The Guatapé malecón is where the day slows down. It’s where the reservoir opens up, where people walk after La Piedra, and where the light on the water in the afternoon is worth staying for. Most of the restaurants clustered around it are fine — quick food, familiar dishes, reliable enough for a tourist town.
Casa de Ciclistas is nearby, and it’s a different kind of place. Not a tourist restaurant in the transactional sense. A café started by cyclists, with real sourdough, real Colombian coffee, a mission tied to Indigenous Amazonian communities, and a space that doesn’t rush anyone out the door.
If you’re looking for a restaurant near the Guatapé malecón that’s worth choosing over convenience — somewhere with food that earns the visit — this is it. It serves breakfast from 7:30am through late morning, lunch through the afternoon, and stays open into the evening on weekends.
What We Serve
All-Day Café and Bakery
Fresh sourdough, pastries, single-origin coffee, and cold drinks from opening. The bakery side of the menu is available throughout the day.
Breakfast
From 7:30am: sourdough toast, granola bowls, eggs, pastries, fresh juices. A proper start to a day in Guatapé before the malecón fills up with visitors.
Lunch
Main dishes, pizza, vegetarian and vegan plates, soups. The kitchen rotates the menu and sources ingredients locally when possible.
Desserts
Cakes, pastries, and Amazonian ice cream — flavors sourced from Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon through Dulce Amazónica. Unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere on or near the malecón.
Drinks
Coffee, juices, smoothies, lemonades, cocktails, beer, and wine. Broad enough for a morning coffee or an afternoon beer after the water.
Location
Casa de Ciclistas is at Calle 32 #28-91 in central Guatapé — a short walk from the malecón and the Avenue of the Umbrellas. Not directly on the waterfront, but a 3–5 minute walk back into the center. Indoor and outdoor seating. Evening service available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The natural sequence: breakfast at Casa de Ciclistas before the malecón, or lunch and coffee after a morning by the water.
The Bigger Picture
Casa de Ciclistas and the Guatapé malecón are both entry points into Colombia — but through different doors. The malecón connects people to the reservoir. Casa de Ciclistas connects people to 21 Indigenous Amazonian communities through Dulce Amazónica’s fair-trade network. When you eat Amazonian ice cream or drink a juice made from Amazonian fruit, some of that food came from a community in the jungle that most visitors to Colombia have never heard of. That connection exists because of commerce built on respect, not charity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casa de Ciclistas on the malecón itself?
A short walk from the malecón, at Calle 32 #28-91. Not directly on the waterfront, but easy to walk between them.
What are the opening hours?
7:30am every day except Tuesday. Closing varies: 7pm Monday through Friday, 8pm or later on weekends.
Is it a good place to eat after walking the malecón?
Yes. The lunch menu runs through the afternoon and the atmosphere suits lingering after a walk. No rush.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Family-friendly menu, and the Amazonian ice cream tends to be a highlight for younger visitors.
Does it have a view of the reservoir?
Not directly — it’s a street-facing café. The malecón itself is where the reservoir views are, a 3–5 minute walk away.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor tables on the terrace and street-side.
Can I get a beer or cocktail in the afternoon?
Yes. Cocktails, beer, and wine from lunch onward.
The Malecón Is Worth a Morning. So Is Breakfast First.
Start at Casa de Ciclistas — 7:30am, sourdough and coffee — then walk to the malecón. Or come back for lunch after. Open every day except Tuesday. No reservation needed. Calle 32 #28-91, Guatapé, Antioquia.