Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Cafe de Colombia 2 — Restaurant in New York

In a city this large, it’s not hard to throw a rock before you hit a cafe. You don’t have to throw far either. And when it comes to Brooklyn, you can expect most to be high quality. So choosing one really depends on your tastes and preferences. On this particularly rainy day, stepping into this cafe was like stepping into a whole different part of the world. Which granted is part of its charm and maybe gimmick, but it works! From floor to ceiling this place is designed to make you feel as if you were actually in a part of Colombia that looks like a jungle roadside stockroom cafe. Wall to wall decor, this place is beautifully designed and decorated (even the bathroom!). With many items you can purchase. None of which you could ever tell from the facade on the outside.

But the coffee!!! How is it? It’s really good. Delicious roast in my latte. Unfortunately by late afternoon there wasn’t much left in the pastry display which sucked. But it was a nice respite to chill inside this cafe while the rain died out.

Regardless of that, if you get tired of the same ol Brooklyn sights, pop into Pueblo Querido and step into this portal for some...

Popped in this place after spending a hot and humid Saturday morning at Smorgasborg in the nearby park. I was drawn to the decor from the outside.

The decor of this place is simply lovely. Lots of nods to Columbia; including a huge painted wall mural and a jeep hanging from the ceiling.

There are a few seats with tables and some bar stools. Enough to accommodate most crowds they bring in I'd imagine.

They offer a variety of drinks including hot ($3+) and cold coffees ($4.50+) and teas ($3.75), fresh made juices ($6-8) and canned beer. They also have a few items to eat including arepas ($3.75) and empanadas ($3). The prices were on the high side, but not much different than most Williamsburg/NYC independant coffee shops..I paid $6 for a medium iced coffee with vanilla and whole milk. (Starbucks charges about $5....so not a huge difference)

Staff was friendly...

Was told they do not serve decaf coffee or espresso. Unbelievable - every other coffee shop in the area serves decaf. Taking my business elsewhere.

EDIT: In response to the owner stating that they "only serve the best and decaf is not the best or natural" - that is all well and good, but for those of us with health conditions that prevent us from having coffee unless it has been decaffeinated, that is a pretty ignorant response. I am aware that decaf does not always taste as good and is not "natural", however, I cannot have normally caffeinated coffee due to health concerns. So, I guess because of my health concern, I cannot consume coffee at your establishment? Ridiculous. Will not be returning or referring any family or friends to your establishment...