This was a cute coffee shop we stumbled upon while walking around the neighborhood. There's lots of…read moreoutdoor seating covered with umbrellas and a few indoor and bar seating. The cafe and even restroom are very clean. We ordered cappuccino and some baked goods. Everything was excellent. The customer service was friendly, fast and wonderful. We went back a total of 3 times during our vacation in Santiago. I also purchased a bag of beans which I'm excited to brew at home. I highly recommend this coffee shop!

I came here with my mother after a long day of touristing around Santiago and it was exactly what…read morewe needed! We ordered a cafe cortado with a thick, rich espresso and accompanied it with a delicious chocolate cake. The ambiance was perfect for us to relax while we talked on their big couch and caught up on my life in Chile. My mom was enamored with the cafe and their friendly staff. (Plus, it was a ton of fun to people watch from their big windows.) I have since come back a number of times to work from my computer (they have great WIFI) and it has always been a nice experience. Keep in mind however, this is not one of those cafes where you can stay the whole day working. This is mainly because of a lack of space, although they have just remodeled and there are now more tables. Their location is super easy to get to, they are less than a block away from the Santa Lucia metro (red line). I definitely recommend Cafe San Isidro, it is the ideal setting to either come alone and enjoy a book or have an intimate conversation between friends over a delicious cup of coffee.

OMG this place has STRONG coffee. This is my favorite little coffee shot to hit when I need to…read morecaffeine up and bust out some work. They have delicious sandwiches if you need a snack and an assortment of pastries. Free wifi and right by metro Santa Lucia. I don't think I can illiterate enough how yummy their coffee is. Sometimes I will drink two Cortados in one sitting, not because I need the caffeine but because they are so tasty! I think one of the most important things that make this place stand out to me is their service. Always really nice and the people who work there will even take a minute and chat with you about your day, always an added bonus.

Worst service I received in Santiago…read more I asked for some milk with my coffee and the three women behind the counter just kept arguing that milk doesn't come with it. I said, "para comprar!" and they charged my card another .35 cents in order to make a point. When I said, "Lo siento" one of the employees snickered and repeated me as if in a mocking tone or as if to say "Oh, I'm sorry covers it?" I'm unsure her intention, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't kind. I tell you what......there are too many choices of coffee shops to act like a bigot and get away with it.

I've had coffee here a handful of times. I love the interior, there is a small back indoor patio at…read morethe back which is quite nice. The cappucinos and americanos are well executed. I haven't tried any of the cakes, pies or anything off the menu, but they do set menus for lunch in the 5,000 CLP range. My main moan here in the service...you can sit down and no one serves you. Last time I was there with my other pregnant friend...you can imagine two ladies, both 8 months pregnant, sitting for 30 mins trying to flag down a waitress to take our order while they served tables all around us and turned a blind eye. Not fun!

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. they have an amazing patio that looks just like the one in…read moreParis. I had their Cafe con Leche and it was the best, a big generous bowl! After I ordered the Monaco croissant, it was delicious prosciutto with tomato and arugula salad with mayo. It hit the spot for sure. The service was great and fast. The place is located just next to Starbucks, I was happy to have found that gem, really didn't want to go to a chain! I will go back for sure, it's located in Sanhattan!!

Rich organic coffee, delicious pastries and an excellent ambiance -- this is all I ask for in a…read morecoffee shop. When I first came in, I felt like I had entered a cafe in San Francisco (my hometown). The shop is hip (even the uniforms of the baristas and waiters are what some would deem "hipster"). Overall, C'est Si Bon boasts quality ingredients, great service and a relaxing/hip ambiance. I recommend coming for breakfast, they have a variety of different options, both savory and sweet. The best is their, croque monsieur (the bread is fresh and crunchy and filled with cheesy goodness) If you want a healthier option, they have a large all-natural granola bar with nuts, cranberries and honey that is perfect to accompany your morning coffee. They serve daily lunch specials with a decent price. However, my favorite thing about this cafe is their organic selection of teas and coffees (something you don't see often in Santiago) and you can really taste the difference . The espresso is rich and nutty, the tea selection is wide and the cup, large. The service was also really good and our orders came out fast. Great for "once", breakfast or anytime for a nice tea or coffee shared between friends.

The food is absolutely excellent. I had a baguette ave palta and a Tarte de citrón. Absolutely…read moredelicious. The presentation was lovely and the mocchacino divine. The only drawback is the service is really excellent and then I think the server got overwhelmed and forgot to bring out the tart but as long as you're patient it is well worth the wait. The staff were all very kind and it was peaceful and calm on the weekend. I would have preferred to give this place 4.5 stars but anything less would be a lie.

If you love bread and all things pastry, you will LOVE EK. This is a chain, but a very good one…read more I stopped in after an 8-mile run with my dog on Easter Sunday and despite my appearance, I received top-notch service and a smile. After that excellent experience, I decided to bring my hubby for a Sunday brunch. I was VERY satisfied with their brunch menu! I could not believe the amount of food and drink that we both received--it was almost too much (in fact, we did take some breads home with us). When it comes to drinks, like pastries, they don't skimp on quality. The fresh-squeezed juices are terrific and the coffee baristas really know what they're doing. I ordered a coffee on Easter Sunday that was delish and had a hot cocoa most recently. The raspberry juice was so great that my hubby, who was feeling a little under the weather, had two! The ambiance is what you would expect from a French cafe in the city. It's a smaller space but I recommend sitting outside if you can. We sat in the far back courtyard and despite the cold temps outside, we were cozy thanks to the warm heat lamps and they also provide blankets! I highly recommend this spot for the friendly service (even if your Spanish is not great) and really delicious food. They even have a nice bakery right when you walk in the door, so it's a perfect spot to grab a quick host gift, a surprise for a friend, or even a coffee drink to go.

A block away from the Bellas Artes metro is the somewhat hidden street of Mosqueto. Mosqueto is…read morelined with hip cafes, including Melinka. Melinka is not your ordinary cafe, it doubles as bakery where, in the same location, they bake their delicious pastries. The walls of the cozy cafe are filled with their fresh cakes, pies and cookies. The owner, a very nice older man, has owned the bakery/cafe for years and really knows his stuff. He spends most of his day working the cash register or helping take orders in the Mosqueto location (there are two more - one on Catedral and the other on San Martin). If you have a sweet tooth I definitely recommend coming and trying one of their many delicious cakes. I recommend the 'ricota de arandano' (blueberry ricotta cake) or their bizcocho de lucuma (lucuma cake). If it is sunny out I recommend sitting out with a nice book to read and a coffee as the cafe is located on a small street with little traffic.

Había una vez..or "once upon a time" is a picturesque cafe with an experience that always has a…read moreperfect story book ending. This cafe located in the otherwise drab Patronato, is one of my favorites and one of the first of its kind in Recoleta. As you pass by, you can't help put stop and stare at their perfectly made and beautifully designed pastries. As you walk in, you only find more interesting options. This is a Korean cafe and pastry shop where their description is in both Korean as well as Spanish (pretty cool if you ask me). Also, another thing that is interesting is the way they pre-package their pastries, giving them a more processed look even though they are made by them with few preservatives. They also have a great coffee selection of both sweet (machiatos, flavored coffees) as well as the normal espresso and latte - the perfect way to start your morning. I recommend accompanying your morning coffee with one of their many different bread options (they have both sweet and savory) My fav is their cheese bread. You can also buy loafs to take home. For the hotter days I always get one of their natural fruit smoothies (you can also go all out and get a surprisingly good milkshake). Tip: They have fairly cheap and beautiful personal cakes that are the perfect cake to give a coworker or friend. You can also order ahead of time and get a larger one made. Don't forget to take pictures because you won't find cakes like this anywhere else!

Great Korean bakery coffee place! Almost as good as Paris Baguette, same style. Nice place to stop…read morein K-Town.