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aussietraveler · 03-09-2010, 03:59 AM

Just wanted to ask about the coffee shops in Aruba for when
you want to have a relaxing drink.
Are there plenty of cafe's and coffee shops around? I heard
on one of my other posts there is a Starbucks which I don't
really like.

Are there any other main coffee franchises in Aruba or are they
like most cities with a large number of smaller cafe's style coffee
shops?

EHampite · 03-09-2010, 05:43 AM

Smit & Dorlas - Ahhhhh.

Our favorite coffee on the island. Always stock up at Lings before coming home so we have it to enjoy until our next trip!

See link to their coffee house.

http://smitdorlas.arubahost.com/index.php3?h=601

EHampite · 03-09-2010, 05:49 AM

Sorry ... should mention that you would need a car to get to S&D. It's not on the hotel strip.

lizzardo · 03-09-2010, 07:37 AM

S&D + Dunkin Donuta are the only other franchises. There is a coffee place at the Marriott which is pretty good and one at the Passeo. There are
a few more but haven't had time to check them out yet.

The Starbucks is mobbed all the time with the locals. $5 for a medium latte!
But they are thriving.

*Arubalisa* · 03-09-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizzardo

The Starbucks is mobbed all the time with the locals. $5 for a medium latte!
But they are thriving.

I find it interesting.

Tourists complain that Aruba has become too Americanized, but as an Aruban pointed out to me a number of years ago, go into any of these U.S. establishments and they are being patronized by Arubans.

I will not criticize Arubans for wanting the same that we have here in the states.

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EHampite Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Villas and Eagle Beach Posts: 312 Images: 3	Smit & Dorlas - Ahhhhh. Our favorite coffee on the island. Always stock up at Lings before coming home so we have it to enjoy until our next trip! See link to their coffee house. http://smitdorlas.arubahost.com/index.php3?h=601 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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EHampite Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Villas and Eagle Beach Posts: 312 Images: 3	Sorry ... should mention that you would need a car to get to S&D. It's not on the hotel strip. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	S&D + Dunkin Donuta are the only other franchises. There is a coffee place at the Marriott which is pretty good and one at the Passeo. There are a few more but haven't had time to check them out yet. The Starbucks is mobbed all the time with the locals. $5 for a medium latte! But they are thriving. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org