Mecatos Bakery & Café feels like a lively neighborhood spot where the smell of fresh-baked bread hits you the second you open the door. It is warm and welcoming, with display cases stacked with mouthwatering pastries and bites that make it genuinely hard to choose just one thing. Service was upbeat and patient even though the line kept moving. The staff did a nice job guiding first-timers through the menu and explaining the bakery items and drinks. I ordered: - Iced chai latte: honestly disappointing, it was not very rich or spiced and tasted a bit watered down - Empanada de carne (beef): hot, savory, and well-seasoned with a satisfying flaky crust - Hawaiian croissant (ham, white cheese, fresh pineapple): surprisingly good sweet and savory combo that worked better than expected I love how addicting and well the salsa de ajo pairs with the hot bites! The food overall was fresh and comforting, especially the baked items and savory bites. The chai just did not match the level of everything else. The vibe works for both grab-and-go and sitting down to linger. You can easily pop in for a quick bite or settle into a table and take your time with coffee and pastries. Prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes and variety. Parking was easy in the small lot when I went, though it could get tight during peak hours. Great for anyone who loves Latin bakery classics and savory comfort food. I would come back for the food, just not the chai. read more

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Mecatos is a chain Colombian Cafe. I've been to quite a few of them but this particular location is my favorite. It's busy but they have many tables inside and outside to enjoy your meal. I typically order the beef empanadas and quesito with the green sauce to go but this time I decided to order something different. On this Sunday morning I wanted to sit down, enjoy some coffee and have a sandwich. Actually I got the chorizo arepa with loads of cheese and a sausage croissant. Both were huge, greasy and just the way I like it. I mentioned earlier that this location is busy, but the line went super fast. Though I don't speak a word of Spanish, the employees here are super nice and welcoming. read more

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Cool bakery, conveniently located near the SoDo area. They have a drive thru and they're service is always phenomenal. This is my family's top choices of Colombian bakeries in Orlando. They have multiple locations. Highly recommend you stop by. read more

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GREAT PLACE!!!!!! I've gone inside & done the drive-thru several times at this location. Each time has been great. My bestie took me here & we just sat forever & talked & ate the DELICIOUS pastries. We had a couple of bags to go as we were taking pastries to our families at home. One of the lovely, kind young ladies who works there said she would refill our cups with regular coffee if wanted while there !!! And each time I have gone through the drive-thru the kindness is always still there. Great service. Great ambiance. Great food & fabulous & spot on various coffee drinks. So many places claim to make the correct drinks, but they don't. read more

my family went to orlando for vacation and we stumbled on mecatos looking for some good food. PHEW, did we find it! we ordered chorizo arepas, the beef and hawaiian empanadas, and had some coffee and columbian hot chocolate with our meals. our service was amazing and the staff was so kind, especially sophia who took our orders and checked up on us while we ate. the place itself had a warm ambience and was clean and cozy.. if only we had this place in vegas, we definitely would be regulars! read more

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Food was very good and service was fast, even though they were packed and the line was out the door. The food was served hot and just the way we wanted it. Although it was busy, nobody made you feel rushed. Definitely a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch when you don't want to sit down in a formal restaurant, but I but still have that atmosphere, but with more relaxation. read more

Love this place! Always clean tables! Owners are so nice! And the good is always delicious read more

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I'm wondering why my part of the country doesn't have a similar Colombian bakery & cafe chain like Mecatos because San Diego certainly has a significant Latin American population that would support a business like this. Not only was this location in Hoffner the closest to where I was staying, but it seemed to be the newest branch. The standalone structure on a corner lot resembled a Panera but with a drive-thru and an outdoor patio behind the building. I arrived during lunch hour and while the parking lot was not full, the inside seating was almost completely occupied. On the wall behind the front of the line, there were ten different combo meals posted that featured an item plus a drink. I nearly chose the Colombian Hot Dog which was a beef frank dressed with cheese, pineapple sauce, garlic sauce, potato chips, mayonnaise, onion sauce, and ketchup. After scanning all of the lovely pastries and desserts that were on display, I reverted to my original mission which was to purchase several baked goods to go. My picks were the following... * Pan Rollo Jamon y Queso * Hawaiian Empanada * Guava Pastry * Sweet Croissant The first item was a bread roll stuffed with ham and cheese then oven baked. It would make a great handheld snack every morning on the way to the office. The deep-fried empanada contained ham, white cheese, and fresh pineapple. The puff pastry was filled with guava jam and topped with powdered sugar. The croissant was like a sticky bun with an emphasis on 'sticky' as the item did not want to slide out of the paper bag in which it was placed. Mecatos has operating hours that span across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I would return for the pan de queso, empanadas, arepas, and pastels. These were just some of the savory offerings. If I had a regular sweet tooth, then this place would be trouble with its array of sugary calorie busters. I gave a 4.5 star rating for my visit to Mecatos Bakery & Cafe. read more

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This is a great place. Forget Starbucks - Mecatos has coffee machines and they have real food. I was visiting from Las Vegas and I have to say the Arepas is a good snack / meal and the variety of their pastries are also great. What I also love is being able to sit and work a little before heading into the rest of my day. Carne Asada Arepa- definitely add the avocado and the hot sauce. It needs more picante! Staff is great as well. read more

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Always a little disappointed with this place. The venue is always a bit sloppy, with the dining room tables messy and not whipped down. The food is expensive for what they offer. I ordered the avocado toast coming with an ice coffee. They said it was a dollar up charge. I thought that was strange. My dad ordered the breakfast croissant with a matcha coffee. They also added a dollar charge to the coffee. We asked why and they said the combo only included plain black coffee. The menu says brewed coffee. When the food arrived the avocado toast wasn't toasted, it was avocado on bread. The 12oz coffee came in a 12oz cup filled with ice so was closer to 6oz of coffee which felt like a rip off after I paid the extra dollar for it. read more

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Another Mecatos in our general area is a good thing. These places are popping up all over Orlando and they are good. Once their biggest asset is consistency, the food is always good, the selection is amazing and the service so far has been on point. We have been here a handful of times and it has been a good experience so far. When you are far away from home and family, it is good to have a place where you can enjoy some good Colombian food to celebrate your culture. read more

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Can't wait to make this a staple weekend go to! The croissant was so flaky and delicious. The coffee was strong and yummy with four different size options I got a 16oz latte and added vanilla. They have such a vast pastry selection I wanted to try them all! The guava and cheese was delicious and would definitely get again. Everyone was so kind and checked on us outside multiple times and food came out very fast. They are working on a drive through also which is going to be amazing!! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Had some empanadas from here Chicken & beef, the beef had way better flavor so I probably would have that again. Someone told me that the croissants here were good, which I haven't had a chance to try yet, but definitely would on my next visit. read more

It's food done right Food done right they don't they'll they don't miss a beat. The staff is amazing and for somebody that complains about taking 15 minutes to get real food done right go back to Burger King or McDonald's where you belong to every minute. I do have a question for you, man. I'm gonna come in the regardless. Today is my son's birthday and I'm gonna take him out somewhere. Do y'all offer anything for birthday? read more

Mecatos is one of my go to breakfast spots! We love going for the breakfast croissant sandwich. The croissant is so soft and flaky and the cheese makes it even better. It's about $9 but big enough for two people to share (what I always do). There's so many pastries I want to come back to try too! Saturdays can get busy and loud so it wasn't great for studying but great to go grab coffee with a friend. Definitely check it out! read more

Mecatos is a chain of Hispanic bakeries. This one on Hansel/Orange Ave and Hoffner. It's a beautiful little building that used to be a bank. They did a masterful job in renovating it. Nice little courtyard, smart parking and entrance and exits. The food is incredible, such a variety. If you don't speak Spanish, don't let that bother you. Everything is printed in English as well. The staff all seem to be bi-lingual as well. I work with people from many different S. American countries. I bring food from Mecatos from time to time. No matter which country they are from that all agree the food is incredibly authentic and delicious.then why only 4 stars you ask. There is systematic problem with the coffee portion of the operation. I ordered a ham and cheese bread which I thoroughly enjoyed. Croissant Dulce, carrot cake and 2 coffees. We sat down and were told coffee was coming. So we waited, waited, ate a little, waited, finished eating, waited....you get the point. I finally went up and asked if I could get the 2 coffees to go....then guess what...I waited. When I finally got my coffee it was delicious.....moral of the story is.....coffee first, always coffee first. read more

What a great addition to the Edgewood neighborhood!! I've been looking forward to their opening here for a few months now and this location does not disappoint! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The building itself is comfortable and relaxing. There are several seating sections both inside and out, from tables and chairs to cozy places with pillows and a couch and relaxing chairs. The landscaping adds to our neighborhood and I'm so happy to see this business expand to our area. There is plenty of outside parking and a drive-up window. (The drive-up window was not set up yet as today was the first day of business. It is expected to open within a month.) The food items are assembled in glass cases and you walk up and order what you want and pay at the end of the line. Very fast and very efficient and the selection was quite nice for the first day. I ordered the beef and the cheese empanadas and they were delicious! I ordered the Merengue for dessert as it looked amazing. (It is made of egg whites and sugar and it was complete heaven. Though next time, I'll probably share one; it was a lot of sugar for me.) The owner/manager/all-around worker (as he explained to me) is named Nelson. He said this location was 3 years in the making. I told him I was impressed with EVERYTHING and thanked him for bringing this great Columbian bakery and cafe to our lucky neighborhood. Here's to a great, successful run here in Edgewood, Nelson, to you and your exceptional staff! read more

We were trying this place that just opened in the Belle Isle area. Corner of Hoffner and Orange. The ambiance was very pleasant and friendly. The food my wife and I had was good. Theo Boñukeos and Pan de Bono were our favorites. I wish the eggs had came out a bit sooner but over all we liked it and will be returning. They have a nice seating area in the back side as well. read more

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Ok, sooo, I love this place! Let's start with the location! They took the old bank and transformed it into this fabulous coffee oasis with seating outside, too. The decor is great and both the food and atmosphere are on point. Next, the coffee! Soooo good and the prices are totally reasonable. I was pleasantly surprised. Now, the food! Oh, so tasty, delicious, and fresh! Salad was fresh and full of flavor, the empanada was flavorful and NOT greasy, so thank you for that! And, last, but not least, the pastries...so many pastries! It was so hard to choose. If you're not well versed on Latin food or what to choose, the staff will help you out! Super nice and helpful. Overall, it was an all around enjoyable experience. Highly recommend! read more

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I'm not sure if I just came here on a good day or if they are always consistently good but I am going to find out. This was a great find, out of curiosity I stopped in and ordered breakfast and I was shook. Lol. I was surprised with how fresh and delicious everything was. I hope this place never changes anything they are doing right now and maintains the same quality forever. If so, I will always support this place. Thank you! read more

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A chic modern cafe and bakery with many different options. I ordered a chicken arepa, beef and chicken empanadas, chicken pastry, and apple turnover! Honestly my eyes couldn't stop saying yes! Everything was delicious and their cilantro aioli is phenomenal! 10/10 recommend. Service is also very friendly and speedy. read more

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Very tasty and wide variety of products. Service was excellent and responsive with my requests

Incredible place! The Arepas are insanely great and the service is always so special. Daniela was so kind and helpful. The desserts are amazing and I love the warmth of this place. Coming back tomorrow as my 85 year old father loves the food and smoothies, especially the Blackberry Smoothie with milk, wow! read more

It's not the first time it happened. We order online about an hour before the pick up time. Went pick up the order an check if everything was ok well no two items were missing,went inside explained what happened the employed looked at us and said I understand but I don't know what you want me to do? Maybe refund me the money for the items that were charged but you don't have? He has to call the manager to approved the refund!!! Now I'm double checking the order they didn't provided a third item but this one was replaced for something I don't care! If at least they call to let you know that don't have what you order but that's asking for too much. read more

Luis me atendió muy bien! Definitivamente volvería a este lugar, el ambiente es súper acogedor y muy buena la comida

Th coffee was excellent. The service was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was great. I highly recommend this spot for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. It has a professional yet comfortable vibe about the place. The large windows lighten up the inside nicely. The customers were delightful. It has a real chillaxin vibe! read more

Food is ok, coffee takes forever to get it done and deliver, takes more that 15 minutes to deliver 3 cheese empanadas and 1 chicken pastry to go, they say they take a long time because they are making the coffee, but today I asked for 3 empanadas and one pastry and they took the same 15 minutes to deliver, even though they had full stock on both the empanadas and pastries, they had 5+ people at front and they even served other people before us, nice smile, poor service read more

It was decent, but I've had better experiences. The service could have been improved, and parking was a bit of a hassle. Overall, it's a small place that didn't quite meet my expectations. read more

Delicious!we had and loved a few baked goods especially the ones with guava and cheese. The corn item was so good and they added melted cheese on top,perfect. Coffee was on point,we loved it.Friendly and attentive staff,thank you so much read more

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First time here, as we attended a group event. Great food and clean environment. Great looking desserts, too! Will return. read more

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Food is very good and fresh. Service y excellent. Is a new ce and secured ambiance. The customer service is really efficient. read more

Great experience with them. You arrived and are served, no queues. First-class service. read more

Amazing food. Authentic flavors with a good variety of items. Comfortable seating, good layout. It was very clean and modern.

Food is very good and Mecato's offers more choices than similar cafés. Bakery items are attractively displayed in large cases plus a number of cooked-to-order items, including the breakfast choices we had hoped to find, can be ordered at the counter. The people are friendly, service is prompt, everything is clean and attractive. read more

Not familiar with many of the selections, but what I ordered was very good. Nice friendly staff

We've always loved this bakery chain and have eagerly awaited the opening of this location near our home. Totally worth the wait!!! Baked goods range from rustic Colombian fare to desserts worthy of capping off a fancy dinner. Entrées are fantastic, if a little expensive, and we will be stocking their braided cheese bread in our VRBO/AirBnB from now on. The interior space is the kind of place in which you'd like to linger, the exterior space already has kids playing with the giant Connect 4 game, and the staff could not be friendlier. It would be nice if their staff spoke a little more English to answer questions about their food; I suspect they would sell quite a bit more if they were better able to educate visitors new to their cuisine. read more