Food and drink in Filandia
The restaurants in Filandia have a very good reputation. Filandia is therefore known as the gastronomic hotspot of the coffee triangle. This is also known among Colombians and on Sundays the restaurants are very busy. There is also no shortage of nice cafes for a good cup of coffee.
Here you will find our tips for the best restaurants in Filandia, tips for vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Filandia, the nicest cafes and the coziest bars to have a drink.
Our tips
Traditional Colombian food
FOGON CALIDENSE
Carrera 5 #5-25.
A traditional Colombian restaurant on a side street off the plaza. This is highly recommended for lunch. Here you eat delicious fish for a good price in a cozy atmosphere. The special lunch menu with fish (Trucha and Mojarra) was served with coleslaw, rice and patacón.
The menu included Sancocho (soup) and Agua panela (lemonade). And all this for only COP24,000/€6 per person. The colorful murals completed the experience for us.
RESTAURANTE JOSÉ FERNANDO
Cra. 5 #7-61
This restaurant is located in a beautiful colonial building in the heart of Filandia, near the church in the central square. At José Fernando you can taste the different flavors of Colombian cuisine and the food is beautifully presented. There are 3 levels, with a cafe on the second floor for a good cup of coffee with a nice cake. There is a rooftop terrace on the second floor.
BAKÚRÚ RESTAURANTE
Comida del Pacífico Colombiano
Cra. 6 #5, 38
Here the traditions of the Colombian Pacific are kept alive. In this cuisine, fish and seafood are important, so one of the dishes you can try there is ceviche. Furthermore, you can order various drinks with exotic fruits.
International restaurants
HELENA ADENTRO
Carrera 9#7-05
If you’re in the mood for food other than traditional Colombian, this restaurant is definitely recommended. A tasty appetizer is the toast with eggplant and caramelized onion.
There are also several vegetarian options such as the smoked hummus with rice with almonds and vegetables. From the restaurant you have a nice view of the valley. Funny detail: this was the only restaurant in Filandia/Salento where the service spoke English with us. From this you can tell that this is one of the most popular restaurants in Filandia among travelers.
TUK TUK
Cl 7#8-43 local 3, Final de la calle del tiempo detenido
This Thai restaurant is located diagonally across from Helena Adentro and, like it, has a beautiful view of the valley. Along with Helena Adentro, Tuk Tuk is known as one of Filandia’s better restaurants. Besides famous Thai dishes like Pad Thai, you can also get several vegetarian and vegan dishes here.
EL MULADAR ROOFTOP
Calle 6 #7-79.
From this restaurant you can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley. At night, it is an extra romantic experience. Besides Colombian dishes, you can also get pizza and dishes like Pad Thai. This is also recommended for a cocktail with a view. Next to the restaurant is hotel Muladar luxury.
Tip for vegetarians
Restaurant Aro Iris cocina creativa
Address: Km 1.4 Vía Cruces, Filandia.
This restaurant is a 10-minute drive from Filandia. Eat here in a restaurant with a very nice interior.
There is no set menu, because the chef cooks a special menu with daily fresh products. You can indicate what you don’t like and the chef will take that into account.
Coffee and breakfast
Walking around Filandia is pleasant, with its many cafes and coffee roasters, where in addition to a cup of coffee, you can go for a pastry, cake or a nice breakfast.
Here are our tips for the best places for a cup of coffee and/or breakfast in Filandia.
MOCAFE
Calle del tiempo detenido – Calle 7 #7-62, (near restaurant Helena Adentro)
At Mocafe, the coffee beans are roasted -in house- for the freshest cup of coffee (and a great smell!). Not a coffee passionista? There’s also chocolate caliente and tea of good quality to be had at Mocafe. Not to mention cakes and other sweets.
INCÓGNITO CAFÉ COFFEE ROASTERS
Cl. 7#4-45.
Your cup of coffee here can be brewed according to different methods of preparation, using various types of filters or from the espresso machine. The baristas are happy to tell you about the flavors and origins of the different coffee beans. You can also take home a nice souvenir such as mugs and other coffee attributes.
CLAUDIA CAFÉ BAR
Cl. 6 #5-3
If you want to have a cup of coffee in one of Filandia’s most iconic spots, don’t skip Claudia Café bar -on the central square. In this cafe of more than 50 years old, you can drink an excellent cup of coffee, from specially selected coffee beans, which are artisanally roasted.
CAFÉ QUINDÍO
Cr 7#661
One of our favorites in the Colombian coffee region. Besides Filandia, you can also find Café Quindío in Salento, Armenia, and the Armenia airport, among others. Here you can not only go for a good cup of coffee, you can also buy a delicious cake, Pandebono (Colombian cheese sandwich) or “energy ball” made from peanuts. And you can buy coffee or nespresso capsules for at home.
CAFE HUMMINGBIRD REAL
Cr 6/Calle Real, 5-95 on the corner, on the second floor
Cafe in the hotel of the same name. We took shelter here during a rainstorm, with a nice vino caliente! This cafe is located on the second floor on the . The cafe is cute, with tables overlooking the square. You can also go there for different kinds of coffee, sundaes, cakes and waffles.
ALLÍ NO MÁS
Cra. 6 #6-11
This restaurant is located in a food court (Giraldo’s Plaza), near the central square. You can have a good and cheap breakfast there with arepas, omelets or pancakes with fresh fruit. This restaurant is extra special because it is run entirely by women.
Bonus tip
La Casa de Pandebono
Cl 7 #5-2
At this bakery in the striking green building, we bought sandwiches in the evening for our breakfast the next day.
Here you can buy fresh croissants, sandwiches, all kinds of sweets, Bonyurt (yogurt) and, of course, Pandebono’s (Colombian cheese sandwiches) until 10 pm. The bakery is located across from Café Quindío.
Bars
FONDA ASAEL
Cl. 7 # 7-19
Calle del tiempo detenido
Fonda Don Asael is a unique place in Filandia, full of ambiente and history. Here locals gather to talk, listen to music -played on long playing records- and dance.
RESTAURANTE BAR LA REMESA
Cra. 9 #7-05 piso 2
A nice place for a nice cocktail with snacks while enjoying the beautiful view. The restaurant is located next to the Mirador Encanto.
PATIO PLAZA
Carrera 5 # 6-38 Parte interna
A cozy place for a beer or a cocktail with a burger or a snack.
