Café de los Deseos

Bohemian cafe-bar with art on the walls and live music in Barrio Amón

Address Calle 15, Avenida 9, Barrio Amón, San José

A San José bohemian classic — part cafe, part bar, part gallery, with artwork covering every wall and a courtyard that fills with students, artists, and travelers on weekend nights. The menu covers coffee, cocktails, and a modest selection of food. The atmosphere is reliably warm and unpretentious.

Live music appears on certain evenings, announced informally rather than by schedule. Arrive early for a courtyard table on weekend nights.

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