. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 3:30pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 3:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Saltish Hotel & Villas
Provincia de Puntarenas ~ : +506-27438112
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Family-owned boutique hotel serving vegetarian or vegan breakfast to guests. Uses produce from its own property. Tue-Sat 6:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Tagua
Calle Uvita ~ : +506-70838148
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out, Fusion, Honey -- Additional Info: Outdoor coffee shop with vegan snacks and non dairy milks for drinks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 7:00am-4:00pm, Wed-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Bakery
Bahia Ballena 100 este del BCR ~ : +506-85264974
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Delivery, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery offering vegan cinnamon rolls, drinks and smoothies. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Tiempos Cafe
Av. 3, San José, San Isidro de El General ~ : +506-83150709
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Latin, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe offering plant-based milk alternatives for coffee and a few veganizable choices such as quesadillas, burger, bowl and snacks. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)