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Café Unido Casco Viejo

Cafe$$Casco Viejo
Perfect forBrunchCafes to work fromVegetarian and veganEmpanadasSpecialty coffee
How we list and verify
Barista pouring latte art into a Café Unido cup, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Panama Geisha coffee
  • One of 18 Cafe spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Panamanian specialty coffee, notably Geisha, roasted in-house with direct-from-producer sourcing.
  • A strong cafe/brunch food menu beyond just coffee.
  • Historic Casco Viejo setting tied to the American Trade Hotel.
  • Laptop and remote-work friendly, with an upstairs working area.

The food

Panama Geisha coffee

The house specialty - Panama's celebrated Geisha, roasted in-house.

Popular
Rosemary cold brew with lemonade

Signature cold-brew-and-lemonade drink with rosemary.

Popular
El Cubano sandwich

Cuban-style pressed sandwich.

Avocado toast

Avocado toast from the brunch menu.

Empanadas

Grab-and-go empanadas (cheese, chicken, guava-cheese).

Geisha Martini

Coffee-forward cocktail from the evening menu.

Where it is

C. 9a Oeste, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Vegan optionsCorner of Avenida B and Avenida Central, near Iglesia de la MercedTwo-storey seating with an upstairs loft work area and meeting roomRoughly 7am to 7pm; later Thu-Sat; Sun 8am to 5pmSoy, almond and lactose-free milk; vegan and salad optionsWi-Fi

Best time to go

BusiestSat-Sun, 9 AM-12 PMWeekend brunch is the peak
Easy tableWeekday morningsCalm, easy to get a table
Sweet spotSun, 8:30-9:30 AMFresh and unhurried before the brunch wave

Notable mentions

Cafe Unido's Panama Geisha coffees have drawn US press (DCist, PoPville) and one of its lots placed second at the 2024 World Brewers Cup; the company was co-founded by chef Mario Castrellon of Maito (a Latin America's 50 Best restaurant).

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Café Unido Casco Viejo serve?

Café Unido Casco Viejo serves Cafe. The menu includes Panama Geisha coffee, Rosemary cold brew with lemonade, El Cubano sandwich.

What's good at Café Unido Casco Viejo?

Panamanian specialty coffee, notably Geisha, roasted in-house with direct-from-producer sourcing. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Café Unido Casco Viejo open?

Café Unido Casco Viejo serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 7:00 AM and closes around 4:00 PM.

Does Café Unido Casco Viejo have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

The listing notes Vegan options. Options can change, so confirm with the restaurant when you go.

Where is Café Unido Casco Viejo?

C. 9a Oeste, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

Café Unido Casco Viejo is one of 149 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Panamanian.

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