I have this thing with coffee. My family calls it an unhealthy fixation. I like to think of it as a "deep appreciation and respect" that causes me to have knee-jerk bad reactions to anything Starbucks. Therefore, I find it necessary to include a few kind words in my journal about one of the best cups of coffee and espresso that I have ever tasted outside of my grandmother’s kitchen.
This café and bakery appeared in the Banderas Bay area 17 years ago and has become famous for its hot and cold coffees, fine pastries, cheesecakes and pies, and its signature "Beso"—an incredibly decadent chocolate brownie. They offer a couple of lunch items—a tuna sandwich and gourmet chicken pie, but expect to wait 45 minutes for the pies to be prepared.
After sampling a creamy latte with just the perfect amount of espresso and foam (I’m telling you—there’s a science behind all of this), I was tempted to quiz the manager on his coffee bean secrets. After only a 1-day stay at the nearby Molino de Agua hotel, the secret was out amongst our friends. By day 2, the small sit-down shop was packed with familiar faces. Fortunately, this café deserves all the attention and then some. With advance notice, they even create special order wedding cakes for any number of guests—great to keep in mind if you are planning a destination wedding.