Where to Eat Breakfast in Palomino: Vegetarian Spots, Bakeries & Remote-Work Cafes

Palomino has plenty of places to eat well. And while coastal towns aren’t always known for plant‑based variety, Palomino absolutely is. If you’re vegetarian or simply enjoy healthy, tasty plates, you’ll be happy here. This guide also lists bakeries for a sweet breakfast and laptop‑friendly cafés (Wi‑Fi, A/C, outlets) where you can work for a couple of hours.

Vegetarian & vegan restaurants in Palomino (plant‑based go‑tos)

• Gracias Vida (vegetarian with vegan options, Plaza Númen) — Daily set menu ≈ COP 22,000. Don’t miss the cacao smoothie (my favorite).

• Alma — Fantastic curry, good options and delicious; good vegetarian choices.

• Plaza Numen — Healthy pit stop: coconut water and açaí bowls to cool down.

• Chundua vegan popsicles (coconut‑milk popsicles) — Find them at Grosso (Plaza Númen) and at Plaza Mitanzama (left side of the beach). Local tip: Most restaurants have veggie options.

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Best places for breakfast in Palomino: fried & delicious (fritos, 7:00–11:00 a.m.)

Local food: arepa de huevo, carimañola (yuca and cheese, patacones, buñuelos, arepas with cheese, cheese sticks (deditos). Price: ≈ COP 3,000–5,000 each. Sauces: suero costeño (sour cream) + ají (vegetables sauce). Drinks: coffee, fresh juice or soda.Keywords: breakfast in Palomino, fritos Palomino.

Where to find morning fritos (≈7:00–11:00 a.m.)

• Tienda de Leopoldo — Fritos stand at the entrance, next to Kiosko El Roble and the bus stop.

• El Sazón de Lucy — Across from the Sierra gas station on the main road; next to King of Kings.

• Restaurante Punto Sabor (two locations) — Grilled arepas, empanadas and quick bites. Many stalls also prepare eggs (pericos/scrambled) with patacones and a juice.

  
  

  

  Restaurant Don Lucy at Troncal del Caribe (main road)

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Where to eat in palomino | Bakeries in Palomino (pastries & coffee)

Bakeries in Palomino: Where to Find Good Fresh Bread & Pastries

• Koda — Breakfast, pain au chocolat, croissants, coffee and homemade desserts.

• Kasama — Healthy bakery options: whole‑grain loaves, lighter pastries and smoothies.

• Panomino — Colombian classics: breakfasts, sweet breads and postres.

• La Panaderia francesa — Proper croissants, pain au chocolat, rich chocolate cookies and refined desserts.

• La Sierrita - Sourdough, baguette, bread with seeds.

  Best windows: mornings and late afternoon. Most accept cards, 5% extra.

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Cafés in Palomino to remote work from (laptop‑friendly: Wi‑Fi/A‑C/outlets)

• Alehlí (Plaza Númen) — Specialty coffee, good Wi‑Fi.

• Coffee History — Air‑conditioning (A/C), Starlink internet, coffee + desserts.

• Torbellino Café & Brunch — Coffee and desserts, brunch, Wi‑Fi and laptop‑friendly.

• Frequency Café & Brunch — Coffee + healthy options, good Wi‑Fi.

  Tip: during local outage, be sure that the place have backup for energy. at Casa Aloha we have Starlink + solar backup.

  
  

  

  Coffee History

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Recommended restaurants in Palomino (quality & consistency)

• Casa Cocotte — Menu changes daily; seafood, vegetarian and meat options. Really good

• Siete Mares — Fresh seafood; also vegetarian choices.

• Tiki Hut Hostel — Very diverse menu: pizzas to seafood; good cocktails.

• Dreamer Hostel — Restaurant with varied options; they often host events.

• Siimona tragos y comida— Drinks and local food; sometimes live music.

• El Zoo Hostel — Cocktails; connects with Salvaje (daily menu restaurant).

• Grosso (Plaza Númen) — Also serves empanadas, pizza and vegetarian options.

• La Frontera Pizzería — Pizzas with local ingredients; over 13 years in Palomino.

• La Happycleta - Vegetarian options, good food, events.

• Juntosito — Gourmet burgers.

• Soy Gyoza — Ramen and seafood.

• Primaluna — Italian pizzeria.

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Fruit & produce (Troncal del Caribe)

Along the Troncal you’ll find stalls with mango, pineapple, papaya, pitaya, banana, coconut, guava, corozo and more. Harvest time: roughly late March–June → mango season (you’ll even spot free fruit falling). At Casa Aloha we have three mango trees — yes, free mangoes. Deals pop up often (e.g., avocados ≈ COP 2,000), plus pineapples, watermelons and more at great prices, local and 100% organic food.

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Eating on the beach (chill, feet‑in‑the‑sand)

On the beach you can sit at a hotel/restaurant or find a spot in the sand under a palm tree.

• Playa La Ola — Food, smoothies, cocktails and juices; chill music.

• Finca Escondida — Beachfront restaurant; classic beach vibe.

• Paluna (Casa Coraje) — Refined dishes and a good bar.Left side of the beach:

• Plaza Mitanzama — Cevichería and vegan paletas from Chundua.

• Playa Mojito (restaurant‑bar) — Music on several days with DJs by the sea.Keywords: beach restaurants Palomino, cocktails Palomino, ceviche Palomino.

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What this guide doesn’t include (read next)

This article focuses on vegetarian/vegan, breakfast, bakeries and remote‑work cafés. We do a special guide for local food:

Local Restaurants in Palomino, Local Guide.

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FAQ (fast answers)

Is Palomino good for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes — from vegetarian restaurants in Palomino like Gracias Vida to vegan coconut‑milk paletas at Chundua and veggie empanadas at Grosso.

Where can I work with good Wi‑Fi and A/C?

Coffee History has A/C and reliable internet; Alehlí, Torbellino and Frequency are laptop‑friendly with steady Wi‑Fi.

What time can I find fritos?

Usually 7:00–11:00 a.m. at stalls along the highway (Leopoldo, Sazón de Lucy, Punto Sabor). Go early.

Should I carry cash?

Yes — while many places accept cards (5% extra), cash speeds up small purchases like fritos or fruit.

Want to eat like a local?

Don't miss our guide to Local Food in Palomino: Fritos, Juices & Coastal Dishes

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