Where we began

A long alley in the yard, a few flowers, a coffee table, a borrowed coffee machine and two chairs under the inscription Jungle Cafe. That’s how we started in April 2012. I, Daniel, aimed to start a business where people will meet, taste original dishes, drink quality and fragrant coffee, and above all, where they will feel good.

     

A coconut with a cut opening, decorated with purple and blue flowers, held in hand against a backdrop of green ferns and an orange wall.

The First Jungle Cafe

Three colorful glass jars containing drinks with lemon slices and striped straws, surrounded by orange and lemon slices and edible flowers, set outdoors with green plants and a metal roof structure in the background.
A woman interacting with a large black, white, and brown dog in an outdoor setting with a colorful jungle mural in the background. There are wooden chairs, potted plants, and a wicker chair visible.
Two light-colored, curly-haired dogs sitting on a wicker bench in a lush, green outdoor garden with various potted plants and ferns.
A covered outdoor dining area with wooden and glass roofing, lush green plants, and several people seated at tables enjoying food and drinks.
A blue coffee mug with latte art on a table, with an outdoor patio setting in the background, including wicker chairs, a glass-topped table, a bamboo shelf with plants, a decorated pillow, and tropical plants.
Cozy outdoor cafe with lush green plants, a wooden table, patterned cushions, fairy lights, and a person reading a menu near a red door with a 'No Smoking' sign.

I relied on my 20-year year experience as a qualified chef, a passion for coffee, and perhaps, empathy and love for good people. From my travels in South America, I found my desire to be surrounded by nature, flowers and plants, and wanted to put this desire into a cafe, and that’s how the jungle cafe was born.

     

A happy golden retriever sitting on a paved ground with a person petting its head. There is a large potted plant with pink and orange flowers and a blackboard sign with white writing in the background.
A colorful poke bowl with sliced radishes, avocado, seaweed, corn, diced fish, and other fresh ingredients, held in a black bowl at an outdoor restaurant.

Jungle Cafe is proud and fortunate to have a team from all over the world. Team members with an open heart, and who agreed with my vision of a “good business”, enabling us to enrich each other – both humanly and professionally. The team, who I am so grateful for, share the same values as me, and that has helped us build the quality and reputation of our cafe.

     

Close-up of a bowl of colorful chopped vegetables, including radishes, cucumbers, seaweed, carrots, corn, and shredded chicken, served with white rice. The background shows a lively outdoor restaurant with people sitting and dining.
A wooden platter with various breakfast foods including slices of bread, bacon, grilled vegetables, herbs, and sausage. In the background, there are lush green potted plants and a cozy dining area with people sitting at tables in a greenhouse or garden setting.
Colorful glass jars filled with fruity beverages, garnished with lemon slices and striped straws, arranged on a wooden surface with scattered slices of orange, lemon, and decorative flowers. In the background, there's lush greenery and a glass roof ceiling.
A plate of food featuring a vegetable dish with grilled vegetables and fresh herbs, with a lush, green greenhouse or garden setting in the background.
Outdoor seating area with wicker and rattan chairs and sofas, decorated with colorful cushions and throw pillows, with a small bamboo table holding a green vase with a red flower and decorative object. The background has a dark stone wall with plants and flowers.

Thanks to our team, you can feel the power, taste and aroma of espresso with perfectly whipped milk, taste the excellent and healthy flavours, and enjoy the relaxed and informal environment of Jungle Cafe.

Two men smiling and sitting at a table in a lush indoor garden cafe, holding a tray with three pink smoothies garnished with strawberries and orange slices, with plates of pineapple and ice nearby.

What we have sadly left behind

A man in a red hoodie and jeans stands with a young boy in a blue hoodie and black pants near the beach, with a red kiosk behind them. The kiosk has a sign that says 'Jungle Beach Break' and a flag with a lion, and people are sitting on rocks by the shore.
Person holding a fresh green coconut with a striped straw at a food stand with fruit displays and signs.
A young boy with brown hair smiling while holding a slice of lemon and a lime on a sunny outdoor patio with several people sitting on wooden benches under green and yellow umbrellas.
Two men standing together, giving thumbs up in front of a red beachside kiosk with a sign that reads "Jungle Beach Break." The background shows a beach with people, the ocean, and a clear blue sky.
A person holding a green coconut with a straw in front of a potted palm tree at the beach, with a red beach shack and people relaxing by the water in the background.
Person holding a cup of coffee with a swirl pattern, with a breakfast spread including croissants, muffins, fruit, and bottles of syrup on a table in the background.
A small beachside food stand with a surfboard sign on top, decorated with string lights, located near the ocean at dusk, with a table, potted plant, and seaside rocks.
A beach scene with a small colorful snack stand labeled 'Jungle Beach Break,' surrounded by benches, umbrellas, and potted plants. The ocean with a few people swimming and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.
Two women and a young boy standing outside a colorful beachside snack kiosk with a menu board, bicycle, and small fruit stand visible.
A woman smiling at a beachside kiosk with a coconut drink. The kiosk offers various coffee beverages listed on a menu. The woman is wearing a white shirt, has tattoos, and is holding a green coconut with a straw. In the foreground, a hand holds a cup of berry ice cream with blueberries, strawberries, and other berries.
A young boy is sitting on a wooden bench on a beach, drinking from a coconut with a straw. An older man with gray hair and sunglasses is sitting nearby, relaxing in a chair. In the background, there is a red beach shack with a sign offering hot chocolate, smoothies, and other treats, and the sky is partly cloudy.
A small colorful beach kiosk with a sign labeled 'Beachbreak' on a sandy beach near the ocean, with rocks and water in the background.
Outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, large rocks, and a sandy surface, with a red umbrella and a sign featuring a horse logo and text. In the background, there are buildings, trees, and a person walking.
Four men standing outdoors on a beach holding coconuts, with a woman sitting on a bench in the background, overcast sky, standing next to a red food stand, with a round wooden table and rocks in the background.
Four men standing outdoors on a beach holding coconuts, with a woman sitting on a bench in the background, overcast sky, standing next to a red food stand, with a round wooden table and rocks in the background.
A person holding a coconut with a straw at a seaside outdoor cafe, with the beach and ocean in the background and a cloudy sky.
Person standing with arms outstretched facing the ocean at Huntington Beach, near a red beach break stand with a sign that reads "Jungle Beach Break".
Group of men at a fruit stand, smiling and posing for a photo, with bananas and pineapple in the foreground.
Beach scene with people sitting on wooden benches and relaxing, a red umbrella providing shade, a small red beach bar, and the ocean in the background with a cloudy sky.
Beach scene with a red and blue beachfront cafe labeled 'Jungle Beach Break Cafe', with people sitting and standing nearby, a yellow umbrella, volleyball game, rocky shoreline, and calm ocean with distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.