The Coco Café Aruba - Intimate Bohemian Dining Boardwalk Boutique

The Coco Café at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is one of Aruba’s most quietly excellent intimate dining experiences — a small, carefully curated café-restaurant in a Balinese-style garden setting that serves breakfast through dinner with a modern bohemian atmosphere. Located in the lush gardens of Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Bakval, Noord, this spot delivers high-quality cuisine in a setting that feels worlds away from the busy Palm Beach strip — yet it’s only minutes from the major resorts.

About The Coco Café

Coco Café operates more like a thoughtfully curated European café than a typical hotel restaurant. The atmosphere is calm, personal, and welcoming with intimate seating in the lush hotel garden. Hours are daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM — covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day. The kitchen leans Caribbean-fusion with strong attention to fresh ingredients and presentation. Solid cocktails round out the offering. Reservations recommended for dinner. Open to non-hotel guests as well as Boardwalk visitors. The bohemian Balinese setting makes this a popular date-night and special-occasion choice.

The Coco Café interior and atmosphere — The Coco Café — Bakval 20, Noord, Aruba

Signature dishes & menu highlights

For breakfast: the Banana Muffin earns specific praise alongside reliably good lattes and fresh juice. For lunch and dinner: the Fish Burger is a standout that reviewers return for repeatedly. The Ceviche is fresh and well-balanced. The cocktail program is solid — well-built classics with creative twists. Service follows island pace (relaxed, not rushed) — perfect for unwinding but plan accordingly if you’re short on time.

The Coco Café signature dishes — Signature plates at The Coco Café

Practical info

Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Address: Bakval 20, Noord, Aruba
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Rating: 4.3★ on Google (87 reviews)
Website:Visit official site

The Coco Café dining experience — The Coco Café — Bakval 20, Noord, Aruba

What guests are saying

Reviewers describe Coco Café as a “hidden gem” with a “lush, green Balinese setting” and chill bohemian vibe. Breakfast guests praise the consistent quality and friendly service. Dinner guests highlight the cocktails, ceviche, and fish burger. Service can occasionally lag during busy periods — particularly between courses — but the atmosphere makes the slower pace feel appropriate. Pricing is moderate-to-upscale (boutique hotel restaurant tier). For travelers who want a unique non-resort dining experience without venturing far from the beach zone, this is an excellent pick.