Category: Restaurants

Cafe Noir

Noir Cafe: For The Lover of Dark Coffee

TLDR? Noir Café is a coffee shop and wine bar that’s great to spend an afternoon or evening in Medellín. One of the very first coffee shops my boyfriend and I stopped at in Medellin was Noir. This place is just what you’d look for in a fancy cafe. It
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Laureles Coworking Spaces

The 5 Best Laureles Coworking Spaces

TLDR? The best coworking spot in Laureles is the Factory Lofts coworking space. My Airbnb in Medellín severely misled me. Apparently “dedicated workspace” means a bar not even two feet long with a stool to sit on. I had to find a place to work. Lucky for me, there’s a
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Best Homemade Coffee

Shopping Guide: The Best Homemade Coffee in Medellin

TLDR? Thanks to the great coffee available in Medellin supermarkets, making homemade coffee is a breeze. My first time visiting Colombia was last year during the pandemic. At the time I still worked for Starbucks and had become accustomed to the slightly sweet, yet thick taste of the Starbucks blonde
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Marquee Hotel

Coffee Tasting Experience at the Marquee

TLDR? At the Marquee Hotel, you can participate in a coffee tasting experience to try different Colombian brews! At the beautiful Marquee hotel, right beside the Parque Lleras, you can engage in a coffee tasting experience. I must admit I was not entirely sure what to expect when I first
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Vegan for every budget

Vegan for Every Budget: The Top Vegan Food in Medellin

TLDR? The best vegan restaurant in Medellin is Kaime. Although Colombia is famous for its chicharron (pork), Medellin is quickly becoming known for its vegan scene. Poblado and Laureles, two of the most popular neighborhoods for ex-pats and tourists, are full of a variety of vegan spots. Particularly in Poblado,
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Smash Cafe

Smash Cafe: Fresh Food At Your Fingertips

One thing I’ve noticed about Colombia is they really love their juices and fruits. If you walk down the street of almost any city (including Medellin) you will run into a street vendor. But, Smash takes its food and drinks to another level.  Anyone from the East Coast and West
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aguardiente-antioqueno

Aguardiente Antioqueño: What’s The Big Deal?

TLDR? Aguardiente is the national drink of Colombia and is made out of sugar cane. One of the first things any self-respecting Colombian will do after you touch down is to invite you out for a cup of guaro.  Guaro, the popular nickname for Aguardiente, is the national drink of
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The Top Fine Dining Restaurants in Medellin

Short on time? Carmen Restaurante is the top fine-dining spot in Medellin. Ultra-proud of their pork-heavy platters, paisas have traditionally ranked the experience of eating out on quantity over quality. As a result, until recently, it’s been hard for visitors to find a restaurant worthy of a four or five-star
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