Colombian Cafe Bakery Bbq - Manalapan

My wife and I were really looking forward to dining at this restaurant, and its appearance left a great impression on us. The dishes being served looked delicious as well. We spent nearly $60 for our meal, so we had high hopes for a great experience, but unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations. As two Hispanic individuals who cherish our Latin cuisine, we were particularly let down since it’s hard to find authentic options in Manalapan. Sadly, nothing had any flavor; everything was very dry, and even the rice and beans were a disappointment. In Hispanic culture, how is it possible to get rice and beans so wrong?! I awarded two stars because the service was good and the tostones were enjoyable. We also tried dessert, but it wasn't our favorite either. As a Colombian restaurant, we expected a burst of flavors, but we were left wanting more. It seems we'd be better off heading to Bound Brook for quality Latin food. It's frustrating that all the good Latin restaurants are so far away. We cannot recommend this restaurant; it's better to stick to the Italian and Chinese options available in Manalapan.

Fantastic service! The food was absolutely delicious! I visited today for lunch and tried the beef and chicken empanadas, which were incredible. For my main course, I had an avocado salad with steak, and everything was extremely fresh. The steak was perfectly seasoned. The service was excellent; they made sure I had everything I needed and that I was completely satisfied. Overall, my experience at the Colombian cafe was amazing. I definitely plan to return with my family for dinner to try their new steak on a stone!

I visited this morning for coffee and a bite to eat. The woman recommended something called a "buñuelo," which was delicious. The coffee was excellent; she steamed the milk and mixed it with the coffee perfectly. The place was spotless and clean. I'm starting with a solid 5 stars! I'll be returning for dinner with my family, and we'll see if it maintains those 5 stars. So far, I have nothing negative to report.

This place has the best Buenuelos outside of Colombia! The coffee is delicious as well. My next order will definitely include the Bandeja Paisa and a fish entree which I am sure will be produce another positive review!

This restaurant is very clean and the food was just good not overly excellent. Two reasons why I took off two stars. One reason is because it took a long time to get our food and there were mistakes (due to a new employee and we did have a big order). The second reason is because I felt their sancocho meat was dry and flavorless. In my opinion the food in general needs a tad bit more flavoring. Other then that they were very friendly and clean.