La Bohème Curaçao
A rustic twist on traditional recipes, and the smoothie bar Punda is known for
Known for fresh fruit and green smoothies · breakfast from 8:00 in the heart of Punda · arepas on gluten-free corn flour · Chilean family recipes: ceviche and lomo saltado · a colourful pedestrian-alley terrace
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About
La Bohème Curaçao is the smoothie bar and cafe-restaurant of Punda, at Columbusstraat 4 in the old town of Willemstad, a 10 minute walk from the cruise piers. It is run by a Chilean family who came to the island in 1999 and opened La Bohème in 2015; the same family later opened Mistral, Olas & Copas and Santa Anna. It holds a 4.6 rating on TripAdvisor from more than 850 reviews with a Travelers' Choice award, and about 4.5 on Google from more than 1,600 reviews (September 2026). The New York Times named it in its 36 Hours in Curaçao guide in 2020 for its smoothies and arepas.
The smoothies are the signature: fresh fruit blends such as Pineapple Express, Mangomania and Coconut Dream, and green smoothies like The Hulk, built on broccoli, spinach, celery, mango, pineapple and banana. The food runs from breakfast to dinner: omelettes, avocado smash on sourdough, pancakes and breakfast burritos in the morning; arepas on gluten-free corn flour with fillings from chicken curry to vegan; Chilean family recipes such as ceviche with leche de tigre and patacones, lomo saltado and sandwiches on marraqueta bread; plus wraps, pastas, salads and a kids menu. Cocktails include a mango mojito and a pisco sour, and the coffee list runs to cold brew and an iced Bumblebee of fresh orange juice and espresso.
Tables spill into a colourful pedestrian alley, one of the most photographed corners of Punda. La Bohème opens Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 22:00 and is closed on Sunday. On Thursday evenings the Punda Vibes street event fills the alley with live music and dancing, and a reservation is needed that night. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked throughout the menu; the arepas are made with gluten-free corn flour but share a fryer, which matters for coeliac guests. Prices on this page are in Caribbean guilders.
Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note: Hours from labohemecuracao.net and the restaurant's Instagram (Mon to Sat 8:00 to 22:00, closed Sunday). Live music most Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Not yet confirmed by phone.
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Good to know
Where is La Bohème Curaçao in Willemstad?
La Bohème Curaçao is at Columbusstraat 4, Willemstad Old Town, Punda, Willemstad, Curaçao. Punda is the historic east side of the bay, the side with the coloured Handelskade waterfront.
What kind of food does La Bohème Curaçao serve?
La Bohème Curaçao serves Breakfast, Cafe, Healthy, International, Lunch, Vegetarian-friendly and Caribbean food, with a menu of 12 sections including Bohemian Sandwiches, Whoppers and Sandwiches. Prices are in the $$ range and listed in XCG, the Caribbean guilder.
What is La Bohème Curaçao known for?
La Bohème Curaçao is known for fresh fruit and green smoothies, breakfast from 8:00 in the heart of Punda, arepas on gluten-free corn flour, Chilean family recipes: ceviche and lomo saltado and a colourful pedestrian-alley terrace. The full menu with prices is on this page.
Does La Bohème Curaçao serve breakfast?
Yes, breakfast is part of the menu at La Bohème Curaçao. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
Does La Bohème Curaçao serve coffee and cafe food?
Yes, coffee and cafe food is part of the menu at La Bohème Curaçao. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
Does La Bohème Curaçao serve healthy dishes and smoothies?
Yes, healthy dishes and smoothies is part of the menu at La Bohème Curaçao. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
What is on the menu at La Bohème Curaçao?
The menu at La Bohème Curaçao has 12 sections: Bohemian Sandwiches, Whoppers, Sandwiches, Arepas, Wraps, Salads, Carpaccio, Tequenos, Nachos, Sides Orders, Fruit Smoothies and Green Smoothies. Every dish is listed on this page with its price in XCG.
How much does a meal at La Bohème Curaçao cost?
Menu prices at La Bohème Curaçao run from Cg 8.00 to Cg 27.50 (XCG, the Caribbean guilder, pegged at about 1.79 to the US dollar), which puts it in the $$ range for Willemstad.
What are the opening hours of La Bohème Curaçao?
La Bohème Curaçao is open Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 22:00, closed on Sunday.
Is La Bohème Curaçao open on Sunday?
No, La Bohème Curaçao is closed on Sunday. It is open Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 22:00, closed on Sunday.
Is La Bohème Curaçao a good place for breakfast in Willemstad?
Yes, La Bohème Curaçao serves breakfast (doors open from 08:00 on a typical day) in Willemstad Old Town, Punda. The breakfast dishes and their prices are on the menu on this page.
Does La Bohème Curaçao have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu at La Bohème Curaçao marks vegetarian options, such as Falafel, Brie and Vegetarian or Vegan Chicken Salad. Look for the marked dishes on the menu and confirm details with the restaurant.
Does La Bohème Curaçao have vegan options?
Yes, the menu at La Bohème Curaçao marks vegan options, such as Pineapple Express, Caribbean Passion and Coconut Dream. Look for the marked dishes on the menu and confirm details with the restaurant.
Does La Bohème Curaçao have gluten-free options?
Yes, the menu at La Bohème Curaçao marks gluten-free options. Look for the marked dishes on the menu and confirm details with the restaurant.
Can I reserve a table at La Bohème Curaçao?
Yes. Use the Reserve a table button on this page (a US$10 booking fee, not taken off your bill, and an optional taxi there and back), or message Vacation Deals Curaçao on WhatsApp at +599 9 560 5422.
How do I get to La Bohème Curaçao from my hotel or cruise ship?
Vacation Deals Curaçao runs private transfers across the island and can drop you at the door in Willemstad Old Town, Punda. From the Mathey Wharf cruise dock it is about 5 minutes on foot; from the Mega Pier about 20 minutes via the Queen Emma Bridge. See the transfers page to arrange a ride.
How far is La Bohème Curaçao from the cruise port?
Ships at the Mathey Wharf dock are about 5 minutes on foot from La Bohème Curaçao; from the Mega Pier allow 15 to 25 minutes, crossing the Queen Emma Bridge into Punda.
How do I cross the Queen Emma Bridge to reach La Bohème Curaçao?
The Queen Emma pontoon bridge links Punda and Otrobanda and swings open for ships several times a day. When it is open, a free ferry crosses the bay in a few minutes from the same spot.
Is Punda safe at night?
Punda is one of the most visited and best lit parts of Willemstad, with the waterfront busy into the evening; normal city care applies. Thursday evenings bring the Punda Vibes street event.
What currency does La Bohème Curaçao use?
The menu at La Bohème Curaçao is priced in XCG, the Caribbean guilder (Cg), which is pegged at about 1.79 to the US dollar. Most restaurants in Willemstad also take US dollars and cards; change comes in guilders.
Do I need to tip at La Bohème Curaçao?
In Curaçao a service charge of 10 to 15 percent is often already on the bill. When it is not, tipping 10 to 15 percent is customary; US dollar tips are welcome.
What is the dress code at La Bohème Curaçao?
Casual. Willemstad restaurants are relaxed; smart casual is plenty for dinner and beachwear is best left at the beach.
What is krioyo food?
Krioyo is Curaçao's own cooking, a blend of African, Dutch, Spanish and Arawak influences: stobá (stew), keshi yená (stuffed cheese), funchi (cornmeal) and fresh fish. La Bohème Curaçao lists its Caribbean dishes on the menu on this page.
What is the best smoothie at La Bohème?
The green smoothie The Hulk (broccoli, spinach, celery, mango, pineapple, banana and orange juice) is the one the New York Times singled out; Pineapple Express, Mangomania and Coconut Dream are the fresh fruit favourites. All are made from real fruit with nothing added.
Who runs La Bohème Curaçao?
A Chilean family that came to Curaçao in 1999 and opened La Bohème in 2015. They have since opened three more restaurants in Willemstad: Mistral, Olas & Copas and Santa Anna.
Is La Bohème good for breakfast?
Yes. It opens at 8:00 Monday to Saturday with omelettes, avocado smash, pancakes, breakfast burritos, arepas and fresh smoothies, and it is regularly listed among the best breakfast spots in Willemstad.
Are the arepas at La Bohème gluten-free?
They are made with gluten-free corn flour, but reviews from coeliac guests note the fryer is shared, so ask the staff if cross-contamination matters to you.
Is La Bohème open on Sunday?
No. La Bohème is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 22:00 and closed on Sunday.
Do I need a reservation at La Bohème on Thursday?
Yes. Thursday is Punda Vibes, when the alley fills with live music and dancing, and tables go fast; reserve for that evening.