OLD SAN JUAN. Through large arched windows, you can look out over Plaza Colón as you enjoy either vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes at this truly versatile café that also features a muesli energy bar. The menu is made up of creative salads, sandwiches, pastries, freshly squeezed juices, and organic coffees. For lunch or dinner eggplant tofu or veggie pizza topped off with frozen margaritas are excellent choices. Live street musicians stroll in to entertain from time to time. Features great outdoor covered seating as well.

OLD SAN JUAN. Looking for a place to stock your picnic basket before going out to explore the island? Café Zaguán has tasty take-away to tempt the most finicky traveler. Pulled pork quesadillas, soups, salads and sandwiches abound on the lunch menu. For dinner, the casual sidewalk café turns more formal with a menu that fuses Puerto Rican ingredients with Asian preparations, producing such results as plantains with sauteéd shrimp in wine sauce.

CONDADO. Plunked down in the middle of a vast array of fast food restaurants, this bustling cafe offers the real goods. The large dining room holds over 100 within walls covered with wild paintings of angels. The menu is stacked with traditional Puerto Rican items including the creamy grits called pastel and mofongo, all at very reasonable prices.

CONDADO. This Internet cafe offers affordable, reliable access for visitors who want to check their email, monitor their stocks or just surf the 'net. Access is available in 15-minute increments ­ an entire hour is less than $10. Hot and cold coffee concoctions, muffins, snacks and cold drinks are available to accompany keyboard clicking.

This local gathering place for great weekend brunches is said to have some of the best coffee around. Located just a few blocks from the beach, it draws a room full of local politicians and other community figures. Strong coffee complements sweet, fresh pastries, but also try the caldo gallego (a spiced soup with sausage and vegetables), the octopus salad or any egg dish.