Oh Sucre, you’ve pleasantly surprised me, especially with the seriously good cafe scene. This was something that wasn’t on my radar – Sure serving up some delicious coffee. I won’t lie, I’ve been pretty disappointed with the coffee options from some of Bolivia’s neighbours. Don’t get me wrong, there was a good place here or there but none as consistent as Sucre.
If you’re looking for
- Good coffee
- A cafe serving up some brunch options
- Somewhere you can work from as a digital nomad
- Or somewhere to just escape from the afternoon heat
I’ve got you covered. 😉 We spent over a week cafe hopping around the city strictly for research purposes, obviously. I’ve compiled a list of tried and tested cafes we enjoyed in this Bolivian capital.
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Why Sucre Has Such a Good Café Scene
This stumped us for a little while. In some ways, it feels a little “random” that this Bolivian capital has a better coffee scene than most. But… why is that?! Lots of itineraries I came across skipped over Sucre entirely or just dedicated a day or two here. The more time I spent in the city, the more I realised that, well:
- It’s a university town. Someone has got to provide the caffeine for all those university students!
- While it doesn’t quite feel like it, it’s a backpacker hub
- The city is one of the more affordable places to take a Spanish course
- It’s a growing option in the digital nomad community as somewhere to stop
Best Cafes in Sucre, Bolivia
Café Mirador San Miguel
Here’s a fun fact: it’s actually on the 100 Bolivianos bill!
Best for: Views + Sunset coffee
Price range for coffee: 18 – 25 Bs
WiFi: Yes
Don’t think we could have a list of cafes in Sucre without including Cafe Mirador. It’s located in the historic center of Sucre, in the bell tower of San Miguel’s Church. It’s easily one of the most scenic spots in Bolivia’s white city. There isn’t too many working spots but it’s a nice place to visit if you’ve got some time to kill or you want to see rooftops around the city.
Typica
Voted as one of the top 100 coffee shops in the world by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.
Best for: Chill vibes + Brunch options
Price range for coffee: 20 – 35 Bs
WiFi: Yes
Sometimes I find coffee shop chains to be either a hit or miss but Typica is a hit, hit, hit! Their Sucre outlet is beautiful laid out. An outdoor section with a garden, where you might get lucky and spot hummingbirds. There’s also an indoor section that feels like you’re in a home library. The food is also amazing and the coffee, delicious. We enjoyed Typica Sucre so much, we also had to check out their Asuncion location!
Paradiso Bakehouse
Go early for brunch options and freshly baked goods.
Best for: Baked goods
Price range: 12 – 20 Bs
WiFi: Yes
They aren’t shy when it comes to their brunch servings! I think I was feeling quite peckish so I ordered a large french toast… tell you what, I think I’m still full from it?! If you go early, they do have a nice menu for brunch and you might be able to get your hand on some of the freshly baked pastries.
Somos
Best for: Cuppa + Pastries
Price range for coffee: 12 – 20 Bs
WiFi: Yes
Another coffee shop featured by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops – South America. Serving up a delicious cuppa and amazing looking food – we were full, so we only opted for their pastries. Located near some government buildings and a hospital, they are a really popular option amongst the locals. On my walking tour, our guide told us they roast their own coffee beans. That’s a good sign if you need one!
Coffee Bike
Another chain coffee shop but it can only be found in Sucre. We checked out two out of three locations and I can confirm, the vibes are spot on.
Best for: Coworking + Brunch
Price range for coffee: 10 – 25 Bs
WiFi: Yes
If I remember correctly, they do grow their own beans and roast them as well. Their shop on Calvo 241 is a coffee roastery and a bit more of a chilled location.
Head to their Espaňa 66 location for a large area. The bottom floor is more of a traditional cafe with alfresco seating and the second floor features a coworking space and several areas for dining. A great spot for brunch.
Cafe Sucre
Grab your morning cup of coffee here and some pastries for breakfast!
Best for: Pastries + Ice cream
Price range: 15 – 25 Bs
WiFi: Yes
The main cafe is located next to the grocery store, designed more as an alfresco seating. Their other location, by the main plaza is for ice cream. I enjoy this cafe because it’s got a bit more of an open concept cafe, open air let’s say. Also makes for a good location if you’re meeting/catching up with people.
Time & Coffee
Another speciality coffee shop serving up a large menu of coffee options.
Best for: Baked goods
Price range: 10 – 25 Bs
WiFi: Yes
With two locations as well. Head to their Iturricha 297 cafe in La Recoleta for an amazing view of Sucre. If you plan to do a walking tour, you will actually end here. Looking for more of a working location? Head to their location on the corner of Parque Simon Bolivar.
Best Cafes in Sucre for Working
I actually used a lot of the cafes in Sucre as my “office”… mainly because I really do work better in a cafe setting. Maybe it’s something to do with the caffeine flowing that gets my brain working? But anyways, I’ve tried and tested a lot (if not all) the above mentioned cafes, so I think I’ve got pretty good authority to share what I’ve learnt!
My top picks are:
Typica: the wifi is great and so is the food. If you need somewhere to just do a brain dump or squeezing a quick work sess.
Coffee Bike: More specifically their Espaňa 66 location. There is a dedicated coworking space with charging stations, great coffee.
Time & Coffee: Their Parque Simon Bolivar location is a good working spot. At the back, there’s a large table to use.
Best Places for Breakfast & Brunch in Sucre
Not all places are created equally. But that being said, cafes in Sucre do not disappoint. If you’re looking for just coffee or if you’re searching more of a brunch setting – I’ve got your covered.
My go-tos are:
Typica: I feel that everything on their menu is good! We had sandwiches and pancakes there – delicious.
Coffee Bike: coworking and brunch? Yes please. But seriously, they seemed to be really popular amongst the locals as well for brunch!
Cafe Sucre: I think this is a pretty good lunch spot. We actually got some to-gos for the bus ride and it saved us.
Paradiso Bakehouse: My only fault is that I wasn’t early enough to try their bakegoods! But their food is delicious.
Is Coffee in Sucre Expensive?
Yes and no. It’s not when you compare it to European or North American prices. The coffee is very affordable and honestly, so delicious. By South American standards, it sits in the middle. I honestly have terrible coffee on the continent for a lot more than what I paid in Sucre. This is about to sound very biased but I never had a bad cup of coffee in Sucre the whole time I was there….. sooooo you tell me if it’s worth it 😉
Average prices:
- Espresso: 10 – 12 Bs
- Cappuccino: 18 – 25 Bs
- If you’ want a “fancy” coffee or speciality coffee, it’s 25 – 40 Bs
- Breakfast plate: 30 – 60 Bs
Map of the Best Cafes in Sucre
Want to know more about the Cafes in Sucre, Bolivia?
Is Sucre good for coffee?
Yes. Sucre has one of the best café scenes in Bolivia. Maybe I’m biased but I really enjoyed Sucre!
Are there digital nomad cafes in Sucre?
Yesssss. Typica, Coffee Bike, Time & Coffee are great spots.
How much is coffee in Sucre Bolivia?
Coffee ranges from 10 – 25 Bs depending on the café and drink type. Iced coffees cost 5 – 8 Bs more I’d say.
So… are the cafes in Sucre worth it?
I’m gonna be so honest – I actually struggled leaving Sucre because of how much I enjoyed the city and the coffee scene. I know a cafe scene isn’t typically Bolivian and that’s a very gentrified opinion. But regardless, I still think visit Sucre should still be on your radar if you love a good cup. It’s a beautiful city, known as Bolivia’s White City with all the white buildings. It’s walkable, sunny and a very relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you’re here for a few days, passing through, learning Spanish or travelling through the country slowly… maybe carve out some time to coffee hop?
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