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Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. The heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away. Lively, and loud on weekend nights.

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

18 places, our 7 picks first · Read our guide to breakfast & coffee

Happy hours in breakfast & coffee today

Today, 11:57pm

Times from our research (October 2026) and owners' own pages. Check with the venue before you go.

1 Start here

Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant

A two-level rooftop over Avenida Revolución serving Mediterranean plates with Mexican touches: mezze, spanakopita, zarandeado snapper, and Sayshuka at brunch. Two-for-one spritzes from 5pm and live music most evenings; come up for sunset. Brunch closed Wednesdays.

Restaurant · Centro · 2 min from the plaza · $$

2-for-1 spritz 5–11pm

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

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.

1 min from the plaza$$
3

Café · Centro

Miscelánea Sayulita

Popular café with a tucked-away patio and AC inside; chilaquiles, gluten-free pancakes and specialty lattes.

2 min from the plaza · $$

4

Juice bar · Centro

Orangy Smoothies

Fresh juices, smoothie and açaí bowls, chia pudding and wellness shots, beautifully presented.

2 min from the plaza · $$

5

Restaurant · Centro (south)

Sur38

Upscale and air-conditioned; French toast at breakfast, short ribs, tuna and tapas at dinner. A top date-night pick.

4 min from the plaza · $$

6

Café · Centro (south)

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.

4 min from the plaza · $$

7

Bakery · Centro

Gourmet House

French-style bakery for almond croissants and baguette sandwiches. Service can be slow.

2 min from the plaza

And 11 more we've mapped

  1. 8Café El Espressocoffee shop · Centro · 1 min
  2. 9Casa Gourmet French Bakery & Caféfrench bakery · Centro · 2 min
  3. 10Don Juan'srestaurant · Centro · 9 min
  4. 11Mexicolatecafé · Centro · 1 min
  5. 12Cafetería Marías de Astalcafé · Centro · 2 min
  6. 13El Sabor de La TíaMexican kitchen · Centro · 1 min
  7. 14Flores & Colorescoffee shop · Centro · 4 min
  8. 15Loncheria Marthalonchería · Centro · 3 min
  9. 16Ramos & Lattescafé and flower shop · Centro · 1 min
  10. 17La Barrita by Coffee Brotherscoffee shop · Centro · 2 min
  11. 18Coffee Bikecoffee shop · Centro · 8 min
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