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£2 - £7
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Fusion, American, Cafe
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Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 August 2021 via mobile

A lot of vegan options! Good price quality. Only bad thing is they don’t have natural juice :( Nice people and a lot of options.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 11 February 2020

Refreshing little cafe to stumble upon as a gluten free vegan when in Ecuador. The people are SO kind, and the organic and sustainable food options are great! Loved the quinoa pancakes and the veggie wrap with homemade hummus! Highly recommend

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 11 December 2019 via mobile

Amazing service offered by amazing people. Britney has been very kind and sociable. Perfect also for a chill time in a very chaotic city. The smoothie was top quality! I'll come back to eat. Totally recommended, not expensive at all.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 16 November 2019 via mobile

It is a good place for healthy food. Lots of smoothies which you can ask in glass or in a bowl, lots of choices for breakfast and for lunch (like humus, sandwiches etc). Everything fresh and tasty, but the price is high - I left...10.5$ for an acai-bowl and a tiny americano. But I must admit, the bowl was huge, but coffee was disappointed.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 11 June 2019 via mobile

We went to have breakfast in this place and went for the oatmeal. Delicious. Next time I would choose the acai bowl as it looks amazing with much more fruit than on the oatmeal.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 14 April 2019 via mobile

Place had great açaí bowls and staff was very friendly and informative on the products they offer. The bowl was very large and worth it, topped with fresh local fruits and chai seeds, oats, and couple other things. Also had a brownie too which was...really good also.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 12 September 2018 via mobile

Healthy food made right in front of your eyes. Not a place for fast food, but worth the wait. Food is fresh and flavors are good.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 1 June 2018 via mobile

The Cafe has changed names and is now called “Good Vibes.” A very fitting name!! The staff and owners are very friendly and helpful (thanks for the brownie Hannah!), and it’s got a laid-back, comfy vibe to it. I’ve had a hard time finding food...in Ecuador that does not involve rice, meat or fried foods, and (now that I’m leaving), am in love with the menu at Good Vibes:) There’s a huge list of fresh-made smoothies to choose from, great coffee (another tough find), sandwiches and wraps for vegetarians AND non-vegetarians, and DELICIOUS homemade brownies and ice cream!! A perfect excuse to come back to Montanita for a visit:-)More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 5 May 2018 via mobile

I have been missing açai ever since we left Brazil... amazing açai bowls to be found here! Delicious.

Date of visit: May 2018
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amelie_riel, Propriétaire at Buena Onda Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2018

Thanks Aliza!! :)

Reviewed 3 May 2018 via mobile

The smoothie bowls are delicious. I had breakfast here everyday in montañita. They offer a lot of different kinds of smoothie bowls, and they all were very good. Owner is also very kind. Would definitely recommend eating here!

Date of visit: April 2018
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amelie_riel, Propriétaire at Buena Onda Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 May 2018

Thanks for your visits Cindy!! X

Reviewed 12 March 2018

best smoothie bowl breakfast. it's like ice cream so amazing! Super cute this place- go see! A super cool Montreal Canadian and Ecuadorian couple have this bar and a surf school called Buena Onda too!

Date of visit: March 2018
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amelie_riel, Propietario at Buena Onda Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 14 March 2018

Thanks for your visit Janna! 😃

Reviewed 5 January 2018

Can't rave about this place enough! The food is beyond excellent (try the cheese fondue, or any sandwiches really!), the service is outstanding and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Also they are linked to a great surf school and the owner is the best...surf teacher I've ever had. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to be back :) ThanksMore

Date of visit: December 2017
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amelie_riel, Propriétaire at Buena Onda Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 April 2018

Thanks Francesca! Hope you’re well !! :) Happy life!

Reviewed 24 December 2017

Been here everyday now for a little taste of home. The smoothie bowls are great and they have coffee made on soy too, a little bit of luxury with good pricing for the quality ingredients. Such a great little find with awesome service.

Date of visit: December 2017
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amelie_riel, Propriétaire at Buena Onda Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 April 2018

Thanks Amanda! Hope you’re well! :)

Reviewed 17 December 2017 via mobile

A truly amazing and refreshing place in the heart of a chaotic town!! Great honest and wholesome and FRESH food! I had an amazing COFFEE & ACAI bowl and can honestly tell you, it was Devine! Made with love, passion and care and it tasted...lovely. Great healthy vibes, lovely atmosphere, beautiful wall art and music inside. You must visit here!!!More

Date of visit: December 2017
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amelie_riel, Propriétaire at Buena Onda Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 April 2018

Thanks for your visit and comment Carly! :)

Reviewed 21 September 2017

This little cafe quickly became my favorite for my two-month stay and also for my wife and kids too. First, the food was excellent from sandwiches, homemade soups, Cafe Mochas to Acai bowls... check this out... all organic and non-GMO. Amelie the owner is simply...amazing. Oh... talk about clean.... her place is spotless even the "Banos" bathroom. I am also a writer and loved to sit on her outside chairs and tables. I really miss her food. She also gave my daughter homemade organic lip balm. I can't wait to go back. This by far will be one of my first stops. You won't go wrong here at all. Price and quality of the food was perfect too. The owner loves what she does and you sure can tell.More

Date of visit: August 2017
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Buena Onda Café is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5