Cafe Coca Cola - Panama

Cheap local food. Taste good. I ordered tongue and taste great! Do not order meat (churrasquito)! Why 3 stars? Portions are small! And the service is awful.

Solid 3 stars, maybe 3.5. It was good to get out of the heat mid afternoon and the Coke was delicious. I thought the batidos were tasty though the family wasn't amazed. The fruit plate was warm which was disappointing. As another reviewer said, not much on the historical side other than it's still there and has some old furnishings.

As the oldest cafe in Panama, Cafe Coca Cola had the potential of being so much more. Instead of being proud of the history, it felt the restaurant was more interested in using the history for marketing. Old buildings with rich history and culture does not have to be in disrepair with everything falling apart. You can still create an authentic atmosphere while taking care of the place. The only reminder of its history was one page in the inside of the menu and the old wooden counter where the dozen employees — serving 2 patrons — were hiding behind on their phones ignoring everything. The one dish I ordered was brought after about 45 minutes, cold, dry, and looked very convincingly like it was made 2 weeks prior. I recommend going inside, taking a few pictures, and walking right out.

Good food at an affordable price with a variety of options. Usually closes at 9 pm, not 11 pm as indicated in the opening hours.

This spot is amazing for cheap eats at a very good portion size. I enjoyed coming here after Spanish classes and dining with the locals. The locals eat here. Hence it is popular and cheap. The café has been opened since 1875 and shows no sign of closing. It still has the old coca cola advertisements inside, if I was ever to return to Panama city, I would dine here again.