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Came here for a trip to Puerto Rico and saw it was a popular place. When we got there they said we had to wait 30 minutes so we went next door to 787 coffee and got some drinks. 10 minutes later they called saying a table was ready. When we got there they said we couldn't be seated since we had 787 coffee. We offered to put it in a bag hidden away but it was still unacceptable. We got takeout instead and went back to our hotel to eat. When I opened the egg dish my friend ordered I wanted to laugh. For $17 the top dish looks like something I would make at home when I had nothing to eat. Portion was small and unflavorful. The churro pancake was as expected but nothing special.
Food here was great! Our server was friendly. Expect wait time, especially lunch time, if you come a bit earlier than lunch time is better. They have limited parking space by their restaurant, parking on the street wherever you can find. Restaurants around there will tow your car if your park illegally on their premises.
Wait was almost 40 minutes, but it was good once we were seated. Food and service were good.
The Bistro Café was fantastic - easily our best meal in San Juan. We tried the pulled pork croissant and the fruitero croissant. Both were delicious. The coffees were excellent as well. The staff made the experience even better. Friendly and welcoming.=We would recommend The Bistro to everyone. The only minor downside, as with much of San Juan, is that parking can be difficult to find (and we got there right when it opened.
Great place for brunch/lunch. Extensive menu. There's something on there for everyone. Visited on our last day and we all wished we had gone sooner as we would have definitely liked to go back again. I can see why it gets very busy. Portions are very large. Some dishes may be best for sharing. Had the stuffed avocado with shrimp and it was delicious. The avocado was large and very fresh. 3 of us had this and we all really liked it.
If you want a good breakfast with large portions this is the place to be. It was busy but we were sat immediately and our waitress was patient. The strawberry kiwi popsicle mimosa was so exciting to drink. Im stealing that idea for a girls night! We were craving pancakes so we ordered an American breakfast as well as skirt steak Rancheros & Papas Griegas. Everything was good. If youre in PR make sure to go as the menu is extensive.
Really good food! I've tried the location in Miami. Service was a little spotty. It's a much larger location than what it looks like. The shrimp mofongo was good.
Bistro Cafe was phenomenal. Be prepared, the menu is quite literally ginormous. It may feel overwhelming at first, but it's an exciting overwhelming knowing that anything you get is going to be delicious and filling as all portion sizes are huge! It was super affordable, which is always a nice touch. Our server was beyond wonderful, kind, and very accommodating given that we had non-meat eaters and gluten free members with us. I loved the feel of a Puerto Rican diner. It was such a special experience. Be sure to get there as early as possible as it is walk in only and extremely popular. We waited an hour and a half. I will recommend this place to anyone visiting San Juan!
We ended up coming here all three mornings we were in the area. Omelettes, pancakes, oatmeal, mimosas, stuffed avocado - everything was delicious and all portions were generous. Our wait staff were always welcoming, friendly and helpful.
told by locals, one of the best brunch in puerto rico and i'm so glad i believed them!! everything was a 10/10. the portions were huge and the prices were amazing!! i hope this location never changes. the ambiance is amazing also. the workers are so sweet i would definitely come back!!
This place is a must see in PR! The menu is extensive and the food is great. I had the pancakes with dulce de leche and fruits & my husband had a plate with eggs, bacon and pancakes. We got orange juice and tamarindo juice which tasted fresh. The service was quick and our server was really attentive. We went with our 3 month old and were sat in a booth away from the music which worked for us. This place gave really great brunch vibes. Come with an empty stomach.
We visited twice during our week's stay in Puerto Rico. Each time, our wait for a table (for a party of 2) was less than 10 minutes. The food was absolutely amazing each time, and so were the beverages. Service was good. We really enjoyed our server during our second visit. She was more attentive to our needs and personable. Whereas the server during the first visit seemed really rushed and short in communication. Our food was brought in a reasonable time considering how busy it appeared each visit. Food portions were large, and we found ourselves having leftovers each time. The ambiance was pretty noisy, but definitely giving brunch vibes. Parking was challenging to find each visit, but if you ride around in a circle long enough, eventually, a parking spot will become available.
This breakfast was so amazing. We got the croissant carnitas, chicken and waffles, and blackberry iced coffee. My husband doesn't usually like croissant sandwiches but he loved this one we traded plates. The service was amazing and kind. Cute little place.
6 months ago
Bistro Cafe was nice & packed when I went so I instantly knew the food would be pretty tasty! The menu is pretty expansive so it can be overwhelming at first, but I love how they have everything in Spanish & English to make it easy for those of us who cannot speak Spanish...YET :) The mimosa & food was very tasty. The potatoes...OMG, how crispy. All of it was good, but I wouldn't say anything was spectacular although I would come again if I wanted something that I wanted to ensure was tasty! My server was so sweet and did a great job of confirming my order and checking in with me despite the crowd. The only flag I would put is for the coffee drinks. Some of the lattes are VERY sweet. I saw two other people who also ordered different flavors and we all collectively ended up sharing how we didn't expect them to be that sweet. They are loaded with syrups, whip cream, and whatever toppings that align with your flavor, so just know that before ordering one. Very beautiful drinks but barely any coffee in those specifically. read more
4 months ago
Came here for a trip to Puerto Rico and saw it was a popular place. When we got there they said we had to wait 30 minutes so we went next door to 787 coffee and got some drinks. 10 minutes later they called saying a table was ready. When we got there they said we couldn't be seated since we had 787 coffee. We offered to put it in a bag hidden away but it was still unacceptable. We got takeout instead and went back to our hotel to eat. When I opened the egg dish my friend ordered I wanted to laugh. For $17 the top dish looks like something I would make at home when I had nothing to eat. Portion was small and unflavorful. The churro pancake was as expected but nothing special. read more
19 days ago
Food here was great! Our server was friendly. Expect wait time, especially lunch time, if you come a bit earlier than lunch time is better. They have limited parking space by their restaurant, parking on the street wherever you can find. Restaurants around there will tow your car if your park illegally on their premises. read more
22 days ago
Wait was almost 40 minutes, but it was good once we were seated. Food and service were good. read more
1 month ago
The Bistro Café was fantastic - easily our best meal in San Juan. We tried the pulled pork croissant and the fruitero croissant. Both were delicious. The coffees were excellent as well. The staff made the experience even better. Friendly and welcoming.=We would recommend The Bistro to everyone. The only minor downside, as with much of San Juan, is that parking can be difficult to find (and we got there right when it opened. read more
9 months ago
Great place for brunch/lunch. Extensive menu. There's something on there for everyone. Visited on our last day and we all wished we had gone sooner as we would have definitely liked to go back again. I can see why it gets very busy. Portions are very large. Some dishes may be best for sharing. Had the stuffed avocado with shrimp and it was delicious. The avocado was large and very fresh. 3 of us had this and we all really liked it. read more
If you want a good breakfast with large portions this is the place to be. It was busy but we were sat immediately and our waitress was patient. The strawberry kiwi popsicle mimosa was so exciting to drink. Im stealing that idea for a girls night! We were craving pancakes so we ordered an American breakfast as well as skirt steak Rancheros & Papas Griegas. Everything was good. If youre in PR make sure to go as the menu is extensive. read more
10 months ago
Really good food! I've tried the location in Miami. Service was a little spotty. It's a much larger location than what it looks like. The shrimp mofongo was good. read more
Bistro Cafe was phenomenal. Be prepared, the menu is quite literally ginormous. It may feel overwhelming at first, but it's an exciting overwhelming knowing that anything you get is going to be delicious and filling as all portion sizes are huge! It was super affordable, which is always a nice touch. Our server was beyond wonderful, kind, and very accommodating given that we had non-meat eaters and gluten free members with us. I loved the feel of a Puerto Rican diner. It was such a special experience. Be sure to get there as early as possible as it is walk in only and extremely popular. We waited an hour and a half. I will recommend this place to anyone visiting San Juan! read more
We ended up coming here all three mornings we were in the area. Omelettes, pancakes, oatmeal, mimosas, stuffed avocado - everything was delicious and all portions were generous. Our wait staff were always welcoming, friendly and helpful. read more
2 months ago
told by locals, one of the best brunch in puerto rico and i'm so glad i believed them!! everything was a 10/10. the portions were huge and the prices were amazing!! i hope this location never changes. the ambiance is amazing also. the workers are so sweet i would definitely come back!! read more
8 months ago
This place is a must see in PR! The menu is extensive and the food is great. I had the pancakes with dulce de leche and fruits & my husband had a plate with eggs, bacon and pancakes. We got orange juice and tamarindo juice which tasted fresh. The service was quick and our server was really attentive. We went with our 3 month old and were sat in a booth away from the music which worked for us. This place gave really great brunch vibes. Come with an empty stomach. read more
We visited twice during our week's stay in Puerto Rico. Each time, our wait for a table (for a party of 2) was less than 10 minutes. The food was absolutely amazing each time, and so were the beverages. Service was good. We really enjoyed our server during our second visit. She was more attentive to our needs and personable. Whereas the server during the first visit seemed really rushed and short in communication. Our food was brought in a reasonable time considering how busy it appeared each visit. Food portions were large, and we found ourselves having leftovers each time. The ambiance was pretty noisy, but definitely giving brunch vibes. Parking was challenging to find each visit, but if you ride around in a circle long enough, eventually, a parking spot will become available. read more
1 month ago
4 months ago
This breakfast was so amazing. We got the croissant carnitas, chicken and waffles, and blackberry iced coffee. My husband doesn't usually like croissant sandwiches but he loved this one we traded plates. The service was amazing and kind. Cute little place. read more
4 months ago
Amazing place the food and the service 5 star. Coffee Gorgeous and Delicious. Highly recommended. First time there when I visited Puerto Rico. read more
4 months ago
I made a mistake walking into this place. The service was poor and ambiance was cold. Everything was well presented and esthetically pleasing... but I also expected great service and delicious food. It's over priced and undercooked. I allowed 2 stars only because I did enjoy the martini. However, I suggest not an entire bag of pistachio on the rim of my cup. It's a waste of inventory and money. Highly do not recommend if you are hungry. read more
Place is very good and the hype is definitely worth it. If you go early you don't have to wait too long. There's no reservations; first come first serve basis at this location. It's a tad pricey, but I guess you pay for what you get. The portion of the meal is extremely huge and definitely worth sharing for sure. Tried our best to finish everything we shared and didn't have left overs. This place isn't huge inside but it's def IG worthy. Would come back again. read more
2 years ago
Visited Puerto Rico a few weeks ago for my boyfriend's cousin's 40th birthday trip. She wanted to eat at Bistro cafe for brunch given all the good reviews on social media. She was right, it didn't disappoint. Be prepared, the wait time is usually at least an hour but food and beverages come out quick. They don't allow any outside food or drinks so be mindful as well. Portion sizes are ginormous. I went with the avocado toast and I could barely finish it. Very casual but nicely decorated restaurant. read more
8 months ago
I absolutely love this place for brunch the ice matcha is my fav always, the food is huge, the music and the ambiance gets a feeling of being in ibiza and the service 10/10 the also took a picture of us! read more
Wait was long but expected since the place is popular. Place is bigger than expected but only had one working restroom. Service terrible but let me tell you why. So i ordered the churro French toast 10/10. Had a hair in my omelette long black disgusting. And no it wasn't mine my hair is brown curly in braids. They offered to remake it and did but at this point im nervous looking through everything didn't even eat it because now im scared. So i address that to the manager who was also our server and another manager who said didnt they remake it and only took off $5 like i didnt eat it because it previously had a hair. Friend enjoyed chicken wrap 10/10 my other friend got a pastrami sandwich she said basic. Their fries was good. But honestly that experience was negative. Got a lady going around taking pics you ask the cost she say it's free for me to take the photos but once it comes out she like $20 for it like you just said free. read more
5 months ago
Servers were super nice. The drinks were 10/10. The food was pretty good and they had a big portion so you can even make it shareable. Very spacious, I preferred the back room as it's more intimate. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Great place! Get there early to make a reservation and to get parking! (Traditional take your name and party size) Awesome place to have an amazing breakfast / brunch to start your day. Creatively creative creations from coffee to drinks to food. If you are traveling to PR and want an great authentically new place to eat this is it! Very instagramable/ photo worthy place inside and out! The food not only looks good but is good! If you like to share their portions are large enough. If you are hungry this is the place to get your grub on! Can't say enough about this place! Try it you will love it too If you love nutella and fruit with crispy French toast and whipped cream get the tostadas francesas locas. We each got a specialty coffee oh so good! read more
6 months ago
Went for brunch, friendly service, strong coffee, huge portions, conveniently located very close to Isla Verde beach read more
6 months ago
2 months ago
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast, so when I say my meal at Bistro Cafe was the BEST BREAKFAST I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, I mean it!! I seriously couldn't believe how delicious everything was! My party of 4 arrived at 10:30am and were told that there was a 30 minute wait. Thankfully, we only had to wait for around 20 minutes before being seated. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't outside seating because I wanted to enjoy the morning sun, but when I saw how aesthetic the interior of the restaurant was, I forgot all about sitting outside! I was instantly enthralled by the extensive drink menu, and since I usually start my mornings with some type of coffee, I ordered the caramel iced latte. This is NOT your typical latte! The Rim of the cup was lined with dulce de leche and cookie crumbles, and was topped with a heaping helping of fresh whipped cream and cinnamon sugar. My mom tried one of BC's signature "ice pop mimosas" in the pineapple flavor. It looked gorgeous and was so refreshing, especially with the fresh fruit. I didn't think this could even be possible, but the food was even better than the drinks! I had the churro pancakes, which were topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and bananas; and covered in cinnamon sugar. I just ordered the side order, which came with 2 pancakes, but the full order comes with 5(!!). I have never met a pancake that I didn't like, but even I couldn't finish these pancakes--not because they weren't delicious, but because even 1 pancakes with all those toppings left me feeling so full. My mom had a croissant sandwich, and while most people see bread as simply a base for a sandwich, this croissant really shined on its own! It was so flaky and buttery, I was contemplating ordering one for myself to take back to my hotel! I may sound dramatic, but it's completely true that I have never had a better breakfast than the one I had today at Bistro Cafe!! read more
I've been trying to come here for years, but it's always packed. It's kind of hood once you finally get in. The service was great, the food was not good at all!!. Overpriced and not worth it. The one thing that I absolutely loved was The passionfruit popsicle cocktail!! DELICIOUS . I had bout 5 of them thangs!! read more
Absolute 10 out of 10. If you come to PR, you have to come here! Ordered the following: Stuffed avacado steak and shrimp: 30/10 everything seasoned well, and came together. I recommend a little more feta and more guava sauce on the side. Get this! Side French toast: 7/10 pretty good, nice crisp, ask for toppings on the side. Croissant cosa rica: 10/10 unexpectedly amazing. Meat was seasoned well. The honey butter on the croissant plus the sugar add a balanced experience. Try this if you can. Excellent customer service. Seating a little tight. Nice atmosphere. Drinks are decent but overpriced. read more
Off the plane at the airport to start my vacation my son brought me to this Bistro and wow first the hospitality was top-notch and the service diamond status. Also made it in before rush hour so we were seated as soon as we arrived. we ordered a regular latte with almond milk and my son ordered a caramel Latte, both were beautifully served and adorned to perfection. Huge portions for breakfast, we ordered a Rey Madame French Toast is a huge French Toast sandwich loaded with Ham, cheese, and 2 eggs on top and fruit on the side. my son had a tripleta omelet with cookies and cream pancakes. both were delicious. The restaurant is close to everything in Isla Verde, has a very lively happy vibe, and is highly recommended if you are in the Isla Verde area. read more
Please like and comment on this review !! The wait is worth it!!! We tried to come on our first day in town, there was an hour and a half wait time. We stayed as long as we could but the rain made us leave. This restaurant does not have a space for you to wait so we had no covering other than a bus stop across the street. We returned on our last day, and came in before 12 noon. The wait time given was 45 minutes. We snuck over to the bar area and asked for a menu. We ordered some espresso martinis, they were delicious! Another friend ordered a lavender mojito which I also tasted and it was tasty. Not the usual over bearing floral taste some lavender drinks have!!! When the rest of our party arrived they were not allowed to join us at the bar area. Which made no sense as there was plenty of room and they also wanted to have espresso martinis while we waited. We were seated in less than 25 minutes from the time we added our party to the wait list. Thankful because service once we were seated was extremely slow! Almost missed our flight home, although we were there before noon and our flight didn't leave until 4 pm. So I do not suggest going here if you have anywhere to be within 4 hours. Ordering is very chaotic, we could not fully understand the menu and the server could not fully understand us. We had a friend that pulled up the restaurant's Instagram page so we ordered based off pictures we saw on the Instagram page. The food was amazing! Huge portions, we wished we would've shared items instead of us each ordering something. We all had food to pack up, it was delicious and very filling! The ambiance in the restaurant is cute, chaotic, people every where, and it was packed both days we ventured here! After eating the food we know why!! This place is a MUST TRY! Check out the photos!! Please like this review -1 star because of the wait time, no wait area, slow service. read more
Bistro Cafe came very highly recommended, and I see why. The wait might be long, but it's definitely worth it. When we arrived, we were advised that the wait would be 45 minutes to an hour. ..ughhhh! Oh well, when in Rome. We gave our name and number and waited to be called. Because you can't wait inside, and they have security at the door to enforce the rule. Bistro is very cute and Instagram worthy with a nice coffee bar set up. The menu itself is 8 pages long, a little overwhelming, but I glanced over the menu before coming, so I had an idea of what I wanted. The portion sizes are HUGE no matter which dish you choose. The presentation is wonderful, and all the ingredients taste fresh. The drinks were not too strong but balanced well. It's rather pricey but worth every penny. Our server was excellent, very attentive, and friendly. The hours are 7a-3pm. I suggest you come early. They also take your photo, and it comes with a glass frame for $20. All in all, this was a wonderful experience despite the wait. I would definitely return again. read more
1 year ago
This place is crazy packed. I had the breakfast croissant with bacon and ham and it didn't disappoint. It's a whole nother level of food compared to most places I've been to so far this trip. Would def come again and recommend to anyone. Their portions are huge (croissant wasn't too crazy) but their omelette looks amazing and a huge portion They have music playing in the background, not too loud and it's good music to chill and enjoy read more
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Calle Júpiter 29
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979
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