You’ve done the 740 steps. The views were worth it. Now you’re back at the bottom, through the souvenir stalls, and you need to eat something real.
Guatapé has plenty of options for lunch — but most of what lines the main tourist street is aimed at moving people through quickly. Casa de Ciclistas is 10 minutes by car from La Piedra, in the center of Guatapé near the malecón, and it serves the kind of lunch you actually want after a physical morning outdoors: filling, fresh, and made properly.
The kitchen serves through the afternoon. No rush. If you climb early and eat late, the food is still good. If you want to sit for an hour without feeling pressured to leave, that’s what the space is for.
What’s on the Lunch Menu
Main Dishes
Rotating selection of hearty lunch plates. The kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Plates tend toward the satisfying — protein, vegetables, grains — rather than fast-food-style options. Ask what’s on today.
Pizza
Artisan pizzas made to order. Proper dough, good toppings, baked fresh. A reliable option for tables with mixed preferences — the menu works for kids, vegetarians, and meat-eaters.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
The majority of the menu can be adapted for vegetarians. Several items are vegan. The kitchen is accustomed to the question — just ask.
Amazonian Ice Cream
The most unusual dessert in Guatapé. Flavors like copoazú, arazá, and borojo, sourced from Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon through Dulce Amazónica. Not on any other menu in Antioquia.
Cold Drinks and Coffee
Cold juices, smoothies, lemonades, beer, and single-origin Colombian coffee available through lunch for an afternoon wind-down.
Where We Are
Casa de Ciclistas is at Calle 32 #28-91, approximately 10 minutes by car from La Piedra del Peñol. From La Piedra, drive back into town toward the malecón. Free parking close by. Walkable from most central accommodation and bus drop-off points.
The natural Guatapé day sequence: La Piedra in the morning, lunch at Casa de Ciclistas, afternoon on the waterfront.
The Bigger Picture
Lunch at Casa de Ciclistas connects to something beyond Guatapé. The café co-founded Dulce Amazónica — Colombia’s Amazonian cultural embassy — working with 21 Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon on a fair-trade basis. Several ingredients on the menu, particularly the Amazonian ice cream, are sourced directly from those communities. If you want to understand more, the team is happy to explain. If you just want lunch, that’s fine too. Both are welcome here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Casa de Ciclistas from La Piedra del Peñol?
About 10 minutes by car or taxi. In the center of Guatapé, close to the malecón.
What time does lunch service end?
Generally until around 5pm or later. On busy weekends, hours may extend. Check the current Google listing for up-to-date hours.
Is there a good vegetarian lunch option?
Yes. The menu has dedicated vegetarian options and most dishes can be adapted. Vegan options also available — just ask.
How busy is it after La Piedra on weekends?
Weekend afternoons are busy across all Guatapé restaurants. Arriving before 1pm or after 3pm reduces the wait. Weekday lunches are noticeably quieter.
Can I get pizza for lunch?
Yes. Artisan pizza is on the lunch menu — made to order, not reheated.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The café has a street-facing terrace popular on good days.
Is it suitable for larger groups?
Yes, though for groups of 8 or more on a weekend, a quick WhatsApp message in advance is helpful.
You’ve Done the Steps. Now Eat Well.
La Piedra is finished. Come back into Guatapé, sit down, and eat something real. Casa de Ciclistas is 10 minutes away. Kitchen open through the afternoon. No reservation needed. Open every day except Tuesday.