St. Germain Bistro & Café
Sandwich Spot, Salad Restaurant, and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Old San Juan
"Great ambience and have ginger lemonade!"(9 Tips)
"Try the Creole Sandwich and the Basil Mojito."(5 Tips)
"... (a daily special), the Karlox sandwich, the Sicilian sandwich, and the amaretto..."(3 Tips)
"You have to ask for an Arabian sandwich and a chinoa juice."(3 Tips)
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Lana VenturaSeptember 19, 2015A must! Great French food! I recommend the lunch menu (quiche, Priscilia salad) and the nutella-grand marnier-banana-walnut crèpe ! For drinks menu try ginger lemonade or caiprinhia! PS: I'm French.
Cem OzFebruary 1, 2015Sandwiches - with avocado and beef.. Also there is a very unique sandwich with chicken and peanuts - definitely worths a try. The owner is a french guy who was very positive as well. Service is slow
- Gabriella RunnelsJune 17, 2016The blueberry margharita (a daily special), the Karlox sandwich, the Sicilian sandwich, and the amaretto rum cake were all amazing.
John AJuly 2, 2015Great sandwiches! Recommend: Tango with chickpeas and Vera with greens. Also get a ginger lemonade, refreshing natural ingredients is terrific to cool off from the sun.
- Gargi TamaneJune 14, 2013Great ambience and have ginger lemonade! An San Juan traditional house converted to a restaurant. Love the cosy vibe! A must try is Arabian.
Cristina MartinezJanuary 18, 2016The Karlox sandwich is one of my favorites along with the basil lemonade. Breakfasts are also yummy. Love this place!
David JoyDecember 31, 2013Our first time. VERY long wait, so started unhappy, but finished VERY happy. 2 adults, 2 kids. Had the cheese pizza, quiche, and the James and Mediterraneo sandwiches. All were incredible.
Dianne HillhouseJune 5, 2016Healthy food options when you need a break from the delicious but heavy traditional Caribbean fare. Nice salads and sandwiches. Great basil mojito!
Asher KinyonAugust 10, 2017Karlox steak sandwich is probably top 5 sandwiches I've ever had. House mojito is terrific too
Sarah MuellerJanuary 22, 2021such a good a spot to stop + chill for lunch. great & healthy food options and sick cocktails as well — overall love
Katie MarkgrafFebruary 1, 2017Karlox sandwich- skirt steak, brie, ciabbotta, lettuce, and tomatoes. Ginger lemonade as well!
Erika BeattyMarch 5, 2012Sunday brunch, then back in the evening for crepes. Thoughtful menu with fresh ingredients, lightly and lovingly prepared. Attentive service and friendly fellow diners. Loved it!
CristinaDecember 23, 2016The BLT sandwich totally recommended! The bartender was A-mazing!!!! She made us perfect drinks and her atritude was awsome!!!
CeciliaAugust 28, 2014Mango mint mojito is literally the best mojito I've eve had in my life. Inara pizza with skirt steak was a nice accompaniment.
Alexei MasterovFebruary 17, 2022The menu has changed, so don’t rely on tips here. The new menu is here:
Phil PMarch 7, 2013The basil lemonade is perfect. Tart, flavourful and just a bit sweet. Salads are excellent and a welcome change from heavy food!
Pepe VillegasApril 23, 2013An Old San Juan jewel with the Puerto Rican friendliness and a bohemian twist! Extraordinary food selection.
Jolene BalsimoFebruary 11, 2016Everything was amazing. The asparagus soup! Wow! The Ceviche! The pizza and the sandwiches. Amazing.
As the current Foursquare mayor of St. Germain I can say that I'm ashamed of the bad service I received today. Please guys treat LOCALS better, those are the ones that advertise you every day.
Xavier Solé AchaMay 31, 2015Outstanding sandwiches with local and fresh ingredients. Deserts are great. Good cocktails as well.
Stephen SottileMay 6, 2016Great place for lunch/brunch. Very good food and drinks. Nice location on Sol and Cruz in Viejo San Juan.
Julia MesmeriNovember 28, 2014Hearty salads and delicious lemonade a freshly made in the kitchen. Perfect pit stop.
MY FAVORITE? THE PRISCILA" SALAD. SMOKED SALMON, FRESH MANDARIN ORANGES AND WALNUTS WTH CREAMY POPPYSEED DRESSING... YUM!
Nicky YatesApril 10, 2013Really adorable place! As the others say, you can't go wrong. We had the mediterrean and the Priscilla.
- Pepe VillegasApril 23, 2013Ginger Lemonade to die for and the awesome Piqué Artesanal Santa Clara made in PR!!!
Gracie GiordanoJanuary 23, 2021awesome healthy food and great drinks, plus the service was really good.
If you're a local, RUN! They only treat tourists with a great attitude. Everyone else (Puerto Ricans) get served last and with backhanded comments.
Giovanni OliverMarch 9, 2015Great gourmet food, eat that leaning tower, best appetizer EVER. Great service too!
Shannon ZAugust 21, 2013Skip the guacamole, get the brie/apple/avocado sandwich with the greens & must get the rum cake!
Janette DuraMay 9, 2013Sunday brunch was a sh!tshow. Forget about picking up a quick lunch on Sundays. They offer neither quick nor lunch - just breakfast.
Joanna FlammMarch 2, 2013Very busy for weekend lunch, but still a nice place to relax on a day of sightseeing.
miles lennonJanuary 17, 2016High ceilings, nice atmosphere. The food is only ok but it doesn't matter much. Just drink!
Michael LawrenceMay 7, 2014Try the Karlox with avocado and/or the Mediteraneo! You won't be disappointed!
may cDecember 7, 2012Yes. Eat here. The basil mojito is outstanding on a warm day. The owner will guide you through the menu.
LindsMarch 18, 2011perfect end to the evening, share the after dinner formule with a friend (dessert to share, plus two after-dinner drinks and two coffees)- Alexei MasterovFebruary 17, 2022The 9.1 must’ve been from the previous owner/chef. While the food was ok, it wasn’t gr8.The “natural” juice was from a can, and the “garlic” fries had no trace of garlic and were worse than in McD’s
Have the Tahiti crepe and a glass of watermelon sangria! Delicious!
Rene LaureanoJune 8, 2014Comment from a Local. Came in for The First time for Bday Brunch. Order The Egg Benedicts & 3 egg omelet. Took them 1hr & 20 minutes to serve WAO Really for eggs. Never coming Back here.
Josh CollSeptember 3, 2011Arabian is next level, get it. Also Nina is the nicest, most adorable waitress in San Juan. Tip her accordingly.
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A Neighborhood Bistro @ Old San Juan located off the beaten path that offer fresh dishes, refreshing drinks made at the moment you order.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
(787) 725-5830
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Try the BBQ cheddar :) it really good also their frys are the best"
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