Plaza Colombian Coffee

If you’re Latino/a or you enjoy Latin food then this place is great! As with many specialty cuisine restaurants, the portions are quite small so keep that in mind. But, what they lack in size they make up for in flavor. On Fridays there’s karaoke and on Saturdays a DJ and dancing. Parking is easy, the staff is super nice & the atmosphere transports you to another country. Highly recommend.

Do not sleep on this place! Excellent food, friendly staff, great environment, incredible prices. Amazing hidden gem! Gluten free burger on plantains with pineapple??? Yes please. Don’t miss the empanadas either. 10/10

If you are confused by the mixed and extreme reviews like I was, I almost didn’t try Plaza Colombian Coffee, I highly recommend it after our delicious breakfast and coffee experience. I had the breakfast El Colombians sandwich with a blended Endulzado coffee and my wife had the breakfast arepa and drip coffee with a shot of espresso. The coffee drinks were tasty and well brewed/pulled and the eggs on our respective items were soft and creamy and delicious. We forgot to take pictures until almost finished. Also the staff were very friendly and helpful, recommending items to try. This isn’t a chain coffee shop- the food is actually made in house not like Starbucks where they just pop the egg bite into the heater. And my blended drink was perfectly sweetened.

Authentic Colombian cuisine in a beautiful atmosphere. They even have a drive through. The empanadas were out of this world.

Food was delicious.. had the Columbian sandwich with arrepa, which is served with fried plantain chips and green and red salsa.. both are non spicy.. the red was the best. Had other items on the menu, all very good. The atmosphere is relaxing.. with indoor sesting and two outdoor patios. I would return.

Great coffee drinks. I've passed by here many times and hadn't went in. This morning I was with an Australian friend who wanted coffee and had previously complained that Americans can't get milk drinks right. But a person needs their caffeine so we all ordered coffee drinks with milk in them. Everyone really enjoyed their coffee w/milk drinks including the Australian who ordered an extra one to go based on how much he enjoyed mine when he tried it. He very much enjoyed his, but also liked mine so much that he ordered one of those as well. I actually have no idea what I ordered. I just asked the very nice person taking my order for whatever they recommended. It was tasty, it had caffeine, and therefore I was happy. Very nice space with lots of room and the coffee was tasty. I'll be back to explore their food options because I suspect that will be tasty too. We were soon headed to lunch with friends, so food wasn't an option at the moment.

Don’t get me wrong by this one-star review the food is delicious. The place is great, with great decor, and great employees and today is one of the most important Colombian soccer games against Brazil. I came into the place and I came to my surprise that me being the only single person outside the gentleman who I suppose is the(Manager) with a black shirt Closed the door and didn’t allow me to go in saying that they were “full” and they have no space for anyone else which is understandable but even though I ask him, hey let me sit in the floor side so I can watch the game. He just says no, and closes the door on my face, I feel disrespected and humiliated as you can see in the video. I’m just in a chair outside looking through the window. The only person outside. I understand his actions if there were tons of people outside waiting, but for me, just one person is humiliating. You lost a customer.

Menu was written in Spanish only. Servers could barely speak English. It was difficult to order anything. So we just git a pastry that was in the showcase. And I order a Chi Tea. Which was terrible. Tea bag still in it. Atmosphere was pleasant

I went here years ago and forgot the name, so when I drove past Plaza Colombian Coffee the other day I immediately decided to turn in because I've thought about it for years. I ordered the empanadas trio for $6 (happy hour special) and picked up some freshly ground coffee beans to enjoy at home. The steak empanada had a satisfying, savory flavor, but my favorite was the chicken--cheesy, stewed chicken filling that was incredibly flavorful. Their fresh, house-made sauce tied the flavors together nicely. The employees were friendly and patient, giving me plenty of time to explore the menu. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, along with a drive-thru if you're in a rush. The interior is colorful and nice, with a stage for live music and other events.

There is so much potential for this place and it's such a shame the staff really dampers your experience. From my in-person experience to a follow-up over the phone, the staff gives off an energy to where they can't be bothered and very rude. You can access their reserved parking lot or park your bicycle at their heart-shaped bike stands, and take advantage of their indoor cafe seating or outdoor daiquiri bar area. There isn't much AC properly circulating so be wary of it, but they do offer industrial fans. The coffee was quite delicious and they have a full bar to enjoy. It looks like they are all about the arts and you can admire the local artwork and live shows as they have a stage present. My pastelito with guava and queso was super flaky on the outside but the filling was literal rectangle cuts of the fruit and cheese and hard. Kinda took away from the flavor honestly. I'll be back in a few months and perhaps by then it'll be a few different folks working.

Empanadas de carne VEGETARIANAS. They stones fríos después de acordarle que estamos esperando el pedido. Solo 4 personas el Viernes en la noche. Ya se porque. Primera y última

A hidden gem on S Congress! Located littler further south, away from the hustle and bustle, is this cute Colombian coffee shop, bar, restaurant and entertainment venue. I went to work remote and grab a coffee but ended up getting food as well because the menu looked so good(I'm a sucker for empanadas). Thoughts? Good for working remote if that's what you're looking for but will say the music is a little loud so definitely not good for taking meetings but strong WiFi. The coffee is solid with a diverse menu and their chicken empanadas? Delicious! They also have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and they have a drive thru! I also see that they have bachata nights with live music. Will definitely come back to experience it and for their empanadas too of course.

My partner and I had a dance practice in South Austin so we decided to stop by this place for a quick Colombian bite since we were in the area. We also met up with a friend who enjoys snacking and grabbing coffee here since she lives nearby. The inside this place is like a cafe where you can get some coffee while you study. The outside has multiple levels of seating and its sandy, an outdoor bar and has more of a tiki vibe. They also have live music and salsa dancing on certain nights. This place is unique because they can have a coffee shop by day and an outdoor night party scene by night. The Sexy Colada was delicious and I enjoyed the presentation. I also liked the taste of the beef arepa and the empanada. My family is Colombian so I'll say that even though it doesn't necessarily taste like a homemade arepa or empanada, if you're looking for a quick snack then this will hit the spot.

I had to write about Plaza Columbia again because I am addicted! They have the best espresso martini. Their happy hour is awesome with food specials. This is a great spot for coffee and pastry as well. You have to try the Playa burger and if you are a fan of ceviche, they have a really good one.

Always drove by this place and never stopped by until recently. I came for coffee and if you like strong, bold Colombian coffee this is a pretty cool place. They also had food and I had an empanada as a snack. I didn't explore rest of menu but I would be back. Fun vibe on the inside with festive music and lots of comfortable seating. Getting in and out of the lot is a pain with traffic fyi.

Coffee + study review: This place is definitely more of a "restaurant" than a cafe despite the name. Regardless, they have a cute little nook with smaller tables and comfy chairs for studying/reading. Outlets are ample, though not the best at holding (my chunky Macbook charger kept falling out). The other knock is that the internet is fairly slow. If you're just browsing tabs or watching a video, it's fine. But as a programmer, I could not get dependencies to install and I had to move somewhere else. Coffee was decent, neither memorable nor bad. Decor is def a 10/10 though. Plus they have a little stage for bands so I'm guessing they have a ton of live music. Ample parking. As a cafe/study place, this place is more of a 2-3 stars. However, I don't think this is what this place is trying to be so I don't want to knock off points for that. I do think the name is misleading.

I absolutely loved this spot!! I came for coffee and a breakfast sandwich and it was the best one I've had in town. So unique and a great value for the price. I am excited to come back for dinner/happy hour. The servers were kind and the food came quickly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Looked like there was a stage for live music which creates a fun atmosphere.

We ordered the beef empanadas and also ordered the chicken empanadas, both were good but we preferred the chicken. We also ordered the plantain chips with the beans and it was very tasty. We finished the meal with an expresso and a latte with the chocolate pastry. The pastry wasn't sweet so it went great with the

Another place that has been sitting on my list for so long; I've passed this place dozens of times and always say I should check it out, well I finally did! and glad I did because they have a really nice covered patio, and some indoor space that each seem suited well for live music/dj. They have a bar inside, and a bunch of gluten free options, as well as coffee. We of course tried some of each and really enjoyed everything we got. It's nice and clean inside, the staff were friendly and the food was quick, all reasonably priced and in a great location with some decent street parking, which isn't always easy to find on Congress. Definitely need to go back and try some more of their food/drinks.

Todo es maravilloso allá, el lugar tiene karaoke, ponen música Latina, puedes ir a disfrutar de comida rápida colombiana, el servicio es espectacular! Todo me encanta de allá, super recomendado.

One of the best lattes I've ever had ( Sweet Bee) and the whole place had such a fun vibe. We had no idea it would look so cool! Only negative would be how hot it was inside. We will definitely go back tho!

Amazing coffee and yuca fries and customer service. This place brings an atmosphere where you truly feel like you're in a different country like Columbia it is truly cute.

We have been wanting to stop here for nearly three years. We finally did it! It was a beautiful day and we wanted to enjoy a little bit of the sunshine but avoid the downtown madness. We stopped in here at just the right time, because right after there was a line and more people piling in. There was a live band slated for the evening so I imagine they were prepping for that. My husband asked the guy at the counter what they were best known for and the lady behind him shouted "empanadas!" - so you best believe that's what we got! The gentleman himself wasn't super helpful or Uber friendly but we ordered a mojito, a little cookie, and the chicken empanadas along with an iced matcha latte. The mojito was very good! The matcha latte... I have had better but I should have got coffee anyways because I love trying coffee at all the different places. I must have been thrown off and feeling the pressure to order with the stare of the man taking my order. Don't you hate that? When the person is just staring at you but then always seem to say "take your time", as if that is every possible. What was worse this time was that the guy said nothing at all. Anyways, I digress. The real focus here: the ambiance and the empanadas. Those things I give out allllll the stars for. Such a cute, funky place. This place IS a total vibe. I absolutely loved it. And the empanadas..... so fresh. So delicious. And the salsa that came with was incredible. I was actual mad at myself for getting the cookie instead of the empanadas. I wanted to eat ALL of my husbands food but settled for a couple of bites. I would have ordered more to go but they did take a long time to get and there was a line of people ordering and I just didn't have that kind of time. I am excited to go back and will order all the empanadas. I will also order empanadas to go. I will come for the coffee, the music, and I'm definitely going back on a Thursday because apparently there's karaoke. YES. Also, we saw a sign that said their Happy Hour includes $7 espresso martinis and that's reason enough to go back regardless of all other things. I'm so glad we finally went to this place.... We are pulling into our driveway now and I'm plotting ways to get my husband to go back and pick me up some more of those dang empanadas!!!!!!!

I haven't really explored this area of austin, but I work nearby and needed coffee and lunch. I ordered at the drive thru and got steak empanadas and I think I got a latte with colombian arequipe. I was torn between that and the sweet bee and houston bogota. I will definitely be going back. Food was good, and the drink I got was great. I needed something quick and filling, and this 100% hit the spot.

The food here is so fresh and yummy. Their sauces are delicious! The outdoor seating area and inside are very pretty and comfortable.

Loved coming here for coffee and the tiki dog today!!! So much flavor and loved their patience with me trying to pick just one thing. I can't wait to have my milhajos in the morning with my coffee.

This is a not so hidden gem for lovers of good food and drink in ATX. As a gluten free eater, I love the options here. Almost everything is made gluten free, and it's all delicious! The coffee is bold and fresh, the arepas are yummy, and the plantain chips are crisp and flavorful. The vibes is hip and fun, and there is lots of space both in and outside.

A local suggested this place and it's so cute! I loved the ambiance and the open patio. They also have a drive thru. I got the sweet bee, a cinnamon latte and it wasn't strong at all but it tasted super good! I also ordered steak empanadas and they were really good fresh and came out quickly.

Nice little cafe. Be aware that Thursday night is Karaoke Night if that's not your thing. It's not mine, so I sat outside. I was with one other person and we pretty much had the whole patio area to ourselves. It was well kept despite the recent bad weather. They have those hard metal chairs without cushions, so be prepared for that. The staff is pretty friendly and it seemed everyone spoke both English and Spanish. At one point a random guy came up to us to ask for change. He kept also asking to shake my companion's hand. SUPER weird, but a staff member quickly made his way outside to move the guy on. It was an incredibly odd encounter, but it didn't ruin the evening. The matcha latte hit the spot for me. Definitely would order this gain for my green tea fix. I'm told the coffee latte is also good, maybe the next time I go, I'll get that instead. I am planning on definitely getting a pastry next time.

Always my my fave spot to get my Colombian fix. The empanadas are the best in the city.

We have been driving past the Plaza for over a year now & we finally made a stop! Being hispanic, I always try to support small businesses. Their empanadas are freaking delissshhhhhh. Love their vegetarian empanada! Ambiance: it's okay. Wish the seating was comfier. That's just a personal preference though. Parking: it's small, but we've never had a problem finding a space. Food: 10/10 Coffee: I've never ordered it (I really should) Customer service: love it! Worth stopping by! I've gone 3 more times since.

The Sweet Bee was indeed sweet. Just enough with a tasty cookie on the side. I must mention they have a welcoming drive thru but when I saw the unique entrance and southern cultural walls, I just had to see what was inside. It did not disappoint. Cozy fiesta vibes :)

Love the drive through for a delicious creamy coffee - great selection of milks (whole, soy, almond, coconut). Today I needed a snack and decided to try the "Crepetako" Arreira which was super flavorful (eggs, chorizo, cheese, beans) plus chimichurri on the side and less than $6 a great value! The staff is always super friendly.

The matcha here taste like there is a goldfish swimming at the bottom the cup. it took 15 mins to get and we were only ones in the store. Really don't even bother. Cosmic is right next door and far superior in every way.

I noticed this place passing by a week ago and came here as soon as I could. This might be my favorite coffee spot in Austin. The latte with Arequipe was great - not too sweet, not too bland, just perfect! It's super hot out and it was a perfect pick me up. I also enjoyed the empanada trio - I can't even tell you which one is my favorite, I enjoyed them all. I love that there is a drive through option to make it accessible. This spot feels like home and I'm so happy to have come by. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu and will be bringing friends next time! Also, the patio area has lots of tables and is dog friendly so that's a plus for me!

This was my second attempt at a coffee shop today. The first did not have any seating available indoors/near outlets which I needed to complete some work. So i found this gem nearby! They have a decent amount of free parking on site as well as a drive through with both indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is so fun and cheerful with lots of bright colors and upbeat music. I ordered a sweet bee iced latte ($5) and a chorizo arepa (no avocado or beans) ($10.65). The young lady who took my order was cordial but seemed very disinterested. My drink came out in a few minutes however nearly 30 minutes passed and no sign of my arepa. I returned to the counter to inquire and the young man was very sweet and apologized and reprinted the ticket - it came out in probably less than 10 minutes from that point. My latte was really amazing. The flavors of both the cinnamon and the honey came through very nicely - I will note it is fairly sweet for those of you who prefer a stronger coffee flavor this may not be for you. The long awaited arepa was quite good as well, however $10 feels a bit high for what it was.

No hablo Margarita. I want to like this place but ordering a drink was excruciating. We clearly asked for 2 margaritas and got two smoothies. When we went to correct the order they wanted to argue. Good luck with that. Service here is a hot mess

Let's start with this is a great coffee bar! My niece is from Colombia, so we had to try it out. The patio area is cute and has a tropical feel... more Cali than Bogota, maybe. I love the artwork lining the fence on your way out! The drinks were festive- mine was served in a plastic pineapple. But the food made me sick. My niece said it was okay for her, but not great. It is also a little pricey. For my money, I think Casa Colombia has better meals. Go for the ambiance and a drink. Go for the coffee or the maracuya smoothie and pastry (trust me when I say get yourself a Gloria). And plan to stay for a while and channel your inner paisa!

I really enjoyed this place for it's colorful atmosphere and delicious food. I ordered the arepas and it came with a side of beans and salsas. I liked it! I think the flavors were fresh and flavorful and the salsa added a good kick. My friend had an order of empanadas and it was so good, he devoured them quickly. My gf had dessert dishes. The drinks were unique here and very tasty. I ordered the oatiest chai and I think it was yummy. There's little bits of oats in it. Fair warning, if that could be a texture issue for you. My gf though the Sweet Bee was too sweet and she just had too much sugar with the desserts too. We loved sitting outside during a cool Austin morning. They had music playing and brought out our food. But they don't deliver the drinks so it took us a while to release we had to go back in to get those. Overall, still great food and quick service!

Such an adorable little spot. Empanadas slap! Plantain chips are thinly sliced and so good. Ask if a bartender is working before ordering drinks. There's a more limited alcohol menu if no bartender.

I would give 4.5 stars if i could, but mostly for the location/ambiance.. and I have to weigh food a little more. While it's located off a busy street, they do a really good job of theming it as a sort of tropical ambiance, so props to them for that. The food was above average, but i wouldn't go necessarily just for the food. The hot dog was pretty tasty with the toppings and the bread bun, which surprised me as I'm usually not a huge fan of hot dogs. The empanadas were decent, though i probably would not drop by to takeout the empanadas. The sauces that came with them were great, though! I believe the last thing we got was a patacon, which, like the empanadas, was also good, but wouldn't go out of my way for. Overall if you're looking for a place to chill, have some Colombian food, and get a drink.. don't hesitate to give it a shot. It's definitely a nice spot!

Came thru on a Friday night around 745p, the band was setting up outside and the fire pits were lit up. Unfortunately you had to have tickets to sit in the patio area for the band performing but honestly you could sit inside and still hear it. We ordered outside at the kiosk and went inside to wait for our food. I tried the chicken empanadas and the steak pataconzotes, all the flavors were delicious to the last bite. I also tried the Oatiest Chai Latte, which was probably one of the best Chai's I've had in a long time. My friend has been here plenty of times and assured me there isn't a bad item on the menu. The atmosphere is so rich, warm and inviting. Inside there are plenty of tables in the front and little tables towards the back for a more intimate or private conversation. There is also a little stage inside for music or other performances but where they shine is the outside seating area. It's so open and spacious. Parking can be a little tricky but there's still quite a bit on the side street.

This place is awesome & unique! I got the pataconcitos & they tasted great. They could be a good appetizer/starter dish. My biffle got the chicken empanadas & they looked like crispy golden nuggets. They were perfectly crunchy & the chicken was delectably moist! The music is also so fun, make sure to come during happy hour, Mon-Thurs, 3-8p Cheers!

I stopped by this cute little place for some coffee and empanadas. The place is cute and has an outdoor space with live music. Unfortunately I was here midday so not much was happening. I had a latte which was meh and had some empanadas. The empanadas were not what I had imagined. This was the first time I've had empanadas that had a stew like filling. It almost reminded me of a chicken pot pie. Taste was ok. Good place to hang out but food and drinks were just ok in my opinion.

The band was great...Rey Arteaga...the food was excellant... But I had to wait in line to order drinks in the food line...then waited 22 minutes to get my 2 beers. Please please please hire extra staff. Why do drinks have to go through the food line?

Great mojitos, great pina coladas! Good service great food! Definitely worth a try! Very relaxed and fun environment!

Plaza Columbian Coffee has great coffee and good vibes - their outdoor area is a blast on Friday and Saturday nights. Their food is great too, I recommend the empanadas (made with cornmeal). If you visit for breakfast, the honey bee coffee and El Colombiano sandwich are a must!

This is such a great place off of the highway and on south Congress! I came for lunch and to do some computer work and was pleasantly surprised. I want to return at night for a cocktail out on the patio! The arepas and empanadas are gluten free! I had the vegan arepa - it was great! Well seasoned veggies with some sauces and plantains on the side! I also got an iced matcha latte, which isn't my favorite, but matcha is always hit or miss. The vibes are good and the staff is very kind! Definitely recommend!

I used to love this place, but the customer service today was awful. I used the drive-thru to get a coffee and a bread item. The young man taking my money took the order behind me and just gestured at me as if I was bothering him. I paid where I was made to tip 15% or higher for drive thru service... Instead of getting my order, he told me in the most obscure way that he wanted me to pull up. It was just a coffee and a piece of bread. I was confused why my order was going to take so long. He wasn't pleased with how far I pulled up and acted snotty. After I waited an extra 5 minutes, I decided to leave. Bummer, I liked this place. But there's other coffee places down the road.

Amazing latte de arequipe! Arequipe is like dulce de leche! I was afraid it would be too sweet, but it was perfect! The arepas are amazing too! What an authentic little Colombian spot near south Congress!

Good coffee, which made me return the second time. However, breakfast sandwich order was incorrect and very greasy. I thought the first time was just a one-off. Too bad- I really wanted to like this place!

I just visited for the first time and regret not having stopped by sooner. I did the drive-through and ordered the steak empanadas, chicken empanadas and a maracuya juice (passion fruit). All of it was fantastic. I'll be back soon for a proper sit down meal, looking forward to trying more of the menu. Todo muy rico, gente amable, un local con un ambiente muy alegre y colorido, voy a volver pronto!

Nice outdoor ambiance, with good Colombian snack food. they don't have big traditional Colombian meals, it's more of a place to go for coffee and pastries or Kate night drinks and Colombian appetizers

Super yummy coffee and tasty dishes!! I got a breakfast sammie called the "el sandwich" and I wish I took a picture to post it but I ate it so quick that I didn't even get my phone out! It's so nice food!! And there sandwiches come with plantain chips which I think is a nice touch! would come back again! I went through the drive through but next time I want to sit outside bc the environment looks so fun and cute !!

We were in south Austin for my son's tournament, and PCC was close by, so husband went and got coffee for himself and cappuccino for me. Coffee 4 stars Cappuccino 1star husband liked his coffee, but cappuccino was awful, I couldn't taste any espresso, it was so so milky, like drinking milk with a touch of coffee, felt like, they made 12oz cappuccino with one shot of very light espresso, gave up after couple of sips!!

The people are SO NICE! Food is amazing, drinks are incredible, and the ambiance is so fun. As someone who misses her guava pastelitos she used to eat in Tampa, Plaza Colombian helps fulfill those cravings! I recommend: - Pastel Gloria - Oatiest Oat Latte - Pataconzote - Guanabana smoothie - Tiki Dog Inside or out, enjoy your time at Plaza Colombian Coffee!

First off all the pros! This place was very bright, alot of out door seating, and the music were all it's own vibe. The empanadas were delicious, I had just gone to get coffee and ended up getting a small snack! The coffee though I rate 2.5 or 3. If your looking to drink coffee it wasn't the best I've had and honestly for the amount I paid, I prefer Starbucks or Manana that's down the street! Overall if you are hungry there food was good! Next time I'm gonna have to try there arepas and their fried plantains w/ avocado!