If you’re wandering Panama City and love historic spots, Café Coca Cola is a must. It’s been around since 1875 and originally had nine entrances, but the name changed after Coca‑Cola was first bottled in Panama. The owners started selling it and eventually renamed the café — it’s actually the only café in the world allowed to officially use the Coca‑Cola name!

Café Coca Cola is one of the oldest cafés in Panama, opening its doors all the way back in 1875 — way before the country was even independent. It originally opened under the name “Nueve Puertas” (Nine Doors) because it literally had nine entrances.

The name “Café Coca Cola” came later, around 1906, when Coca‑Cola was first bottled in Panama (Panama and Cuba were the first places outside the U.S. to produce it). The café’s owners started selling Coke and eventually renamed the restaurant after the drink — at a time when trademark rules didn’t really exist — and the company actually gave them permission to use the name and logo. Today it’s the only café in the world that’s officially allowed to use the Coca‑Cola name.

Prices are super cheap, around 1–2 USD for coffee and 1–3 USD for pastries. It’s a fun, historic stop that’s totally worth popping in while exploring the city.