The 11 best coffee shops and best cafes in Kralendijk

Stopped in here for lunch in our last day on the island. If you can, avoid the days that the cruise ships are in port. It was very busy when we went and we spent 1.5 hours before we finished our food and left. We brought a deck of cards, so no big deal - I’d actually recommend taking a deck of cards with you to most restaurants on the island. HOWEVER, the staff were very friendly and the food was DELICIOUS!! Worth the wait 100%!!! I had the goat stew and iguana soup, both were splendid. If nervous about the iguana, I’d tell you that it tastes like rabbit. The restaurant is located atop a mountain with a GORGEOUS view. A must stop if you have the time!!!

What a nice family business with great food and service. I'm so glad someone recommended when I was picking up my rental car. Authentic cuisine it was so good, I was too busy living in and enjoying the moment, I forgot to take a picture!

We had the goat stew and it was very good. I had it with french fries and enjoyed it. The Pika relish was delicious. We tried the Iguana soup and it was pretty good. It had many small bones in it. Great view!

4 stars may be a bit generous This place gets alot of hype, and I mean ALOT of hype. Food is good, bit "great", but good. Service? A bit above average. Atmosphere? Eh, nothing to write home about. Had to try the Iguana Soup, good flavor, could of, should of, git more Iguana meat. Ordered the Conch. It came with their rice n beans combo, plantains, sweet potato, cornbread meal (I think fried) and a lil salad (real little!). Conch was really good, plate overall was good. So why 4 stars and maybe 3 stars is a better rating? Way, WAY too expensive. This spot has the name. They get the hype, they can call their own shots. Not a lil expensive, WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!

Authentic cuisine in a lovely open air restaurant. We went here after visiting the flamingo sanctuary. The food was flavorful and priced very reasonably. There is a lot of covered seating and the breeze kept you cool. A lovely change from the beachside touristy restaurants peppering the island, worth the 30 min drive.

I was excited to try this restaurant - and my meal was great! I enjoyed the goat stew ( a few bones in it, but the flavor was great). My husband got the iguana stew - which had great flavor, but had so many bones, it was tough to eat. It was a great experience though! How many people (from the US specifically) can say they have eaten goat and iguana?? The restaurant and landscape was beautiful! Worth the visit!

I went with my family , waiter was a super nice guy , very attentive ! The iguana was very nice , fish was fantastic!

Great food. Soft chewy bagels stuffed full with high quality ingredients with good flavour combinations. Lots of interesting items on the menu. Prices are expensive for relatively simple items, though. Service is fine, if not a little lacking in friendliness.

Really good breakfast & fast service. With a 2yo that makes a big difference probably the quickest time food came out since we’ve been on the island. Had the double espresso and loaded breakfast sandwich on everything. Kid had Valentijns breakfast and wife had banana bagel. Highly recommend this spot!

Best bagels ever! The lunchroom looks amazing inside, they play lovely music and the people are amazing and very kind. You can send your own postcard of Bonaire to your loved ones, they make sure it will arrive! They have gluten free bagels als well!

We were excited to check out a bagel shop as bagel-love'n New Yorkers. Sweet atmosphere, enthusiastic staff. We asked if the bagels were made in-house. Yes, yes, they told us. Not in the restaurant but nearby. We said, great! We'd like to get half dozen. "We bake them fresh then freeze them immediately," the hostess said. We were skeptical, but Ok, it's a hot island, maybe that keeps them fresh. Only when we got them to the car did we notice the bag, which says, in bold letters "Made in the Bronx." A Bronx factory by the taste, no hand-forging here. Upshot: 2 stars for terrible bagels. 1 star for telling us they were fresh and local. 5 stars for the hostesses convincing smile.

Charming, quaint cafe in the capital of Bon Aire. One of the only places open for breakfast on a Friday morning (9am). Service was good. Some of there menu items were missing and that’s why I deducted a star. For example, I asked for ginger shots and they didn’t have any ginger. And for the breakfast burrito, they were out of potatoes. Also, there was an up charge for eggs. The breakfast burrito needed more bacon and without the potatoes it was missing something. I am not a coffee drinker but they specialize in those types items. Many tea options as well.

Tastey but pricey 🫣... We enjoyed the custom-made breakfast burritos. But over $50 for just 2 breakfast burritos 🌯and (a quite delicious, well made )ginger tea 🍵... !?! Outside of that we enjoyed the experience.

Super cozy. Sometimes it can be a bit loud but overall a nice place to have a nice bite to eat. It’s a feast for your eyes and mouth 🤍🌸

Excellent food. Great variety on the menu. Ingredients are high quality and prepared well. $18 US dollars is too expensive for a single sandwich in my opinion, though. The food comes out quick and you pay on your way out. The watermelon smoothie is large and refreshing. Others in my group enjoyed their coffee. I received bad attitude from the employee on the til when I requested to pay for half of the bill and have others in my party pay the other half, which was disappointing given it was a simple request. A great spot for sandwiches but it’s certainly not cheap.

Had lunch here twice during the week and wished we had time for more. Portions are reasonable and quality is very high. Burger had a perfectly toasted bun and fries were crispy. Large hot and cold sandwich assortment, all we tried were excellent.

First stop on our little vacation, we passed by here. The service was spot on, very attentive and fast. Food was delicious!

Service was slow somewhat, our 3 glasses of water were Never refilled, my fries were under cooked,our order took over 25 minutes to receive.

Best lunch spot in Bonaire!! Everything here is so delicious and you can sub things to make it however you wish. I really enjoyed the yummy sandwich with Gouda cheese subbed for old cheese. We tried multiple desserts and ate here a few times on our vacation. I recommend as a must eat spot if you’re visiting Bonaire.

Wonderful place to sit down and enjoy a good meal at a decent price. Very kid friendly with a gated play area for the kiddos.

I love between two buns. It's sooo cool how they are Always busy (especially early breakfast hours and lunch hours) but the FOOD IS NEVER TOO LATE. They have a REALLY QUICK service, FRIENDLY ALWAYS! AND what I love is I went there many times and every time I come they remember me and know that I want a bunch of eggs 🤣 and that I'm super healthy eater. So they kinda already know what I want . I LIKE that. The attention they have for their frequent clients. Their food is also DELICIOUS!!! NICELY PRESENTED. Always sooo fancy and beautiful. They have an AMAZING mint and Ginger tea and also very delicious smoothies. Fresh also !! I really love to go there. I am a frequent client and I highly recommend to have breakfast or lunch there.

make your day and treat yourself and your family to Luciano's. I will say that your hot coffees are happily paired with a complimentary tiny scoop of ice cream. it's the only place on the island I insisted on stopping by daily rather than possibly once in a lifetime, the manager is awesome. Truly blissful. deliciously creamy and smooth icecream paired with locally freshly roasted coffee.

Great restaurant, perfect location for icecream or morning breakfast. Thankfully they served Americano coffee--you know we like large coffee. Food was good, but the muffins and carrot bread in the glass case appear a bit dated. The staff is friendly and personable, helped to elevate the experience exponentially. I ordered egg omlette with veggies, it was good.

Love the fact that they take their coffee seriously and use only locally roasted Bonchi Boneiru beans. The only beans roasted on Bonaire - and they’re roasted using an electric fluid bed roaster powered by solar panels! Oh and the ice cream. First, check out the teeny ice cream cones that come with your espresso drinks! How cool is that? Then look at that amazing ice cream concoction- well it was even dairy free! So don’t shy away if you can’t have dairy. They’ve got your back. All around great place.

Luciano Bonaire is a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy a great coffee or gelato. The café has been recently remodeled, and it’s absolutely beautiful — bright, modern, and very inviting. It’s also in a perfect location right on the main street, just a short walk from the cruise terminals. We ordered lattes, and they were incredibly smooth and flavorful. The best part? They came served with a mini gelato in a waffle cone — such a fun and unexpected touch that made the visit extra special. Whether you’re looking for a coffee break, dessert, or just a great place to unwind, Luciano Bonaire is definitely worth a stop!

Longo was great never had that before. Left with a minty apple to go great spot on the water.

Great fresh juice but only available during lunch time, came early in the morning and no juices available only coffee, missed a chance to try the omelette cause don’t know when is it available. Dutch waitress is ok but the others acting uninterested

Stopped for breakfast with my wife. The coffee was reasonably good but that was it. The servers seemed as though they just want us to leave (and hopefully not order anything). We watched our omelettes sit on the counter for more than 10 minutes while the 3 servers on watch did everything but serve. The “toast” was just slightly warmed up bread and both our omelettes (ham & cheese and bacon & cheese) hardly had any filling and no flavor whatsoever. Definitely NOT going back.

Service always slow (took about an hour to get our food and it wasn’t a busy night) and the food was just ok. The “seafood mixer” that was supposed to have scallops and octopus had none of that (only fish and prawns). Nice view of the sunset though.

New place for us! Good food, beautiful marina front setting. Service was good, and so was the food. Bring or wear Mosquito spray, as you are out of the wind here and they were biting! It is a lovely addition to Bonaire!

Really nice views, and location. They also have live music for dinner. However, we went for lunch and waited an hour for SANDWICHES. Only once we told the staff we need to get to our diving did they rush. I ordered avocado with smoked salmon, so nothing even needed to be cooked.... Don't particularly recommend for food, but may be nice for a drink and the atmosphere

The food was very good. The prices were very fair and were low in comparison to what we got. The service was also outstanding. The waitresses were very nice and the waiter was funny and very personable. Overall, it is the best restaurant we’ve been to in Bonaire.

Beautiful space- however breakfast menu is super limited and basic. If they had a few more options we would have gone more than once. Omelettes, pancakes and eggs and bacon are great for breakfast menu but perhaps a few more options would create more excitement and repeat customers!

Beautiful view over the harbour, good food and nice atmosphere and service.

Lovely location. Good food. Good athmosphere. Nice staff. We had Catch of the day. Really good!

Very cute bakery in Bonaire. The cakes where very fresh and delicious! Would recommend when you are in Bonaire.

One of the few places you can find freshly baked sweets. We went twice and they had an assortment of cupcakes, a few different types of cookies, some cakes to buy (didn't appear to sell by the slice) and some pastries. I'd say 75% of the selections I noted had nuts, which makes it a problem for people with nut allergies. But the chocolate-chocolate cookies were the fix I needed after being away from American sweets for so long. My friend and I split an Oreo and a 'Birthday' cupcakes on another day. Nice flavor, very moist and a perfect amount of frosting. I'm not always a cupcake person, but these were very good. Hours are very limited. It's tucked away on a side street by a daycare and has limited parking by it. Counter staff not very outgoing.

We visited this cute little bakery on our last trip to Bonaire 1/2024 to get Cupcakes for our son’s Birthday and we had the best service and the best tasting cupcakes. Highly recommend. We will be back ❤️

OMG! They have THE BEST cookies ever! The cranberry white chocolate are to die for! Cupcakes, coconut macarons, and croissants are so yummy! Don’t miss!

Great sweet treats! So fresh and tasty

The cake we got was very tasty. They also offer lactose-free muffins, my daughter, who is lactose intolerant, was very pleased. I recommend!

The place is tucked away and a tad hard to find but it’s worth the search. Thus far I’ve only tried their cheese-n-bacon rolls and pistachio croissants (even though I bought far more than that) and they were amazeballs. An absolute must try for fans of European bakery/patisserie treats

We got here pretty early on Monday morning for breakfast. We parked in the nearby parking lot with no issue, as it was still fairly early in the day, there was plenty of spots. There are some reserved tables near the front door , and other options to sit inside, but we chose to sit outside on their patio since the weather was so perfect that morning. I do wish there was more seating outside, and a couple of smaller 2-seater tables inside we could’ve set at by the door. Had we known we could reserve those, we would’ve done that ahead of time. We both started with a latte each, but my husband end up ordering the passionfruit juice with his breakfast. We both chose breakfast sandwiches. My breakfast sandwich came with a very large cheese skirt, egg, two good size, pieces of bacon and plenty of avocado slices. My husband sandwich also had a great deal of Bacon, egg, mixed greens, on two beautiful slices of toasted sourdough bread. The sandwiches were large enough that you didn’t need any additional sides or accompaniments. They tasted really good and were quite filling, keeping our energy levels up for the snorkeling and hiking we did later that day. We noticed quite a few people getting orders to-go, so recommend doing that if you can’t find a spot. I highly recommend coming here for the laid-back atmosphere, great coffee, filling breakfast, and great servers. Our server was very kind and quite attentive to our needs. If we had come back, we would hope to see him again. Prices were fair and the food was delicious.

Top marks for a great flat white coffee. Perfectly extracted, correct temperature, creamy milk and and excellent pour. You’ve got to have true bean passion to make a coffee like this. 9/10 for the coffee 🫡

I ordered a caramel iced latte. Also a smash burger. The fries were hot and fresh the burger was good but didn’t seem as warm/hot. Didn’t seem seasoned & they forgot the grilled onions /: we struggled with food on the island but I do give it a 8/10 and we left full.

cozy spot to grab a drink and a bite, cute interior, the croissant i ordered was so crispy and buttery, and i got a nice serving of nutella to spread on it which sweetened the buttery taste 😇 the plate they served it on was very pretty, and my awa di lamunchi was so fresh and refreshing! i only wish i could have had more of it

We had a great experience at Number Ten . Food ,service and atmosphere is fantastic. Very unique place. In 5 days we ate here twice.

Wow what a beautiful cafe! I would return to Bonaire just to come back to Number 10. My sister and I loved starting our mornings with coffee and breakfast at Number 10 and everything from the service and ambiance to coffee and food was consistently on point. I would absolutely recommend and look forward to returning in the future.

A cosy and trendy laid back cafe serving unique breakfast items. The breakfast bun was a nice twist on a classic breakfast sandwich, the chipotle sauce was a nice addition. A very high ratio of thick scrambled egg somewhat overpowered the other ingredients, including the 2 small rashers of bacon. The service was ok, although we had to ask a server walking past to take our food order. A lot of effort has clearly gone into making the interior nice to sit in, random vintage items such as typewriters sit next to painted exposed brick work

Saw the great reviews and popped over on a Monday morning. I ordered two pastechis and a lemonade (they were out of oregano, which sounded super interesting). The server told me it would take a few minutes. 25 minutes of sitting in a chair by the truck later, I ask if at least the lemonade is ready and they then handed me a pre bottled lemonade. Five minutes more later I got my pastechis. One bite in, I see a fruit fly in the filling. I try to ignore it and consider it may be a seed. I take a bite of the other pastechi, and right there, another fruit fly, fully incorporated into the filling. I take them on a napkin and ask politely if perhaps it is a seed (didn’t ask for a refund or anything) and they say “no, they are bugs”. They say they cannot stop fruit flies from going in food and that they just are all over. I go back to my seat to butch up and just try to eat it since fruit flies aren’t necessarily harmful. i open up the rest of the pastechi to take a look and no, there is a handful more fruit flies in just one of them. Not excited to leave a negative review, but leaving as an fyi for the tourists who might be particularly squeamish or not fully ok eating dead fruit flies with your pastechi filling.

Can o say more positive words about the team here. While it’s often said that the best Pastechi is at the airport (it is good) nothing beats the fresh made-to-order, deliciousness and the smiles from the folks here…. 😋😋😋

Pastechi dushi! As a native Aruban and lifelong pastechi lover, I can confidently say these pastechis are absolutely worth it. Unlike many others I’ve tried, these are generously filled with the actual ingredients you order—beef, chicken, seafood—without being padded with potatoes as a cheap filler. You get the real deal here! They even offer conch in both pastechi and johnny cake, which is a must-try if you're feeling adventurous. The large pastechis are truly large, satisfying, and not overly greasy. Be prepared for a bit of a wait when ordering, but that’s because everything is made fresh on the spot—and it’s totally worth it. Plus, the view while you wait is stunning: right by the pier, with crystal-clear water and colorful fish swimming below. Great food, peaceful vibes, and a taste of the islands done right.

If you are on Bonaire go here for delicious and fresh Pastechi or Johnny kick (Johnny cakes) in the morning. They are super flavorful and stuffed to the max. We tried a Johnny kick with Bakijou and all the "standard pastechi" and we loved the Piska (fish/tuna) and Bakijou (Saltfish) the most. The Galina (chicken) and Karni (minced beef) came respectively second and third. The ham/cheese and cheese we liked the least, still delicious, but maybe because we ate them cold. And last but not least try their homemade ice tea and juices, they are super nice. We surely come back to this place, it is a pity they mostly sell them in the morning, would serve as a great snack later during the day.

Excellent Pastechi. It's a food truck parked across from the ocean. Try the Conch and the Saltfish for something different. Both are delicious!

Excellent pastechi. Ham and cheese are delicious. The fish is also good. For Americans, the beef or beef and cheese may throw you a bit. The meat has a sweet flavor to it for some reason. We could not figure out why, and this seems to be common with beef pastechi throughout the island. Some in our group liked it, others did not. Go early as they run out early. They are a good truck, but it is made to order, so you will be waiting for your food. Have patience and enjoy the view while you wait!

Everytime I'm on the island I have to get some of the delicious pastechi's. I would rate this place 5 stars, but the waiting is what kills me in the mornings.

(Translated by Google) Good service, best coffee in Bonaire! (Original) Goede service, beste koffie van Bonaire!

Don’t think twice! Just go ! This is the what they talk about to island secrets. The food here is so creative and so personal it’s a 5 star experience with 5 star drinks. This is now a must have . Also end your night with the most amazing coffee!

A ABSOLUTELY FRIGGEN PLUS! So, I learn how to scuba dive, I hear Bonaire is a cool spot to dive. Book a flight & off I go Stay at Casa Mantana ( excellent & relaxed spot) 1 block away is "SUGAR THIEF"! The name alone pulled me in. A couple owns this spot they are chill & extremelly easy going., it's in a normal neighborhood, seats maybe 10 or so has a patio Draft AWESOME Beer! Tacos were without question. SPECTACULAR. Look, I could go on & on about this spot, but really, you gotta just check it out. Im 60 years old, been in the bar business since college & I truly envy "SUGAR THIEF"!

The best place on Bonaire to grab a beer! We found this place two days before we were heading out and if we would have found it sooner we would have been here every single day. We had so much fun chatting with the owners and learning more about the island. Best beer I’ve had in a long time and I look forward to coming back here one day. I can’t recommend this place enough. They truly make you feel right at home and I hope everyone has a chance to experience the love that goes into this beer. Thank you for having us!

Wow! What a gem. Part of me doesn’t want to tell anyone about this place and the phenomenal job Aaron and Edite do with the food and drinks, but the other part of me wishes them all the success that they deserve. The beer and mead was yummy ( my wife even liked the mead!), the strawberry margaritas were so good they disappeared before we knew what happened, and the Kampuchea margarita was light and refreshing. The tacos and homemade tortillas are great especially pork and steak, and the homemade desert was terrific. Even their coffee that they roast in house was really good. It’s amazing that with so many things made in house that they can have high quality across the board. They are also great people. We went 2 nights in a row and both nights Aaron took time to talk with us and made us feel like old friends. He even suggested some other places to try on the island that were great finds. We will make at least one trip there every time we are on the island.

I wish we would've found out about this place sooner than our last evening on Bonaire! Ofcourse drinking Polars and Amsterl Brites is fine on a holiday it was really nice to have a proper locally brewed beer. It is a cozy place which means it's really easy to have a conversation with other guests. The atmosphere is great and the owners are very nice and knowledgeable people. Five stars well deserved, the beers are excellent.

Amazing food! And if you're into unique beers it's perfect because they make their own, and meads and hard sodas. It's tiny so make a Reservation if you have a group if more than 4. We were there for turkey leg night and everything was top notch! A must visit for sure

We happened across Sugar Thief during our stay and it is a cozy spot perfect for hanging out with friends. Turns out that it is truly a small world as we discovered that the owners, Aaron & his wife, are also originally from Texas! Their drink selection was fantastic and don’t miss out on Thursday Taco night - the smoked beef tacos were one of the best things we ate on the island!! We were also able to speak with Aaron and get some insight to some of the beautiful dive spots! We will definitely be back to Sugar Thief whenever we come back to visit beautiful Bonaire in the future! This place is a MUST visit, eat and drink! If you have a large party, reservations are highly recommended! Five stars for Sugar Thief from this party! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Peanuts is a gem that I recently discovered during this stay in Bonaire. Nice ambiance, various healthy choices, wonderful taste and wonderful service. I highly recommend Peanuts

Excellent place, good stuff and food are tasting awesome! Really recommended.

Very fresh build your own. Vegan friendly and some gluten friendly items. Great customer service

Beet pabellón arepa... What an amazing combination of flavors! So good!

I ordered three different salads for a birthday party. Each one of them was excellent. And they delivered to my door an hour before the party started. I could not have asked for better service or quality of food.

The Cajun veggie arepas are very tasty and filling. It’s one of the few vegan options on the menu but we certainly enjoyed them. If you’re a coffee lover, their non-dairy milk options are almond and soy as of Jan 2021.

The Veg Pinchos on Saturday nights is a Must try, just a little heaven in a plate 😋😋