The latte here was way smoother than what I get back home in the States. No burnt aftertaste at all. Kinda surprised me, honestly. Just a regular Starbucks stop, but the coffee came out better than expected. If you&#39;re used to the US version, this one&#39;s a step up.

The steak at this place was cooked exactly how I asked. Medium rare, nice char on the outside. That&#39;s really all I care about. The flavor was solid, seasoned well. Didn&#39;t need any sauce. I&#39;d come back just for that cut.

Stopped here while wandering around Monteverde and honestly so glad we did. The mint lemonade was super refreshing and portions were big enough to share. Great spot if you&#39;re hanging with friends. 😊

The veggie curry was fresh and tasty, especially with some hot sauce on top. Coconut flan was a nice finish too. Service was solid, and the view didn&#39;t hurt either.

Been coming here for a while now, and honestly the coffee keeps me hooked. Grown right on the property, that&rsquo;s something you don&rsquo;t find often. Had the French toast this morning too, eggs taste like they just came from the farm. Breakfast is the meal I look forward to most when I stay. Place just stays consistent, that&rsquo;s why I keep coming back.

Decent spot with a modern vibe. They even had American football on, which was a nice surprise. Service faded a bit after the food came.

The beef noodles were really good&mdash;we ordered those after they ran out of ramen. Prices are fair for what you get. Just expect a bit of a wait.

The view from the top floor is really something, especially around sunset. Had the Caribbean chicken, pretty solid. Service was a bit slow but nothing crazy.

Good portion of gallo pinto for the price. Had to ask for Salsa Lizano though, would&#39;ve been nice if they just brought it. Solid spot for a quick bite.

Dinner was solid. Had the grilled fish and it came out fresh, cooked right. Waiter Kael handled everything efficiently, no waiting around for refills or the check. Place was busy but we didn&#39;t feel rushed. Fair price for the portion. Would stop by again if I&#39;m in the area.

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