Café Gran Batey

If you are looking for a down-to-earth coffee experience—not glam, but real—this is your place. There is nothing fancy about this place, just real coffee farming and roasting by an amazing non-profit research farm. Our host Daniela gave us personal attention, brewed coffee for us, and told us about the hacienda coffee history. No glam, but the beauty of the people who are dedicating their lives to care for the land and keep this tradition alive. Daniela, you have our respect for your dedication to your work and amazing coffee.

- Xavier Ortiz Ramirez -

Lotty and Bernardo are not only kind and welcoming, but master class roasters. They are passionate about what they do and they do it with the environment in mind. BRING CASH to buy the coffee. Don't worry about calling ahead or making a reservation, just drop by and you'll be welcomed with a hot cup of coffee and a tour as if you're part of the family. What a blessing it is to meet and support people like Lotty and Bernardo!

- Aleksandra (Sasha) -

Family run coffee plantation. The old man is a retired government agronomist who also grew up on his plantation and came back to run this place. Michigan State University has resident researchers on this plantation. A very personal guided walking tour was scheduled for us the day before and is my favorite Puerto Rico memory so far. Coffee is shaded by orange trees which adds great flavor to the coffee. Beans are sun dried and lovingly roasted. Don't even ask for a dark roast, that burnt stuff doesn't fly here. Bought four pounds of coffee and will order more on return to Indianapolis. Best tasting coffee ever. Love these people and this place in the Lares mountains with a view of sacred Taino mountain, very near the museum as well.

- Richard Passey -

I highly recommend this place. We happened to stumble upon it. They require an appointment, but when we showed up, we were invited to join the tour. We left the place feeling like part of the family. The coffee is amazing, and I will for sure continue to buy it online since they ship to you.

- Aracelis Matias -

Awesome experience, they made me feel like I was at my family’s house. Very knowledgeable about coffee and the process form start to finish. The best coffee I have had to date. You must call or text to confirm tour. They are open 10am-3pm. Get ready for amazing coffee and pound cake.

- Milton Alvira -

If you’re looking for a tour of a small family owned coffee farm… look no further! We had a fantastic time learning how coffee is grown and processed end-to-end. Great coffee! As a plus, the farm is less than 10 minutes away from a really cool Taino Indian historical site. [July 2021]

- Frank Lacomba -

Lovely little farm run by two charming people. They will serve you beautiful espresso, sweet corn cake and tell you stories. They share their facilities at certain times in cooperation with neighboring farms, have a layered, diverse planting, and are still recovering from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria. The coffee is rich and delicious, and they sell it online, ship all over the world.

- Deb Greer -

Decided to check this place out in Jan 21, 2023 while in the area. Glad we did! Lotty was there and more than happy to make coffee for us to taste and give us a tour. Luckily another couple showed up shortly after us and one of them spoke Spanish and translated for us. Lotty speaks a bit of English, enough for tasting and buying coffee, but the tour would have been hard to understand without translation help. Such a great experience, glad we choice Cafe Gran Batey as our coffee tour experience in this area!

- John Koehler -