The short answer
Cafe Maruja: what visitors should know first
A relaxed pick for a lighter meal or breakfast at the calmer southern end of White Beach. Vegetarians have bowls and toast to choose from, but ask about ingredients, since the menu also has burgers.
Useful facts
Cafe Maruja facts at a glance
- Location
- Station 3 beachfront, White Beach, Boracay
- Dining style
- Casual beachfront cafe
- Price signal
- Moderate; check the current menu
- Signature order
- Try: smoothie bowl or buddha bowl
- Diet note
- Guide says suitable for vegans; menu also has meat
- Good for
- Light breakfasts, vegetarians, quieter Station 3 stays
Why it matters
Why Cafe Maruja is worth your time
Boracay has few places where a vegetarian can order a full plate of vegetables, grains and fruit without negotiation. A cafe that lists smoothie bowls and buddha bowls helps families who spend several days on the island and want breakfasts that avoid meat stock and fish sauce.
Its position at Station 3 also suits travellers who find Station 2 too busy. It carries no diet tag, because the guide we opened says only that it is suitable for vegans and pescatarians, without marking dishes or saying the whole menu is plant-based. Treat it as a good option that needs a few questions at the table.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Smoothie bowls
Listed first among the cafe's offerings, a cooling start to a beach day.
- 02
Buddha bowls
A grain and vegetable option for vegetarians and vegans.
- 03
Station 3 setting
A calmer stretch of White Beach than Station 2.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Island Hopping in the Philippines lists Cafe Maruja among its Boracay restaurant picks. It describes smoothie bowls, burgers, pizza, crepes, toast and buddha bowls, plus juices, shakes and coffee, in a beachfront setting at Station 3, and says the menu suits vegans and pescatarians.
For a vegetarian or plant-based meal, start with a smoothie bowl, a buddha bowl or toast with a juice. The guide does not say which dishes are vegan, so ask the staff to name them and to check for fish sauce, honey, egg or dairy if you avoid them. The menu also has burgers and other meat dishes, so it is not a vegetarian cafe.
It works for a slow breakfast after a morning walk along the sand, when the beach is cool and quiet. Choose a table in the shade, and keep the order light if you plan a seafood dinner later.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask which dishes are vegan and egg-free
- Confirm opening hours
- Request shade if the day is hot
- Check current prices
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- White Beach, Station 3, Balabag
- Time needed
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Best time
- Breakfast or brunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is on the Station 3 beachfront, the calmer end of White Beach, with a flat approach from the sand. We found no detail on seating type or restrooms, so ask on arrival.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation details were listed. Confirm opening hours with the cafe before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Cafe Maruja
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It is on the Station 3 beachfront, the calmer end of White Beach, with a flat approach from the sand. We found no detail on seating type or restrooms, so ask on arrival.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Cafe Maruja vegan?
Not entirely. The guide says it suits vegans and pescatarians, but the menu also lists burgers and pizza, so ask the staff to point out vegan dishes.
Where is it?
The guide places it on the Station 3 beachfront of White Beach.
Is it good for a meal in the evening?
The guide emphasises breakfast-style items, bowls and drinks. Confirm opening hours if you want dinner.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
