Dolce Vita Coffee & Sweets

What locals are saying about Dolce Vita Coffee & Sweets

The gelatos are the headline — one visitor swears by the gianduia — along with the carrot cake and a croissant with good coffee to start the morning. Beyond the pastries and artisan breads baked fresh every day, the menu covers full breakfasts, sandwiches and, from 11 a.m., pizzas, pastas and Costa Rican plates. One regular wished for more gallo pinto options.

There are tables inside and on a relaxed terrace that fills up at times, and the gelato line can slow down at peak hours. It sits in the heart of Marina Village and is open to the public: you don't need to stay at Los Sueños, just enter the resort and head toward the marina. Gelato prices aren't listed on the published menu, so it's worth asking before you order — some find them steep. An easy stop for breakfast, lunch or a coffee in Herradura.