Sun 11/26/2023 10:43 AM
Nomadas can become one of the great cafes of Cuenca. It has the food, warmth, service and the passion necessary to be one of in-place, must-visit food location in this quaint city. It’s located off the street, so street noise levels are acceptable and pollution is none existent.
Little by little I am finding that prime tables are more difficult to secure. Since I am a people watcher, I am going a bit earlier on weekends to make sure I get the best cat bird view seats to watch the comings and goings. It’s the perfect place to catch-up with friends and enjoy great bistro food in an unhurried location.
Nomadas has the location. It’s inside-outside garden setting is calming, inviting and lovely. Even more appropriate, for a post pandemic aware traveler, air circulation was a key design consideration, you are in a semi covered open air garden.
Kelbert Bartone and wife, Mariana are a well-known and beloved foodie family hereabouts. They established an enviable reputation as a high-end bakery when they ran what evolved into Artesan Bakery. And when they briefly left Cuenca more than a few people myself included mourned this city’s loss.
Upon their return and establishment of Nomadas, we who love the family and their commitment to elevate the food scene in Cuenca, rejoiced. Nomadas offers more of a casual bistro cafe menu, breakfasts featuring great artesan bread they are known for and lunches built around the tried and true staples of hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. Two arepas are featured on the menu but they are the finest, best-known examples of the dish.
I hope when the weather changes and it gets colder that they will consider adding a hearty soup to the menu. My personal favorite is the chicken hamburger and my honey loves the chicken salad. They are happy to do substitutions and you really do come away feeling like a pampered guest.
The deserts are magic and many come here just for the carrot cake and/or the lemon meringue pie and a lovely well-made cappuccino. Do try the French toast if you want a wow experience and plan to do a lot of walking afterwards, it is an indulgent experience.
All in all Nomadas is a must visit place in Cuenca, that will warm your heart and be just the thing you never knew you wanted to eat in Cuenca. It’s a great breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe choice and one that locals and travelers can agree upon
Address: Calle Larga y Padre Aguirre
Contact information: 096 298 6352
Recommended by Doug Morgan: dour224@gmail.com
