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Bien Papayas
500 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
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Ni
Review №1

Loved the ladies who own this spot. Met them the night before and decided to check out the restaurant in the morning. Was not disappointed! The food was great and the coffee was great! I cannot remember her name, but she was full of energy and positive vibes all around! Went back Monday morning before we left to say goodbye. But they were closed.

El
Review №2

Heard great reviews about this place but unfortunately our experience wasn’t good at all. We ordered wraps and waited for over an hour and still didn’t get our food. The staff didn’t even apologize or own the issue.

ge
Review №3

Went twice in two days. Had a full breakfast with smoothies the first time and grabbed smoothies to go the second. Staff is small and humble and excited to do what they do.Menu is simple but efficient. Their smoothies really shine and the sandwiches hit the spot. Will add this place to my favorites and recommend anyone pop in for a quick breakfast/lunch in a friendly and warm place.

Ma
Review №4

So friendly *and* delicious! And there was a lovely breeze blowing through right when we needed a cool-off.

Sa
Review №5

Excellent coffee. Great food. Terrific atmosphere. Clean. Comfortable.

Ma
Review №6

Great little corner place! Very friendly staff, good-sized portions. Would definitely go back.

Br
Review №7

This place has exceptional service and food! The smoothie was so fresh and delicious. I got the waffles and eggs breakfast and it was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!

Al
Review №8

Excelent spot made me feel at home service was amazing

Mi
Review №9

Friendly staff, good (and strong) coffee. Not touristic place. Definitely will visit again once back in San Juan.

Ad
Review №10

Great little spot. We had the omelette and smoothies. Both of which were delicious.

Ge
Review №11

This place was wonderful! Great smoothies, great coffee and quirky staff.

Li
Review №12

It smelled so good as we walked by we had to stop. Delicious food, fun atmosphere, and wonderful staff!

Ba
Review №13

Great food and hospitality. Omelets just the right way! Thank you for great food

Ra
Review №14

This is a MUST local stop! Very friendly staff, refreshing smoothie in a hot summer day, cute local merchandise featured. Love the vibes, the vintage feeling, and def big fan of Cecilia! Here for 3 week, def Coming back again. 🏳️‍🌈

Sa
Review №15

Very unwelcoming! The place was empty and we wanted coffee but we couldn’t stay and drink it because only people who order food can sit down inside, the proprietress curtly informed us. But it was empty! Quite the business model. We had our masks with us. We would have been happy to put them on. We were outside so we didn’t have them on. We were simply told-“you can only sit here to eat. If it is just drinks they are to go only.” The reply to this review has nothing to do with the actual complaint.

Ch
Review №16

My wife and I went to el Morro and were walking back to the harbor. We happened to be walking by when I noticed they had smoothies. We got a Maria Luisa to share and my god it was delicious. Maybe we didn’t eat enough fruit or hadn’t had one of these since being here but we loved it! Not too sweet and you could taste each fruit. It’s certainly not your traditional fancy smoothie bar but we enjoyed it thoroughly. Will go back again.

Ma
Review №17

Fun Atmosphere/ Great Wraps/ Excellent Smoothie/ Excellent Service.....

Ca
Review №18

This is a great spot for a quick latte and smoothie. Ive been going almost everyday on my honeymoon and the servers are always very nice.

Ja
Review №19

Had a great experience! Great drinks and even better food. Very charismatic waitress who made sure everything was great for us.

Jo
Review №20

Service: friendly and helpfulSmoothie: (strawberry, blueberry, apple) refreshing and deliciousMallorca Turkey & Swiss : delicious, I want another oneDefinitely will stop here again

Pe
Review №21

Very nice food and excellent people.

Ni
Review №22

Staff is wonderful AND they speak English lol

An
Review №23

Great cafe for a quick afternoon break. Offers several vegan options and inexpensive drinks. Friendly staff with lots of smiles.

Cr
Review №24

The best smoothies in the old San Juan. I recommended the Doña Fela smoothie.

Ra
Review №25

Deliciosso! Amazing experience and fantastic staff.

Am
Review №26

Best place! Very friendly, fun, small menu of simple but good breakfast/lunch food and smoothies. Nice breeze comes through too.

Sy
Review №27

Excellent tiny café.Family owned, friendly staff and food with wonderful taste.Friendly and authentic !

Ma
Review №28

Friendly Service, Amazing Flavor, Great Spot

Co
Review №29

Nice vibes, great place to get your energy up in the brunch hour. The service it nice too and the Waffles are good for vegans

Da
Review №30

Super friendly and capable people. Really good PR coffee with alternative milks (almond) available for a delicious latte. Great breakfasts. Highly recommended

Da
Review №31

Lovely, friendly staff. Delicious coffee. Fabulous vibe. Good value. Recommended.

Se
Review №32

Awesome food, coffee, environment

ka
Review №33

Charming, welcoming, home-feeling cafeteria and mini shop. Enjoy the home-made waffles, delicious coffee while listening to lovely spanish music. Atmosphere and kind service from the owners makes it a perfect place to start your day in old San Juan.

So
Review №34

The owners/servers are wonderful. Food and smoothies are delicious and affordable, and they make a mean cup of coffee!

Da
Review №35

Flavourful plates with fresh premium juices in a cozy but breath taking location. I will come back soon.

Cr
Review №36

Coffee good and strong...Sandwiches made to order with Mallorca bread. Lovely Hostesses made us feel welcome. Nice stop while wondering around Old San Juan.

Ra
Review №37

When I visited, I came back more over and over again, delicious!

Xa
Review №38

Friendly service with delicious food. Love it and its close to home🥰

Ms
Review №39

Great Maria luisa smoothie. Made with real fruit, smells great inside.

Am
Review №40

We had time to kill before checking into our hotel and stopped here for a few hours. We got 2 coffee drinks, 2 smoothies, and 2 mallorca sandwiches, all of which were amazing.Natasha served us and she was fantastic. She even let us store our luggage in the back room while we walked around. One of our new favorite places in Old San Juan!

Ra
Review №41

Great breakfast and sandwiches, and friendliest services and best prices in Old San Juan.

Ma
Review №42

Excellent service and products!

Za
Review №43

This restaurant was so fun to go to! The music was lively (but appropriately so for breakfast) and got me ready for my day. The host/waiter/chef was super friendly and made me feel welcome even though Im an obvious tourist. This isnt too mention the delicious coffee and waffle. The smoothie I had was excellent too!

Vi
Review №44

This morning my friend and I had super yummy fresh homemade French Toast with Scrambled Eggs and Ham on the side, delicious coffee too. Made my day. Highly recommend it!

Ki
Review №45

Service was friendly but incredibly slow. Coffee was great, food was good but nothing spectacular. It seems new, like maybe they’re just figuring out how to manage their own business. I’d give it another shot, but there are lots of other options as well.

Bi
Review №46

First place I stopped on my vacation. Nice little shop with lots to offer. Even the birds liked it, ha. Got an iced coffee and honey mustard chicken sandwich was terrific

Ry
Review №47

My husband and I loved Bien Papayas for breakfast/lunch! Excellent coffee, smoothies, and sandwiches. The atmosphere is casual and breezy. They employees were extremely hospitable, friendly, and provided excellent recommendations in the area. Prices were much lower than other coffee shops! A must-go!

Ma
Review №48

Really nice place to grab a bite! The staff is super friendly and very welcoming. I definitely recommend this place. And the price is great if you’re on a budget.

Je
Review №49

Outstanding

Da
Review №50

Great Coffee! And even better service! Natasha was off the chain good with excellent conversation and a delight. Thumbs up!

Pe
Review №51

Yummy smoothies and great breakfast. Very friendly staff.

Em
Review №52

Extremely fresh food, kind staff, great location, and quick. Definitely stop here for breakfast or lunch! We will be back.

Ye
Review №53

Outstanding customer service!!! Smoothies are delicious, the place is very clean, great environment. My son had chocolate ice-cream in his face from another place and they provided me a wet wipe to clean him. Definitely recommend this place!

R
Review №54

Great place to get a nice cold drink. Our favorite was the Búye Beach, not too sweet and refreshing. The staff is very welcoming and super friendly!

Mc
Review №55

We loved this place. I would highly recommend the Dona fela smoothie - guava, strawberry, mango, and pineapple! The perfect spot for a refreshing afternoon smoothie or a relaxed breakfast. The service was great! They have a mini market where you can buy essentials such as bottled water, cereal, jam, etc.

Am
Review №56

Had a great breakfast here, right next to the Castillo San Cristóbal. Delicious food and super friendly staff!

Pa
Review №57

This locally owned small cafe and quick shop is a great addition to old San Juan. The staff are friendly and make you feel at home. They serve coffee/expresso, breakfast and lunch. You can also purchase bread and fruit as well as other items. The building is well lit and the atmosphere is relaxed. This a great place to start your day of exploring.

Ma
Review №58

One of the best treats in San Juan. Excellent services and incredible food and beverage. Well worth a stop as you enter/exit San Cristobal.

Me
Review №59

Sweet little cafe in a great location right next to Castillo San Cristobel. The owner was so nice! The coffees were perfect, even on a hot day! And we tried a new treat: mallorca (special sandwich). YUM!

Ka
Review №60

Stopped in to cool off and get refreshments. My husband had the Culebra and I had the Buye Beach. Both were so good, and the cross breeze was perfect. Loved this little stop in our day!

Jo
Review №61

Great place to take a Coffee break.

Mi
Review №62

Delicious drinks and food at excellent prices. The owner is so cheerful and happy to see you! She makes the experience even better.

Ja
Review №63

A great spot with a great service. We were greeted the moment we stepped in. Love the latte!!! We tried two of the sandwiches and... OMG!!! So fresh and so tasty! We definitely recommend this place!

Sa
Review №64

Loved this place. Super cute and friendly. Service was great and the food was delicious! 👌

Jo
Review №65

Little hole in the wall. Awesome customer service and ambiance. Frappes were freaking awesome.

Se
Review №66

Good for breakfast, breezy

El
Review №67

Delicious fresh fruit smoothies right across the street from the San Cristobal fort. The interior is cute and airy and the staff is super friendly. Great place to cool off from the afternoon heat!

bi
Review №68

Not a great selection, but what they have is good. Very friendly and fun place to relax

Le
Review №69

This is just family. That’s the environment here.Very good dishes and very good PRICES! Awesome decoration in a cozy place!

me
Review №70

Great service, accommodating staff and truly fresh items on the menu. Top notch breakfast place!

We
Review №71

Definitely worth it. Highly recommend!

No
Review №72

Bien papayas has the best brunch in Old San Juan & their staff is very friendly.

Ma
Review №73

Really friendly staff. A great juice bar when you need to beat the PR heat!

Da
Review №74

Excellent little cafe for a snack or a cool drink on a hot day! Very tasty smoothies!

ke
Review №75

Best breakfast in old sanjuan

Ke
Review №76

Super nice owner, they gave us very helpful travel tips and took time for the guests. the food was also very tasty!

Fe
Review №77

Owner is super rude

Ev
Review №78

Excellent breakfast! Super friendly staff! Great little cafe in old San Juan.

Ed
Review №79

Excelente, los jugos y batidos vale el precio. The smoothies and sandwiches are definitely worth it. Great service, very kind owner, will give suggestions for things to do in San Juan

Ni
Review №80

I went there to hide from the rain and it was an amazing surprise. Small, cute and welcoming place with great coffee !

Tu
Review №81

Fresh and tasty smoothies, nice atmosphere, and good prices!!

Ma
Review №82

Great, friendly service, opened early. Perfect for after a workout throughout Viejo San Juan.

Na
Review №83

Nice new cafe on the corner of Calle Luna near San Christobal fort. Really liked the texture of their smoothies, especially the ones with honey!

Da
Review №84

Love it!!! Great food, service and prices!!!

Ju
Review №85

Best smothies in Old San Juan witj fresh fruits. Great service and cofee. Just go in and Enjoy!

Ke
Review №86

Got a smoothie there. It was delicious

Pa
Review №87

Great Homemade breakfast, tasty waffles and drinks for great prices and home like atmosphere. Would come back.

Ma
Review №88

I loved it here!!! The smoothies are amazing!!!!!! Love the service!!!Gracias por todo!!!

Ch
Review №89

Very nice breakfast with so lovelyand friendly people there I love it

La
Review №90

Tasty smoothie, great prices, friendly people. Ill go back again for lunch before my trip is over.

St
Review №91

Great place for a coffee and a smoothie!

Er
Review №92

Great coffee, sweet scenery, would go again

Ch
Review №93

Amazing healthy shakes that are both refreshing and the perfect start for a day of exploring. The ladies who work there are some of the nicest people youll ever meet and youll instantly have local friends to give you the downlow on the city and island. Itll always be the start of any day or trip I have in San Juan. Nos Vemos Pronto Guapas! Gracias por todo!

Mi
Review №94

We made a friend here. 💕

De
Review №95

Friendly service, refreshing smoothies.

Sa
Review №96

Beautiful spot, excellent coffee, and friendly staff!

Id
Review №97

Best coffee in town!!

Ro
Review №98

Delicious

Bi
Review №99

💯💯💯

Le
Review №100

Love it!! 5 * service, quality, freshness. Smoothies, smooth papaya in almond milk (deliciously) yes, recommended 💯

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  • Address:500 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/bienpapayas
  • Phone:+1 939-400-9307
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–4PM
  • Thursday:8AM–4PM
  • Friday:8AM–4PM
  • Saturday:8AM–4PM
  • Sunday:8AM–4PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Offerings
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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