What People are Experiencing at
Rolling Waves
"Best café experience I've had anywhere in the world...the coffee was amazing, especially in the shop, but also brewed at home."
December 2025
"This place is awesome. Best coffee we had in Costa Rica and we tried a bunch. The barista, Brayan, was friendly and helpful and made sure we got the right drinks for our profile."
August 2025
"I’ve travelled all over the world and believe me when I say this is a special cafe, the best in Nosara town. Jarin & Jesus are lovely humans who make the world’s best coffee & matchas..."
March 2025
"TOP Coffee!! I only drink specialty coffee, and this is definitely in my top 3 of all the coffees I've ever tried."
December 2025
"Every time I come to Nosara, I love this place more and more. It is hands down my favorite cafe in the world. I've been to third wave coffee shops all over Tokyo/Japan, NYC, Seattle, etc."
December 2025
Our Coffee Comes Exclusively from Bocanegra Coffee Roasters
Every coffee we serve is roasted by Mario Salas and the team at Bocanegra Coffee Roasters — one of Costa Rica's leading specialty roasters. Through this partnership, we have access to coffees from some of the most well-regarded producers in the country, across regions like Palmichal, Tarrazú, Brunca, and beyond. We ship throughout Costa Rica.
Shop Online for Select Products
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SINGLE ORIGIN Faldas Volcan Poas (Valle Occidental) - Natural Process
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SINGLE ORIGIN La Lucha (Tarrazu) - Natural Process
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Active 5-Panel Hat - Recycled Performance Cap
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Palmichal Single Origin Coffee
Regular price $20.00 USDRegular priceSale price $20.00 USD
Specialty Coffee and Lifestyle Goods from Nosara, Costa Rica
Rolling Waves is a specialty coffee shop and café in Nosara, Guanacaste — serving single-origin Costa Rican coffees roasted by Bocanegra Coffee Roasters in San José. Shop our coffee and curated lifestyle goods online, or visit us in person at our locations in Guiones and Pelada.
Local brand, premium quality - a lot like our coffee
Our lifestyle collection goes beyond the threshold of "merch". Garments are thoughtfully-designed for the local lifestyle using premium materials from eco-conscious manufacturers. Many of our products are sourced and finished in Brooklyn, NY.
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Palmichal Single Origin Coffee near Tarrazu, Co...
There's something special about a coffee that works for every moment of your day. That's exactly what drew us to this single origin from Palmichal—a rare find that performs perfectly...
Palmichal Single Origin Coffee near Tarrazu, Co...
There's something special about a coffee that works for every moment of your day. That's exactly what drew us to this single origin from Palmichal—a rare find that performs perfectly...
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From Wall Street to Specialty Coffee in Nosara:...
From Wall Street investment banker to specialty coffee entrepreneur in Nosara - discover the unexpected journey behind Rolling Waves Coffee. How a pandemic restaurant closure led to creating Costa Rica's...
From Wall Street to Specialty Coffee in Nosara:...
From Wall Street investment banker to specialty coffee entrepreneur in Nosara - discover the unexpected journey behind Rolling Waves Coffee. How a pandemic restaurant closure led to creating Costa Rica's...


