The cheese arepas are the best! The sancocho was delicious; the creamy soup with the piquancy of the salsa on top. And the hot chocolate is so good!
Cheese arepas and hot chocolate are comfort food at it's best....food for the soul.
Fabulous! I highly recommend the empanadas for a small and tasty snack.
Best arepa un town! Perfect for a nice and different breakfast. Friendly staff comfortable small spot.
3.5. Rare Colombian cuisine as they use arepa as bread. Interesting corn cake taste and really tasty.
Got this for breakfast as I walk past it on the way to work. The two crispy corn pieces acted like bread to hold the egg, bacon, mushroom and cheese inside.
A cute little spot near flinders st for columbian breakfast and other cafe food options! The service was great, efficient and staff were friendly. A busy spot for the business and working people to grab a coffee and go. Nice ambience too. Would love to come back to try columbian hot chocolate!
The cheese arepa was delicious, and so was the sweet pancakes covered with feta and blueberries! Decent portions but a bit overpriced.
What a lovely little cafe. Very friendly staffs, excellent coffee and the food.... Very homely feel and very satisfying. Think I'm falling in love with this place.
Sweekruthi (Pretty.amazing_things)
+4
Cento mani is a cosy hole in the wall cafe which is situated on Flinders street. I went there with my Colombian friend who insisted we try this place and my oh my i loved the hearty food bowls they served. We had two dishes
1. BANDEJO PAISA 😍😍😍😍
2. COLOMBIAN AJIACO 🍜❤
Their service was quick and the food tasted very authentic. According to my friend, their style of food is very close to what he eats in Colombia. Which is a bonus for me try a non englishized version of food in Melbourne. Thank you Cento Mani for having us and making our lunch an amazing one 🙌🙌
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First time trying Colombian food, so didn’t know what to expect. Dropped by for Sunday brunch. Fun eclectically decorated cafe. Upstairs very tight seating area, so not the best spot for large groups.
Ordered the Colombian hot chocolate and cheese. Never tried the combination before. Small squares of cheese (mozzarella) are dropped into frothy hot chocolate, allowing it melt into soft stringy pieces. While I enjoyed the texture of the melty ball of cheese. Think this may be an acquired taste. Glad I tried it but despite my love of chocolate and cheese, think I would prefer them to be separate.
Also tried the vegetarian Arepa and Pandebono. The Arepa was lovely, well presented and had a distinct texture, paired with flavorful corn, tomato salsa and avocados.
Pandebono cheesy flavor was tasty, had a similar heavy texture to the arepa but sadly was cold inside. Can imagine it would have been great if it was warmed throughout - especially for a winter‘s day.
Overall good first Colombian cuisine experience. Can’t comment on authenticity, but would consider visiting again for their Arepas.
Interesting cafe. I had the one with just cheese inside (can't remember the name). I wanted something small and simple, it tasted pretty good. However my pee smelled really bad for the rest of the day.
Got this for breakfast as I walk past it on the way to work. The two crispy corn pieces acted like bread to hold the egg, bacon, mushroom and cheese inside.
I think it's a Colombian cuisine that they use arepa as bread. Interesting corn cake taste and really tasty.
A Colombian feast! We came here to try Colombian food for the first time and we absolutely loved it!
Full of flavour and presented so beautifully!
Our top picks are the 'Bandeja Paisa', the soupy 'Sancocho' and 'El Arequipe' or also known as Dulce De Leche for dessert. 😍😍
The staff at Cento Mani are incredibly lovely and take the time to explain all the ingredients and rich history that surrounds each dish.
We DEFINITELY recommend. I'm still thinking about the Sancocho.... mmmm delicious. Look at all the lovely dishes in our photos!!
My second taste of South American food, was not disappointed. This place is in such a space that if you walk near you'' easily go straight past it, which I had done many times before. I had Scrambled Eggs on a cheese Arepa with mushrooms, Avocado and tomatoes. It was so delicious but also pretty light on the stomach but filling none the less. The price is a wee bit high, however to try some South American food I'd say it's worth it, plus the coffee is great as expected. Plus they have an EatClub deal so I did get a good discount anyway.
Great little cafe I had breakfast there twice during my stay in Melbourne the cafe is very clean and friendly staff and so polite. The coffee is the best I can find in the CBD (I have tried many) but I am a fan of Campos coffee sad there isn’t more of it in Melbourne you guys are really missing out.
The coffee is amazing. The arepas are so tasty. The people are friendly and welcoming. Definitely a hidden gem in Melbourne for anyone looking for breakfast or lunch. Get on it!
Best brownie of my life and our first arepa. Beautifully presented delicious food and coffee too!
I have been visited Cento Mani since 2018, I love this place because it connects to me with my home country, the food is amazing and the staff very friendly.
I went there for lunch and had a chicken Aioli sandwich for takeaway. First of all the size of the sandwich was big and I loved it.
It was toasted and was crispy on the outside. The chicken filling in the sandwich had a really nice flavor and overall texture of the sandwich was awesome. I really enjoyed the sandwich and will surely go back for more.
Stumbling across this little slice of Colombia was a dream come true. Just a short walk up from Flinders Street/Federation Square this little shop is bursting with character and incredible food. Taking in the theme of the cafe we enjoyed a breakfast of freshly made erepa’s served by the very lovely and accommodating staff.
All in all if you feel the need for something different, fun and refreshing this is the place to be!
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So happy to see another Columbian cafe in Melbourne's multi-cultural gastronomy scene. We had a little spot on the mezzanine level to watch the traffic on the street and at the cafe entrance. The weekend menu has a smaller selection than the normal offers. I love unusual food and drink so can't wait for my orders to arrive.
The agua panela (sugar cane drink) with cheese was as fascinating as it was delicious. The warm, sweet sugarcane juice was made slightly salty by the melting cheese. We all chose arepas (corn bread) with different toppings. Mine was filled with cheese and came with scrambled eggs, bacon, sauteed mushrooms and baby spinach. The combination was scrumptious but also very filling. One of my friends had just scrambled eggs and mushroom on the plain arepa. Without some sort of accompanying sauce, this was really dry and bland for her. A third friend chose one with a sauce and commented on how tasty hers was.
This tiny, cozy cafe serves quite a few well-known Colombian dishes and drinks. Friendly staff, quick turn around by the kitchen and some appalling looking pastries in the front cabinet make revisits likely.
It is a small place but inside you will fine greatness on all details. The food takes you on a tour of flavors in Colombia and the service couldn't be better. I have been there with friends and family always with great experiences.
Last time I had a vegetarian brunch (sorry, I forgot the name of the dish), which I recommend.
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