La Makha serves breakfast every day from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m. on the first floor of Binn Hotel, in El Poblado, Medellín. The menu is short and to the point: eggs your way with sides you choose yourself, house waffles in a savory or sweet version, a soup of the day and a list of cold and hot drinks with plant-based and lactose-free milk options.
It’s a no-fuss breakfast, built to get the day started well without wasting time. Here’s everything on the menu and what’s worth knowing before you head down or drive over.
An early breakfast in a glass dining room
At 6:00 in the morning El Poblado is still waking up, and La Makha’s dining room is already open. It’s the same space used for dinner, with glass walls that blend with metallic accents, so the morning light comes straight in and the room feels very different from the way it does at night. If you want to know more about how the space was conceived, this piece on La Makha’s design goes into detail.
The hours stay the same all week, public holidays included. If you have an early meeting or a mid-morning flight, opening at 6:00 makes a real difference: you can have breakfast calmly and be on your way before the city fills up with traffic.
Eggs, your way: the heart of breakfast
Eggs are at the center of the menu, and the idea is simple: everyone orders them the way they like them. There are four styles.
- Scrambled.
- Fried.
- Omelet.
- Poached.
Then come the sides, which give the plate its personality. You can choose from tomato, onion, spinach, corn, mushroom, cheese, ham and bacon. That list makes for very different combinations: a spinach, mushroom and cheese omelet for anyone who wants something more vegetable-forward, scrambled eggs with tomato and onion the way they’re made at home in Colombia, or fried eggs with bacon for a guilt-free morning.
The practical side of this format is that nobody is left without an option. If someone at the table doesn’t eat meat, they build their plate with vegetables and cheese. If someone wants something heartier, they add ham or bacon. There’s no need to negotiate with a rigid menu, and no need to explain yourself to anyone: you simply tell the staff how you want your eggs and what goes in them.
House waffles, savory or sweet
The waffles are the fun part of breakfast, and they come in two versions, which settles the usual morning debate between savory and sweet.
The savory waffle comes with crispy bacon, honey and a fried egg. It’s the classic sweet-and-salty combination that works so well first thing in the morning: the bacon brings the crunch, the honey softens it and the fried egg turns it into a full meal.
The sweet waffle comes with mixed fruits, dark chocolate and honey. It’s the pick for anyone who wakes up craving dessert, or something to share in the middle of the table after the eggs. If you’re a couple or a group, ordering one of each is a good way to try both without having to choose. It’s also the easiest way to keep everyone at the table happy.
Soup of the day: chicken consommé
In Colombia there are few things more comforting in the morning than a hot broth, and La Makha has one on the menu. The soup of the day is a chicken consommé.
It makes particular sense on cool or rainy Medellín mornings, or when you want something light before a long day. It also works as a starter before the eggs if you arrive hungry.
Drinks for every routine
The drinks list is designed so everyone can have breakfast the way they have it at home, and this is where the menu offers the most variety.
On the cold side there’s orange juice, juice of the day and green juice, plus iced coffees (iced latte and cold brew) and Milo. The hot drinks include espresso and americano, cappuccino, latte and hot chocolate. The cold brew, for example, is a good alternative if you want your coffee fix without a hot drink on a sunny morning.
One detail worth appreciating is the choice of milk. Besides regular milk, you can ask for lactose-free milk, almond milk or soy milk. For anyone who avoids dairy, or simply prefers a plant-based milk in their cappuccino, that’s an important difference that not every hotel breakfast takes into account.
What to know before you go
A few practical details so breakfast goes off without surprises.
- Hours: every day, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: first floor of Binn Hotel, Cra. 25 #10-51, El Poblado, Medellín.
- Parking: Binn Hotel has covered parking that is free for La Makha diners. The entrance is through the road marked “Acceso Hotel Binn,” off Calle 10.
- Additional items: if you’d like something that isn’t on the menu, the restaurant asks that you request it directly from the staff, who will tell you what’s available that day.
- Tip: it’s voluntary and not included in the prices. The menu suggests 10% of the total bill, and all prices include taxes.
From breakfast to dinner at La Makha
Breakfast is La Makha’s simplest side. The evening is something else: a cuisine of origin that brings Colombian ingredients into high cuisine techniques, with dishes led by executive chef Nelson López. If breakfast left you curious about that other side, the chef’s recommendations are a good place to start.
For a longer evening there’s La Makha’s tasting menu, with seven courses and optional pairing. Keep in mind that dinner runs on different hours: Thursday and Saturday from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m., Friday from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m., and no dinner service Monday through Wednesday or on Sundays and public holidays. There’s no lunch service on any day.
Frequently asked questions
What time is breakfast served at La Makha?
Every day from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m., including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
What’s on La Makha’s breakfast menu?
Eggs your way (scrambled, fried, omelet or poached) with sides of your choice, savory or sweet house waffles, chicken consommé as the soup of the day, and cold and hot drinks including juices, coffee, cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate and Milo.
Are there plant-based or lactose-free milk options?
Yes. Besides regular milk, you can ask for lactose-free, almond or soy milk.
Can I order something that isn’t on the menu?
The menu notes that additional breakfast items can be requested directly from the restaurant staff, who will let you know the available options.
Is there parking if I come for breakfast at La Makha?
Yes. Binn Hotel has covered parking that is free for La Makha diners. The entrance is through the road marked “Acceso Hotel Binn,” off Calle 10, near Carrera 25 in El Poblado.
Is La Makha open for lunch?
No. La Makha serves breakfast every day and dinner Thursday through Saturday, but it has no lunch service.
