Our story

Vita means life. We start it with coffee.

A specialty coffee bar that started at the base of a waterfall and walked into town.

Barista brewing pour over coffee at the open-air VITA Cafe bar

The coffee program

Sourced close, brewed carefully

We buy Costa Rican single origins in small lots, dial espresso every morning, and make every syrup in our own kitchen. Pour over is by hand, one cup at a time.

Every cup begins close to home and ends in careful hands.
The VITA Cafe bar with the espresso machine and brew station
The FORTUNA sign and specialty coffee sign outside VITA Cafe

Two cafes

Waterfall first, town second

The first VITA opened in front of the La Fortuna Waterfall parking, serving hikers before and after the 500 steps. In 2024 we opened in the town center for the mornings that start slower.

Two distinct mornings, one shared standard.

The team

People behind the bar

Baristas who will happily talk about grind size longer than you asked.

Good coffee is technical. Great hospitality is personal.
A VITA barista holding a freshly poured latte