An uptown Colombian cafe known for pan de bono and coffee that Grub Street notes has grown from one spot into multiple NYC locations.
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Yelp reviewers advise arriving early for breakfast at Salento's Amsterdam Avenue location or risk standing in line, as the compact cafe fills quickly with regulars ordering Colombian staples like pan de bono and chicken-and-cheese buns (Yelp).
Some reviewers also point to a wait tied to slow service during rushes rather than door capacity, though they describe the coffee and food as worth it — a sign demand at the counter outpaces the small kitchen's output during peak hours (Yelp).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Yes
Yelp reviewers report lines forming during breakfast hours at the Amsterdam Avenue location, with additional waits sometimes tied to slower service during rushes (Yelp).
No reservation system is mentioned in available coverage; it operates as a counter-and-table cafe (Yelp).
Yes, it's walk-in, though reviewers suggest arriving early for breakfast to avoid the line (Yelp).
Sources: Yelp · Salento Colombian Coffee & Kitchen