Viona C.
Yelp
Earned my Venezuelan-bred mother's nod of approval, so safe to say they got their stuff down. She appreciated the well-stocked fridge filled with soda, jugos and malta. Big fan of their guayaba + queso pastelito and pandequeso -- somehow always end up walking out with one in hand. According to my mom, the empanadas aren't quite up to par with South America, but it does the job. I wish there was more filling in the empanada, but everything else is good and seasoned well. I enjoy the aji that comes with it. Their wafflebonos and arepa breakfast combos sound very appetizing, but haven't gotten around to trying it.
Not much of a coffee drinker, so I usually opt for their matcha -- standard, but not the best quality I've had. Their specialty seems to be coffee, as they have their own blend of Colombian coffee. My only gripe is that they use too much ice here. I'm usually done with my beverage by the time I walk out the door.
If you want to start your day on a good note, stopping by this cozy cafe would do you no wrong. There's ample seating and lighting here to work in, as well as a very hospitable and friendly group of workers.