It was our last day in Puerto Rico, so right before we had to go to the airport, my friends and I decided to grab a caffeinated drink. I found this place on Yelp and it looked very pretty; it was perfect for a tranquil start to the day. We called them to inquire about parking and whether this place was open to the public or if it was just for hotel patrons. We parked in the hotel lot and it is open to the public. They did have a person at the counter who could take our order with a menu above their head, but they also had kiosks. I chose the kiosk because it's less pressure; I was allowed to browse the full menu at my pace without feeling the pressure of someone behind me trying to place their order. I was torn between the iced matcha and the iced chai. I went with the iced chai with whipped cream (+$0.50). They ask for your phone number and text you when your order is ready. While we waited, we used the bathroom, which was on their patio area around the corner from the building. On our walk there, we noticed all the plants and greenery they have, both on the wall and around the perimeters of the tables. The bathroom was spacious and clean, but no stalls, just one. I liked that they had seating indoor and outdoor (both regular and high tables) but it was such a good day to not sit outside. The outdoor seating is completely shaded. We sat down at one of the corner areas. After about 10 minutes, our orders were ready. The ice chai was delicious! It had a subtle mocha flavor, with subtle taste of spices, and was very creamy. Halfway through, I needed more ice so I got some from their vending machine. When we went to validate our parking ticket, it came out to about $1.50 which wasn't bad for the hour + we were there. read more

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Review #1,052 Posted on 5.1.26 We came here for coffee on Saturday morning April 25th. This spot is located at the bottom of the Residence Inn in Isle Verde. This place is super nice, it reminded my wife & I of Porto's a bit. They've got both indoor & outdoor seating. We ordered their classic coffee with coconut, called the Coqui. Now the place is awesome atmosphere, good drinks, good food, but it took way too long to get our order, amateur hour as far as that goes. It took them 45 minutes to get our coffee & food out, and we're not talking a four course meal chef Ramsey prepared, it was literally 1 breakfast sandwich. We weren't alone either, countless people waiting for a very long time with us, I don't get how it could get you that point to be honest. They had at least 10 workers back there, I could see 10 minutes, even 15, 20 is pushing it, but 45? Coffee & sandwich were good, but nothing special and for sure not worth the irritation that sets in when you're left waiting to that degree. I thought of giving this place higher marks because it's a very nice establishment, clean, lots of places to sit, and nice atmosphere, but they earned this 2 spot they're getting for the experience I had. read more

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Latte was great, matcha pretty sweet so great if you like that. Food was very average. The bread was actually pretty good and the highlight. Would give 3.5 read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

The place is super cute and thr staff is nice. The coffee, so so. My husband said he liked his, but my latte tasted watered down. Glad I tried it, don't need to come back. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Hands down the best breakfast joint in the area! And I go every time I visit the island. The mayorca breakfast sandwish is delish and the coffee fantastico! Clean, with nice AC We went almost every day! Its a must go wben you are in the Condado or Isla Verde area. read more

Convenient location. You can walk in and order from the kiosk or go up to the counter and place your order with staff. Cozy ambiance and great choices. It's a great cafe to grab a bite to eat and some coffee with pastries. read more

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I went to this very cozy Puertorican style bakery to eat a Spanish Caldo Gallego. The service was good. Unfortunately, although the Caldo Gallego looked very good, it was extremely, extremely salty. When I told the guy at the counter, he did not apologize. He didn't even say a word back to me or offered a refund. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Great food and drinks. Good spot for breakfast / brunch. Staff is friendly and the ambiance is very cute! Lots of space inside and great service! Their strawberry matcha drink is a MUST-TRY! Waffles are delicious!! read more

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This place was recommended by our rental company. We went the day we arrived for a quick lunch. It tasted and felt like a Panera. You order at a tablet then they call you when the food is ready. So no table service. We ordered the Cubano and it was the worst Cubano I have ever had. It was dry and flavorless. I asked for mayo to be added but didn't see any on there. The fruit drinks we got were also not very good. It was just very disappointing. read more

Sobao offers a good variety within the menu! The food, drinks, and coffee never disappointed! 10/10 recommend and the next time I'm back in the San Juan/ Carolina area I will definitely be here! Service is pretty good as well and the girl at the front counter was very helpful when deciding what to order. read more

Only stopped by for the coffee, which was great! They have milk substitution options here as well. Unique decor. Has a lovely outdoor seating area. It is attached to the residence Inn but not inside the hotel. read more

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Friendly service. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor (much more than the Condado location). Sandwiches, coffee, and cakes. They sell an individual baguette, but strangely no Sabao soft bread. read more

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We stopped by for food otw to the airport. The restaurant is inside or adjacent to a hotel. It has an elevated modern design. The food was good but priced higher than other similar restaurants. My coffee was weak. The oatmeal was good. Service to go took a little longer than expected. It seemed like they had a rush of customers at the time we went. read more

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Hands down, my favorite breakfast spot in Puerto Rico! The food is always delicious--fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. And the coffee? Absolutely amazing. Smooth, rich, and perfectly brewed every time. Whether I'm grabbing breakfast, a mid-day bite, or just stopping in for a great cup of coffee, this place never disappoints. A must-visit every time I'm on the island! read more

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Excellent food and service at modest prices. Food is freshly prepared with quality ingredients, highly recommend. Had the Cubano which was excellent and loved the Chicken Sobao. read more

Sadly no Vegan/Vegetarian options so all I could get were fries and soda or coffee/juice. Very casual vibes. Order from a machine and pick up at the counter. Wouldn't probably visit again. read more

Very mediocre. Over priced and very small serving size. Ambiance was nice. Service was good.

Pastries were yummy, service was on point, ambiance is great! Clean eating area, tables were cleaned quickly as people left. Friendly staff. Good pre-flight stop. read more

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Pretty cool vibe inside but my iced latte wasn't too impressive. I'll try something else next time. Service was friendly but a little slow and the line was backed up. read more

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Great Coffee and Guava pastry. Wraps are good too. You will not be disappointed sir inside or outside. Best coffee in the area. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Casual and quick service that still tastes so good. It was across from the hotel and a great option. I enjoyed my vegan burger on a gluten free bun. It take a little bit longer than the rest of my rest of my groups meal but well worth it read more

Yum! Yes, it is delicious and yes it was easy to order on the kiosk. But it is Spanish and English for some parts of it. But we figured it out. I got their iced coffee drink, it was coconut with some other stuff and whipped cream. The eggs, ham and veggies with bread so good! We also got a cheese pastry that was so good as well! The quick service restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining. The decor was rustic modern. I would recommend the food and go back again! It was $35 for two meals. Not too shabby for a full breakfast and iced coffees. read more

The coffee drinks were delicious however the food was only fair. The waffles and french toast were unremarkable. There was barely any fruit on the waffles. I compared them to free hotel breakfast waffles. I did not care for my Chai tea latte it was too strong and sweet. I met some resistance from the staff but they allowed me to return it for refund and purchase something else. The outside seating ambiance was great. read more

Just had lunch at Sobao with my wife while on vacation in San Juan. It was nothing short of amazing. Food was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. Very affordable too. We'll be back during this trip! read more

They have kiosks inside for ordering. I found these to be interesting since some of it was in Spanish and some in English. I still felt like I could figure most things out even though reading any Spanish is pretty limited for me. They text you as soon as your order is ready. They were pretty busy in there, but it didn't take very long. They did mess up one part of our order but quickly fixed it. The iced coffee coqui was awesome! I can't recall exactly what my food was called but it was basically an omelette with veggies. It came with ham, but I opted to leave the ham out. The bread that came with it was delicious! They had a lot of nice outdoor seating, but there were lots of mosquitoes the morning we were there. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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We tried lots of coffee while in Puerto Rico and this location was one of our top placeholders. Even better that we stayed at the hotel right next door and could pop in every morning before our adventures! When you walk in, you are met with the choice of self-ordering through a kiosk or at the counter with a barista. Wait times for a single cup of coffee can be a little long when it's busy. And patio seating is also available! I also appreciate how you can opt in for a text message notifying you that your order is ready if you are not within the establishment at that moment. I definitely would recommend trying the salted caramel latte. They also had the best cappuccino I've ever tried. Their coffee is so high quality and the price is a sliver of what we pay for a cup of coffee in the states. They also have some really good bites. The pulled pork burger was flavorful and juicy. Their pastries are soft and fresh and their fries are perfectly salted. What a great spot!! read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Iced Salted Caramel Latte. 10/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Tablets available at entrance with full menu. They have the best cafe con leche I could find in the area. It's a nice spot with indoor and outdoor seating and quick service. My favorite was that they offer avena and farina for breakfast - a requirement for me when I'm in PR. The toast was not the soft bread I'm use to in PR but it was good. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Cafe con leche y farina - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich and a glazed donut and let me tell you that was the best sandwich and glazed donut I have ever had. It was also surprisingly cheap the service was also so good. It was quick and the workers were so kind. It was so calm and smelled amazing the vibes were up! read more

Ordered via the app from my hotel room. Within a couple of minutes, I received a text that my drink and treat were ready. As I arrived, the was a large (40+ people) group that had ordered in person and was awaiting their food. I am pleased that the restaurant was able to slip in and process my mobile order without making me wait for the large group. Sat outdoors and enjoyed. read more

the food was incredible, best pan de mallorca i had the entire time visiting my motherland! the service was speedy, the kids got to play while we waited and the ambiance was just beautiful! it was windy and the sun was out and we sat outside and it just added to the razzle dazzle! this will be my #1 spot ever time i come home! read more

The cutest spot. The cubano and iced coffee were amazing! Highly recommend, they had many options and the place was adorable read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Cubano y cafe. Delicioso! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

If I could give them a 0 I would. People working there are rude and so impolite. They messed up my order two days in a row, didn't even apologize for it and it seems like on purpose they took for ever to make my order right. Food is ok but the people working there seem to hate what they are doing. read more

I visited a few different coffee shops each day during my week in PR, and this one was my least favorite. It's just a hotel coffee spot with a nice atmosphere, but the coffee itself isn't good. Honestly, I think McDonald's might serve better coffee. It's just bad coffee in a nice-looking place. None of us enjoyed the coffee. read more

I ordered me and my daughter each a ham, cheese, and egg sandwich for breakfast since we missed the hotel buffet. It was awesome along with a cup of fresh coffee. Highly recommended. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Ham egg and cheese and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Came here twice for breakfast during my stay and honestly it might've been my favorite meals during my week in Puerto Rico. They have super affordable breakfast sandwiches. I tried the ham and cheese sandwich and the ham and cheese Mallorca (sweet bread). Both were delicious, the bread the sandwich was on was clearly very fresh and it was perfect. I did get a coffee as well while I was there and would probably skip next time - the coffee was more than my meal at around $6. There are multiple locations of Sobao around San Juan and I tired 2. Food was consistent and equally delicious! read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Ham and cheese mallorca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Right next to the front entrance of the Residence Inn Hotel (3 steps) Various sandwiches,bakery items, & coffee! You order on an Ipad and your name is called when your order is ready and put on the to go shelf. Beautiful outside seating as well as inside. Affordable & delicious. read more

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I had a craving for a Mallorca. I was staying in Isla Verde and a friend mentioned this place had recently opened up. The Mallorca con Mantequilla was absolutely delish. Fluffy, buttery, sweet but not too sweet. The empanadas horneadas de carne con plata I were good. It did not need that glazing, caramel bath over the entire empanada. It would do without and be more flavorful (and less sticky). The croquetas de pollo were on target and well seasoned. The inside decorations and layout are more Starbucks / Hipster bar vibe and they do have a semi-full bar. It was interesting to see that they had 6 ordering kiosks and 1 Human ordering station. I guess that's where we are in 2022. They're open early and past dinner -- so if I exercise enough today, I may return for another Mallorca! :) read more

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Waited 26 minutes for this coffee and bagel with cream cheese that I had to spread myself. Staff was rude and inattentive read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Waited 26 minutes for this. Insane - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Loved this place total life saver for my iced lattes in the morning. It was right at the street from where I stayed. Nice variety of drinks and food menu items. Every thing was fairly priced for being a coffee place. The food was really good! The service nice and friendly. The place was always nice and very clean. read more

Sobao by Los Cidrines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Dog friendly. Has vegan/vegetarian options. Tastes great and homemade! Great ambiance. Food was ready quickly. Four stars only because the outdoor seating area wasn't always clean, crumbs on tables and floor. Went here for breakfast almost every day of vacation. read more