Carpe Diem 2.0 Coffee & more

Cafe & Coffee in Surfside, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Coffee and breakfast beside the brewery

Carpe Diem 2.0 sits along Via 911 in Surfside, next to Potrero Brewery and a short hop from Playa Potrero. Look for the second storefront on the left when you reach the brewery. The café is a morning and lunchtime place, with specialty coffee, breakfast plates, smoothies, sandwiches, and a relaxed mix of indoor and outdoor seating.

The menu brings Costa Rican staples together with international café food and a light Belgian influence. That makes it comfortable for a table where one person wants gallo pinto, another wants avocado toast, and someone else is ready for a smoothie bowl. It is casual enough for beach clothes but substantial enough to count as the day's first proper meal.

Breakfast runs until 11:00 a.m.

The typical breakfast is the local foundation: gallo pinto, fried cheese, toast, sweet fried plantain, and fried eggs. It is listed at CRC 4,000 and has the balance of savory, sweet, and filling that works before a long beach morning. The Chia Vida smoothie bowl sits at the same price and combines mixed fruit, chia, coconut, and nondairy milk.

Egg sandwiches take the menu in a richer direction. The Suntan combines ham, cheese, and fried eggs. The Chanchito builds a BLT-style sandwich with fried eggs and cheese. Beach Fit uses sautéed vegetables, homemade goat cheese, and fried eggs. Avocado toast comes on sourdough with a fried egg and chili flakes. These choices sit between CRC 4,250 and CRC 4,500 on the current breakfast menu.

Specialty coffee, smoothies, and flexible choices

Cappuccino, latte, iced coffee, fruit smoothies, and protein smoothies cover the drink side of the morning. Plant milk can be used for cappuccinos and lattes, which is useful when a group has different preferences. The fruit-and-chia side of the menu offers a cooler breakfast when the dry-season morning warms quickly.

Vegetarian dishes are easy to find, and vegan or gluten-free adaptations are part of the wider offering. French toast can be prepared vegan. For a serious allergy, speak clearly at the counter so the kitchen can explain ingredients and shared preparation. The benefit here is choice: local breakfast, café classics, and plant-forward food can sit on the same table.

Lunch, takeaway, and an easy midday stop

After the breakfast window, sandwiches, salads, and other lunch plates carry the café into early afternoon. Takeaway is available, so food can travel back to a rental or onward to the beach. Dining in is pleasant when you want shade and a slower pause, especially after errands along the Surfside strip.

Call +506 8446 1159 for a larger takeaway request or a question that affects your visit. Prices and daily availability can change, and the café handles payment directly at the counter.

How to find Carpe Diem 2.0

Potrero Brewery is the easiest landmark. Follow Via 911 through Surfside, find the brewery, and look for the second local on the left. Free off-street and street parking are available. The café is also within walking distance of many Surfside rentals, though the sun becomes strong late in the morning.

The setting is practical for people moving between Potrero and Flamingo. After breakfast, continue to Playa Potrero's bay, head south toward Flamingo and Brasilito, or finish errands along the same road. Dogs are welcome, and Wi-Fi and wheelchair access add to the everyday usefulness of the stop.

The current weekly rhythm is 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Seasonal schedules can move, particularly during quieter months, so the phone is useful when you are driving from farther away or arriving near the end of service.

Come near opening for the broadest breakfast choice and cooler outdoor seating. Late morning suits brunch, while the early lunch window works after the beach or a short local outing. This is not an evening café, so save sunset drinks and dinner for another stop.

Build an easy Potrero morning

A simple plan starts with coffee and a full breakfast, followed by the beach while the day is still manageable. Families can split between gallo pinto, egg sandwiches, and a smoothie bowl without a long search for separate kitchens. Solo visitors can take a counter seat, grab Wi-Fi, and leave with lunch plans already settled.

The location keeps the day flexible. You are close to the sand, the shops and services of Surfside, and the short drive toward Flamingo. Carpe Diem 2.0 works best as that friendly first stop: good coffee, a colorful plate, and enough choice to send everyone out the door happy.

Location

Phone: +506 8446 1159

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