Treverete vs Crepes & Waffles Bacatá · Which to choose

The verdict, before the comparison

If you have to pick once

Walk into Crepes & Waffles if you came for a quick treat — ice cream, a sweet or savory crepe, dessert with kids or a casual friend. Walk into Treverete if you came for a sit-down coffee or wine in a quieter room.

Important: this is the Heladería

If you’ve eaten at a full Crepes & Waffles elsewhere in Bogotá — their flagship restaurants are known for a huge sit-down menu (salads, full plates, dessert program) — the Bacatá location is not that. The Bacatá branch is labeled Heladería Bacatá — the ice-cream and crepe format. Smaller menu. Faster turn. More about dessert.

Public information lists the Bacatá Heladería at Calle 19 #5-30, Burbuja B6, open Monday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Phone: 601 676 7600 ext. 1784.

Side-by-side

	Treverete	Crepes & Waffles Bacatá (Heladería)
Concept	Small independent café & wine room	Major Colombian chain — ice cream & crepe branch
Best for	Coffee, wine, conversation, quiet	Dessert, kids, quick sweet stop
Menu	None posted — you ask	Full posted menu, lit board, ordering at the counter
Signature items	Latte, espresso, by-the-glass wine	Artisanal ice cream, sweet & savory crepes, waffles (caramel, Nutella, ham & cheese, classic)
Hours	Daytime + evening (varies)	Mon–Sun 10am–10pm
Group size	1–3 ideal	Works for families, kids, larger groups
Pace	Slow, conversational	Fast, turnover-friendly
Take-away	Possible but not built for it	Yes — ice cream cones, crepe boxes
Coffee quality	The reason to walk in	Coffee available, but not the point of going
Alcohol	Wine by the glass	None
Vibe	Cafe-bar quiet	Cheerful, family-friendly, brighter lit

Choose Treverete if…

You came for a real latte and time to sit with it.
You’re meeting one person for a quiet conversation.
You want a glass of wine before dinner without going to a hotel bar.
You want to listen to live music (check Instagram for the schedule).
You don’t mind ordering without a printed menu.

Choose Crepes & Waffles if…

You came for ice cream — this is the location for it. Crepes & Waffles has built its name on artisanal ice cream and the Bacatá branch is one of the dedicated ice-cream spots.
You have kids who want a Nutella crepe or a waffle.
You need a quick post-meal dessert before heading on.
You want a familiar, reliable chain menu — predictable, fast, no surprises.
You’re on a schedule and don’t want to wait.

“You don’t go to Treverete instead of Crepes & Waffles. You go for different reasons. Knowing which reason you’re on is the whole game.” — On the difference

Quick notes on the Crepes & Waffles brand

Crepes & Waffles is one of Colombia’s most recognized restaurant brands, known not only for its food but for its social mission — the company has long had a policy of preferentially hiring women as heads of household. Their full restaurants serve a substantial sit-down menu; their heladerías (like the Bacatá branch) focus on the dessert side: ice cream, crepes, waffles, and lighter savory crepes. Both formats use the same brand identity but operate differently.

The honest take

If you walked into Edificio Bacatá thinking “I’m going to get the Crepes & Waffles I know from elsewhere,” expect ice cream and crepes here, not the full restaurant. For the broader menu, Crepes & Waffles has other Bogotá locations — Gran Estación, Andino, Atlantis, and more.