Kallari

Location:
Wilson E4-266 y Juan Leon Mera
La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador

Restaurant Types:
Ecuadorian

V!VA User‘s Description

Kallari is a community-owned coffee shop, restaurant and crafts shop owned by an association of Kichwa communities in the Napo province, mostly from the Amazon Rainforest.

Organic coffee, organic chocolate in brownies and hot chocolate accompany tasty snacks and meals.

One of the best features that Kallari offers is their cultural dinner: if you have a group of at least 6 people, you can reserve a private 3-course meal of typical Amazon dishes along with a 15-minute presentation of Kichwa language, culture, crafts and their methods of organic coffee and chocolate production. The price is $7.50 per person.

Prices:
Lunch: Mid-Range
Dinner: Mid-Range

Price Description: For the cultural dinner, $7.50, otherwise $3-5 per person.

Menu Features:<br/>Fixed-price meals at dinner

Service Features:<br/>Phone ahead seating, large groups ok

Bar Features:<br/>Wine / beer

Dress Code: Casual

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-2-223-6009
URL: www.kallari.com/coffee.html

Traveler Reviews of Kallari

Cosy Kichwa haven in Gringolandia

Rating: 100%

I found the Kallari cafe to be a great place to escape the crowds of the Mariscal, and to sit back and enjoy a real coffee and the best chocolate brownies in town. Surrounded by bamboo and the gorgeous rainforest crafts, it manages to create an atmosphere unequalled in the rest of Quito. Not to mention the free crafts and Kichwa classes, and to-die-for guacamole, I'd definitely recommend it to fellow travellers.

By V!VA User, Jan 04, 2006

I have previously lived in the Amazon Rainforest ...

Rating: 0%

I have previously lived in the Amazon Rainforest and today visited the Kallari Cafe in Quito and I must say it recreates the ambiance of the Amazon better than any tacky Rainforest Cafe chain can. Also, I have never been anywhere where 100 % of the profits go direcly to the producer organization. Truely amazing. But don\'t trust me-- Check it out for Yourself.

By V!VA User from Ithaca, New York, Aug 15, 2005

I really appreciate your listing for the new ...

Rating: 0%

I really appreciate your listing for the new and unique Kallari coffee shop in Quito. Thanks for keeping up with businesses and giving this small cooperative store a chance.

By V!VA User from Quito, Jul 21, 2005