Crepes & Waffles

Full sit-down meals landside at T1 are basically Crepes & Waffles.

This branch sits landside in Terminal 1, so you can eat here whether you’re arriving early or saying goodbye after landing. It’s a Colombian chain, and reviews say the menu tracks what you see in Medellín city locations: savory crepes, salads, soups, and dessert crepes, plus coffee and juices. Expect mid-range prices ($$) by airport standards—more than in town, still reasonable compared with other full meals at MDE.

Menu standouts: the savory chicken and mushroom crepes get the most mentions, and dessert fans talk up the Nutella and fruit crepes. Portions are solid for the price; you can usually get a full plate and a drink for around what Burger King charges for a large combo. If you just want something light, a single dessert crepe and coffee works as a snack before an evening flight.

Service is table-service, not counter pick-up, which is the whole point here. That also means slower turn times when it’s busy. Reviews flag long waits when flights bank in the evening; some mention 20–30 minutes to get food once the dining room fills and staff is stretched. If your boarding time is under 45 minutes away, this is the wrong choice; grab-and-go wins.

Regulars say they arrive 15–20 minutes earlier than usual if they plan to eat here, sit down as soon as a table opens, and order quickly without lingering over the menu. Another common move: eat something cheaper in town or at a kiosk, then come here just for a dessert crepe and espresso to kill an extra hour landside.

Practical tip: if you’re flying at a peak evening hour (think 6–10 p.m. departures), walk past first; if every table is full and there’s a waitlist, skip it and protect your buffer instead of gambling on slow service.