My wife and I popped in for a quick bite and we wete very pleased that we did. The service was quick, staff friendly and the food delicious.
I love this place! Staff are gorgeous and friendly, food amazing (so much choice for coeliac vegos!) and delicious passion fruit cocktails
From a Colombian point of view - Buenisimo, Bonito y Barato!
One of my favourite places to stop by every time I'm in Melbourne. The menu is light, creative and a real treat to your tastebuds.
Just had breakfast here and the food was sensational. Great vibe, energy and friendly. Loved it!!!!
The only Colombian restaurant with personality in Melbourne
This is one of the best finds in Melbourne. Took adult daughters and 2 years later took husband and we all loved it. My favourite is the chai tea
The food is very yummy and coffee is good. Love this place
Friday night Arepas Days. Yummy food, friendly staff, fast service.
Omg I love it this place.
I love Sonido! The food is scrumptious, the place is amazing and th people lovely
Great food...wanted to try the whole menu! Fancy opening one in brisbane?
Awesome vintage latino atmosphere, delicious arepas, the best chorizo and the friendliest staff. The Pacho Galan cocktail is great
Awesome food & atmosphere. Would highly recommend.
Este es el lugar donde los latinos y en especial los colombianos reconfortamos el alma con el son y el sabor.
Lovely little cafe serving traditional South American arepas made the traditional way form maize - gluten free! Service was friendly and they happily answered all our questions. The arepa's were tasty and something quite different to get to try out and about.
Mexican breakfast and tasty coffee? Si senior! 🤠
Working very close to the place makes me a frequent visitor. From breakfast to lunch or even just a coffee, all doctors know that a trip to sonido is worth it.
The coffee is beautifully presented and the quality is superb. I’ve tried their soy lattes, almond lattes and even oatmilk lattes (either coffee and chai) and they have the distinctive aspect of not using powdered cinnamon but a cinnamon stick instead. Iced coffee is delicious here too!
Their breakfast tortillas can be served with chicken, pork, salmon or beans and I must say that both vegan or non vegan options are delicious. They are served with a side of guacamole and spicy sauce. The only downside would be that serving is quite small.
This cute little place is definitely a great place to hang around and the decoration is impressive too with flowery patterns, wide wooden seats and even the cutest cutlery and props.
It’s the perfect work break!
Sonido! specialises in Colombian cuisine, something that I don’t have too much experience nor knowledge with. The small cafe is vibrant and colourful, offering a glimpse into the tenacious Latino culture.
Really delicious Colombian food. I always get the cheese arepas with a side of morcilla and beans. Also recommend the chicken side.
The coffee is from wood and co.
Reasonably priced, adorably decorated, and true to tradition. This cute little cafe is everything I want in a Latin restaurant. They've got all the favourites I've come to miss since living in Oz- guava paste, dulce de leche, empanadas, and of course soft, cornmeal arepas. The arepa de choclo (sweet corn and grilled cheese) perfectly straddles the line between a sweet and savoury breakfast for those who love both. I topped mine with a fried egg, highly recommend. Be warned though, they're smaller than the plain arepas, so get two if you're hungry.
Beautiful and inspirational food! A wonderfully refreshing menu nestled within the overwhelmingly bland Melbourne breakfast landscape. This place makes you want to quit your job, travel to exotic locations, and start your very own niche cuisine cafe!
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+4
We have walked pass this little cafe many times and finally we had time to visit them. Love love love their interior design - yellow and turquoise colours - and all the funky decoration.
We tried 2 dishes - smoked salmon arepa and ropa vieja arepa. They both are light and yummy. We love their homemade corn arepa, which made from whole corn not corn flour.
We also had chai tea which comes with honey. It was very delicious too.
This is my happy place/go to before work/hands down best coffee on Gertrude.
Cute and vibey with fresh food from Colombia and friendly af stuff I come here at least three times a week to start my day off right.
Arepas are a god send and paired with beans and guac and scram it’s sublime 🧡🧡💚💚
Little Picky Very Hungry
+4
This is the first time I have tried Colombian style brunch 🇨🇴. I was in love with this place from the moment I walked in, all these antique Colombian decor made me feel like I was in Colombia ✈️
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We both had the ROPA VIEJA AREPA ($14) it was a pleasant surprise!! 😋 The arepa is quite similar to Pita bread but is made from corn flour 🌽 Apparently, it is a type of Colombia and Venezuela cuisine that eaten daily in Central and South America 🇻🇪. Ropa Vieja, from the Spanish term for ‘old clothes’. It is a classic Caribbean dish consisting of shredded beef with vegetables. The beef was flavourful and tender. Arepa was crunchy on the outside with a soft centre. The portion size was good, much generous then I expected (I am quite full actually).
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For the drinks, their TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN HOT CHOCOLATE ($5)🍫with CHEESE🧀 ($2), is like a traditional delicacy in Colombia. It was extremely tasty, very different than the one I usually drink. Added the cheese to the top (although it didn’t melt) which gave the delectable drink a chewy, sweet and salty sensation. I love how they served it in a traditional olleta (mug) and molinillo (stirring stick). I am never drinking my hot chocolate without cheese again 😂 such an interesting combo! CHAI LATTE 🇮🇳with cinnamon stick was good too!
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Staff were friendly and helpful, would definitely come back for more ♡
The waiters were very friendly. Portion of the food was pretty big considering what i was expecting and comparing the arepas i had in colombia! Pls choose the chorizo arepa and order some extra guac ... you're welcome! ;) .. i will definitely come back here!
This place really hit my Columbian food spot. We had the pulled beef and arepa with eggs. Both delicious. Definitely want to go back and try other things on the menu
Love the food here- definitely somethign a little different to most cafes. My favourite are the sweetcorn cheese arepas as a starter or the chorizo. Not huge serving sizes though :(
The staff don't always smile, and they look like it's just a job, but the overall vibe is good and the food and coffee is very good. I recommend the grilled chicken & salad or the grilled chorizo & salad.
Amazing arepas and coffee. I love coming here for brunch. The chorizo and old clothes beef are both really good options, and the arepas are served with guacamole and picadillo.
I find that it can be very busy at lunchtime on weekends, so there's a short wait of about 10-20 minutes for a table - it's definitely worth the wait!
Really nice place. I love the venue itself. Very Fitzroy. The arepas were very nice (though I normally prefer the Venezuelan ones which are thicker and "stuffed" rather than "topped" with the good bits). The toppings were quite flavorsome. Nice selection of hot sauces available to add to your liking. Very friendly and relaxed service. Recommended.
La arepa con chorizo sabe igual que en Colombia , el sabor de la arepa con ropa vieja es delicioso y fresco ,lo único malo es que el lugar es muy pequeño y que cierran muy temprano tanto de lunes a viernes como los fines de semana....si me preguntas.... súper recomiendo el lugar la atención es muy buena y la comida ni se diga
Good coffees and good vibes! Tried their hot chocolate this time and it tasted a bit different from the normal chocolates you can have at other cafes. Highly recommend! Enjoy maximalism! :)
The food here is a good steady reliable in the area, esp. when you need a meat fix. My go to is the Old clothes (generous serve of slow cooked pulled beef sitting on an arepa). I also get a side of beans to fill me up & coz they are delicious & the feta compliments it all so beautifully. Staff are great. Love the ambiance & the seven seeds coffee is a winner & their herbal teas are made with fresh ingredients
Have been here a million times haha. Good coffee, hot chocolate, love Tansmania salmon
The decoration is lovely and unique
It's a little bit crowded if you come at lunch time
Best arapas in town, never fail to satisfy us. The beef pulled was tender and juicy, and just love their sides... the service was quick and friendly. The room decoration is pretty authentic
Top marks for traditional Columbian flavour and style! This cafe is a must experience as we felt we were in a hustling and bustling cafe in Bogota! The decor was interesting as are the menus, tables and vintage plates. All elements work brilliantly and the vinyl records playing background music was a nice touch! Beautiful food and the traditional Columbian Corona hot chocolate is a must!!
As soon as I walked in Sonido!, these interesting decoration attracted me. Love the rusty and exotic atmosphere here. The service was fine.
I tired their signature #hot chocolate# served in a mug and with stirring stick. You can choose to add cheese into your hot chocolate! What a weird combination... Anyway, the amount of the hot chocolate could fill two regular coffee mug, tasted pretty average and sweet.
#chorizo arepa#-char grilled chorizo sausage served with one piece of sweet corn flatbread, guac&pica sauce. It would be enough as a light lunch meal for me, but if you are hungry, suggest you add extra flatbread. The sausage was nice, the flatbread had crispy skin but sticky and mushy texture. I quite enjoyed that dish.
The atmosphere to this place is very cozy and rustic. The coffee here is good but not fantastic, and the arepas and Portuguese tarts are of good quality and value; it is certainly appropriate for a South American food fix. The only downfall of this place is its staff. On several occasions now, they have given off a restless and impatient vibe. They are evidently unwelcoming and do not look enthused in the slightest.
lulo juice with milk is great! the chicken, ropa vieja, and arepa choclo are our favourite things on the menu. Been here almost 10 times now and most times have been fantastic. Would recommend :) Wish they had corn though!
Usually we would order a passionfruit and a lulo juice but they've been inconsistent in flavours the last few times so we don't order it anymore.. service could be a little warmer. Still the best Colombian in town, 2 yrs on.
Quaint little cafe that serves up great food at a good price. Ordered the spinach and the beef empanada and they are huge! lucky i was starving. Also tried the cheesey arepa which was so moreish and the tasty guanabana juice. Lastly got the portugese tart takeaway - which was yum!. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was good and they were literally full capacity.
Been coming here almost every morning for the past month. Great, consistent coffee. Seven seeds are great anyway, but i really appreciate how the heat is just right for my flat white each time.
Lovely shop. Some staff is friendly, another not so...
I think they have the best banana bread in Melbourne (have it toasted!).
Hope to try their breakfast one day =)
First taste of arepas (and Colombian food) and was pleasantly surprised. Reminds me of a tortilla but more crumbly, and has a tad more flavour. I would highly recommend the pollo (chicken) areppa - very tender and well seasoned. Went incredibly well with the guac & salsa and lime. The portions aren't huge, it's a rather light meal which doesn't make you feel very heavy after. Coffee here is pretty good as well and service was quite decent when we went. Would definitely go back when I'm around Fitzroy!
As a colombian I had high expectations about the arepas and I have to say that they were really good! I had the black bean and feta arepa and it was just delicious. I'm definitely going back :) Karen Rodríguez
I've recently moved a few shops down the road from you and omg you make me broke. From the delicious food to the coffee and chai drinks, you have me robbed. I think there was a week where i was in there at least 4 times, and never have a been dissapointed. Your staff are super lovely and the food never has let me down. BUT I wish I could have more on my plate ahahaha, but for the price i think that its extremely reasonable. Really happy with my neighbouring food joint, thanks guys!
I'm a big fan of arepas, so when we stumbled across Sonido I was pretty excited. The place has a great feel to it, and the staff were nice enough. My morcilla sausage (a blood sausage - far superior to black pudding - worth a go if you haven't tired it before) and arepa were really good, but my partners chicken arepa was amazing - the chicken had a beautiful charcoal grilled flavour with a tasty marinade. A table next to ours had cheese arepas that looked amazing, topped with mozzarella - something I'll be back for.
Not an ideal Australian breakfast menu but then again who wants eat bacon and eggs on toast every morning in one of the most multicultural cities in Australia.
This little Cafe I had researched for lunch, I fell upon incidentally while looking for another I intended to visit that morning for breakfast. After seeing the snug, cultural and lively feel to this South American styled Cafe I couldn't resist. Service was great, lovely mannered staff and helpful with requests. The Colombian hot chocolate was absolutely to die for and complemented the hot Black Bean and Fetta Arepa which was one of many desirable options on the menu. I guessed the meal would be small by the sound of it and so I added chorizo which was a great choice, however it was deceivingly filling and would satisfy a smaller human than I even without the normal accompaniments (Guacamole and Picadillo).
Perfect-sized smaller breakfasts full of colour and taste set to a backing of Latin music and paraphernalia, with perfect coffee and divine hot chocolate to boot, this place is a must check. The eggs are cooked perfectly, the black beans delicious and even the banana bread is outstanding. And if you need more taste, there's the hot sauces on each table. The service is friendly but there's no high chairs, for the parents amongst you. Sonido is unassuming from the outside but quite captivating once inside.
This is one of those rare establishments that gives you the feeling that everything is prepared with love and from the heart. The arepas are so delightfully simple, yet they are wholesome and flavourful. I can wholeheartedly recommend the chicken, beans, and (if you're a bit more open-minded) the black pudding arepas. All toppings are simply served on a grilled white core tortilla, with guacamole and picadillo. The coffee here is consistently excellent as well. It's the one place my mother will always request we go to for breakfast when my parents are in town; I can think of no better endorsement. Keep up the great work guys 👍🏻
Gluten free oh my goodness.
I'm always a bit weary of trying a bread option that is "gluten free" when I'm out unless I know I'll be home for the rest of the day and ready for sickness.
Listen, I took a punt. It paid off.
Cheese arepas amazing. Cheeeeeesy!!!! Yeep!
Gluten free actually was and it was delicious! Coffee was spot on...
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A Colombian rumba all dressed up like a Fitzroy op-shop.
My wife just had a baby down the road at St.Vinnies, so I just popped in for a break from the fake scrambled eggs and frozen waffles the hospital serves. I'm glad I did!
Food ordered:
Grilled chicken with arepa. The chicken was delicious! A nice juicy thigh chargrilled and smothered in lemon juice. Smothered it in Guac and pico, the perfect combo matched with a soft, thick arepa.
Also ordered a takeaway coffee and smoothie for the wife. The coffee is by Seven Seeds I believe, always a well rounded coffee with or without milk. This time my milk was a bit hotter than I usually desire, but the busy rush of coffee orders may have been the culprit for the barista. The smoothie was good, not too sweet, but a little bland.
The price for the meal was good, but still seemed just a bit expensive. I understand some ingredients are quite hard to import and incur greater cost, yet I always find it's funny to pay top dollar for what is just everyday food for so many others!
Ambience:
It's a busy place with both locals and tourists. The staff were helpful but not overly caring. The incoming patrons seemed to be driving the focus, but I would recommend just a touch more personality.
There's lots of Colombian memorabilia on the walls and music in the background. Nostalgic for any Colombians living abroad I'm sure and it did feel genuine.
Well, I'm in the area for a few more days and will stop by again.
Cute little cafe. Lovely coffee, love the Seven Seeds beans and reasonably priced for the area ($3.80 for milk coffees). Would really prefer to see metal teaspoons though.
The location and decoration are perfect. Once you go near to the store, you feel like be in North America already. But the famous hot chocolate with cheese is really weird... It is not bad, but makes no sense. The chocolate and the cheese do not enrich each other's flavor in any way... This more like chew a salty gum and drink chocolate in the same time. BTW, the chocolate itself tastes more like milo anyway, lower than average. The arepases are great, we try the beef one and the chicken one, beef is juicy and chicken tastes really fresh with lemon.
Unique and cute interior. I love the relaxed and exotic atmosphere. I have not tried the food yet. Next time. Coffee was good. Staff are very friendly as well.
The deco make you feel like you are in Latin America and the staffs are so nice. The ambience is cozy and quiet.
The corn bread tastes so good…you would like to have next bite after your first bite. I usually do not like bread but I wanted to eat more for this.
The coffee beans from seven seeds, which would be quality assurance. When it was hot, it tasted so acidy. when it cold down, it tasted like nutty and cocoa. First time, I like cool latte, it taste greater than its warm...
The fresh sweetcorn arepas are delicious. Not huge serves overall but high quality. Cute decor , and a nice place to have breakfast but can get squishy
Had their Ropa Vieja Arepa (with chorizo) and Pollo Arepa. It was my first time having Arepa and I totally loved it! It was slightly charred and the texture was great. For the Ropa Vieja Arepa, the beef was tender and flavourful, even though we were a little disappointed with the chorizo. As for the Pollo Arepa, it was absolutely delish! The chicken was succulent and exuded a tantalising charred aroma. The different spices/herbs made the chicken flavoursome, and to top it off, a squeeze of lime gave it a very complete flavour. Moreover, the slight spiciness of the salsa made it tangy and appetising, while the guacamole was equally great. Last but not least, we had Aguapanela for drinks which was refreshing!
Fantastic little cafe: arepas with eggs = best breakfast on Gertrude Street! Hot chocolate, raspberry choc brownies and Portuguese tarts also highly recommended.
很有文化感的南美café，坐落在小清晰Gertrude St.周围有好多设计师小店、画廊和饭店等。吃过几次都觉得不错，喜欢墨西哥重口味的朋友一定会爱上。但这次来只喝了杯热巧克力，准确的说应该是『芝士热巧克力』，香料浓郁的哥伦比亚热可可里泡着一块不小的芝士，咸咸软软的，边喝边嚼，两种看似不搭边的东西居然神奇的互补了。
Great food and interesting hot chocolate, worth trying.
Sonido's arepas are absolutely incredible. Having never tried arepas before my Sonido experience, I expected the same flavour of a Lebanese flat bread but I was wrong. Arepas have an indescribable flavour of corn that isn't heavy on the stomach and pairs perfectly with the toppings. I do have one criticism: the price of the extra sides are a little expensive for the small size you get. Though do try the desserts! The Portuguese tarts are crisp, fresh and light! :)
Wow my god. This place was great.
My mocha was the best cup of coffee I've had in a while.
My friend and I shared the Pollo Arepa and the Chorizo Arepa, Arepas De queso. The chicken and chorizo dishes were delicious especially that spicy tangy a also that's served on the side. Personally I wasnt crazy about the Arepas De Queso was a bit to subtle for my tastes (even with the butter and salt that was recommended to be added on).
Definitely will be heading back there sooner rather then later.
Loving this place . What an amazing discovery ! The very first Colombian restaurant I know in Melbourne and is an amazing one !
Decor is tropic , colourful and joyful ! Tick!
Service is warm and friendly , tick !
Food is beautifully presented and taste great ! Tick!
And the green hot sauce !it's So good that I had to buy a bottle and take it home !!!
Highly recommended for those who are searching for something alternative and unique. Just added to my lunch collection , yum
Mari Frances Rachelle Julian
+3.5
If you are looking for a heat adventure they have a variety of chilli sauces that can blow your head off, partnered with their home-style cooking. Very casual, and will have to wait for big groups as they dont have a lot of space. The blood sausage is very indulging. yummy.
Marcia Elisa Garces Conde
+5
Excellent, delicious food & nice environment, they have a great collection of latin music and you can choose what to listen.... Friendly staff. Love their juices!!
Sonido is a South American restaurant on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, easily accessible by tram 86/96 and a short walk from the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum. I was going to an event at the REB and stumbled across this restaurant closeby, and was really impressed and happy with my experience here.
The most awesome little place. The atmosphere is so relaxed with old South American music playing in the background and adorable decor. The staff are very friendly and the food is amazing. The chorizo is AMAZING! It's probably best to come before 12:30 so you can be sure to get a table
It felt like I was at my favourite Colombian grandmothers place for the day. Every piece of this place felt authentic. I tried the amazingly delicious Arepas for the first time and boy was I impressed. I chose the chicken, it was so fresh and tender with every mouth full tasting better than the last. A little piece of South America right here in Fitzroy. I'll be going back again (every lunch break)
Bring on the Latin American vibe!
Great little cafe run by a very friendly South American couple. Fit out is done really well, with lots of funky and authentic paraphernalia. Some interesting seating choices on the pavement of Gertrude Street which may not be to everyone's liking, but it suits me!
The arepas are where the money is at - try the beef arepa with a side of beans for a filling meal. Coffee is excellent. Some good little sweet options as well. They also offer some alcoholic drinks now, again following the theme of the restaurant.
This is a great place for something that is more than a little bit different. Highly recommended.
had lunch here today, sooo delicious was their arepas. will definitely be coming back! the decor was sooo fitzroy and wasn't tacky, very latin. the tunes playing well suited, service was great and of course the food was great too. good job guys.
Jennifer Makovec Knight
+5
Just tried the chicken Arepa, price is really good and the food is delicious!! Highly recommend! Cheap, fresh and so tasty! The service was fast and efficient. Could not say a bad word about this place.
Nice coozy restaurant, their fruit juices are delicious!!!!!!! If you are Colombian you will love it!!!!! If your not Colombian try it!!! You will like it!!!!
Turquía no cabe duda de que no es un lío! Molibdeno Santo!
Woh there sally, lets stop for a moment and talk about taste! My oh my I ordered beef and beef did I get! It was worth the many times I walked away from here because there were people inside and, unlike Sonido, Turkey Mess doesn't like people. Well made, fragrant coffee was an additional delight! Hard to find this in Melbourne, it seems no one really cares about coffee in Melbourne, glad to know somebody is taking the initiative. This place must be the first in the city to get a proper espresso machine!
Turkey Mess? More like Turkey success!
Had breakfast at Sonido! Very nice little Colombian café. Staff was friendly. I really like the look of the place. It was fairly busy the whole time we were there. The coffee was good. Also had a Colombian hot chocolate, which was great. Apparently they serve it with cheese in it, but I was too mich of a pussy to try that ;) Breakfast are corn tortilla's with topping( we had beans and beef) which were fine, but definitly could be better. Might go back to try the hot choc with cheese!
Lovely place and awesome coffee but staffs are bit cold. Very interesting food but average. However it is still one of my favorite coffee shops.
Great coffee and delicious brekky. Awesome little cafe conveniently located close to St Vincent's hospital - would love to come back for some more food.
So I’ve been meaning to slouch over to Fitzroy to have breakfast at Sonido! for a few weeks now. I tried last Sunday, only got there at 8am to discover that they don’t open until 10am Sundays, so gave it up and went elsewhere. This week I am better prepared. I’ve even had a look at the Sonido! menu online HERE , looked up Arepas and Empanada’s in wikipedia, and mentally prepared myself for the old clothes beef. I’ve also researched (briefly) the foods of Columbia and Venezuela – not that I learned so much considering my devoted googling, but it was news to me that Panama and Columbia share a border, which is always a nice thing to know. And what a cute place? Sonido isn’t very big but is very Fitzroy – in a good way. Mis-matched furniture, South American curiosities and football jumpers pinned to walls, flakey paint but somehow seeming warmly and comfortably grungy. Also, by the time we arrived (half an hour after Sonido! opened this morning) the room is filled with a truly delectable
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
+3.5
I came pretty early in the day so there weren’t many dine-in customers, though there were a lot of people coming in for takeaway coffee. I ordered a Ropa Vieja arepa, which was “Old Clothes” beef served with guacamole and picadillo
This is such a cool dates place. I would love to come here with my sweetheart. Definitely a favourite place, so far!
Walking into Sonido! reminded me of the accommodation we stayed in in Cuba, where it’s commonplace to lodge at a family home for a small fee per night. You eat with them, cook with them and sleep in their house, a truly great way to travel. Sonido! feels just like a welcoming, colourful South American lounge room. Although it isn’t strictly Venezuelan, the menu at Sonido! is predominantly made up of areapas. In fact, if it’s not arepas or
...focus on two types of food: arepas (dough with filling on top) and empanadas (stuffed bread or pastry). The traditional Colombian hot chocolate is recommended, it is very sweet and has a strong scent of chocolate, with less of the milky fla
Best breaky in ages... great atmosphere.. Mmmm
Food was excellent...had the slow cooked beef shredded looking tapas and it was yummy. A little pricey but definitely worth it. Gertrude street never cease to amaze me ;)
My favourite cafe!. I got urban spoon just so I could write these guys a review. Easily my favourite cafe for the following reasons: 1) great coffee - its smooth, and the right combination of being milky but also strong. 2) fantastic food - the traditional south american food is unique as far as cafes go, there are only a few dishes to choose from but they are all really great. simple and tasty, the kind of food I like. the custard tarts are great too. 3) great atmosphere - the rustic and familiar furniture and decorations give it a familiar and homely feeling, and the south american music playing on the record player really adds to the feeling that you are eating in a slice of Colombia in the middle of Melbourne. 4) service is good, they aren't the most outgoing staff but still very friendly! definitely my favourite cafe, i always look forward to eating there and I always come out content and relaxed.
This Diner Is Anonymous
+5
Hangover cure. I turned up here on a Friday at lunch with a cracking hangover, and left 30 minutes later after a beef arepas feeling all sparkly and new. The service is pretty average but once you get used to their aloof attitudes it's not so bad. Maybe it's a cultural thing? The coffee is always great.
Yummy!. Looking forward to my next visit!
Delicious :). We stopped here after going to the museum, and it was lovely. Everyone at our table got either the 'old clothes' beef or chorizo arepas (both $12 each). I got hte chorizo, which was very tasty, but not as good as the beef! Try it out; sonido's has a great atmosphere.
Mouthwateringly delicious, unique yet authentic! Amazing value and everything delivered perfectly. The staff are efficient and friendly. I walked away feeling so satisfied and cannot wait to return.
What a groovy little place!!! So much to look at while sipping on your coffee.. Felt like I was in Brazil while I was there.. Food was delicious and the kids loved the hot chocolate and all the memorabilia... Fascinating little place.. Will definitely be going back..
Delicious!. Had the Ropa Vieja (shredded beef) arepa, washed down with an iced aguapanela. Absolutely superb! Others around the table had the Frijoles con Feta (black bean and feta) arepa and Arepas de Queso (cheese arepas), and were full of compliments about their meals. Decent South American cuisine in a beautiful café - top marks all around! Definitely worth a return visit!
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I asked 2 Columbian colleagues separately to recommend a place with good Columbian fares and they instantly recommended Sonido! That's good enough endorsement for me.
Ropa Vieja means old clothes. The flavoursome pulled beef on thin corn bread arepa topped with avacado tore apart as old clothes do. It also has a remarkable familiar, comfortable feeling that's hard to describe. What's in a name but the powerful invocation of so many senses and even memories.
Morcilla is a black pudding sausage, so perfectly balanced with the arepa and avocado that all the textures and flavours harmonised.
This place is also famous for the hot chocolate served in a tradional mug and wooden stirring stick. Also don't forget the sugar cane drink called Agua Panella. On a cold day you'll feel the hot but not too sweet liquid warm your insides.
Helpful and efficient service in a cosy setting that feels authentic and homely. This is not the first nor the last visit, where the quality has been consistent over the years.
Such a nice cafe/ restaurant. The hot chocolate is the best :) I want to go back for lunch next time.
>>>>>>>>. The Arepa con queso with a side of beans is next level, coffee is super good. Love this place
Lovely environment, great coffee and superb good. A must go!
Thumbs up. I had the chorizo arepa which was a bad choice... not for any fault of the chef but I think that a whole chorizo sausage is too much for one person! I definitely food envied my friends who ordered more sensible things like the bean arepa. Coffees are good. Staff are friendly. The cola 'does not taste like coke' and I mean it really doesn't. If you want something different this place is great!
Cannot fault this place. Gorgeous look, great atmosphere and really good food. The bean and feta arepas was delicious, filling and well priced. The chai was great and served with a cinnamon stick is a lovely idea. The Portuguese tarts were served warm as they should be. One of the best cafes around.
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Come for drinks & atmosphere. But not the food. Fitzroy's Cruzao (unfortunately now closed) did arepas and South American tapas better. There are also a few South American catering companies that do superior food at street festivals, the Johnston St Fiesta for example.
South Americans and those who have travelled to Colombia may not be impressed. The arepas are quite good, but the toppings just okay. If I'm hungry I may order a few arepas just with butter as a snack with coffee. The empanadas are overpriced for what they are. Bland fillings and made of pastry, rather than cornmeal like in Colombia.
That said, it's still one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. Staff are lovely, and the decor is fun. They even have a record player with an impressive collection of retro Latin pop and salsa. Lots of design and South American coffee table books scattered around to read. I'm the sort of person who loves getting lost in the paper or a book for hours over several cups of coffee, so a big plus for me.
Their coffee is fantastic, definitely up there amongst the best in Melbourne. It's intense and high acid, which is what I prefer.
If you're not into coffee, order a Colombian hot chocolate. White cheese melted into hot chocolate sounds weird, but trust me, it's a match made in heaven. Just like sea salt and caramel. My Colombian friends would typically have this as a winter evening supper with a warm, buttery arepa.
Also try the agua panela, which is a warm cane sugar drink with cinnamon and cloves. The special way of processing leaves all the cold-busting nutrients in, and it tastes delicious.
In summer, my number one pick is a guanabana (South American tropical fruit) smoothie. Delicious.
Amazing food, great coffee and super nice staff who love their food, you can tell by the taste.
Decor is cute and authentic. Wish we were here longer from visiting but we'll be back be t time we're in town.
Bean There Done That
+4.5
We had coffee. J (latte): More bitter than what I would have liked. Wish I got sugar.
A (latte): YAY good latte with sugz. Dumb chairs.
Yummy arepa, so fresh and flavoursome! I had the black bean arepa. The hot chocolate with cheese was weird, but then I kind of expected that.
Great place. Beautiful atmosphere, delicious breakfast. Loved it
Went for dinner and liked it. Good atmosphere and friendly staff
Food is simple but good
Cocktails could be better
Paid $35 pp including drinks
Love Sonido! The food is always amazing, and never fails to satisfy. Sometimes there's a wait, but it's definitely worth it!! A must try!
Great coffee and atmosphere, the Cuban beef corn fritter (forgotten its proper name) was tasty but nothing special, especially for $13. Loved the home made guacamole and salsa, and the selection of habanero sauces. I would come back, just to try more things and for the coffee.
Good drinks, Great Arepas!. We visited Sonido during a lazy afternoon in the Melbourne Summer sun. I had a dark rum cocktail and a delicious black bean arepa. Match made in heaven. Go check it out, cool people, chilled vibe in the best street in Melbourne!
Arepas are really good as well as the coffee and the icey lime drink (cannot recall its correct name) definitely worth a try.
I'll be back. Super cool little place with tasty food and tastier coffee. A must for the roaming hipster.
Yum!!!. I've never had anything like this for breakfast before. I had the chorizo arepa which was a bit difficult to cut and eat but still sooo good. My boyfriend had the beef arepa which was just as good (I would have rather got the beef one). Definitely one of my favourite breakfast places in Melbourne.
Visit here regularly as its close to work. Cool vibe. Consistently GREAT coffee. Delicious fresh food. Beef arepa can't be beaten! 'lemonade' is icy, tart & refreshing! They also make the best affogato's I've ever tasted!
The black beans are a must!
Rocio Rodriguez-Martin
+4.5
The yummiest Colombian lunch ever!. Tried Sonido! for the first time after reading a review on the Age - and I wasn't disappointed...I love this place!
The flavours are definitely there and so is the service - so I'm definitely coming back (as often as possible)!!
I tried the beans - but I have to go back to try the ropa vieja...can't wait!!
Yum!. Went yesterday for lunch, love the fact that there are only a few items to choose from. I went for the black beans with feta, hubby had the shredded meat, and son had a empanadas. Needed to be spicier for me, but there were a choice of sauces on the table to add. Coffee was smooth and nice also have a hot chocolate, vert sweet but yummy
Will go back again for sure
Great!. Went here for a casual lunch on my birthday with my partner. I am Brazilian so was excited to try it out. We had the arepa with chorizo and the ropa vieja (beef stew arepa), while sipping Guaranas. Both were very tasty, and reasonably priced at $11.50. The chorizo was really nicely spiced, and the beef stew tasted homemade. The highlight was definitely the arequipe con queso (sweet caramel with cheese) and the bocadillo con queso (guava sweet with cheese). Totally authentic and super yummy!! A bit overpriced at $4 each (for a small portion), but totally worth it for the nostalgia and taste of home. The place has a great atmosphere and decor, but is tiny!! We were lucky to get a table, as soon as we sat down, we saw many people have to be turned away. Should invest in becoming a licensed venue though!!
If I had a columbian mother this is the food she would cook! Had the bean and feta and it was super tasty. Service friendly and laid back. Definitly my new fitzroy fave!
Too good, just don't tell anyone... This place is totally awesome. No pretensions. Simple tasty food, great single origin coffees, great tunes, design, staff. Me enchanter!! Nuff said!
Nice place. Nice little cafe, good service, nice atmosphere. Coffee good, pastries nice and filling.
This place has all that i want in a cafe. Super friendly staff, delicious food, cool tunes.
Muy bien. Great food. Liked the atmosphere. Waitress was super friendly. Didn't have to wait long for our food.
And I'm still dreaming about the Empanada de Carne!
Great place for brunch if you're feeling less than fabulous. Ropa vieja sparked up with chili sauce and a side of chorizo, superb! Good coffee, good service, portuguese tart the icing on the cake.
Excellent custard apple smoothie (with milk)!
Outside the square. Been here a couple of times now and love it. It's maybe a bit try-hard on the exotic décor and some of the furniture is borderline for sitability, but it's great fun to be there (Great Latin American music playing, from a big box of vinyls).
The staff, working in the open kitchen, look like they've been dragged through a bush backwards, but didn't mind, as they beaver away with speedy nonchalance.
The menu is relatively limited, as is the space in the kitchen.
The Arepa (flat, round cornmeal bread) are delish. I've had the egg & chorizo and the cheese, but the beans and beef come recommended too. I'm not accustomed to eating salad at breakfast, but the whole experience is so out of the Anglo breakfast square, it's fantastic!
The coffee is rich.
It's a tiny place and very popular. Also great vf$.
Cute joint - delicious food. Cute little joint which reminded me of when I was in Spain. The chilled out atmosphere, and having breakfast looking out the window was a very relaxing Sunday morning. Food was great, loved it! Would go back again
Breakfast, a little bit different :). I love this little south american cafe! The arepas were de-lic-ious - especially the cheese one. Thinking about it now, I might have to go back again this weekend. The coffees were pretty good too. It's a small spot, so best to go with a very small group. Yum!!
:) South American bliss. Sonido! I am so grateful that I have found you. The place really does remind me of South America. The breakfasts are unique. There is not much choice (vegetarian and vegan options available) but do not let this scare you off. The cheapest, the most unique breakfast in Fitzroy. I always get the Bean Arepa. Try the hot chocolate and a Guarana soft drink!
Gertrude St gem. A welcome addition to the Nicholson St end of Gertrude Street. Love this little place. The spinach and cheese empanada and raspberry brownie are to die for. The coffee is superb and the staff are welcoming. The tunes are a great finisher. So glad I work close to this gem...
Muchos fantastico. Great little cafe. Arepas were v tasty and good value. Looks & feels fantastic. Great tunes. genuine Colombians (fresh from Bogota). Single origin colombian was made well. stayer!
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, very quick service, tasty food. Looking forward to a time when Sonido has a liquor licence. I'd prefer a few more meat options on the menu but otherwise a great little place.
Time for some Columbian food! This was my first time trying Latin American style food so I was pretty excited to see how Sonido! does it and was pretty thrilled to find out from my Columbian friends that they're actually very authentic with the food that they serve. Olletica, $4.50 I was pretty curious to try out what Columbian hot chocolate would taste like. It was pretty sweet, and had a little bit of sugarcane taste to it. But due to personal preference, I didn't like it that much because it was too sweet. They also have a version with cheese added to it, which apparently is how the Columbians do it. If you're game for it, do try it out :) Sugarcane tea OWT had the sugarcane tea, which came with a side of lime. We always have sugarcane drinks in Malaysia, but this definitely taste milder, unlike the typical ones we're used to. Sweet and sour at the same time, it was pretty soothing especially if you're suffering from a cold or sore throat. Empanada De Carne, $7.50 I got myself the b
Closer to home, and a little more photogenic, was the Pollo Arepa ($12) – a selection of marinated chicken thighs. Aside from being smoky and tender, the fillets were marinated in an exotic blend of cane sugar, lime juice, and hot paprika. It was a joyful combination of honeyed spice, the fatty, seared edges of the chicken bringing to mind the sizzling of meat on hot coals.
Slowly but surely, the authentic flavours of Colombian cuisine are making their way into Melbourne cafe's. Sonido invites lovers of great coffee and exotic delights to dine in their bright, colourful & festive world . Sonido is the creative concept of design students Santiago Villamizar and Carolina Talero. The duo have successfully transformed the modest Fitzroy space into a celebration of culture, diversity and ethnicity. With Cruzao Bar just down the road, the friendly fire between the two Venezuelan kitchens is heating up. Sonido's traditional corn meal pocket (arepa) is smaller and thinner in size but carries a strong flavour. The smoky fresco cheese, fres
The fresco cheese shone through everything, and was complimented by the piquant salsa. It was so magical, I can’t wait until I feel like that again.
Sonido is a South American breakfast and lunch place that opened in Gertrude Street Fitzroy last year. I went once, closed on Mondays, I went again, they only take cash not cards. Finally got there, actually I have been twice now. It is a cosy homey place, with great South American music playing and easygoing gentle service. The food, according to the menu is typical of Colombia and Venezuela. Frijoles con feta - arepa $11.50 with salad $2.50 For my first visit, I tried the Frijoles con feta - arepa with some salad. The arepa, a firmish disc of corn bread was unfilled, and topped with frijoles (black beans). The beans were cooked in a little tomato and topped with some feta. A small dish of guacamole and a dish of picadillo (a fresh tomato salsa) came with the meal. It was a light and tasty lunch, the beans weren't mushy. I felt pretty healthy after my yummy food. My next visit and I ordered the Arepas de queso, bread filled with melty cheese, the ultimate in comfort food. Sonido serve
OMG. Why did it take me 6 years to come back. Delicious, the beef was incredibly flavoured now that let you ladle as much chimichurri and salsa as you like. I just added an egg. The Hot chocolate with cheese was delish and generous and tried the Pollo as well and that was magnificent as well. As someone who doesn't normally stand in lines it was well worth it.
The vegan frijole arepa was amazing. New favourite breakfast place.
Just got a takeaway coffee.
It was good, but some food looked yummy, so will try some food next time!
Excellent food! The hot choc delicious and the arepas with black beans yummy 😊😊.
Food was good, prices are Melbourne reasonably, coffee was also good.
They do close at 3pm Saturday and it does get very busy so arrive early.
Liked the beef empanadas but they were smaller than I expected so if you want a meal, make sure to order 3. Cheese arepa was larger but needed more variety of flavour so I'd go for a filled one next time. Note if you're getting takeaway the sides are not included like dine in so make sure to take a container and fill with sauces.
Finally went for a sit down brunch. Super authentic Colombian/South American arepas and coffees. Probably the best arepas I’ve had in the city. Staff is really friendly and service is quick. They’re happy to explain menu items and won’t judge you on your terrible Spanish pronunciation!
Will definitely go back for a takeaway coffee and pastry….. like, tomorrow.
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