Rubens

Amazing & healthy breakfast options. This place hits it out of the park. The ambiance is cozy and…read moremakes you feel like you're in an entirely different world. The service was exceptional and we loved having the dogs- felt like home.

We were looking for a light snack and decided to try Miscelanea. They have a great selection of…read morebreakfast items, coffees and pastries, but they close by mid-afternoon (we just got in before they closed). I got avocado toast with poached egg which was really tasty. The restaurant is small and hidden down a side alley next to a bar, so you may have to hunt around to find it.

Front of coffee shop

Cold brew

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El Metro Torterilla

5.0(4 reviews)

Cubano torta is very good. Highly recommended. Almost as good as the Cubano Torta at "That's It" in…read moreSF (in the Mission). Excellent prices. Hey fellow gringos- let's not soil and dirty Sayulita and turn it into another Cabo or Cancun. Keep it real, homies.

Eliel (of Itacate fame) just opened this sandwich shop across the street. We split a Cubana -- a…read moretruly epic torta of Chorizo, hot dog, beef cutlet, egg and cheese. With fresh orange-carrot-beet juice, a lunch to remember. Amy & I can't wait to go back and try the chapatas!

The Cubana!

The storefront

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Milanesa de pollo was also fantastic

The Anchor

4.9(30 reviews)

This place is a hidden gem! Literally, I would not have found it without gmaps…read more The food: Sailor smoothie bowl: 5/5 - not too sweet + extra protein 35 pesos Breakfast omelette: 5/5 - healthy but filling and satisfying. The sourdough bread was so good! Cappuccino and espresso: 5/5 - good for the prices, better than some other places The food is made with fresh ingredients and you can taste it! We tried other breakfast spots on the main road and were disappointed by the quality. Prices are not bad either. They also have WiFi. There were a few people working on their laptops.

Anchor cafe started this trip off soooo right. the tropical fruit vibes were matched for me and my…read morefriends who eanted like real authentic Mexican food (ya know, normal!) got that too - so many bfast options and lots of coffee - so many ppl running in to grab food and coffee to go was a great sign about this place extending beyond college students pallets - I ordered the chia seed pudding which came topped with a smoothie (or you could say the smoothie was on a foundation of chia pudding due to this ratio) - absolutely wonderful flavors and review across the board even though the dressing for the side salad had peanuts and my friend fully had an allergic reaction and had to leave.....5 stars still tho!!

Americano with almond milk

Sayulita bowl

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Sailor bowl and omelette

La Rústica

4.4(312 reviews)

Food, beverages and service were all very good. I had the Margarita Mazunte and the Bonita salad…read more There were a lot of delicious options on the menu so it was hard to choose. I loved my choices! And my friends loved theirs equally. We were a 5-for-5.

Husk sayulita upstairs is cool. Great music ambiance Get…read morepizza from dowsnwtais. Try the gyoza. And the Jamaica margarita is delicious

Paella

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Northside Cafe

4.4(75 reviews)

0.5 km

Tasty and fresh! We had breakfast and smoothies. Close to the beach. Friendly service. They take…read morecredit cards, which isn't always the case in Sayulita.

Closest coffee shop from the the hotel I was staying. I…read morestoped here on two occasions and the lattes were amazing.

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Latte

Yah-Yah Café

4.5(115 reviews)

Cute little place for coffee and breakfast. Cold Brew and Latte's are on point! Try any of their…read morecroissant sandwiches, you will not be disappointed. Service was

My favorite breakkie cafe in Sayu! Everything is always perfecto. Really good breakfast bagel…read moresandwiches, high-quality coffee drinks, and I love their smoothies. It's cute and cosy inside if you don't want to sit outside, the whole staff is always super friendly and attentive. I wouldn't change anything except I'd beg them to stay open longer because my smoothie cravings always hit after they've closed for the day!!

Inside yah-yah's cafe

Baked items

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Inside yah-yah's

Loro Café

4.0(7 reviews)

Loro Cafe is my FAVORITE cafe/hang out in Sayulita! The owner Marilyn is so sweet and the food is…read moresooooo good! They have options for everyone! It's is mostly vegan with a few meat options! They have the best bubble tea ever and there spring rolls are crazy good! Awesome Food + Great People!!

Nice break from all the yummy tacos we have been eating while in Sayulita. My husband got the…read moreveggie summer rolls. My 8 year daughter got the pork gyozas and side of rice. My teen son got the vegetarian pho and the pina colada bubble tea. I ordered the Ramen Chashu with pork belly. Everything was so delicious! We went on a Wednesday evening around 8 pm so the wasn't much of wait for the seating or the food. This is modest sized place. Some bar seating and tables inside and some tables outside. Lunch is served at Noon. We will definitely go back!

The bar

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Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

3.9(209 reviews)

Great views. Try the Thai ceviche. And the tostadas with Ahi…read more The dorado/mahi is delicious. Service is good. Amazing views from every space. Do sunset dinner here or lunch anytime

The food was delicious. The service was excellent and you cannot beat the ambience of Don Pedro's…read more Scenic view, watching people water boarding and surfing with a nice breeze and cocktail. You can't beat it.

Inside

Thai Ceviche with a combination of plantain and tortilla chips

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Passion fruit margarita

Cafe Arte

3.1(29 reviews)

0.9 km

I'm going to be completely honest here. The wife was craving a burger and fries so we decided to…read morestop and try this place out on our short vacation. Hands down, the best burger I've had in my life. And let me tell ya, I've had a butt load of burgers, but this burger was simply perfect and delicious. We've ordered here everyday since we had it and it doesn't disappoint. The servers were extremely accommodating. Definitely a hole in the wall place especially speaking since we weren't expecting anything of it. For under 200 Mexican pesos you can't go wrong either.

I rarely write negative reviews but this place was SO BAD. Do not come here. We sat at one of the…read moretables outside by the street and the whole time loud cars and motorcycles were speeding by and spraying water (from the recent hurricane) in our direction. We should have moved inside but moving inside would not have made the food any better. I got the breakfast sandwich and basically refused to eat it. The scrambled eggs were the only good part. The bread was old and hard, there was like cold cuts ham on it and a piece of lettuce. My mom got the huevos rancheros and it was deep fried and tasted like it had ketchup on top of it. Both came with a side of potatoes and beans and the potatoes tasted like they were for a dinner entree with chicken. The whole situation was bizarre and just made me sad. Just really one of the worst meals I have ever had. Plus the inside of the restaurant looked disheveled and the bathrooms were awful. At least our server was nice.

Our dinner being cooked Cook was handling meat and lettuce without using gloves

Flank Steak, rice and salad

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ChocoBanana

4.0(168 reviews)

My group had a great experience here! Breakfast was yummy. I personally had the cheese bagel (they…read morehave plain too) but it comes with egg and a choice of meat I choose chorizo. It was a great simple breakfast close to town. It's pretty busy, and the smoothies look bomb. My friends got the strawberry banana and a mango one. Serivce was great we chatted with the waiter where he talked about California

If you wake up early and are hungry, run to Choco banana for breakfast. They have outdoor patio…read moreseating and delicious breakfast options, including oatmeal, smooth, smoothies, eggs, etc., etc.. It was so delicious at breakfast, that we went back at lunch. It was also fantastic. In fact, I loved it so much, that I had to have a T-shirt that I am now proudly wearing around Austin. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating to those of us that did not speak Spanish. Great prices, great food, great people.

Choco banana sprinkles and granola

Banana nut bread, bought a mug and shirt too

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Chocolate banana with coconut

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