Café Colonia is one of my favorite pastry shops downtown. Their two different cafes on Mac Iver…read moreremind me of Hansel and Gretle's home (or something you would find in the Swiss Alpes). Its wooden roof, large windows and warm interior is especially enticing, convincing you to come in, sit down and drink a cup of coffee with a delicious one of their pastries. The women who work there are super friendly, and the outfits they wear also go with the theme of the cafe. They are quick to help you pick between the many different options and are quick at serving it - even during the busy lunch or once hour. I recommend their buttercream vanilla cake (the frosting is thick and very buttery). Also, they have a delicious lucuma cake that makes my mouth water just thinking about it - their frosting is my favorite part of the cake and I usually eat it by the finger-full. However, my all time favorite is their chocolate cake (in fact, after the Chile-Brazil game, I walked over and picked one up for myself to drown my sorrows -- it is that good!). The cake itself is moist and the chocolate mousse in the middle gives it the perfect chocolatey texture and taste to satisfy even the most passionate chocolate lover. Their cakes are perfect to order for birthdays (call before to order ahead of time and get it personalized) They also have mini personal cakes (that are fairly cheap: $1.700/each) they are great to pick up quickly to let someone know you were thinking about them or better yet, a personal treat for yourself!

Although I have always heard amazing things about the cakes from Cafe Colonia I really cannot say…read morethey are anything special. I had one of their signature tres leches (three milks) cake at a friends birthday party and I would give it maybe a 2 if that. It wasn't very moist and it had raspberry jelly and rum mixed into it. Tres Leches is probably one of the best Latin treats there is and somehow Cafe Colonia just didn't cut it. Maybe it was just from this location, however the store doesn't seem that appealing to me either. The lighting is dark and the cakes from the window view look tacky. I have to be fair and if you need a last minute cake and you don't want to get one from the supermarket Cafe Colonia is a fine option. I haven't tried their other cakes and I would be willing to go back and give another one a chance. I am kinda a fanatic about the Tres Leches cake so maybe being a bit harsh

From the owner: Tortas, pasteles, pie, productos usando frutas de la temporada y chocolate belga, productos sin…read morecolorantes ni saborizantes artificiales

Delicious Chilean empanadas at convenient prices. If you go on a Sunday get there early or be…read morepatient, the little take out place is usually packed, but trust me, it's worth it. My top 3 empanada places in Santiago: Ña Matea, Lo Saldes, Bokato.

Located on Merced street right in Bellas Artes neighborhood Bombon Oriental is a small Arabic…read morerestaurant. It is very small, in fact you can basically only sit outside. The inside is a display of lots of traditional Arabic sweets and things to take home to your own kitchen. They offer a variety of shawarma sandwiches and plates, as well as pita sandwiches. The food is average and decent for a quick bite and cute ambiance. I would say their shawarma's are really overpriced for what they are and I wouldn't recommend the arabic style coffee (very watered down). However, this place is great on a warm day if you want to sit outside and grab something quick and decent. The service was also average, nothing over the top, but nothing really to complain about either. They have lunch specials that include one of their shawarmas with a small salad and drink, again I would say very overpriced for the quality and quantity.

We walked from our hotel to Metissage and it was absolutely worth it! This charming…read morebakery-restaurant serves some of the most delicious food we've had in Santiago. From the fresh baked bread and buttery croissants to the perfectly made omelets and refreshing fresh-squeezed orange juice--everything was outstanding. Even though we're only in Santiago for a week, we've already decided we'll be going back again. A must-visit spot for anyone looking for a cozy and flavorful breakfast or brunch experience!

Lived up to its reputation. Glorious everything-- croissants, coffee, fresh juices, and more. Plus…read morea charming atmosphere and friendly service. Must visit!