Cafe/Bakeries.
Cafes, bakeries, and all things coffee that we can recommend from our time in Colombia.
Nia Bakery Coffee Shop
Popular instagram spot. Nice coffee and brunch options. Always busy. Prepare to mix with the tourists and Cartagena’s elite over some avocado on toast. Superb pastries.
— Centro Historico, Cartagena
Epoca Cafe Bar
Another popular instagram spot. Nice laid back environment. Good quality coffee and small plate options. Perfect opportunity to get a picture or two.
— Centro Historico, Cartagena
Antimateria Libros y Cafe
Beautiful setting within a quaint library. Good quality coffee with minimal pastry offerings. The selling point of this place is the tranquility away from the metropolis outside.
— Laureles, Medellin
Restaurants.
A glimpse into the bustling culinary scene in Colombia and our favourites to share with you.
Viva Restaurante Bar Colombiano
Local Colombian food off the popular Carrera 10 street. Simple menu offering some very tasty local cuisine. Always a table available. Cocktails aren’t all to bad either.
— Getsemani, Cartagena
Tahini Kebab
Lebanese restaurant in the heart of the Cartagena historic centre. Small menu but great flavours. We both left feeling VERY full!
— Centro Historico, Cartagena
Mekong
Asian fusion in an aesthetic setting in central Laureles. Extensive menu with well curated flavours. Priced well for the quality.
— Laureles, Medellin
Naan Laureles
Traditional Indian cuisine in an autthentic setting. Deep in the central of the tree-lined streets of Laureles. Recommended if you’re looking for quality Indian dishes. The garlic naans are to die for.
— Laureles, Medellin
Andes Burger
Award winning smash burger. Excellent for a late night bite. Central Laureles. Simple setting with well curated menu.
— Laureles, Medellin
Frisby
Popular fried chicken chain across Colombia. Some of the tastiest tenders we’ve ever had. Highly recommend. The mayonnaise/salsa blanca, make sure you stock pile it and take it hone.
— Various, Colombia
Casa 18Once
Local recommendation. Popular pizza spot, but other italian classics feature on the menu. Simple decor but tasty food. Nice quiet spot off the main central square.
— Guatape, Colombia
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