El Altillo Cafe Sta Bárbara

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"Admittedly, the big draw here is the feeling of being in a garden, even when you’re inside: Wrought-iron furniture, a forest of trees, ferns dangling from the ceiling, an abundance of antiques, and terra-cotta floors all contribute to the charm. Opened in 1993, El Altillo del Sol serves Segafredo, an Italian brand. Stick with the cappuccino; you can try it with whipped cream and arequipe — what Colombians call dulce de leche. Or order the carajillo, a drink Colombia inherited from Spain, where coffee gets a dash of liquor — in this case, rum or aguardiente (an anise-flavored liqueur). Besides the drinks, there’s a selection of empanadas, alfajores (arequipe-filled cookies), or milhojas (a napoleon with arequipe) — all nods to the owners’ Argentinian roots." - Karen Attman