The café chain’s new coastal location brings early breakfasts, specialty coffee and a milestone in the brand’s expansion.
Jacó has a new addition to its morning routine. Mocapan has opened at Centro Comercial Costanera, bringing its combination of German-inspired baking and Costa Rican specialty coffee to the Central Pacific.
The opening was already being reported in early September 2026, making this a recent arrival rather than an opening announced this week. According to El Financiero’s September 3 report, Jacó became the company’s ninth location and its first outside the Greater Metropolitan Area. The investment was approximately $200,000 and created 16 direct jobs.
The story behind the brand
Mocapan’s identity brings together two traditions: German bakery products and coffee grown in Costa Rica. The company describes its offering as a place for everyday visits, from a quick coffee to breakfast, lunch or an afternoon pause.
In a September interview with El Financiero, founder and owner Simon Kunz explained that he and his wife first came from Germany to Costa Rica on vacation before building the business here. He described choosing locations around the communities they could serve, rather than foot traffic alone. Finding the right Jacó premises took roughly two years.
The sources reviewed describe Mocapan as a café and bakery chain. They do not establish that the Jacó location is independently franchised, so it is more accurate to describe this as a new branch of the brand.
What’s on the menu?
Mocapan’s official website highlights breads, pretzels, croissants and pastries alongside specialty coffees from different Costa Rican regions. Its broader menu includes breakfasts, sourdough-baguette sandwiches, salads, bowls and burgers.
That range makes the concept easy to fit into different parts of the day: breakfast before heading out, a lunch break or coffee and something from the bakery. Consult the current menu for availability and prices.
Planning a visit
The official Jacó location page lists opening hours of 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday. The contact number is +506 2519-9105.
The branch advertises free parking, Wi-Fi and a terrace where pets are welcome. For residents and visitors, the early opening offers another option for starting the day in town.
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