Coffee and cafés in Sayulita
From espresso bars with Nayarit beans to corner cafés with Wi-Fi for an hour of work, here's where to get a good cup.
Start here · North Side · 5 min from the plaza
Buenas Olas Café
A family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates. Free wifi, air conditioning and a corner for kids.
What to know
- Most cafés open around 8am; many close by mid-afternoon, and only a few stay open into the evening. jonnymelon.com
- Laptop rules vary: some cafés set aside an upstairs work area, while others don't allow laptops at all. bucketlistbri.com
- If you need a desk all day, at least one bar on the plaza rents upstairs coworking space for about 200 pesos a day. jonnymelon.com
Anchor Cafe
A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.
Buonissimo Cafe and Gelato
Gelato, crepes and bubble waffles at low prices. Paying in pesos avoids a poor card exchange rate.
Sayulita Café
A family-run restaurant on Avenida Revolución, a block from the plaza, cooking since 2001 and known for its chiles rellenos (with shrimp, or vegetarian), fajitas flamed at the table and tortilla soup. Take the upstairs terrace over the street; open from 1pm, late on Saturdays.
Miscelánea Sayulita
Popular café with a tucked-away patio and AC inside; chilaquiles, gluten-free pancakes and specialty lattes.
Schmoutzi
Small French bakery with buttery croissants, baguettes, cinnamon buns and olive sourdough. Arrive early for fresh bread.
ORGANI-K Sayulita
Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.
YAH-YAH Sayulita Café
Modern café with AC and a shaded porch; gluten-free and vegan options, waffles and specialty coffee. On the pricier side.
Alquimista
Family-owned breakfast spot with porch seating; chilaquiles and smoothies are the draws.
Pákeke Sayulita
Tiny breakfast spot famous for thin, airy pancakes and molletes, plus strong coffee. No wifi by design.
Julia's
Handmade chocolate shop and café with excellent lattes, donuts, bonbons and custom cakes. Air-conditioned.
Marea Café
Quiet, shaded café in a small plaza with a garden view. Good coffee, smoothies, banana bread and poached eggs.
Northside Cafe
Breakfast institution since 2012 with fluffy pancakes, house salsas and fresh juices; now open for dinner too. Cards carry a 5% surcharge.
Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural
Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.
Bonito Cafe
Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.
Café El Espresso
Long-running café in a yellow building by the plaza, serving breakfast all day; green chilaquiles, steak and eggs, mango smoothies and lattes, with patio seats facing the square.
Choco Banana
Long-standing plaza café open from early morning, named for its chocolate-dipped frozen bananas; big breakfast and lunch menu, French toast, good coffee and people-watching from the patio.
Mexicolate
Artisan chocolate shop on José Mariscal with organic cacao drinks, hot or chilled, spiced chocolates, chocolate smoothies and baked goods to take home.
Ramos & Lattes
Espresso bar and flower shop on Calle José Mariscal: coffee, croissants and matcha, and flowers to take away.
Casa Gourmet French Bakery & Café
French bakery and café on Mariscal run by the former owner of Bicyclette: same-day bread, croissants and pain au chocolat, plus quiche, salads and sandwiches to eat in or take away.
Cafetería Marías de Astal
Small cafe on Calle Gaviotas in the center, open from 7am most days for coffee and morning food, with short Sunday hours.
La Barrita by Coffee Brothers
Espresso bar on C. Gaviota 15, tied to Palu Gallery per a coworking guide.
Flores & Colores
Coffee shop on Calle Pelícanos in the town centre, open from 8am Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays. A daytime stop for coffee rather than an evening spot.
Another One Coffee Roaster
Downtown coffee bar, now called Mugre Animal Cold Brew Coffee Bar, with cold brew, smoothies, bagels, sandwiches and salad bowls, plenty of vegan choices, fast wifi and outlets at every table.
Tip: Cafés with fast Wi-Fi fill up mid-morning with laptops; go early.
Written by sayulita.co from our own research, checked October 2026; nothing here is paid for. Owners can claim their place to add photos and hours.