Description: You'll notice that Nica Buffet is recommended in every Nicaraguan guide book. Deservingly so, because it's the only place we were able to buy decent morning coffee in Granada.
The cheery Dutch owner (take any Dutch away from gloomy Netherlands and he's what you get) happily serves his customers while his staff cooks pancakes with local fruits and traditional Nicaraguan breakfasts like
gallo pinto (rice with red beans,
huevos rancheros, plantains). We ordered both the pancakes and the
gallo pinto during our visit there. Although I rarely eat pancakes to fairly judge Nica Buffet's version, their
gallo pinto is comparable with what we ate in all of Nicaragua.
The place is buzzing with tourists when the place is open. (Only for breakfasts, until noon.) It's a good place to strike up conversations with other visitors or get advice from other travelers. You'll likely stay for a bit, too, because coffee refills are free.
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