Brunch, lunch, snack, supper, or dinner, Colina Cuervo has something for anytime of day. From sweet plantain bread to the ensalada de la casa (house salad), every bite is perfection, full of flavor and packed with nutrients. Not a single item on the menu disappoints. Tonight, we had the hibiscus lemonade, ensalada de la casa with roasted butternut squash and carrots, quinoa with pumpkin seeds, lightly dressed mixed greens, avocado, asparagus, and beautifully cooked mushrooms, the torta de chorizo with scrambled eggs, and a cheese empanada. We didn't have room left for dessert, sadly. Wonderfully balanced, somehow both hearty and light, the meal was exactly what we wanted and didn't know that we needed. read more

Colina Cuervo - Ensalada de la casa (house salad) - flavor and nutrient rich! - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a great find. The food is good. The atmosphere is cozy. And the service is quick and friendly. The iced horchata is crazy stupid delicious. If you're not trying that you're doing yourself a disservice. My wife really enjoys their tamales and avocado toast. Their lentil soup is also on point. My last visit I ordered the Pork Hash which has Peruvian hominy (didn't know what that was , I had to google it), poached egg, and pickled jalepenos. Let me tell you a thing - I was blown away by how delicious it was. I've been here a few times and will continue to go. read more

One of my favorite cafes in crown heights. They have great food and coffee. I always order their pancakes for breakfast/brunch and love their tamales for a quick, simple lunch. read more

Best coffee, best lattes, best pancakes, best corn muffins. I recommend everything here!! Seriously, it's so good. They haven't been as busy in the mornings during the winter as they were in the summer/fall, so go get your coffee!! read more

Colina Cuervo is a charming little coffee shop/restaurant in Crown Heights. The food, coffee, and ambience are all great. I've ordered most items off the menu and I've never been disappointed. This place is small but I've never had to wait for a table either. The service is also quick. read more

Colina Cuervo - Macchiato - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My go to coffee and pastry spot. Reasonably priced, super cute interior, and (most importantly) excellent coffee! I typically get an iced almond milk latte and either carrot cake or a corn/dulce de leche muffin. Would recommend! read more

Colina Cuervo has saved me so many times, whether it was via a cup of coffee or their pancakes (which include eggs and a protein and will keep you satiated until dinner.) There are no wrong choices on the menu and one of my favorite discoveries lately is grabbing a few tamales and taking them to eat on Eastern Parkway (or take them to the beach if you need something that is ok in the heat.) read more

The girl who was helping us was helpful and really friendly . She suggested some dope pastries they had on hand and I wanna go back and give her a high five for that . The coffee was great! I had cafe con leche and I was blown away by the flavor. There were other people in there eating food and it looked exquisite tons of smiling faces. The Interior was cozy and mad cute . They only have one restroom but it was real cozy and clean and private. I will come back here next time I'm in crown heights read more

This is a very cute coffee shop/restaurant in Crown Heights that I like to go to on a lazy weekend morning for coffee and pancakes (try their chorizo, it comes with the pancakes!) It has a very relaxed vibe, so you will see people come in with their laptops and work or browse the internet while drinking their morning (or afternoon) espresso. That part kind of throws me off when I just want to go to brunch with a friend and someone has taken a two person table for themselves with a laptop, but I guess there are tons of other places to go for brunch with a friend or two. I haven't had too many of their coffee drinks, but the food is great, so simple and delicious. Definitely check this place out if you are new to Crown Heights! read more

I always see folks in here, so I decided to pop in myself. I was finally drawn in by what appeared to be cupcakes but I later found was a corn muffin with dulce de leche iced topping. After a short wait, I was greeted by a super friendly staff member whose name escapes me as I'm pushing 30, who not only readily took my order but answered all of my questions and gave me insider tips on questions I didn't ask; for example, they have $1 coffee and will often cut customers a little slack (a small service charge) if they can't meet the $5 card minimum. I was sold and went ahead with my order of 1 cupcake-looking muffin thingy and 1 small coffee. The coffee was exquisite! I'm actually craving it right now. The cupcake-looking muffin thingy was just ok. On the brighter side, they advertise buttermilk pancakes, which I'm quite anxious to try amongst other goodies on the menu. The restaurant itself also seems like a peaceful, inspiring place to have a meeting or work, so I'll have to add those to my list as well. I'm looking forward to more! read more

Best spot in Crown Heights. Amazing food! My favorites are the pork torta, the homily hash, and chorizo potato tacos, but honestly everything I've had here has been good. read more

Cute little Crown Heights coffee shop serving tasty food items at affordable prices. We got lucky and made it in on one of the the not so busy weekday mornings. Good quality coffee and a damn good egg and chorizo sandwich. The bread is thick but soft and soaks up all the good chorizo juice. The eggs are softly scrambled. It's the most perfect breakfast sandwich. Also ordered the dulce de leche pancakes. They were your standard soft pancakes with yummy sweet butter. No real need for the syrup but go for it if you're about that sugar life (which I am). Everything came to a great price and again, I cannot rave enough about that egg sandwich. If you go here, get that sandwich. I was sad I got pancakes instead of that sandwich. Oh and I forgot, the pancakes came with roasted shredded pork. Tasty. Juicy. Not chewy. Pretty good pork, but again, I would have gotten then sandwich had I know better. And this is coming from the sweet over meat queen. read more

The host of my Airbnb brownstone left an information packet listing Colina Cuervo as a great nearby breakfast spot, and she was right! Located just a block away, I went twice. The first was takeout for my wife and I, and the second was dine-in with the family. Both times, the food quality was excellent, as was the coffee. The first time I had the pork hash, a Latin-inspired melange both wholesome and fulfilling as a "last the whole day" breakfast. The second time I had the buttermilk pancakes, literally some of the lightest, tastiest I've ever had. They are topped with...wait for it...dulce de leche BUTTER! This is something I've never had (and I'm from Miami). The combination was heavenly. Served with the pancakes was a side of delicious slow-roasted pork, rivaling any I've had in Miami. This isn't surprising as the staff are a very warm and welcoming group of Ecuatorianos. The prices are very reasonable, only adding to the value of this gem on Nostrand Ave. As long as my daughters continue to reside in the Crown Heights area, I'm sure I'll be back to visit and will make it a point to return to Colina Cuervo again. read more

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Food is good, but the service is pulling it down. We waited more than 20min, then realized, the person never placed with the kitchen. Please educate the staff, you can do way better. read more

I only had their cappuccino - we drove by Sunday late morning in mid November and the place was packed: both the cafe/seating side, and also the coffee-bar. I waited outside while Stacey got our cappuccinos. It was not very hot, and it had a strong flavor to the foam coating. It was close to a burnt-flavor, but I personally like the richness of the taste and also the mouthful of dense foam. Each was about $3.50, with tip it was $4.50 each. The food looked nice (there is a counter looking out over the street, and I got to see what people had). read more

I am impressed, Colina Cuervo was actually brilliant. Friendly service, welcoming atmosphere. Torta De Chorizo Sandwich was really outstanding, I have tried number of things here and Torta De Chorizo Sandwich is my favorite without a doubt. The people are super nice and it really is so pleasant to just be there. So impressed, can't wait to go back to Colina Cuervo. read more

This place is amazing . The pancakes, tamales, empanadas, horchata lattes are a few of my favorites. This place really surprised me I stumbled upon it on a rainy day. Unfortunately due to covid they close at 3:30pm so I can't have them as much as I like . Can't wait until they go back to normal business hours. read more

I don't usually do a review but I gotta give it up for Colina. I've been coming here since it opened and the quality fo and coffee have always been top-notch. I definitely would recommend the pancakes, and the horchata with an expresso shot dumped in. read more

I honestly wish I lived closer. I would be there everyday. The horchata was delicious... so was the lentil soup and their spin on avocado toast. Loved the vibe in there and the staff was great read more

Love this place for: 1. a wide variety of great food (the avocado toast, plato ecuatoriano, cornbread, and empanadas are my favorites) 2. working or reading environment 3. ambiance - gets a lot of sun, cozy, and honestly fun to people watch as customers rotate in and out 4. a good coffee Absolutely recommend stopping by to check it out at least! Can't wait until it opens up again read more

Colina Cuervo is one of my go-to brunch spots in Crown Heights. Love the avocado toast and the avocado/scrambled egg sandwich. The pickled onions is really what makes them. Have also tried the empanadas and tamales, which are slightly overpriced but also come with the same delicious pickled onions and chimichurri sauce. My only complaint here is the limited menu -- I often find myself ordering the same thing everytime. Need to come for lunch and try the roast pork sandwich or some of the salads which look tempting. The hot brewed coffee here always tastes bitter to me, but the iced coffee and horchata drinks are winners. read more

Colina Cuervo - Avocado and eggs two ways. - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This fantastic new cafe is just the kind of place I never knew I always wanted: cool interior, friendly staff, small but creative menu of cuban and south american dishes (think tamales, empanadas, cuban sandwiches, salads, etc.), and fan-freaking-tastic coffee and teas. You could go there for brunch, or for lunch, to grab a pastry to go, or just to get a cup of great joe and work on your laptop. The food is simple but very fresh and well-prepared. Attention to detail here is clear. Highly recommend. read more

The favored brunch spot of Crown Heights, Colina Cuervo serves ecuadorian inspired diner fare. I mean, it's my personal favored brunch spot at least. The steak is good, and so is the pork. I haven't tried much else... Staff is kind, and there's usually ample seating. Don't come here to linger, but this is a top notch brunch spot. read more

My go-to spot almost every Sunday. Wish I tried new stuff when I go but i always end up getting the avocado croissant sandwich, corn muffin, and horchata latte cause it's just so good- why fix what's not broken? read more

I found this place a few weeks ago when looking for a new study spot. The coffee is great (and comes in huuuuge cups) and the food is AWESOME. I had the mushroom melt- it's this beautiful mess of cheese, shiitake mushrooms, and chimichurri. SO. GOOD. The girl next to me was eating what looked like scrambled eggs and avocado on a croissant and I honestly contemplated ordering a second meal because of how delicious it looked. The entire menu looks great- looking forward to coming back and trying more! I came here on a weekday and it was pretty quiet- great place to study for a few hours. Pretty low key and quiet, and they play good music. No outlets though, so if you're using a laptop make sure it's fully charged! read more

This is a light and airy spot for latin american inspired breakfast/brunch. Colina cuervo features both a take away bar for ordering quick coffee, as well as a few cozy tables with table service. The ecaudorian inspired menu has a lot of options - both lighter and heavier - a handful of which are gluten-free or can be modified to be gluten free. The waitress was a bit confused when I asked about gluten-free options (saying I should avoid something because of the corn), but ultimately was able to check with the kitchen and reassure me that my pick was gluten-free. My pick - the pork hash - was a unique and feeling option! The hominy created a great gluten-free starch option that was a great layer underneath the poached egg and pickled jalapeno. Yum! They also have free wifi - so it serves as a great spot to hang out and do a little work over coffee as well! read more

One of my favorite spots in the hood. Have gotten good to go as well as sit down for brunch. - Skirt Steak - very filling as it comes with sunny side up egg and a cornmeal type of side. Not a fan of the side but the steak itself was seasoned well and cooked medium rare. - Chorizo Sandwich - my favorite item on the menu though the bread isn't the best IMO. Chorizo is delicious with right amount of heat and all the toppings work well together. If they switched to a different bread, maybe even panini style, I'd probably get this all the time. - Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich - not a fan of pulled pork but BF loves this one. It is delicious and the best part is the pickled red onion. Not my go-to but I'd get it if I wanted a pork sandwich. - Ham and Brie croissant - have gotten this to go and it's very buttery and flakey. Albeit on the saltier side, it was still very good. Great to grab and go. I also stop by here occasionally to grab coffee before work and the staff is super friendly and quick. Good coffee too! read more

A really cute, affordable brunch spot. Everyone who works here seems to be involved in the business. Additionally, the food is delicious, light, and wholesome. This however is not a good spot for children or large groups because space is limited. I would suggest avoiding it for sit down orders during rush hours if you don't want to wait too long. read more

Colina Cuervo - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute tiny cafe across the street from my new apartment! So excited to come here for más comida. This place does not have any alcoholic drinks for brunch, so if that's what you want, maybe it's not for you! Their non-alcoholic iced drinks are great though - their hibiscus lemonade was really tart and not at all over sweetened like so many lemonades are. I got the torta de chorizo with avocado and it was this big hearty sandwich with a spicy salsa and lots and lots of delicious chorizo. It really was an excellent sandwich. My friends got pork hash and buttermilk pancakes, and they were happy campers: the pancakes were fluffy and the pork hash really hit the spot. Service was fine, and the place can seat a comfortable 15-20 people. Come here for a quick bite! read more

The food here is awesome and tastes fresh and the staff are warm and friendly. We came here for breakfast and both plates were delicious. I got the skirt steak with an egg and I think my wife got pancakes. The prices are just right and the atmosphere is cozy. I hear this place is busy during brunch which I can believe, so I'd recommend coming closer to breakfast like we did. We got right in. We'll definitely be back here again and again. read more

Colina Cuervo - I forget what this dish is called, but it has pickled jalapeños and a poached egg and it's oh so delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Took my parents here one day and we've been several times since. They staff is friendly and helpful and the coffee is great. They have a small menu but everything we tried was good. I highly recommend stopping in for a coffee at the very least. If you like Latin American food that has some real thought behind it this is the place for you. Their chorizo is pretty spicy but homemade and their baked goods always fresh. They also offer teas and other drinks if coffee isn't your preference. A great light lunch place! read more

The buttermilk pancakes with fried eggs and chorizo and dolce de leche butter left my dining partner so happy she is still smiling. Their brunch menu is South American influenced brunch food, with Ecuadorian bits and Brooklyn bits sharing the short list. The place is small and has a line for brunch, like every other good place in the neighborhood has. read more

Very cute new cafe/eatery on Nostrand. Had the Watercress & Avocado salad. VERY fresh veggies, was pleased. Only issue is the salad could use a more acidic component or dressing... sort of bland as-is. Shared the chicken tamale- VERY delicious and freshly made! LOVE the pickled onions that come with it (pickled red onions and salsa fresca mixed together). Had the horchata... good, a bit sweet. they seem very "sit and chill" friendly. Table service available, sweet servers/baristas very excited about this new addition! read more

Nice and quiet on a weekday. Good for working on laptop. Although there is only one outlet in the whole cafe... So come fully charged! The maple latte was tasty. read more

Colina Cuervo - Lots of seating on a weekday - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for breakfast a few weeks ago. I ordered what I think looks like the best thing on the menu. The Plato Ecuatoriano- it's basically steak and eggs with a bunch of other things on the plate. Really tasty steak and the potato pancakes were really good too. I liked this a lot and would def come back for it. Skip the tamales- they were dry and missing filling. Other people ordered the pancakes and were very happy with that dish as well. read more

Went here for brunch with my boyfriend on New Year's Day, and got scrambled eggs and avocado on a Luna bun with a horchata latte. The space was a bit cramped, but the egg-celent (ha, egg puns) food, coffee, and service made up for it. The prices aren't bad either, the most expensive thing on the menu was 17$ and everything else around or a little over 10$. I'm not in crown heights often, but now I know a great breakfast spot to go back to! read more

Can't say enough about this place. The coffee (Counter Culture) is excellent, the baristas know their espresso and are very thoughtful, the service I've seen and have personally experienced has been top notch, the entrees, drinks, and pastries are awesome, and the owner, Jorge, is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. We had conversations with him regularly, he made us huge samples of things he was whipping up in the kitchen, and he's simply chill and down to earth. My friends and I visited from out of town and while we visited many coffee shops, this is the only one we frequented because of the above reasons. Don't get me wrong, there's solid coffee around Brooklyn, but the total experience here was the reason we always came back. Love this place! read more

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Went here for coffee & breakfast. It's so cute! My first time venturing around this neighborhood. Cute hipster coffee shop meets delicious upscale diner. -- and friendliest staff ever! Great way to start my day! read more

Colina Cuervo - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Fresh & light but everything was VERY dry and lacked major seasoning! Chicken Empanadas and Tamales DESPERATELY NEEDED the Chimichurri sauce, which was well balanced. But sauce should be a COMPLIMENTED & NOT a necessity! Not worth a return trip. read more

It's a very small place with not much room to move about but the service was great . I had a bowl and my friend had the tortillas and salad . Food was ready in under 10 mins and we both had a hibiscus lemonade .... will I be back ? Yes read more

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