Panadería Cabuya

Panadería Cabuya, often called the Cabuya Bakery, is a family-run bakery and cafe on the village's main road. It's the go-to spot for breakfast, fresh bread and pastries, coffee and smoothies, with lunch plates and a garden patio.

What it's like

Every village needs a bakery, and in Cabuya this is it. Panadería Cabuya is a family-run cafe on the main road with a garden patio and a cheerful, slightly vintage look. Mornings are busiest: locals stop for bread, travelers come for a long breakfast before heading to Cabo Blanco, and people staying a while drop in for coffee and the free wifi.

The food

Breakfast is the main event, and it's generous. Alongside eggs and Costa Rican breakfasts you'll find fresh bread, pastries and the chocolate cake that regulars talk about. There are smoothies and fruit batidos, and good coffee.

At lunchtime the menu moves to plates such as a fish sandwich or a pork chop casado, the classic Costa Rican plate of rice, beans, salad and a main. There are vegetarian and vegan options.

If you're heading out to hike, it's a sensible place to pick up bread or something sweet for the trail.

Hours

The bakery is a daytime place, focused on breakfast and lunch. Its days off have changed over the years, with sources listing Mondays, or Mondays and Tuesdays, so check before you make a special trip. Like many places on the peninsula, it may close for a break in the quietest weeks of the rainy season.

Who it suits

Pretty much everyone: early risers on their way to the reserve, families, remote workers who want a coffee and a change of scene, and anyone with a sweet tooth.

Getting there

The bakery is on Cabuya's main road, a short walk from the village center, the school and most places to stay. There's parking out front. For other places to eat nearby, see our where to eat guide.