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Best cafes in Buenos Aires

11 places from 9 Buenos Aires travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

11 places

  1. Café Tortoni

    Cafe · Monserrat

    Grand café that has been a local icon for more than 150 years; it is usually very busy, with long lines for a table.

  2. La Biela

    Cafe · Recoleta

    Historic Recoleta café-restaurant near the cemetery, said to occupy one of the area's first eateries from about 100 years ago.

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9 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Libros del Pasaje

    Cafe · Palermo

    A peaceful bookstore with floor-to-ceiling shelves and a cafe inside, serving good coffee in a relaxing setting.

  2. Cuervo Café

    Cafe · Palermo

    A specialty coffee shop with a cool vibe and a to-go window, known for excellent coffee and cinnamon rolls.

  3. Bar La Poesía

    Cafe · San Telmo

    Charming traditional café in San Telmo.

  4. Hierbabuena

    Cafe · San Telmo

    Breakfast and brunch spot on a pretty San Telmo street, with many vegan and vegetarian options.

  5. Café La Perla

    Cafe · La Boca

    Classic café in La Boca, recommended for breakfast.

  6. Moshu Treehouse

    Cafe · Palermo

    Café built from recycled materials, designed to feel like being inside a treehouse.

  7. La Panera Rosa

    Cafe · Palermo

    Popular Palermo brunch café on Calle Costa Rica.

  8. Bar Británico

    Cafe · San Telmo

    Classic old bar near Parque Lezama, recommended for coffee and medialunas.

  9. El Hipopótamo

    Cafe · San Telmo

    Traditional corner bar near Parque Lezama.