For the thunder bean brew you want and need, here are the 5 Best Coffee Shops in Pereira. If you are reading this, it is because you value coffee that is as delicious as it is pleasant to drink.
Of course this list is subjective – and YES, there are in fact tons of good shops to try in this city. Definitely find the place which suits your own unique vibe and atmosphere – but here is the starter pack!
The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Pereira
We hit the streets of Pereira, Colombia to find what we felt would be the 5 best coffee shops for foreign tourists and residents to visit if they come here.
Our criteria for these shops is that the coffee is carefully sourced, supports local farmers, and provides an ambiance for relaxation, creativity or both!
Editor’s Note: This article is not up to date as of September 2025, unfortunately many of the previous coffee shops we recommended closed down – so we added in some new ones that we feel make the cut for great coffee or a unique ambiance such as cats.
Toco Madera
Located in the Los Alamos neighborhood, Toco Madera (Knock on Wood) is a great place if you need well prepared food/coffee and a quiet soothing ambiance. Outside you have tables with umbrellas and inside you can experience a relaxing comfy but minimalist vibe with open spaces, plenty of light and even board games/puzzles.
Toco Madera is great for breakfast/brunch/lunch and faces greenspace so you won’t feel the city nearly as much. They have WiFi, Specialty Coffee, comfy seating, clean bathrooms and it is easy to get to.
https://www.instagram.com/tocomaderacoffee
Cafe Crema
If you crave elegance and a well-creamed cappuccino that has been prepared with exquisite precision, then this is the shop for you!
Great for morning people who need a place to meet with friends, work online, or enjoy an environment with clean lines, subtle decor, and fun cakes – this is for you!
Turron del Bosque – Cat Cafe
This may or may not have the best coffee, but it definitely is the best place to go to if you like being around cats. A cat cafe and refuge with special sections, visitors must follow some basic rules.
With a rustic back alley feel, it is easy to get to on Avenida Circunvalar in the little calle BEHIND San Jose church near Calle del Encanto.
https://www.facebook.com/turrondelbosque
Cafe Aroma
Located in el Centro, Cafe Aroma is an excellent downtown option for the savvy coffee drinker. Did we mention that they select their coffee both before AND after the roast? Straight to their table from Ansermanuevo, Valle (north) del Cauca.
If you are staying in el Centro than this is a centrally located and one of the Best Coffee Shops in Pereira to visit. Add to it that they have a pleasant green space with trees, air movement and shade, it is a quiet refuge for hot summer days.
Cafe Aroma | Great Coffee with Innovation and Style
Definitely ask about their small but gourmet cocktail menu!
Veredal Coffee and Food
Especially if you love the appearance of guadua bamboo, fresh plants, stone, wood and other natural elements, then you are definitely going to feel cool and relaxed at this hidden paradise.
Probably one of the most beautiful coffee shops in Pereira for people who love plants and open spaces, this shop features a wide variety of coffee based drinks, fun finger foods, and fresh spritzers for the not-so-coffee-crazy in our friend lists.
Definitely try their specialty pizza and other fun foods on the menu, great for sharing!
Where to Eat | Veredal Coffee and Food
Conclusion
In a world where only the strong survive, these shops are some of the businesses who have so far survived the COVID’s, the Paro Nacional, and seem to have a good chance of enduring into posterity!
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If you know of a coffee shop that you feel should be on the list, shoot us an email at coffeeaxistravel@gmail.com and check out 5 Unique Ways to Drink Coffee in Manizales!
