Coffee in Hopkins

Coffee in Hopkins:

Kat’s Coffee. Waffle Sandwiches, Paninis, Pastries, Quiches, and Salads. Smoothies. Fancy Coffee Drinks. French Press. They partner with a coffeeshop in Placencia, and use imported coffee beans. On the middle street, in the middle of the village. Signage off the main road leading the way. Opens at 6:30am and Closes at 2pm.

Thong’s Café. Coffee, Cappuccino, and Lattes. Smoothies. Full breakfast menu. Located in the heart of the village, on the beach. Opens at 8am and Closes at 3pm.

Roast Coffeehouse. Pastries such as scones, croissants, chocolate babka, and more. Desserts, Smoothies, and Fancy Coffee and Tea drinks. Located at the south end of the village, next to Garamaya Gift Shop. Opens at 7am and Closes at 4:30pm.

 Belize used to be British Honduras, meaning that it is more of a tea country than coffee. To most Belizeans, “Coffee” means instant coffee. Therefore, when dining, if you would prefer ground coffee, you should ask for ground coffee, not just instant. Many local restaurants only serve instant. Sometimes, they will bring it out so you can mix your own, while other times they will mix it for you. Most tourists are in disbelief as they were under the impression they were waiting for coffee to brew.

Unlike other Central American countries, Belize’s climate is not ideal for growing coffee trees. However, there are some small batch coffee makers, like Gallon Jug, but it’s unusual to find it reliably in the grocery stores. In Hopkins, Hopkins Market carries Che’il Coffee, a product that came out in 2023.