Café San Alberto Cartagena - Plaza Santo Domingo — Restaurant in Cartagena

Beyond Ethiopia the revered birthplace of coffee there are few places in the world that honor the bean with as much reverence, artistry, and soul as this remarkable establishment. It doesn’t merely serve coffee; it crafts a cultural experience. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground beans a scent that awakens more than just your senses; it stirs memory, connection, and warmth.

What sets this place apart isn’t just its quality, though the flavor notes are extraordinary deep, smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. It’s the intentionality behind every cup. Each brew tells a story, echoing centuries of heritage from the highlands of Ethiopia to the hands that carefully roast and pour it today.

The ambiance reflects a deep respect for tradition, with thoughtful design, elegant simplicity, and a welcoming spirit that invites you to linger. Conversations flow freely, time slows, and moments become meaningful. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply curious, this coffee house transcends trends it becomes a place of gathering, reflection, and cultural pride.

In a world saturated with convenience, this space reminds us that coffee, when honored properly, becomes ceremony. A daily ritual...

The coffee was excellent. This place prides itself on the freshest, highest quality beans, brewed in intriguing, innovative methods. We got to try their chemex, syphon, and pour-over brewing, as well as a latte, all of which were top quality.

We were a bit disappointed with the service. At all times our server seemed unenthusiastic about the coffee she was preparing, almost giving off an air of mild annoyance. Most of the food offerings were not available, and we were told there wasn't enough staff to make several of the coffees we inquired about. These were bizarre excuses: at 9:30AM, they had been open a half hour (not really enough time to run out of things), it was not particularly busy, and their staffing did not seem sparse. Chalk it up to poor organization, I suppose.

I'll end by noting that they sell much of the equipment with which they make the coffee, so if you love something you've tried there and want to try that brewing technique at home, you can get the apparatus, which I...

As coffee lover, I visited this place to taste the coffee, that the place promove as the more awarded in Colombia. I found these things: The service was really slow. After looking around I found 5 servers, 1 cashier, and 1 barista. At this moment, I realized why the service was really bad, almost 30 min waiting for one coffee and one almond croissant. The almond croissant was really good. It remained me the almond and pistacho croissants at the Paul Bakery in London. The cofee was good, but enough good to be excellent. The Capuccino with Almond Gelato Bar was a good way of creation to compete with the Affogato. To avoid the traffic of people through the coffee shop, they have two heavy glass door to access in; however there is not air conditioning, and keep to large open "windows" beside some tables, through these windows the peddlers can access to sale their products to the tourists. It is not a cheap place in comparison with other local...