Cafetería Central

Rating

4.7

85 reviews · Google

San José Spanish

About

A coffee counter inside San José's Central Market and a go-to for specialty beans — they sell premium coffee at affordable prices and will even roast it darker onsite if you ask. Regulars stock up by the kilo. Sit down for a moccachino, cappuccino, or cortado with a crepe, and the service comes up as genuinely friendly. One guest found the berries crepe was mostly jam, so order with that in mind.

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Amenities

Takeout

Dine-in

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

Coffee

Dessert

Good for groups

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible

Location

WWP9+234 Dentro del Mercado Central, San José, Paso De La Vaca, Costa Rica

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Recent reviews

MS Zubairigoogle★★★★★

Really great service at a nice café in the market. We got a moccachino, cappuccino and cortado plus classic crepes. Very delicious

Nov 2025

John Roshiogoogle★★★★★

This is my go-to spot to buy my coffee when in CR, they sell specialty beans, and can even roast them onsite if you need a darker roast on the beans. I make sure to make the trip into SJ central market and try to buy as many Kilos as I know I can fit into my suitcase. A carry on bag should be able to hold approx 12kl. Just throw your clothes away and buy new one when you get home, the coffee will be better appreciated. 😉💯

Nov 2025

Dylan Warnergoogle★★★★★

Awesome spot with extremely friendly employees! They have very affordable prices on premium coffee beans!

Mar 2026