Juan Valdez - Café Del Parque — Restaurant in Santa Marta

The place itself with the trees and the shade is really nice. But have never found the service very friendly or good. Yesterday I asked for some cold milk to add to my coffee, which was free. But today I had to pay for it ! I then had to remind the server to give it to me. They then totally forgot the cake I ordered until I reminded them. The other server then gave me 2 slices, even though I had only paid for 1 ! Of course I gave it back. So, they make a big deal of giving you a tiny cup of milk for free, but then give you free cake !? They need to get better organised and...

I have been here repeatedly, extremely slow, unenthusiastic service on each occasion, they are understaffed, too! Frequently, they do not have a cup size one wants for the cold coffee, and, surprise, surprise, they only have the largest size cups available. The only good thing here is the location, but that might not be sufficient, wake up JV, there are places where one can get a better quality/price products, without any...

Nice seating on a terrace under a huge tree that provides some nice shade and a great feeling. The coffee is good: espresso has strong earthy taste. The café frio is a little weak, American style. As is the service, or, more accurately, absence thereof: order and pay, wait for your order, carry your order to a table of your choice. You'll probably choose one of the few tables that have...