Rituales, Compañía de Café
Specialty coffee shop and roaster in Laureles, at Circular 6 #39B-22, near the Primer Parque. It roasts coffee from Medellín's La Sierra neighborhood, and in 2026 it ranked 64th among South America's 100 best coffee shops.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; on Saturdays and Sundays it opens later and closes at 7:00 p.m. (checked 2026-10-13).
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Circular 6 #39B-22, Laureles, Medellín
Rituales has roasted its own coffee since 2017 and buys it from about forty families in La Sierra, a neighborhood on the mountainside in eastern Medellín that lived through years of violence and now grows coffee. They pay above the usual price and work with the growers from harvest to roasting.
The café is in a two-story house in Laureles, about two blocks from the Primer Parque. Downstairs is the bar, and it's busier; upstairs is quieter, with tables for working on a laptop or staying to chat. There's a front terrace with plants.
At the bar they make espresso and pour-over, so you can try the same coffee two ways. Their cold brew is one of the most talked-about in the city, including one with tamarind. There are also breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, desserts and a few cocktails.
In September 2026 Rituales ranked 64th on the South America's 100 Best Coffee Shops list. It's run by a team of women.
What to see
- The espresso and pour-over bar.
- The quieter second floor.
- The tamarind cold brew.
Getting there
- Metro: Estadio station (Line B), then a 15 to 20-minute walk west, past Primer Parque de Laureles.
- Taxi: ask for Primer Parque de Laureles and walk two blocks west.
Tips
- Order the same coffee as espresso and as pour-over to compare.
- If you're going to work, head to the second floor.
- Take home a bag of La Sierra coffee; they sell it in the shop and in their online store.
FAQ
Where is Rituales?
In Laureles, at Circular 6 #39B-22, about two blocks from Primer Parque de Laureles.
Where is the coffee from?
From the La Sierra neighborhood, in eastern Medellín. They buy it from coffee-growing families there and roast it themselves.
Is it good for working?
Yes. The second floor is quieter and there's wifi.
