The front garden
Mantra Café is a casual café bar and restaurant in the Granada neighborhood of north Cali, with a bar facing the street and outdoor tables in the shade of its palm garden. It opens Tuesday to Sunday at 9:00 a.m. On weekdays the morning is for coffee and the bar, and lunch starts at 12:00 p.m.; on Saturdays and Sundays, the day begins with brunch. It stays open into the night.
It's where lunch stretches into the afternoon and a glass gets ordered for no particular reason.
Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., lunch at Mantra Café means bowls, sandwiches, small plates to share and pastries, at outdoor tables in the shade of the palms.
From 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., the lunch combo brings together a bowl, a house drink and a muffin for dessert. And if the table calls for a glass, wine by the glass comes at a set price at lunchtime.
See the lunch menuDoes Mantra Café serve lunch on weekdays?
Yes. Mantra Café serves lunch Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What's in the lunch combo?
The Mantra Café lunch combo includes a bowl, a house drink (lemongrass lemonade or the house elixir of hibiscus, cardamom and mint) and a muffin for dessert. It runs from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Brunch
The weekend table.
On Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the front garden table brings breakfast and lunch together. Dishes like French toast, the Avocado Pesto Toast or the Chicken and Waffle arrive with 2-for-1 mimosas, juices, coffee and cocktails. It’s the weekend plan for families, couples and friends, the kind you settle into.
What time is brunch at Mantra Café?
Brunch at Mantra Café is served on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Is there brunch on weekdays?
No. Brunch is only on Saturdays and Sundays. Tuesday to Friday, Mantra Café opens at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and the bar, and serves lunch from 12:00 p.m., with bowls, sandwiches and small plates.
Is brunch a good plan for families?
Yes. Weekend brunch is the family occasion of the house.
Golden Hour
When the sun drops, the pitchers come out.
Every day from 3:00 to 6:45 p.m., Golden Hour, the house happy hour, comes to the front garden with 2-for-1 on selected cocktails and sangría. It's the hour for a glass, a pitcher of sangría and the lunch table that keeps going.
See Golden Hour
The bar
Cocktails, sangría and coffee.
The house bar, facing the street. Out of it come the coffee that closes the meal, the house's handcrafted drinks, sangría, spritz, mimosas, wine by the glass and signature cocktails.
See the drinksDelivery
Mantra Café delivers in Cali through Rappi.
Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Wednesday12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Thursday12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Friday12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday9:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Sunday9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Reservations
Reservations aren't required, but they're the best way to make sure your table is ready.
Book a tableFAQ
What is Mantra Café?
Mantra Café is a casual café bar and restaurant in the Granada neighborhood of Cali, Colombia, with lunch Tuesday to Sunday, weekend brunch and Golden Hour every day. It's part of Mantra, the same house as Mantra Rooftop.
Where is Mantra Café?
Mantra Café is at Av 9a Norte #10N-22, in the Granada neighborhood of north Cali.
What are Mantra Café's opening hours?
Mantra Café opens Tuesday to Sunday at 9:00 a.m. It closes at 11:00 p.m., or 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s closed on Mondays.
Do I need a reservation at Mantra Café?
Reservations aren't required. Walk-ins are seated as quickly as possible, but booking ahead is recommended to secure a table. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.
Is Mantra Café pet friendly?
Yes. Mantra Café is pet friendly.
Does Mantra Café have vegetarian options?
Yes. The Mantra Café menu has several vegetarian options, including the hummus garden, ripe plantain croquettes, chontaduro croquettes, the totopos crown and truffle fries.
Does Mantra Café deliver?
Yes. Mantra Café delivers in Cali through Rappi.
Can I host an event at Mantra Café?
Yes. Mantra Café hosts special occasions like birthdays, private events and corporate gatherings, each one quoted to fit through WhatsApp.
Does Mantra Café have a happy hour?
Yes. Golden Hour, the house happy hour, runs every day in the front garden from 3:00 to 6:45 p.m., with 2-for-1 on selected cocktails and sangría.
Mantra Rooftop
The terrace of the house, with botanical cocktails, small plates to share and DJs Thursday through Saturday.
Explore the terrace