Aluna: Panamanian Breakfast, Matcha, and Brunch at the Same Table
Here, you can start with a corn tortilla and queso blanco, move on to a ceremonial matcha, and finish with a burger on a brioche bun. That easygoing blend defines Aluna Coffee & Kitchen Click to open side panel for more information , a cafe where traditional flavors and contemporary brunch coexist without sticking to a single style. Located in Casa Mendoza on Calle 9a Oeste, Aluna offers a menu that effortlessly adapts to the time of day and whatever you're craving. The Panamanian breakfast brings together eggs, stewed sausages, corn tortilla, and queso blanco, while other options lean toward international fare, such as sourdough avocado toast or a Neapolitan casserole with poached eggs, tomato sauce, and parmesan.
From home-cooked comfort to ceremonial matcha
One of its most distinctive dishes is the Aluna Panamá Bowl, made with jasmine rice, ropa vieja, sweet plantain, black beans, and a fresh salad—familiar flavors served in a contemporary format. Burgers, tomato soup with grilled cheese, and other options are also available for those looking for a heartier meal. The drinks are a highlight in their own right. Aluna serves ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha alongside specialty drinks like the 24K Iced Latte, making the coffee bar just as enticing as the kitchen. Open Luna, a specialized matcha supplier, currently lists Aluna Café among the spots crafting drinks with its ceremonial-grade matcha in Panama.
The magic of Aluna lies precisely in not forcing you to choose between "coffee," "brunch," or "Panamanian food." You can drop in for a drink and end up turning a quick break into breakfast, lunch, or simply that craving you didn't know you had.
