Café Colonia is one of my favorite pastry shops downtown. Their two different cafes on Mac Iver…read moreremind me of Hansel and Gretle's home (or something you would find in the Swiss Alpes). Its wooden roof, large windows and warm interior is especially enticing, convincing you to come in, sit down and drink a cup of coffee with a delicious one of their pastries. The women who work there are super friendly, and the outfits they wear also go with the theme of the cafe. They are quick to help you pick between the many different options and are quick at serving it - even during the busy lunch or once hour. I recommend their buttercream vanilla cake (the frosting is thick and very buttery). Also, they have a delicious lucuma cake that makes my mouth water just thinking about it - their frosting is my favorite part of the cake and I usually eat it by the finger-full. However, my all time favorite is their chocolate cake (in fact, after the Chile-Brazil game, I walked over and picked one up for myself to drown my sorrows -- it is that good!). The cake itself is moist and the chocolate mousse in the middle gives it the perfect chocolatey texture and taste to satisfy even the most passionate chocolate lover. Their cakes are perfect to order for birthdays (call before to order ahead of time and get it personalized) They also have mini personal cakes (that are fairly cheap: $1.700/each) they are great to pick up quickly to let someone know you were thinking about them or better yet, a personal treat for yourself!

Decently decorated interior.. Plenty of indoor seating and a separate section of the cafe available…read morefor quick takeouts. Ordered tres leches and the maljones cake and both were just really sweet and subpar. didnt finish the cakes

after walking through a nearby neighborhood looking at street art, we were ready for a break before…read morehiking up santa lucia hill. nice people watching and cute place.

Great find! We just finished an hour at the Castillo Hidalgo and on our way to the Central Park…read moreand stopped in for beers and a fantastic sandwich. The staff did not speak English but I would never rate a place lower for that. They were incredibly friendly.

Best place for a vegan breakfast Their bread is amazing, so…read moreis the service Very complete meal, it can be considered brunch

From the owner: Partimos soñando con construir un espacio feliz, donde pudiéramos ganarnos la vida haciendo algo de…read morelo que pudiéramos sentir orgullo; Comida saludable, hecha con cariño, con sentido; fomentando el consumo local, promoviendo y trabajando en el cuidado del medioambiente. Hoy, tres años después, sentimos mucho orgullo al ver cómo nuestra idea fue tomando forma y se ha ido consolidando.

Great place after a long flight in! Food was delicious, coffee was awesome and service was good too!read more

For me, this is a "must eat here" destination in Santiago, Chile. Great central location in the…read morecity, with interior and exterior shaded seating. Perfect for a hot summer visit in December or January! The food was terrific, I enjoyed a delicately flavored Coronation Chicken starter followed by a tender, tasty entre of beef with green lentils and delicious warm beetroot. The home made lemonade is worth ordering as well. Spanish and English language menus available for the lingusitically challenged (like me)! We were given a wonderfully warm reception by Cecile Latham-Koenig. You won't regret eating here, you'll be talking about how much you enjoyed the experience.

Best drip coffee and great eggs. The people were super nice and it's in a cozy hole in the wall…read moreplace.

I recommend trying this place. They roast their coffee on site and the food is tasty. The entrance…read moreis a little hard to spot, very nondescript. They had a small chalkboard displayed on the sidewalk that helps spot the door, but no other signs. We tried the cappuccino, latte, drip coffee (V60 pour over), waffles, omelet, and French toast. All great! Atmosphere is cozy and casual. The service was good.

From the owner: ES: Contamos con dos cafeterías seguras, elegantes y…read moretranquilas en pleno centro histórico de Santiago. Nuestro café se origina de una selección de granos de la mejor calidad proveniente de las regiones cafeteras del mundo como Perú, Guatemala, India o Etiopía entre otras. El tostado se realiza en pequeñas cantidades y a pedido para así asegurar un café fresco y entregarte en cada una de nuestras preparaciones un sabor y aroma de calidad inigualable. EN: We have two safe, elegant and quiet Coffee Shops in the historic center of Santiago. Our coffee comes from a selection of coffee beans from the best quality of countries such as Peru, Guatemala, India and Ethiopia among others. The roasting is done in Chile in small amounts to ensure a fresh coffee and deliver in each of our preparations the best flavor and aroma. PT: Contamos com duas cafeterias seguras, elegantes e tranquilas em pleno centro histórico de Santiago. Nosso café se origina de uma seleção de grão da melhor qualidade proveniente das regiões cafeteiras do mundo como Perú, Guatemala, India, Etiopia, entre outras. O tostado se realiza em pequenas quantidades e a pedido, para assim assegurar um café fresco e entregar em cada uma de nossas preparações um sabor e aroma de qualidade inigualável.