Where to Eat Brunch in Panama City

Updated July 2026Compiled by the EatsPanama editors from 31 qualifying places in our Panama City database.

Panama City does brunch across a wide range - specialty coffee rooms in Bella Vista, courtyard kitchens in Casco Viejo, and easy family tables out in Costa del Este. We track 31 places in the city that serve a proper weekend brunch and open by 10 AM. These are the 12 we would send someone to first, spread across the neighborhoods so there is one near wherever you are staying.

French toast, bacon and a mimosa at Petit Paris, Costa del Este, Panama City

Above: Petit Paris CDE, number one on this list.

1.Boquete Bakery Café

$$ClaytonCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Iced latte at Boquete Bakery Cafe, Clayton, Panama City

Boquete Bakery Café is a cafe in the Clayton neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Generous, hearty breakfast range spanning Panamanian, Zonian, and Venezuelan plates
Coffee sourced from Boquete alongside fresh-baked bakery items and bagels
Practical, family-friendly Fort Clayton spot with parking and delivery

Best time: Mornings for the full breakfast and bakery selection

On the menuZonian breakfast$10

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2.Casa Valiente

$$El CangrejoCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Latte at Casa Valiente, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Casa Valiente is a cafe in the El Cangrejo neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Spacious, comfortable space that works well for lingering or remote work
Several distinct settings, including an outdoor terrace and a game area
All-day brunch plus Panamanian breakfast plates

Best time: Daytime for brunch and remote work

On the menuHappy Tower$7.50

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3.Coffee Max

$$PaitillaCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Mango frappe at Coffee Max, Punta Paitilla, Panama City

Coffee Max is a cafe in the Paitilla neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Broad menu spanning breakfast, sandwiches and grilled mains
Italian-style coffee
Generous portions

Best time: Open 7:30am-10:30pm daily; good for breakfast or a long lunch

On the menuSalmon Teriyaki a la parrilla$24.50

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4.Cubitt Studio Café

$$ObarrioCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Interior of Cubitt Studio Cafe, Obarrio, Panama City

Cubitt Studio Café is a cafe in the Obarrio neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Genuine specialty-coffee focus with a signature iced-latte lineup
Healthy, design-forward menu of smoothies, bowls and sandwiches
Calm, wellness-oriented space that suits slow mornings

Best time: Mornings and daytime for coffee, smoothies and light plates

On the menuUnemployed Coffee$5.50

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5.Maru korean dessert cafe

Bella VistaKoreanHours checked Jul 2026

Ube cheesecake at Maru Korean Dessert Cafe, Marbella, Panama City

Maru korean dessert cafe is a Korean cafe in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Korean shaved-ice bingsu and fish-shaped sweet breads
Specialty Korean-style cream and sesame lattes
Small, cozy dessert-and-coffee cafe

Best time: Afternoon, for dessert and coffee

On the menuIced Seoul Latte$5

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6.Pan & Canela

$$ClaytonCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Fresh pastries at Pan & Canela, Clayton, Panama City

Pan & Canela is a cafe in the Clayton neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Genuine artisan-bakery credentials (in-house sourdough, cinnamon rolls, guava pastries)
Relaxed tropical-garden setting suited to lingering over breakfast or brunch
Long-running, well-established local institution with a broad all-day menu

Best time: Mornings and midday for breakfast, brunch, and fresh bakery

On the menuDesayuno patrio$7

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7.Petit Paris CDE

$$$Costa del EsteFrenchHours checked Jul 2026

French toast brunch at Petit Paris, Costa del Este, Panama City

Petit Paris CDE is a French bakery in the Costa del Este neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Genuine French bakery and patisserie counter (breads, croissants, cakes)
Full French-bistro menu for breakfast through dinner, not just coffee and pastry
Warm, Parisian-styled room with a terrace

Best time: Mornings for bakery and breakfast; evenings for the bistro menu

On the menuPain au levain (sourdough)$9.50

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8.Santino Café

Bella VistaCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Santino Cafe storefront, Bella Vista, Panama City

Santino Café is a cafe in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Hearty, good-value breakfasts and signature sandwiches
Reliable weekday cafe for the surrounding office district
Salads and daily soup round out a simple, well-liked menu

Best time: Weekday breakfast and lunch

On the menuSandwich Santino$5.75

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9.Artisana 1984

$$El CangrejoCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Artisan cheese spread at Artisana 1984, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Artisana 1984 - by Quesos Chela is a cafe in the El Cangrejo neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Genuine artisanal-cheese pedigree tied to the Quesos Chela brand
All-day breakfast plus a rotating criollo lunch, with good value for the money
Welcoming, cozy room and attentive service

Best time: Mornings and midday for the all-day breakfast and daily lunch plates

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10.Café Lavanda

$$ObarrioCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Café Lavanda is a cafe in the Obarrio neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

All-day brunch with a strong pastry and dessert program
Bottomless mimosas and lavender-infused coffee
Bright, floral, photogenic room

Best time: Weekend mornings for brunch and bottomless mimosas.

On the menuCroque madame$10

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11.Duran Coffee

AlbrookCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Latte at Durán Coffee Store, Panama City

Duran Coffee is a cafe in the Albrook neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Wide range of hot and cold coffee drinks plus specialty flavored lattes.
Fresh pastry case pairing sweet baked goods with savory meat-and-cheese options.
Convenient mall-food-court stop for a quick coffee-and-pastry break.

Best time: Daytime, for coffee and a pastry

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12.Gamboa Baking Company

ClaytonCafeHours checked Jul 2026

Pizza, coffee and pastries at Gamboa Baking Company, Clayton, Panama City

Gamboa Baking Company is a cafe in the Clayton neighborhood of Panama City.

What diners single out

Artisan long-fermented breads and pastries
US-trained baker (Brian Winz) with a craft focus
Relaxed City of Knowledge cafe with indoor seating and picnic tables outside

Best time: Open daily from 7:00am (Mon to about 5:30pm; Tue-Thu and Sun to 9:00pm; Fri-Sat to 11:00pm); best for breakfast and fresh morning bread

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How this list was chosen

Every place on this list is open, and its hours were checked against the venue's own listing in July 2026.
Picks are drawn from the full set of brunch rooms in our Panama City database, not from a submissions inbox. Restaurants cannot pay to appear here.
What each kitchen is known for is summarized from public diner feedback. We do not publish star ratings or review counts.
One location per operator, so a chain with four branches does not take four slots.

We have not eaten at every place on this list, and we do not pretend otherwise. What each kitchen is known for is distilled from public diner feedback; the hours, address and menu details come from the venue's own sources.

Quick answers

What time does brunch start in Panama City?

Most kitchens on this list open between 7 and 9 AM on weekends, and the brunch menu usually runs until early afternoon. Weekend late morning is the busiest window in Casco Viejo and Bella Vista, so arriving before 10 AM is the reliable move.

Which neighborhood has the most brunch options?

Across the 31 brunch rooms we track in Panama City, El Cangrejo, Bella Vista and Casco Viejo carry the most options. Casco Viejo has the highest concentration within walking distance; Costa del Este is the easiest for parking and family tables.

How were these places chosen?

They were selected from our database of every open restaurant in Panama City, filtered to places that serve brunch and open by 10 AM, then ordered by how completely we can verify them - hours, menu, and what diners consistently single out. No restaurant paid for a place on this list.

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