A lively, open-air Aruba restaurant with excellent tacos, chicken and waffles, drinks, and often warm service, though small portions, occasional coffee or freshness issues, parking difficulty, and a few serious service complaints warrant realistic expectations.
Craft Coffee & Bar earns its standing through strong food quality, with diners repeatedly praising its tacos and chicken and waffles, and attentive named servers that make service a clear strength. Its open-air setting in the central tourist zone is appealing, but difficult parking and occasional inconsistency in items like the lobster roll and açaí prevent a higher standing.
Craft Coffee & Bar is an open-air, style-conscious stop in Aruba’s busy Palm Beach dining zone, where breezy seating, DJs, cocktails, and a lively bar scene matter almost as much as the food. Guests often describe the room as a polished island “vibe,” and many say a warm, attentive server turned a good meal into a memorable one. It is walkable from nearby shops and hotels, but parking is a recurring headache. The kitchen favors playful cross-cultural comfort food rather than traditional Mexican cooking: Korean chicken tacos, Bang Bang shrimp, Thai-inspired vegan tacos, lobster tacos, chicken and waffles, and brunch plates all share the menu. The strongest consensus surrounds tacos, chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos, waffles, and drinks; the lobster roll and açaí bowl have drawn more mixed reactions. Portions can be boutique-sized, especially tacos, so ordering a few varieties or adding a side is sensible. Families are well served at breakfast and brunch: the menu includes plain and Nutella waffles, pancakes, yogurt and fruit, oatmeal, fries, quesadillas, and a vegan burger, while reviews specifically say children enjoyed the pancakes and waffles. The upbeat music may be better for families who enjoy energy than for those seeking a quiet meal, and allergy-related requests deserve careful confirmation after one reported preparation error.
Area vibe: Tourist-oriented coastal district with resorts, beach bars, and casual dining.
Safety: Generally safe with busy tourist areas and good evening footfall near hotels, though quieter residential pockets at night.
What's nearby: Close to Palm Beach resort strip, shopping, hotels, beaches, and local eateries; accessible by main thoroughfares and taxis.
The Korean chicken and Bang Bang shrimp tacos are standouts, and the Double Fried Chicken and Waffle is a reliable savory pick.
It’s a lively, open-air brunch and bar spot with DJs, tricky parking, and sometimes small portions.
Think polished, open-air island vibes with DJs, a lively bar scene, and a strong brunch energy.