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The best breakfast and brunch in Bogotá
Start with La Puerta Falsa in La Candelaria (Calle 11 near Plaza de Bolívar) for ajiaco, tamal, and chocolate completo, Pastelería Florida in Centro, Carrera 7 for tamal, chocolate and almojábana and Al Agua Patos in Chapinero for sweet or savory loaded toast. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- La Puerta FalsaLa Candelaria (Calle 11 near Plaza de Bolívar) · institution
Get: Ajiaco, tamal, and chocolate completo (hot chocolate with cheese, bread and a biscuit)
Open since 1816 and still a tiny room with a few tables; the city's oldest place to eat ajiaco.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Bogotá?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with La Puerta Falsa (La Candelaria (Calle 11 near Plaza de Bolívar)), Pastelería Florida (Centro, Carrera 7) and Al Agua Patos (Chapinero). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At La Puerta Falsa, get ajiaco, tamal, and chocolate completo (hot chocolate with cheese, bread and a biscuit). At Pastelería Florida, get tamal, chocolate and almojábana. At Al Agua Patos, get sweet or savory loaded toast. At Cuatro Cocina Casual, get house breakfast plate.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Bogotá: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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