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Cafe San Angel

Type: cafeRating: 0.0Reviews: 0

About this venue

Wakey wakey, gorgeous! Before you paint the town pink or bake yourself on Los Muertos Beach, you need the ultimate sidewalk recovery fueling station. Café San Angel is an absolute staple corner icon of the Zona Romántica that has been keeping the community fed and highly caffeinated since 1998. It’s giving classic Mexican-American diner charm with an unbothered, open-air beachside breeze. Known as "The Breakfast Club" by local expats, this bustling corner café serves up everything from towering stacks of fluffy hotcakes and spicy chilaquiles to gourmet burgers and killer espresso martinis.

Practical details

Address: Olas Altas 449, Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48380, Mexico

Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

Venue intelligence

Know before you go

Typical wait

During high season or peak weekend brunch slots, you might encounter a minor 5 to 15-minute wait for a highly coveted outdoor sidewalk table. Otherwise, you can generally swoop right in and secure a seat immediately.

Best time to visit

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for the peak "Breakfast Club" social buzz and maximum morning street traffic. Alternatively, swing by around 4:00 PM for an iced coffee or an early evening margarita to enjoy a cooler, relaxed breeze before the late-night crowds wake up.

Locals vs visitors

A wonderfully relaxed, multi-generational kaleidoscope of the neighborhood.

What people wear

Vacation casual at its finest. Throw on your favorite tank top, swim shorts, oversized shades, or throwing-on-a-sarong-over-your-swimwear look.

Staff inclusion

Deeply embedded in PV’s queer community. The venue is officially recognized as an LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space.

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