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13 placesVegan Good coffee Breakfast Clear allCounting the places that have told us; one that hasn't isn't a no.

Our picks

The ones we'd send a friend to.

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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$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

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.

5 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)

Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural

Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.

9 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)

ORGANI-K Sayulita

Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.

4 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Bonito Cafe

Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.

14 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)

Santas Iguanas

Locally owned, with homemade pasta; go for the carbonara or the mussels. Very celiac-friendly.

2 min from the plaza$$

Seafood

Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide

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Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee

Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide

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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$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

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.

5 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)

Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural

Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.

9 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)

ORGANI-K Sayulita

Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.

4 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Bonito Cafe

Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.

14 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · 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$$

Breakfast & coffee · North side

El Original Cafe Sayulita

Pink, brightly decorated café near the artisan stalls; big breakfast burritos, blue-corn waffles and plenty of vegetarian choices. Part of its proceeds support a Huichol cultural center.

5 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North side

M&F Coffee Roasters

Small roaster-café pouring Nayarit-grown coffee roasted by the owner, with flavoured lattes, smoothie bowls, plant milks and shaded outdoor seats. Bags of beans make a good gift.

7 min from the plaza$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

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Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)

Santas Iguanas

Locally owned, with homemade pasta; go for the carbonara or the mussels. Very celiac-friendly.

2 min from the plaza$$

Sweet stuff

Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.

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Sweet stuff · Centro

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.

1 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide

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Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.

1 min from the plaza$$
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