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Smiles Coffee

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Centro Historíco


Address

De la iglesia la Merced, 50 varas al lago, Granada, Nicaragua

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+505 8559 8315

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80
(176293 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 2 pm

Visitor Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (22) coffee (14) nice (14) cafe (13) Granada (13) great (12) service (12) lugar (12) hammock (11) people (9)
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  • 5/5 JoEllen N. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic cafe that employs the deaf and helps the community in soooooo many ways. Tio Antonio is there and needs your help to keep this project active. It has been completely self-sufficient for years but after the recent politics and loss in tourism, they are struggling. Come have a great meal and buy a hammock or 10 from their store! Tell your friends. Amazing place!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catbabs 8. 10 months ago on Google • 434 reviews
    Das Café wird von Gehörlosen geführt, beachtlich! Die Verständigung Geschichte durch Zeigen auf die Speisekarte. Kein Problem. Sollte man ausprobieren. Es gibt sehr gute Hängematten zu kaufen, die auch selbst hergestellt werden. Beste Gelegenheit in Granada!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michaela S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be sure to drop by for breakfast, lunch, or coffee. The day café is an initiative for hearing-impaired and dumb people who work here. A clear map with pictures helps when ordering fresh juices, crepes, burritos or burgers and more. Everything also vegetarian (Original) Unbedingt zum Frühstück, Mittagessen oder Kaffee vorbeischauen. Das Tagescafe ist eine Initiative für hörgeschädigte und stumme Menschen, die hier arbeiten. Eine übersichtliche Karte mit Bildchen hilft beim bestellen von frischen Säften, Crepes, Burritos oder Burgern und mehr. Alles auch vegetarisch
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sherin W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the most special places, both the cafe and hammock shop: 1. the cafe is super good quality, perfect prices and the most amazing service personnel who take all the time to communicate / teach you sign language. 2. the hammock production is simply out of world. I gave them a design, asking if they could produce it. They transformed it into the most beautiful hammock. Far beyond my expectations. All handmade, 100% personalized, soooo stunning and supporting handicapped workers. If you are thinking about getting a hammock, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Price, quality and service are outstanding. Support this beautiful vision for a more inclusive and fair world! ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amie B. 8 months ago on Google • 600 reviews
    Fantastic place for a coffee or quick bite to help support the local deaf community. Cards with sign language were on the table so you could easily order and help servers. This is a great idea and we would come back.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo L. 6 months ago on Google • 545 reviews
    Un espacio hermoso! Un refugio de amor en el centro de Granada. Obligatorio pasar, recibir y dejar.

  • 5/5 Demian G. 9 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Very nice project, with welcoming people, providing chances to work! The waitress in the coffee was extremely friendly. They sell the beautiful hammocks made there and also took the time to explain the whole project.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leonie O. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Eine Empfehlung von Herzen! Ein tolles Projekt, um Menschen mit Behinderungen eine Arbeit zu ermöglichen. Das Café ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und das Essen hat fantastisch geschmeckt! Wir können den Eistee sehr empfehlen. Die Kommunikation war sehr gut organisiert und dadurch sehr einfach. Dazu ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Walter E. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Someone wants to feel the experience of dealing with people with different abilities live, so they should visit "Café de las Sonrisas". Seeing, appreciating what these boys do with their hands (hammocks) and tasting their delicious food is a unique experience. Nicaragua Tropical Travels. (Original) Alguien quiere sentir en vivo la experiencia de tratar con personas con capacidades diferentes, entonces deberá visitar "Café de las Sonrisas". Ver, apreciar lo que estos muchachos hacen con sus manos (las hamacas) y degustar sus deliciosos alimentos es una experiencia única. Nicaragua Tropical Travels.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joana Helena S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A smile is worth more than 1000 words! I invite you to know this experience, live, feel and then tell me, okay? (Original) Una Sonrisa vale mas que 1000 palabras! Te invito a a conocer esta experiencia, vivir, sentir y despues me lo dices, vale?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Em H. 8 years ago on Google
    They do a lot of amazing work. The restaurant has a few good vegan options. Delicious fruit smoothies. Really nice staff. Around 120 Cordoba for a main dish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    This cafe is also associated with a business that sells hammocks and other craft items made by folks that are deaf or hard of hearing on site in their workshop. Some artwork around as well. Nice spot. We got some nice gifts here. We didn't eat at the Cafe itself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pedro-Adolfo S. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing little cafe, but it is way more than that and words are too weak to explain the experience. If you are in Nicaragua just go and live this place. Located in a beautiful colonial age building very close to Parque Central, this is not only a cafe in a popular tourist destination but a true revolutionary social project that gives a voice and a vision to deaf-mute and blind Nicaraguan child. You will have the chance and pleasure to communicate your order to hearing impaired but extremely charming Nicaraguan young adults. You can also see, next to the cafe, these super talented, some visually impaired/blind, workers making amazingly beautiful hamacs I would never be able to make even with extra eyes. We also had the chance of meeting el "Tío" of these kids a charming and friendly Spaniard/Nicaraguan that came on vacation but ended up staying forever in Nicaragua. He truly seems to love these kids and has several other social projects aiming to improve his adopted homeland.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrei P. 8 months ago on Google • 248 reviews
    Enjoying delicious food in a nice atmosphere with great kind customer service. So nice to have this concept where you support local community and in the same time offer good quality services. I ordered an spanish tortilla, ice tea and coffee. The coffee was even way better then the one I had in Colombia. The best is all the personal smiles at you, always treated with a smile.

  • 5/5 Andreas M. 1 year ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Tolles Café mit leckerem Essen und zu fairen Preisen. Hier arbeiten taubstumme Kellner. Ich finde es ein ganz tolles soziales Projekt, welches gut und gerne bei einem Aufenthalt in Granada eingebaut werden sollte. Zum Essen, die Gerichte sind nicht zu süß, was eine willkommene Abwechslung ist.

  • 5/5 Kara M. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Some decent food at a great price, for a really good cause. This is a place that provides employment for the deaf through making hammocks. They also have a small cafe where they provide a minimum menu of food. The atmosphere is a nice quite place to relax and enjoy a meal. Be sure to bring cash, they do not accept credit cards.

  • 5/5 Samantha L. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    I am a teacher and taught Deaf education in Canada. I was incredibly moved by my experience meeting some of the wonderful folks at Cafe de las Sonrisas, and was happy to find that I could converse using ASL even though Nicaraguan sign language is its own unique language. There is enough overlap that myself and Irma could easily understand one another. The atmosphere is very welcoming and you can see the love and care put into this environment. I definitely recommend checking it out and buying a few items to support the wonderful cause of inclusive employment opportunities!

  • 5/5 Iona Jess T. 5 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Best place we went in Granada. A really chilled place to have a laid back breakfast. The owners are lovely!

  • 5/5 S.A. D. 6 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Muy recomendable. Excelente el trabajo que hacen, la atención y la propuesta. Visita recomendada

  • 5/5 Tom P. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    An amazing place with amazing values! Thank you for existing and for educating the world!

  • 5/5 D. M. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    So ein süßes Restaurant von tauben und stummen Menschen geführt. Keine Sorge du musst keine Vorkenntnisse in Zeichensprache haben, da alle notwendigen Wörter an der Wand und auf deinem Tisch stehen. Das Essen ist super und das Personal super freundlich.

  • 5/5 Bernd S. 10 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Es ist ein Integrationsprojekt. Menschen mit Behinderungen lernen etwas um ein eigenes auskommen zu erreichen. Im Restaurant arbeiten hörbehinderte. Die Atmosphäre ist ruhig. Die Menschen sind sehr aufmerksam und das Essen ist sehr gut. Man kann aber auch nur kommen um die Ruh zu genießen.

  • 5/5 Jeanelle C. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Everything about this place is wonderful. Worth a visit and great food at the cafe!

  • 5/5 Patrycja P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good value for money. Tasty food and big portions. Nice space in the shade

  • 5/5 Alvaro Jose Medina R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, unique in Granada where you can enjoy a family atmosphere, rich food, wonderful quality of care, art, culture. Excellent place. (Original) Hermoso lugar, único en Granada en el cual puedes disfrutar de un ambiente familiar, rica comida, calidad de atención maravillosa, arte, cultura. Excelente lugar.

  • 5/5 Long W. 7 years ago on Google
    Super chill vibe. Everytime I'm here, I stay for like 2 hours on internet.

  • 5/5 Miriam Magre L. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Ens ha encantat el projecte social que l’Antonio va iniciar fa uns anys. Un exemple a seguir! El Café de las Sonrisas a més, és un lloc tranquil on prendre i menjar algo. Ho recomano de tot cor ❤️

  • 5/5 Clem H. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a nice project ! I was there for just a few minutes, unfortunately, but it was really touching

  • 5/5 Hey, I'm J. 3 years ago on Google
    Goodstuff, quiet,

  • 5/5 merle b. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing! A must visit if you have a big heart and like a good coffee.

  • 5/5 Marcel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very well priced and delicious food. Furthermore they have collaborated an amazing concept to integrate everyone. I love it here

  • 5/5 Tristan 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place to have lunch. Cheap, excellent service and food & it’s for a great cause. 10/10. 100% worth it.

  • 5/5 Stijn F. 2 years ago on Google
    Support a good cause and get good food at reasonable prices...why not? Nica and Spanish influenced dishes in a nice setting.

  • 5/5 Nicaragua Real Estate Paul Daemen R. 2 years ago on Google
    Love coffee come on over and check out the menu and their hammocks.

  • 5/5 Francisco D. 1 year ago on Google
    There should be a category above 5 stars and this place should be there. Such a great project. Every tourist in granada should come here to eat, to have a coffee or simply buy one of the art pieces and contribute!

  • 4/5 Jacky D. 1 year ago on Google
    I like the idea behind this venue, supporting deaf people. But the coffee wasn't nice and the service was very poor, almost non-existent. Had this been any other cafe I'd've given 2 or 3 stars. I've added more because it's for a good cause. That feels like positive discrimination which doesn't sit well with me...

  • 5/5 Julian S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great Place to explore and eat/drink! I'm wishing Smiles Cafe best of luck for the future and thank them for the great service!

  • 5/5 Austin S. C. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a little oasis in this old city. This cafe is operated by people with hearing disadvantages but serve good coffee, food at very affordable prices and has a little garden in the center.

  • 5/5 Jim W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an awesome hammock made there. Excellent craftsmanship and service!

  • 5/5 Emily H. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place - well worth a visit. We went as a group for breakfast (which was tasty) but the main joy is in its staff. We had a small lesson in sign language and learnt about the project. Brilliant, please support.

  • 5/5 Ingrid M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service! (Original) Excelente servicio!

  • 4/5 Lennard 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good coffee (Original) Lekkere koffie

  • 5/5 Nick K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and food!

  • 5/5 Stephanie K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very touching, beautiful lesson of life. (Original) Très touchant, belle leçon de vie.

  • 4/5 Juan Diego Montero N. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, very special, excellent attention. Too bad they don't take card payment. (Original) Hermoso lugar, muy especial, la atención excelente. Lástima que no tomen pago con tarjeta.

  • 5/5 Julieth H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place I love the initiative of the place of working with blind and mute people who attend excellent (Original) Hermoso lugar me encanta la iniciativa del lugar de trabajar con personas ciegas y mudas las cuales atienden excelente

  • 4/5 Elvin C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The environment is very nice (Original) Muy lindo el ambiente

  • 4/5 Mo -. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a good place, nice with super friendly people, good initiative 👏🏼 it would be good if not only in Granada there is a coffee of smiles, not many know the place. (Original) Es un buen lugar, agradable con gente súper simpáticos , buena iniciativa 👏🏼 sería bueno que no solo en Granada haya un café de las sonrisas, no muchos conocen el local.

  • 5/5 Maria Auxiliadora Garcia B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a super cozy place, with affordable prices and excellent service (Original) Es un lugar súper acogedor, con precios accesibles y excelente atención

  • 4/5 Claribel G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service by all the coffee staff. (Original) Excelente atención por todo el personal del café.

  • 5/5 Krista k. 7 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has great food and the owner has one of the biggest hearts. Ask for him to tell you about his journey and how he helps the disabled children. His employees are all young deaf and disabled and they also make hammocks sold around the world.

  • 5/5 Asia G. 5 years ago on Google
    This place was Awemazing! Hit me in feels. Loved the atmosphere and the people. The ethics of this resturaunt are great!! Definitly come and support thé locals!! The food is good the juices were delicious.

  • 5/5 Charlene K. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Friendly service. Pretty good food. The story behind CLS is wonderful- read about it before you go! I also loved that all the decor here is purposeful.

  • 5/5 Ryley H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and story behind this cafe. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Kristina K. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice and quiet courtyard in the middle of the city. Tasty food and drinks for great prices, 95 Cordoba for the typical Nica plate, 30 Cordoba for home made ice tea.

  • 5/5 Mateo G. 5 years ago on Google
    Admittedly I never tried the food, but the hammock workshop was really neat. This is the best place to buy a quality hammock in Granada. The really nice ones (large, colorful and with decorations) can run around $50-75USD.

  • 5/5 Melanie W. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a must stop for everyone visiting Granada. However, unfortunately, they will soon be leaving Granada and moving to Managua. It’s worth stopping by for breakfast and helping to support local members of the community - most employees in the restaurant are deaf. We also purchased a beautiful hammock, hammock chair and many different kinds of handmade jewelry.

  • 5/5 Matias C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Places with good service should be applauded. (Original) Los lugares con buena atención deben ser aplaudidos.

  • 5/5 Hancel S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super place where they make you feel special like at home .. Recommended. (Original) Súper lugar donde te hacen sentir especial como en casa.. Recomendado.

  • 5/5 Patrizio C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty and cheap food. Staff really nice. (Original) Sehr leckeres und günstiges Essen. Personal super nett.

  • 5/5 Gerardus D. 6 years ago on Google
    An experience you have to experience! A perfect locally kitchen, hospitality on high level

  • 5/5 Carlos R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice experience, I recommend visiting this site (Original) Muy bonita experiencia, recomiendo visitar este sitio

  • 5/5 Fernando A. 6 years ago on Google
    LOVE IT

  • 5/5 Brent W. 6 years ago on Google
    Love this place, because they provide employment to folks with physical limitations. Pineapple shake was delicious.

  • 5/5 Josue R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place, good food (Original) Muy buen lugar, buena comida

  • 5/5 TzuHsin C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Muy rica la bebida, tomé un jugo de sandia con leche. El lugar tranquilo y bonito. Me encanta la hamaca y estoy de acuerdo con la idea de tío Antonio. Es una cafetería especial. I ordered a glass of watermelon milk, which was very delicious. It's very quiet and beautiful. I like the hammock very much. I agree with the organization's philosophy to allow the hearing impaired to be self-reliant. This is a very special cafe. (Original) Muy rica la bebida, tomé un jugo de sandia con leche. El lugar tranquilo y bonito. Me encanta la hamaca y estoy de acuerdo con la idea de tío Antonio. Es una cafetería especial. 我點了一杯西瓜牛奶,非常好喝。這裡很安靜也很漂亮,我很喜歡吊床,更加認同這個組織的理念,讓聽障人士能夠自力更生,這是一間非常特別的咖啡廳。

  • 5/5 David R. 7 years ago on Google
    Excellent meal, but even better visit with the founder. A terrific experience.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite places in the world! (Original) Uno de mis lugares favoritos en el mundo!

  • 4/5 an 6 years ago on Google
    Nice!

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The menu is not very varied but everything I've tried was very good. The personnel is very friendly . They always have a smile (Original) La carta no es muy variada pero todo lo que he probado estaba muy bueno. El personal es muy amable . Siempre tienen una sonrisa

  • 5/5 Gustavo G. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best experiences in Granada and perhaps in Nicaragua. Ready to embrace human diversity. (Original) Una de las mejores experiencias de Granada y quizás de Nicaragua. Listos para abrazar la diversidad humana.

  • 5/5 Norma Elena R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a peaceful place. The attention is very good. (Original) Es un lugar tranquilo. La atención es muy buena.

  • 5/5 Amy B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Prices, attention and quality very good, adding that giving work to people who in other places had no opportunity is very commendable (Original) Precios, atención y calidad buenisimos, sumandole que el darle trabajo a gente que en otros lugares no tenian oportunidad es muy loable

  • 4/5 SULIMAN A. 5 years ago on Google
    Cause in a good area i like it


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