Café Cuatro Sombras

Great coffee, good food. However, I was expecting a bit more based on some recommendations, but in my opinion a bit above an average coffee place (3.5 out of 5). The Salmon Avocado toast was probably the best out of what we ordered. The Ham, Egg and Cheese sandwich was just too plain. Fresh Orange juice was good. Coffee was well prepared. Good place for a quick bite with decent prices I might say.

Best coffee I had in San Juan, easily! We had Vanilla Lattes and Iced Coffee every morning for almost a week. Chocolate chip cookies and the beef pastellitos were great snacks. We also had the Cuatro Sombras Sandwich and Yauco Sandwich a few times, which I highly recommend. The cafe has a very cute, warm interior with seating inside and outside. They have AC and bathrooms as well. There was always a line when I visited but moved pretty fast. It’s hard to find a seat since it’s so busy but not impossible. The staff is super friendly and nice, the vibe is absolutely great in there! Must visit!

Our morning coffee adventure today landed us at Cafe Cuatro Sambras… so glad it did, we had fun there! Super friendly staff, the manager personally followed us to make sure we were happy with the coffee and pastries! Everything was very good! They roast and going their coffee onsite! Nice space, very comfy couches with pillows… worth the visit! Recommend Cafe Cuatro Sambras!

This coffee shop is a lovely spot to enjoy a rich cup of coffee paired with a delectable "Masa Real" pastry. The inner courtyard adds a warm and inviting touch to the experience. While the coffee roasting process does create a bit of noise, the overall ambiance and quality of offerings more than make up for it.

I only tried the cold brew and it was really well made. It had really great vibes and was decorated cute. The staff was friendly and I would definitely come back and try it again. It’s a convenient location and they have bathrooms available so a nice place to take a break from walking around San Juan.

Cafe Cuatro Sombras offers a delightful experience for coffee aficionados and breakfast enthusiasts alike. Their exceptional coffee, brewed to perfection, tantalizes the taste buds with rich flavors and robust aromas. The eggs and toast are equally impressive, providing a hearty and satisfying start to the day. While the customer service may not be exceptional, it's adequate enough to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Overall, Cafe Cuatro Sombras is a must-visit for anyone seeking quality coffee and delicious breakfast fare."

I had a yummy iced latte and my crew had cappuccino they loved it. We also tried their Brandy cake, guava coconut pastry and brownie all really good!

Amazing cappuccino, the taste is fantastic, perfect milk and espresso balance! If you look for a place with good coffee, highly recommend to go there!

Great coffee, good food. However, I was expecting a bit more based on some recommendations, but in my opinion a bit above an average coffee place (3.5 out of 5). The Salmon Avocado toast was probably the best out of what we ordered. The Ham, Egg and Cheese sandwich was just too plain. Fresh Orange juice was good. Coffee was well prepared. Good place for a quick bite with decent prices I might say.

Best coffee I had in San Juan, easily! We had Vanilla Lattes and Iced Coffee every morning for almost a week. Chocolate chip cookies and the beef pastellitos were great snacks. We also had the Cuatro Sombras Sandwich and Yauco Sandwich a few times, which I highly recommend. The cafe has a very cute, warm interior with seating inside and outside. They have AC and bathrooms as well. There was always a line when I visited but moved pretty fast. It’s hard to find a seat since it’s so busy but not impossible. The staff is super friendly and nice, the vibe is absolutely great in there! Must visit!

Our morning coffee adventure today landed us at Cafe Cuatro Sambras… so glad it did, we had fun there! Super friendly staff, the manager personally followed us to make sure we were happy with the coffee and pastries! Everything was very good! They roast and going their coffee onsite! Nice space, very comfy couches with pillows… worth the visit! Recommend Cafe Cuatro Sambras!

This coffee shop is a lovely spot to enjoy a rich cup of coffee paired with a delectable "Masa Real" pastry. The inner courtyard adds a warm and inviting touch to the experience. While the coffee roasting process does create a bit of noise, the overall ambiance and quality of offerings more than make up for it.

I only tried the cold brew and it was really well made. It had really great vibes and was decorated cute. The staff was friendly and I would definitely come back and try it again. It’s a convenient location and they have bathrooms available so a nice place to take a break from walking around San Juan.

Cafe Cuatro Sombras offers a delightful experience for coffee aficionados and breakfast enthusiasts alike. Their exceptional coffee, brewed to perfection, tantalizes the taste buds with rich flavors and robust aromas. The eggs and toast are equally impressive, providing a hearty and satisfying start to the day. While the customer service may not be exceptional, it's adequate enough to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Overall, Cafe Cuatro Sombras is a must-visit for anyone seeking quality coffee and delicious breakfast fare."

I had a yummy iced latte and my crew had cappuccino they loved it. We also tried their Brandy cake, guava coconut pastry and brownie all really good!

Amazing cappuccino, the taste is fantastic, perfect milk and espresso balance! If you look for a place with good coffee, highly recommend to go there!

The coffee was delicious and eggs and toast was a perfect breakfast too. The toast was SO good. Service was wonderful and servers were friendly. Ambience inside and out in the little courtyard was cute and relaxing. What an awesome place! Wish I lived in PR, I'd definitely be a regular here.

Came here a few times during my stay in San Juan. The first time I had the ham & cheese croissant with the guava butter with the cold brew - thought both were very good. However, I came here again right before flying out to grab brunch and thought the service was slow and a bit rude. I waited a long time for my food to come out, and when I went to ask about the status of my food, they blamed me for not hearing my name earlier. I paid $8 for the fruit bowls, but it was definitely not fresh, with a moldy blackberry on the inside. I had bad stomachache after having brunch here.

I just have to have this coffee within 24hrs of landing in PR and being in the old city. The service is always great and the ambiance is usually calm (except when the ships are in port and the place is packed). Come thru and enjoy the pastries and the great coffee.

Our morning coffee adventure today landed us at Cafe Cuatro Sambras... so glad it did, we had fun there! Super friendly staff, the manager personally followed us to make sure we were happy with the coffee and pastries! Everything was very good! They roast and going their coffee onsite! Nice space, very comfy couches with pillows... worth the visit! Recommend Cafe Cuatro Sambras!

We came here for breakfast and it was very yummy! We had a large group and they were accommodating! I ordered avocado and eggs and the avocado was super fresh!! I also ordered a chai tea latte which was to die for!!!

Fast and easy! Plenty of options and very cute and calming place. Wish we could have stopped for food but it's o ly the first stop of the day! Dog friendly and kid friendly.

Cute little café that's definitely very tourist friendly. The lines/wait for coffee in the morning can be long or busy. They have a cute outdoor space / patio towards the back if you want to hang out. I didn't get to try their coffee but did try their yauco sandwich. I was curious about the sweet plantain mayo but personally didn't taste it very strongly. It was a solid/decent sandwich (I took it to go for the airport, so maybe it's better fresh) but nothing to write home about or go out of your way for.

2 cappuccinos and 1 latte. 2 plantain/ground meat pastries. Lofi-beats coffee vibes. Cool spot and the prices are pretty affordable. Not blown away by our drinks (we all thought our coffees were lacking in the coffee flavor we were looking for) but they have a simple menu with very few options of customization. I bought some 8oz beans when I first checked out but ultimately returned it because I couldn't justify paying $25 for beans. (I think we got the tourist price because at firstt the register said $10 and our barista changed it to $25) Our pastelillito carne (plantain/beef pastry) was like a meat toaster strudel with small chunks of coarse salt to add a flavor surprise. Nice snack.

Last breakfast in Old San Juan and it didn't disappoint! The coffee was delicious and our fruit waffles were thick and sweet. Very good and fast service. Cute café and would definitely recommend!

I had the worst cappuccino I've ever had. I got a 12 oz. With 2 shots. It was very weak and full of milk like a watered down latte. Cappuccino should be just foam with espresso. I couldn't even taste the coffee. I ended up throwing it away cuz it was so bad. I've been drinking espresso for over 30 years and my brother-in-law is Roman Italian so I know how a cappuccino is made. I get better cappuccino at Starbucks and they burn their beans. I'll stick to my nespresso, Peets, and Blue Bottle coffee.

Cute little coffee shop that was super busy when we arrived. My friend got the egg roast with avocado and I got the croissant sandwich and cappuccino to go. My sandwich was pretty good. Croissant was nice and buttery. Inside was a guava spread + butter. Delicious. My cappuccino was also pretty good as well :) We were in a rush so this was a great spot to grab food and go! Service was very friendly too.

The best coffee spot in Old San Juan. They have lots of food and drink options, which are elevated, but what really sets them apart are the guava quesitos! Guava everything is essential while visiting Puerto Rico, and these are the best guava pastries you are going to find. Such a gem. The coffee hits the spot, too, and another hidden gem - they have a lovely enclosed patio in back adorned with colorful tiles. It's a lovely oasis.

The bread is so fresh and tasty. Conveniently located by the fort in old San Juan. Service was fast. The coffee was alright tho.

Delicious coffee and croissant sandwiches! You absolutely must get the sandwich with Guava butter . They usually come with ham but accommodated me and made it without. The coffee is very smooth and sweet. You can also buy bags of the coffee.

Great coffee shop, but felt like I took a baseball bat to the liver when my 12oz coldbrew was rung up for $7.44 ahaahahaha. That's more than I've ever paid even in NYC. Coffee was bomb though I can't even hold, big bro even said it was the best latte he has had in Puerto Rico. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

Definitely a tourist trap. We ordered a hot latte and an iced latte, it took 35 minutes to come out. There are some fresh baked food which we didn't end up getting. The indoors has a darker ambiance and then there's seating in the back with live plants and a mural wall. The drinks itself were really good, the beans are grinded fresh. It's a little pricey at $8 a drink.

This café was the first stop in our food tour. We waited at the front until our tour guide arrived in this busy establishment that had a great aroma of coffee. The place had a strong cafe vibe with pride about their brand. Once our tour guide arrived he led us towards the back through some doors in a private room where we had an amazing coffee with ham and cheese on a croissant. It was delicious and reminded me how much I enjoyed ham and cheese.

Originally found Cuatro Sombras when I was searching for coffee cupping tours, unfortunately theirs seems to now be part of a larger food tour so I was unable to participate. The open toast was a smaller portion than expected and an average avocado toast. The coquito latte was very smooth and had the perfect blend of coffee and coconut, I would definitely go back for another! The seating areas were also very nice, there was both indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor section gave a small view into their coffee lab.

The food was all good. The coffee was above average and made well (though the lid on my iced latte didn't quite fit so it leaked a bit, also would love to see more environmentally friendly packaging in the area), service was nice enough. So where did they lose the star? Pricing. I'm not above spending a little more for quality food and service but the prices here don't seem to align. It's a walk up coffee shop where you find your own seating and walk up and order your own food. The portions are not anything extravagant and the quality isn't something out of this world (again it was all good and above average), but the prices don't seem to be right. $10 for a small Greek yogurt bowl is a bit high imo. I spent $27 (with a $2 tip, and lets say $4 in customizations for my latte- extra shot and almond milk) on a basic yogurt bowl (pretty much a Greek yogurt bowl with some fruit sprinkled on top and honey or some other sweetener), a small guava quesito, and an iced latte. With the tip aside, averaging about $7/ item here seems a bit high.

Great Coffee and really nice spot to sit and people watch. I don't have any food but it look pleasant. A little loud but you forget of the noise after your cup of coffee.

Amazing cafe. The baristas were friendly and welcoming and made my latte perfectly. The avocado toast was so good, the toast was on some bread that was still a little soft, not too crunchy, very enjoyable. Relaxing in the cafe was calming. It was quiet but there was a pleasant flow of locals coming in and out. The courtyard is beautiful and let in a nice amount of sunlight. Cuatro is a must for coffee lovers. I can't wait to go back.

Finally a place that had good coffee. Every place in Puerto Rico says they have good coffee when many places were not good for my taste buds. But this cute coffee shop had the best coffee in the area. They roast their own beans and it lived up to the hype of Puerto Rican coffee. Service was really slow which was the only con. About 20 minutes to get 3 coffees. Good thing it was pouring so we were not in a rush.

Amazing coffee and great/professional service. Stunning inside with indoor seating and a private courtyard. I wish I could work from a cafe like this. I loved the decor. The pastries looked incredible and many people kept ordering the frittata. My cafe con leche was delicious. I highly recommend this place for coffee!

What made this ham and cheese sandwich was the gauva butter. Paired with a little espresso made from Puerto Rician grown coffee... so good!

DELICIOUS! The coffee, The sandwiches, the cakes all amazing! This was the perfect pick me up while touring old San Juan. The brandy cake was perfection and the service was excellent! Wish we were closer to go back! Definitely a must try when in San Juan.

Stopped in around 1130am and it was steady busy. Seated outside on patio and had a vanilla cappuccino. It was flavorful but not as strong as anticipated. The croissant was filled with ham and it was tasty sweet and savory.

Came here as a stop on a food tour. They serve Puerto Rican coffee which is mostly medium roast or lighter. We enjoyed the flavor. If you are American like us you will need to get used to the smaller serving sizes (which is a good thing!) They also served a wonderful croissant sandwich with guava butter as part of the tasting which was excellent.

This place is super cute. The servers are quick and know their coffee is amazing .it's sweet creamy smooth .

Café Cuatro Sombras was part of the walking food tour I took in Old San Juan. It was so GOOD! So good, in fact, that I had to go back! The coffee is amazing - 100% Puerto Rican grown - not just packaged. Since I have gotten home I can't drink my normal everyday coffee anymore. It tastes like water! The second reason to go back was the sandwich. Grill pressed croissant, guava butter, ham, cheese. Damn. So good. It's a busy place, but there is extra seating in a little courtyard.

The decor/ambiance, lattes, food awesome. Even had a cozy courtyard. Recommend this cafe!!

Stopped here for an iced mocha to go before exploring Old San Juan. It's in a great spot, in the heart of the city. Iced mocha was great and service was quick and easy! A perfect spot to sit and relax if you're looking to get work done as well, there's a lot of space.

This place had the perfect trifecta of deliciously handcrafted locally farmed gourmet coffee from Puerto Rico, the close proximity to the 500th year celebration of the city of San Juan in Old San Juan, and the air conditioning we seeked in between our exploration of the festival. The staff were uber friendly and the decor so cute and cozy for the people passing through this place. This place was a great spot when we were vacationing in Puerto Rico this last week.

Stopped by for a quick morning bite and coffee. Ordered their hummus and pesto sandwich which was light but didn't lack flavors. Iced coffee was standard. Service was quick. Liked their high ceilings.

So delicious came here based on amazing a Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. We got vanilla lattes and a coconut guava cookie. The lattes were solid and delicious! Move over Girl Scouts the coconut guava cookie was the best cookie I have ever had.

I'm I lover coffee, and this is a good place to start you day the staff is so friendly and the service is great nice place to enjoy your coffee I tried latte and it was really good

Super cute coffee shop. Their coffee beans are locally sourced and the coffee tastes rich and delicious. They have many vegetarian options for food. Pastries looks delicious but was too full to try. They also offer kombucha. There is indoor and outside seating.

Initially, I saw the price for a 16 oz coffee and I thought I was back home (Seattle) but don't let this scare you away like it almost did with us. The coffee is phenomenal, the service is phenomenal, the food (worth the wait) is also phenomenal. I have zero cons about this place. The place itself is cute, clean, great location, good variety of pastries, friendly staff. Get there before 10 AM or you'll have to stand in line for a while.

Great coffee and great ambiance. The food is great too! So many options to choose from, I could go everyday...

Came here because Yelp said they had a lot of vegan options, and since I was traveling with my cousin who is vegan, we put this on our list right away. When we walked in, it was a bit crowded, so we were excited in thinking we'd picked a great spot. The coffee was delicious -- I had an iced vanilla latte with regular milk, while my cousin did the same with soy. There's just something about getting local espresso from a local coffee shop that just tastes so much better. The food, however, left much to be desired. I got a panini viejo san juan (Turkey, tomato, lettuce and recao & Cilantro mayo on multigrain bread.) which was fine. The sandwich itself was very dry, and despite being so simple took a really long time to come out. Despite the reviews, there weren't a lot of vegan food options. My cousin ended up getting the Hummus & Roasted red pepper sandwich (Housemade hummus with tomato, red onions, cucumbers and pesto on toasted multigrain bread) but without the pesto. It also was fine. Nothing special. In general, I'd say 4 stars for the coffee, 3 stars for food and service.

Cappuccino was great!! Cute exterior design. Can get a bit touristy but oh well, it's old San Juan.

Cute, local coffee shop in the middle of VSJ (Viejo San Juan) - comfortable to study, talk, or just a come-and-go. Perfect little city spot. Small bites from pastry options and a good variety of your everyday coffee. A little dark indoors, but there's an outdoor patio option for more private surroundings. Loved it. Bravo!

We reached 30 mins before they closed for some evening coffee and found the staff to be rather unwelcoming, likely because they were wrapping up for the day? We got no smile or greeting. They had a special holiday menu going during Christmas and the barista recommended the coquito, a drink native to Puerto Rico and mentioned that they put their own spin on it and make it with coffee. I was excited to try it but didn't realize it would be served pre sweetened, it was too sweet for my liking and had strong caramel flavors. The regular cappuccino was good, so maybe stick with the safe option. Drinks were served in to go cups even though we wanted to enjoy them in their courtyard.

Coffee is great, but food is mediocre. If you don't like sweets in the morning, do not order the oatmeal with papaya.. first of all, it's not fresh papaya (disappointing) secondly, it is super sweet?! Croissant is in panini style, squashed(?!) nevertheless, coffee is up to expectations. Will go back for coffee and maybe try something else.

Wonderful service, bohemian atmosphere, great food and beverages. We enjoyed the guava butter toast, a delicious beef pastry, oatmeal porridge with dulce de papaya, kombucha, and great herbal teas. Will absolutely return!

Had a delicious soy latte. Had a great foam and didn't even need sugar. I like that they use coffee from Yauco, PR. Pretty inside the cafe. Ordene un latte con leche soya. Súper rico con una espuma buena. No necesitaba azúcar. Me gusta que usan café de Yauco, PR. Bonito adentro del café.

Liked the location, croissant sandwich & interior. Coffee drinks were not the best that we had in San Juan for sure - latte was ok nothing impressive; cold brew was kind of bland. Still a good option to stop by for breakfast or break from walking around when you are in old San Juan.

Found this place in Old San Juan. Amazing food & coffee, service, and ambiance. It won't disappoint!

Coffee was great as were the salted chocolate chip & guava coconut cookies! Nice little spot to check out while in Old San Juan

Pre-pandemic, I visited gorgeous San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was early in the morning and I was seeking a nice, strong, cup of local coffee. I passed by Café Cuatro Sombras on my daytime stroll and, noticing that it was bustling and very busy with locals, stopped in for a traditional macchiato (a shot of espresso topped with a dollop of cream, for you non-coffee nerds) and a cappuccino to go. The cafe is very homey and the employees welcoming. The menu is small and straightforward, and I felt the prices ($2.60 for a macchiato and $3.60 for a cappuccino) were very fair, considering the quality of the espresso. There is a small case with freshly baked goods that looked super appealing, but I didn't let myself get distracted from the coffee. The espresso was very smooth and expertly pulled with a decadent crema. You could tell that this was a product of extremely high quality beans. The coffee had beautiful caramel spice undertones, and was a nice medium roast. I usually prefer my espresso much stronger, but this was perfect for a hot and humid morning in San Juan. Our coffees had adorable latte art (little hearts), which is something I appreciate. It shows care in the product, and I like being served a pretty cup of espresso (especially when I order it to-go). Be sure to look up the history of this micro-roaster, it's truly a local affair. You can also buy beans directly from the shop. If you're an espresso fan, this is the place to be in San Juan.