Cafe Unido is Panama’s flagship third-wave coffee brand, a roaster and cafe concept built entirely around the country’s world-famous specialty beans, including the rare and coveted Panama Geisha, widely regarded as one of the most prized coffees on earth. Since 2014 it has grown from a single location into a beloved local institution with cafes across Panama City and beyond.
Every cup celebrates single-origin Panamanian coffee at its best, prepared by skilled baristas across a full range of styles:
The food menu rounds things out with pastries, empanadas, and light bites, making Cafe Unido as good for a productive working morning as for an afternoon break or a casual catch-up. Staff are happy to talk through the origins and processing behind the beans, and the cafes strike an inviting balance between specialty-coffee expertise and easygoing comfort.
Cafe Unido is a must-visit for coffee lovers who want to taste Panama’s finest at the source rather than paying export prices abroad. Its Casco Viejo cafe makes an easy and atmospheric stop while exploring the old quarter’s cobbled streets, and other branches around the city keep a great cup within reach wherever you are.
The brand has done much to put Panamanian coffee on the map for both locals and visitors, championing the country’s growers and processing regions with genuine pride. Whether you order a quick espresso at the counter or settle in with a pour-over to appreciate the nuances of a single lot, the experience feels rooted in place. Bags of beans and thoughtful gift options also make it a natural stop for anyone wanting to take a taste of Panama home, and the welcoming spaces suit remote work, casual meetings, and unhurried mornings alike.
A range of pastries, empanadas, sandwiches and light bites alongside espresso, pour-over and cold brew.
It has several locations across Panama City, including in the Casco Viejo historic district.
Cafe Unido is a cafes & bakeries in Panama City, Panama. On this page you’ll find its location on the map, contact details and reviews.
Serving: Panama City and the nearby Pacific beach towns of Coronado, Nueva Gorgona, San Carlos, El Palmar, Santa Clara, Punta Chame and Playa Blanca.
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