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Cafe del Mar, in Bocas del Toro, is a restaurant dedicated to use the local ingredients respectfully, by not allowing any type of preserved product in its menu. We make all of our sauces in house, with 100% natural ingredients. We try to combine the modern occidental food, with the caribbean/panamanian flavours from our chilhood. So here you will go from a huge BREAKFAST BURRITO for breakfast to an amazing/tastefull CEVICHE for dinner.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Drinks, After-hours
CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, Healthy, Fusion, Central American
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great spot for dinner, I had the Risotto and my wife had the fish filled, both were perfectly done and super tasty. Cocktails were yummy and cheap. Service was top !

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 26 December 2023 via mobile

This coffee shop was perfct for coming in the afternoon to get some work done. Affordable lunches and great coffee. I was here every afternoon 🤣 The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food delicious and it was always busy!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023

After reading all the great reviews, we were expecting to be wowed, and it was just okay. My coffee was good. The sandwiches were good. The wraps were good. The smoothies were good. It was all just good. Nothing extraordinary. Pretty standard fare. It was...lovely to have a bit of air-conditioning, but this was not my favorite meal on Bocas. We live in a town that specializes in farm-to-table food and vegan and veggie food with lots of great coffee houses, so perhaps I am just spoiled. The sandwiches were large though. We had leftovers.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023 via mobile

The place is quite small but bigggg un flavor and good services. My caribbean Homelett was out of this World, my wife pancakes with eggs and bacon were delicious. The Orange Juice was 200% natural. The atmosphere was very cozy.......overall..one of the best food experiences...un Bocas del Toro.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 April 2023

Is the best restaurant in Bocas, the space is limited and sometimes you need to wait a bit. But its definitely worthed.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023

After a week in Bocas and trying many options we decided to just jeep coming here, it's the best food offer in Bocas regarding taste, quality, price. For either brunch or dinner, you won't be dissapointed. Highly recomend the sea food rissoto.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023

Bocas del Toro is not famous for being a cheap place HOWEVER being charged for the credit card fee in year 2023 for a plain pancake that was already costing 5,5 USD (without the credit card extra) is simply ridiculous. I did not object, It...did not worth it, but afterwards I spent my money elsewhere. As the owner I would not be proud when even the bakery or a supermarket accept credit card without any extra fee.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Café del Mar Bocas del Toro, Owner at Cafe del Mar, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2023

Hi Mauro ! Thanks for the 5 stars on the food, we are glad you like it 🙏🏽 regarding your concern on the credit card, I'm afraid to tell you that you are confused. We do not make any extra charge for the use of...More

Reviewed 28 February 2023 via mobile

Had breakfast here a couple of times. Outside tables can get pretty warm = you might be better off eating inside. Good food, Fast service, Great coffee = win, win, win.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Café del Mar, Owner at Cafe del Mar, responded to this reviewResponded 28 February 2023

Thanks so much ! We will think of something to make it cooler outside, thanks a lot for the friendly feedback. ❤️🙏🏽

Reviewed 27 January 2023

I moved here a year ago from Miami, Fl. This is THEE BEST COFFEE..BLUEBERRY PANCAKES SERVICE & LOCATION!! Its busy, quaint & street side, so u can people watch!! 5 STAR!!! LOVE IT!! 😊

Date of visit: January 2023
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Café del Mar, Owner at Cafe del Mar, responded to this reviewResponded 27 January 2023

Thanks so much for the lovely review ! We will keep the hard work ❤️🙏🏽

Reviewed 16 August 2022

The service was fast and friendly even tho the place was packed, the meal looked picture perfect and was delicious. Very good coffee. Just be patient to get a table, the place is rather small

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 19 July 2022

I frequent Cafe Del Mar about once a week. Definitely one of my favorite spots. Incredible food, cappuccino's and a fun place to tourist watch. I tried their Hamburger with Fresh cooked Plantains, and it was Amazing! Really Delicious! If I wasn't so full, I...could have had another.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 4 June 2022 via mobile

Delicious, clean, friendly. We went to cafe del mar for breakfast. The staff are really welcoming and our breakfasts delicious. We may go back for dinner! They’re open till 10pm. A broad menu to suit many tastes and a relaxed vibe. Worth a visit. Whilst...we were there we saw all the fresh fruit being delivered.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2022 via mobile

Amazing food! We had all of our meals here, breakfast lunch and dinner. Perfect אוכל מדהיםם אכלנו פה את כל הארוחות שלנו בבוקאס, בוקר צהריים ערב.. פשוט מושלם

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 15 April 2022 via mobile

Cool breakfast place to drop by. Great coffee and we also liked the fruit bowle with granola. Also quite fast. So the perfect place while you’re waiting for the next boat to catch.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 14 April 2022 via mobile

I really love going here. You get a small selection of cookies and brownies which taste good. I'm especially delighted about the coffee which is up to European standards. Most restaurants in Bocas only offer rather cheap coffee. Also the staff is really nice and...can offer both service in English and Spanish.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Yes, Cafe del Mar offers takeaway services.

Cafe del Mar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5