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Down to Earth Coffee Shop

| next to the Fortuna Post Office, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Price range: $307 - $1,023
Cuisines: Café
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New York City, New York
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

On our recent trip to Costa Rica, we believed we found a gem in Down to Earth Coffee in Fortuna. The owner Matias was friendly, knowledgeable and best of all passionate about his coffee. Based on his recommendations, we chose to order 17 pounds of a different variety of coffee for friends, family and co-workers. Matias offered instead of us... More

Matias Z, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
17 March 2013

Mr Lustberg, i dont think TA is going to allow this response to go online because they like the ones where the business apologizes and promises never to do it again. But, in any case, here it goes: 1- Could not have promised that the coffee was going to be at your house by the time you got back because... More

Chicago, Illinois, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

We stopped by this place on our last day in Costa Rica, on our way home from paradise. The owner was very genial and we talked about the region and coffee growing. At the time, the kind of whole beans we wanted most weren't in stock--so he arranged to send us a sampler pack back to the US in addition... More

Matias Z, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
14 March 2013

Thank you for your kind review but please be informed that WE DONT BELIEVE in Trip Advisor, too easy to post fraudulent reports. More

Boston
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I was there a year ago and really enjoyed the products and the easy conversation and laughter with the staff. The coffee was great and I took half a dozen pounds of beans home with me. I just went there a little while ago on my anual Costa Rica trip and my impression was as poor as my first one... More

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matiaszeledon, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
13 April 2012

No longer part of trip advisor nor interested in reading fraudulent reviews. More

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

here you can find the best coffee in Costa Rica, seriously, and specially with all the information Matias can give you. Would definitely recommend if you want to try some really good coffee!

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Matias Z, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
14 March 2013

Thank you for your kind review but i want to inform you that WE DONT BELIEVE in Trip Advisor, it is too easy to post fraudulent reviews here. More

albany, ny
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We met Matias on a tourist bus which dropped him at the shop and he gave the bus a large bag of chocolate covered beans. We had to go back and found the best coffee we've ever had, even in Costa Rica, and fig ice cream which was delicious by itself and very good in a latte. As others have... More

gourmetguy, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
4 April 2012

Thank you very much for your kind review, really appreciate positive feedback like yours. Best, Matias More

San Jose, Costa Rica
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

If you want to have a all coffee experience, get there, not only will get the best coffee in Town and surroundings, but a learning experience about coffee production and Roasting, Matias, Mike and Christine are ready to take you to Coffee heaven starting with a taste of the coffee aroma to the tasting of great Dota Region Coffee, Try... More

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dontbelieveinTA, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
14 April 2012

Thank you for the kind comments, unfortunately, I no longer believe in trip advisor. I am just waiting for them to accept it and remove my account. More

usa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Visited just before Christmas. Coffee is great and had some shipped back to the States. Actually, just placed and order last week to refill. Had a great time talking with the owner Matias. He shipped back an Costa Rican rocking chair back to the States for us. If you are in the La Fortuna area this is a must stop... More

dontbelieveinTA, Owner at Down to Earth Coffee Shop, responded to this review
14 April 2012

Thank you for the kind comments, unfortunately, I no longer believe in trip advisor. I am just waiting for them to accept it and remove my account. More

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