The best restaurants in the coffee region

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The best restaurants in the coffee region can be found here. You often come across the nicest restaurants quite unexpectedly, and that includes the coffee triangle. For example, we ate the tastiest fresh trout in a simple restaurant high in the mountains of PNN los Nevados. Wondering where that was? Then read on quickly for our tips for the best cafes and restaurants in the coffee triangle.

Want to learn more about food culture and regional specialties? Then check out Coffee Triangle Culinary

Our tips

COFFEE SHOPS

Café Quindío

Armenia Café Quindío is the “Starbucks” of Quindío, with several branches in Armenia and in the region. If you happen to come into the establishment at Carerra 19 No 33-Norte 41, immediately check out the scales from Breda, which are used to weigh the bags of coffee beans -:)

Terraza San Alberto

Buenavista

For a cup of coffee on one of the most beautiful terraces in the coffee triangle. Here you will drink an award winning cup of coffee overlooking the coffee plantations and the hilly landscape.


Read the article Cup of coffee “with a view” for more info.

Café el Parisino

Santa Rosa de Cabal Here it is almost mandatory to order a cake with your latte! It’s hard to choose from the showcase of cakes, such as cheesecake de arequipe and this cheesecake con (mucho) chocolate. Yummie! Update 2022: Café el Parisino’s new location is in hacienda Santa Clara, Via Termales de Santa Rosa km 1.

BARS AND RESTAURANTS

Los Amigos

Salento The place to be in Salento for a beer and a game of Tejo with the locals. Tejo is one of Colombia’s oldest, traditional games. Los Amigos is a 5-minute walk from the main square.

Hacienda Combia

Calarcá The terrace overlooking the coffee plantation of Hacienda Combia is a wonderful place for a cup of coffee or a late afternoon drink and snack. Try the crispy banana chips with “hogao,” a hot sauce of tomatoes and onion. Next to it a Michelada; a blond beer with lime juice and salt.

La Azotea Rooftop

Manizales An international restaurant with cocktail bar on the 15th floor of the BCH building on the Plaza de Bolívar. Here you can enjoy the view of the city with a cocktail in your hand.

El Balcón del Quindío

Armenia This restaurant is located on the road between Armenia and Pereira, 10km from Armenia. A convenient stop, then, if you are on your way in the coffee triangle. Here you will eat typical Colombian dishes, such as the Bandeja Paisa, while enjoying the view.

Balcones de Ayer

Salento Here you can choose from various preparations of trucha (trout), such as this dish of braised trout, which is baked with mushrooms and cheese in the oven.

Helena Adentro

Filandia

One of the hot spots in the village of Filandia, near Salento. Here you can eat tapas and traditional Colombian dishes with a modern twist.

Are you staying in Salento? No problem, with a Willy Jeep you will be in Filandia in about 45 minutes.

Restaurante Mamatina

Santa Rosa de Cabal This restaurant is located 1km from the thermal baths of Santa Rosa de Cabal, an ideal stop for lunch after your visit to the Termales. Here you can taste, among other things, the pride of the region, the Santarrosanos Chorizos. (Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)

El Jardín de las Delicias

Manizales The food is served in a cozy garden. Besides meat and fish dishes, vegetarians are also catered for. Here you also come for a special beer or a good cup of coffee with a nice dessert.

Restaurante Kumanday

PNN los Nevados – Manizales Do the car tour to PNN los Nevados, stop here for a steaming plate of Sancocho or the fresh Trucha (trout). Tip from owner Edoardo: Traveling in the mountains, drink mate de coca. The tea made from coca leaves provides energy and prevents altitude sickness.

#Colombia tips

Tip #1
Check out the best restaurants in Salento and Filandiahere .

Tip #2
Stay for dinner at Hacienda Guayabal

25 km from Manizales, in the village of Chinchiná, is Hacienda Guayabal. If you do a coffee tour here, especially stay for dinner. In particular, the desserts here are heavenly.

The service is charming and very personal; chances are the Delft Blue china will be brought out!