Been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The garlic bread is always on point, and that brownie ice cream dessert... yeah, I&#39;ve had it more times than I can count. Owner remembers regulars, which says a lot. Place gets busy at lunch though, so come early if you want a quiet table.

Small no-frills spot, decent breakfast for the price. Owner gave us some useful tips for the valley too. Pretty good overall.

The coffee here is really good, but the sandwiches fell flat for me. Breakfast stuff like the huevos was decent though. Just stick to the coffee and you&#39;re fine.

The gluten-free bread here is legit. I had a sandwich and honestly had to double-check it was actually GF. They seem to know their stuff about cross-contamination too.

The mojitos were fresh and the live salsa music gave the place a nice energy. Cozy spot, though it got pretty loud for talking.

The birria tacos here were seriously good&mdash;flavors were on point and the portions left me full. Relaxed little spot in Salento, staff was friendly too. Would come back for sure.

The carrot cake here is something else&mdash;honestly the best I&rsquo;ve had in a long time. Moist, not too sweet, and that frosting? Just right. I only stopped by for coffee and ended up staying way longer than planned. Staff were chill too. Definitely my kind of spot for a quiet afternoon.

The bandeja paisa here is massive, seriously. It came out looking like a whole feast on one plate, and honestly it tasted like something my grandma would make. I sat on the balcony watching the street below, felt pretty nice. Staff checked on me a couple times, not annoying about it. Just wish the beans had a bit more salt, but that&#39;s me being picky.

We stopped for lunch and I got the trout. Fresh, cooked right, not overdone. The wax palms in the background make the whole place feel different. Staff was fine, nothing to complain about. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price. Still, a solid stop if you&#39;re in the area.

The patio out back is really peaceful, way more chill than the inside. Got the chocolate ice cream and it was super smooth, plus strawberries with cream on the side. Fresh and not too sweet. Only thing is the seating could be a bit more comfy, but I wasn&#39;t in a rush so it was fine.

The lighting in here is really something&mdash;soft and warm, makes you want to linger. Staff actually took time to walk us through the Venezuelan menu, which I appreciated since I had no clue what to pick. Plenty of veggie options too, which is always a plus for me. Just wish the music was turned down a notch, got a bit loud later.

Been coming here for years and the food stays solid. That bandeja paisa still hits the same as my first visit. Portions are big, no question. Place gets busy around noon so grab a seat early if you can. Prices are fair for what you get, especially in a tourist town like this. The painted chairs inside are a nice touch too.

Went for the set lunch and honestly it hit the spot. Soup was hearty, main came out well cooked&mdash;nothing fancy but done right. Place has that no-frills local feel, which I like. For the price, you can&#39;t complain. Maybe not a destination spot, but solid if you&#39;re in the area.

The grilled trout with butter and garlic was the reason I came back here. Honestly, the terrace view alone makes it worth stopping by, even if the food were just okay. But the fish was properly cooked, flaky and juicy. Service was quick too, which I appreciated since I was hungry. Solid little spot for a casual lunch.

Came here twice while we were in town. Got the grilled trout and it was a solid portion for the price. Not the cheapest spot but you&#39;re not leaving hungry either. Staff let us take our time which was nice. Would&#39;ve liked a bit more sauce on the side but honestly can&#39;t complain for what we paid.

The trout encocada was the star of my meal, so rich and flavorful. Loved the relaxed vibe too, felt like a hidden spot you don&#39;t just stumble upon.

Stopped by with a couple friends and honestly the bean burger was the star 🌟 even for us non-veg folks. Place is tiny but chill, perfect for a casual hangout. Beers were ice cold too. Only thing is it got a little crowded later, but whatever, adds to the vibe.

Pizza was solid, nothing fancy but hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly, got my order fast. Terrace view over town is the real winner here. Sat down, ate, left in under 40 minutes. Perfect for a lunch break when you don&#39;t wanna waste time. Maybe not the best pizza in town but the view makes up for it.

The riverside spot in Boquia is a nice place to chill. Had some &agrave; la carte dishes listening to the water flow. There&#39;s camping nearby too if you wanna stay longer.

The grilled chicken fillet with cheese hit the spot, and those free arepas to start were a nice touch. Nothing fancy, but solid.

The cappuccino here is really good, creamy and just the right balance. I had it with a croissant and honestly that combo was enough for me. The place was quiet when I stopped by, so I could sit and take my time. Service was friendly too, no rush at all. One of the better coffee spots I&#39;ve found in Colombia.

The a&ccedil;ai bowl was huge and the beetroot hummus toast really stood out. They don&#39;t use much sugar, which I liked, but I did ask for a little extra syrup on the side.

The patacon here is huge and crispy, loaded with stuff on top. Juices are fresh too. Prices fair for the neighborhood. Solid casual spot in Salento.

The staff handled my tomato and plantain allergy without blinking. They even changed up a dish so I could eat it safely. Had the trout stew and it was solid. Nice to not have to explain myself ten times for once. Place was busy but they didn&#39;t rush us.

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