If you're looking for an escape away from the city, come and relax on this charming coffee…read moreplantation. This coffee heaven is nestled in in the hills of Lares which sits 2 hours outside of Old SJ. This places it a well worth the experience day trip. The best part of the trip is the walk up coffee tour that's free. You get to walk up to the machinery and the employees welcoming you to show you how the coffee is made. You can see it from natural coffee to bagged coffee. Please be aware that the employees don't speak English which I could be 100% wrong, but despite that you can see the whole roasting process - FREE! I'd also invite you to check out their coffee shop where they sell homemade baked goods, they have a few merch items, and the best part is the back porch. Let. Me. Tell. You... the views alone are wonderful. Take in a fresh latte made with love. If you want a little bit more of a relaxed ambience take a tiny stroll underneath the cafe and unwind at the water mill and see the birds... btw there is another set of restrooms there. So I highly recommend taking a small trek out into the mountains to grab a pure taste of Puerto Rico's finest coffee.

Sábado 22 de marzo de 2025 estando por el pueblo de Lares vinimos a comprar café Lareño…read moredirectamente donde Los manufacturan. Tienen un cofre Shop donde puedes hacer pedidos y también desayunar. Ambiente de montaña adentro.

The coffee here is delicious! I got the hot white mocha and it tasted so fresh and creamy. My…read morehusband got a traditional iced coffee and thought it was well balanced and creamy. The coffee has a smooth flavor. The atmosphere feels like an upscale coffee shop. It is really clean. There is plenty of seating. Service was amazing.

I always like to visit this place when I come to Puerto Rico. The coffee is always good. Their…read moreservice is really nice and the staff is super friendly. Always clean, their sitting area around the store is pretty spacious and they even have a cool display for their coffee bags/tin cans perfect for gifts. Plenty of choices for different desserts and they even have a food menu if you decide to grab a bite to eat.

A Hidden Gem That Took My Breath Away!…read more Let me tell you -- I have eaten at some incredible places around the world, but THIS spot? It's on another level! From the very first spoonful of their Asopado de Gandules (pigeon peas soup with rice), my taste buds threw a full-blown fiesta! Every bite was like a warm Caribbean hug -- rich, comforting, and bursting with flavor that only true island soul food can deliver. And then... the tostones made from pana (breadfruit). OH. MY. GOODNESS. Crispy, golden perfection on the outside, soft and savory on the inside -- it was pure magic. Whoever thought to make tostones from pana deserves a culinary crown . The service? Flawless. Friendly smiles, genuine warmth, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like family. And the view -- breathtaking! Imagine savoring these unforgettable flavors while surrounded by tropical beauty that looks straight out of a postcard. This place isn't just a restaurant -- it's an experience. Food for the soul, joy for the heart, and a memory I'll be talking about for years.

A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This hacienda, slash coffee plantation, slash…read morefarm-to-table restaurant is well worth the drive. Open air dining with majestic, panoramic views. The owner and staff are friendly and attentive. The food is incredible, fresh local ingredients and made with love. Highly recommend the rabbit and lamb dishes. And of course be sure to finish with dessert and a cup of their family grown coffee, it's amazing.

Great vibe, excellent service. Friendly, fast. Didn't order food but looks good. Drinks amazing…read more Would love to try for breakfast.

On a day trip to Lares, I decided to eat breakfast at Luxury Coffee Bar. The cafe is nicely…read moreappointed with a great vibe and a cordial staff. Service was very slow, however. Normally, I don't mind waiting for my food but I don't expect to wait 15 minutes before I am even acknowledged which is what happened. After my order was taken, I waited another 25 minutes for my food to arrive. The food was very good. The eggs were perfectly cooked and nicely seasoned. The coffee was also very good as was the fresh passion fruit juice that I ordered. Despite the long wait, I recommend this place because the food was worth it -- after all this is why I try new restaurants.

Went by on a weekday for a tour of the coffee plantation. This was worth every moment!! We were…read moredriving from Rincon to San Juan and decided to take this detour to explore another facet of Puerto Rico. We arrived just in time for their 10am tour (call ahead and check availability, it's $20 per person). Our tour guide was fantastic! The coffee estate, the buildings, the little canal, and the stream with the waterfall they take you to are breathtaking. I would definitely come back and spend the night here. The place also works as a wedding venue (there's a chapel on site). At the end of the tour you can buy some coffee (probably some of the best cappuccino I've had on the island thus far). The tour took about 1-1.5 hours. Worth every dollar. It's so serene. Everything is constructed from natural materials. There are peacocks roaming around. The air is fresh. The water pristine. I loved it. Although the drive up the mountain is a little tricky (drivers are also a little crazy) and we did get a bit lost (GPS for some reason can't find the place), we called the hacienda and asked for directions which worked well. There are also signs along the road. Don't let this out you off though - it's all part of the adventure!

A pesar de tener reservaciones desde hace una semana y viajar 3 horas al llegar estaba CERRADO!!!…read moreNo avisaron!!I No cancelaron!!! Irresponsables!!! No se puede confiar en reservaciones en este lugar!! 0 estrellas

We can do this in English too place sucks the midget that took my order screwed up order took 30…read moreplus minutes and everyone behind me got their order before me because I am not local. El enano que me atendió tomó mi orden mal tuve que pagar dos veces. Adicionalmente, 20 minutos después me acerco por mi orden y la muchacha no estaba al tanto y tuvo q regañar al enano aun así salieron todas las órdenes antes y fui el ultimo para dos sándwich mientras todos los demás antes que yo con órdenes más grande y detrás de mi en la fila. No un disculpa por la demora es que atendemos a los Lareño a primero no se algo un total de espera de 35 minutos por eso es q las panaderías se están muriendo y los lugares de brunch y desayuno se están quedando con todo. Ahora si leen esto ahora te contesto que pases buen día.

This was a great stop before going to the camuy caves. There is a parking lot outside and plenty of…read moreseating on the inside. Once your order has been taking, you wait couples of minutes. I have to say that the coffee was delicious and so was the cuban sandwich. Not to mention the prices, I also noticed a lot of locals which is a good sign.There is also a variety of pastries and a mini market on the inside of the store.

Stopped in after doing some hiking in San Sebastián to get a sweet treat. This was a spot I'd…read moresaved as I'd seen it listed as one of the top 100 ice creams in the world for their corn flavor. We were the only group there but it did quickly fill up as we took a while to decide on what to get -- there are incredibly unique flavors that showcase the immense pride us Puerto Ricans have. I would never have expected arroz con gandules, arroz con salchicha, cilantrillo, or garlic as flavors! We were warned upon entry that it was one sample per person, which I can understand after seeing the breadth of options available. After my group of five carefully decided which samples to get (and share) I decided to go with the corn and avena (oatmeal). The corn was good but the avena was amazing. Another top that I didn't end up going with was the coquito. If I had more time in the area I honestly would have gone back to get a proper scoop of arroz con gandules because it was so perfectly executed. There are some small tables in the back with seats and there is one men's toilet as well as one women's. A little bit annoying for parking there since there is neighborhood construction and the streets are old/tight. I cannot find a complaint but I would suggest to this team to offer maybe a flight option since there are so many fun flavors that are worth trying in more than just teeny tiny bites. I'd also gladly pay $1 for two more samples or something similar. So happy I made it to Heladería Lares!

Small space but great selection. Be aware, you can only sample one flavor so be sure to try…read moremultiple things if you're in a group! Coquito and corn are amazing!! Parking was a bit of a challenge but visiting Lares to get here is worth the trip!

first timers here and we enjoyed coffee, a frosted twist donut and some pan de agua aka loaf bread…read more Very clean and quaint place with cakes, donuts, sweet breads and breakfast sandwiches and a lot of other good food. Very nice service and decent pricing. Definitely coming back here on the way down from the Naranjito hill.

Today I ordered a pizza with extra cheese and little sauce and it was spectacular! Loved it! Really…read morethin crust, amazing flavor, really cheap. I really recommend it

Such a cute find! We originally went to the icecream place next door the lares but unfortunately…read morethey didn't have any without milk (dairy allergy) but found this place and they had some without milk!! I had the guava( guayabo). Super refreshing and even slightly stretchy. It was such a nice treat on a hot day. It was $3.50 for small scoop in a cup ! The store inside was really hot, wasn't too sure if it was a one time thing I ran into on a bad day or if that's normal. Other than that it was great here!

Sábado 28 de junio de 2025 después de almuerzo y estando en Lares una parada en una de las…read moreHeladerías en la misma plaza una cerca de la otra ? Por qué no se? Será historia? Bueno está también tienen helados naturales, artesanía y un restaurante de comida criolla en la parte de atrás. El ambiente en la heladería fue familiar y tranquilo. Servicio excelente.

We needed a coffee at 7am and this was one of the only places open. The coffee was actually pretty…read moregood but the mallorcas we bought were inedible, we had to toss them. In hindsight I probably should have known they weren't fresh as there were only 4 on the tray whilst other items were laden.