hidden gem: cafecito bogota

The Cordillera (vegetarian) arepa on the brunch menu is served with fresh fruit,
salad, coffee and amazing fresh fruit juice from the Andes

I can't stop thinking about Cafecito Bogota's Colombian style arepas. Imagine beans, crispy plantain cubes, freshly grated queso blanco piled on top of a delcious corn cake. That is the Cordillera, pictured above, which is one of my favorites. Along with the Boyaca (eggplant, sundried tomato and mushroom), the Punta Verde (pesto tofu and string beans), and the Choco (tuna in olive oil, feta and olives).

For dinner, you can opt for a tasting plate for two: a selection of six arepas for $30. And for brunch, you can opt for one arepa with all the trimmings, or a brunch-style arepa like the one pictured below. The brunch is most reasonably priced at $10.95. Check out the full menu here. Did I mention the staff is incredible? And the music! Super great. Lovely atmosphere. A true hidden gem in North Brooklyn.


Cafecito Bogota
1015 Manhattan Ave
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
718.569.0077

They also have a blog. Check it out here.

My favorite brunch dish at Cafecito Bogota: Colombian Pericos Eggs
scrambled and mised with fresh green scallion and plum tomatoes
(hold the bacon) served over an arepa paisa.

Cafecito Bogota, Manhattan Ave, Greenpoint.
Great for a romantic evening out, or dinner with lots of friends.
And don't forget their brunch! Not to be missed.