Café The Plaza

Located in the heart of the Renaissance Marketplace, Café The PlazaClick to open side panel for more information has been a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists alike for over 30 years. With its expansive open-air patio surrounding the plaza’s fountain and stage, it offers the relaxed, convivial atmosphere of a traditional Dutch “Grand Café” with a Caribbean twist. It is famous for being a “do-it-all” destination: a relaxed spot for a Dutch-style breakfast (featuring pancakes and Uitsmijters) in the morning, a breezy lunch stop for shoppers, and a high-energy entertainment hub at night. The café is particularly renowned among sports fans, as it features large screens and often sets up a massive “megascreen” on the plaza for major events like the World Cup, Formula 1, and European football championships. With live music performances 365 days a year and affordable daily specials (like their famous “Barhap”), it is the social heartbeat of downtown Oranjestad.