Bistro Cafe

The service was poor prior to dining. The wait time was long and unorganized. The food was great as well as the drinks.

5 Stars - A Must-Visit Brunch Spot in Puerto Rico!

Bistro Café absolutely lives up to the hype! It's a super cute and popular brunch spot with plenty of seating inside, perfect for a chill weekend outing. When we arrived, there was no wait--which was amazing--but by the time we left, there was a line out the door. I highly recommend making a reservation or getting there early to beat the crowd!

Our waiter, Juan, was phenomenal--friendly, attentive, and spot-on with his recommendations. The food? Incredible. Huge portions and amazing flavor. You could easily share a plate if you're not too hungry. My wife had the Jamón omelette--massive, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The bread it came with was perfectly crispy and delicious.

I went with the Ray Madame and a latte. The French toast was cooked to perfection, more of a breakfast sandwich vibe, and absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and super creative.

Only downside? The parking situation. It's rough. Definitely a headache, so plan ahead and arrive early if you want to find a decent spot.

Prices were a bit above average, but for the quality of the food and the experience, it's totally worth it. I'm not complaining. We'll absolutely be back, and I recommend that anyone visiting Puerto Rico make it a point to eat here at least once. Bistro Café is a gem!

Location & Atmosphere
Bistro Café is one of those spots that's gone viral on TikTok--and the moment you walk in, you can see why. The place is buzzing with energy and visual drama, from its over-the-top menu items to the colorful, borderline theatrical plating. That said, the atmosphere can feel a bit overwhelming, especially for first-timers. We were seated in a far corner and didn't feel very seen or acknowledged for a while.

Food & Drinks
The menu is massive, which can be both exciting and confusing. Everything is highly decorated and curated for the "wow" factor--great for photos, but not always the best for flavor balance. My friend had a caramel latte topped with whipped cream that was super tasty and a colorful blueberry pancake breakfast that looked just as good as it tasted. I went with a steak sandwich, which leaned too sweet for my taste due to the honey and powdered sugar. While I understand the sweet-savory brunch concept, it threw the flavor off for me. I'd personally prefer a more classic, savory version.

‍ Service & Hospitality
Service was average--not bad, but nothing memorable. Since we were seated off to the side, it took a while to get attention. They also had in-house photographers snapping pics of guests and offering prints for sale. While it's a nice souvenir option for some, it felt a little gimmicky to us, so we passed.

Unique Selling Point
Bistro Café is all about the visual experience: bold presentations, vibrant plates, and over-the-top brunch vibes that are definitely TikTok-worthy. While our first experience didn't fully live up to the hype, there's enough variety on the menu to warrant a return trip

My favorite meal of the day is breakfast, so when I say my meal at Bistro Cafe was the BEST BREAKFAST I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, I mean it!! I seriously couldn't believe how delicious everything was!
My party of 4 arrived at 10:30am and were told that there was a 30 minute wait. Thankfully, we only had to wait for around 20 minutes before being seated. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't outside seating because I wanted to enjoy the morning sun, but when I saw how aesthetic the interior of the restaurant was, I forgot all about sitting outside!
I was instantly enthralled by the extensive drink menu, and since I usually start my mornings with some type of coffee, I ordered the caramel iced latte. This is NOT your typical latte! The Rim of the cup was lined with dulce de leche and cookie crumbles, and was topped with a heaping helping of fresh whipped cream and cinnamon sugar. My mom tried one of BC's signature "ice pop mimosas" in the pineapple flavor. It looked gorgeous and was so refreshing, especially with the fresh fruit.
I didn't think this could even be possible, but the food was even better than the drinks!
I had the churro pancakes, which were topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and bananas; and covered in cinnamon sugar. I just ordered the side order, which came with 2 pancakes, but the full order comes with 5(!!). I have never met a pancake that I didn't like, but even I couldn't finish these pancakes--not because they weren't delicious, but because even 1 pancakes with all those toppings left me feeling so full. My mom had a croissant sandwich, and while most people see bread as simply a base for a sandwich, this croissant really shined on its own! It was so flaky and buttery, I was contemplating ordering one for myself to take back to my hotel!
I may sound dramatic, but it's completely true that I have never had a better breakfast than the one I had today at Bistro Cafe!!

Place is very good and the hype is definitely worth it. If you go early you don't have to wait too long. There's no reservations; first come first serve basis at this location. It's a tad pricey, but I guess you pay for what you get.

The portion of the meal is extremely huge and definitely worth sharing for sure. Tried our best to finish everything we shared and didn't have left overs. This place isn't huge inside but it's def IG worthy. Would come back again.

Very popular place, and aesthetic. Plenty of seating, and the waiter we got was very friendly and helpful. He also gave us plenty of recommendations of what to do in the area.
The food was good but did come in big portions so if you're not that hungry sharing with a friend might be a good idea. Their dishes are also very creative and different as well as aesthetically pleasing. So it's a good spot if you're into taking pics. They also have a large menu so plenty of options to choose from.
I was on vacay when coming to this place so I'm not sure if I'd ever make it back. I also felt the food was a bit too heavy as we came for breakfast so I did leave stuffed.

Visited Puerto Rico a few weeks ago for my boyfriend's cousin's 40th birthday trip. She wanted to eat at Bistro cafe for brunch given all the good reviews on social media. She was right, it didn't disappoint.

Be prepared, the wait time is usually at least an hour but food and beverages come out quick. They don't allow any outside food or drinks so be mindful as well. Portion sizes are ginormous. I went with the avocado toast and I could barely finish it.

Very casual but nicely decorated restaurant.

Highly recommend having a reservation! This place was jumping jumping! Thankfully we got there a few minutes after they opened and were able to be seated at the bar once a few others left. There was about a 25 to 30 minute. Wait if we wanted a table but since we did not have that much time because we were headed to the airport, the hostess allowed us to sit at the bar once the two people that were there left because they only had one person serving the bar area, which made sense so that they did not sit too many people there! It was a great place! The staff was very friendly! The food was phenomenal. You get a lot of food so don't order too much lol needless to say I could not finish what I ordered. The waitress was awesome. She explained everything to us and recommended a few things that we ended up getting. This is definitely the spot to go to, and they even offered taking pictures of you after you're eating, which was pretty cool.

Avoid this place , very disorganized .
Be careful , they may have you waiting for a long time and not provided service
I would not waste my time !

This place is crazy packed. I had the breakfast croissant with bacon and ham and it didn't disappoint. It's a whole nother level of food compared to most places I've been to so far this trip. Would def come again and recommend to anyone.

Their portions are huge (croissant wasn't too crazy) but their omelette looks amazing and a huge portion

They have music playing in the background, not too loud and it's good music to chill and enjoy