Buenos Aires's most beautiful historic café, a Belle Époque tearoom in Almagro since 1884, with original stained glass and carved wood that reward unhurried appreciation. The afternoon tea — the full tray of petit fours, sandwiches, and scones, with exceptional hot chocolate — is the legendary experience; mornings are quieter for coffee and medialunas. Less touristy than the Tortoni and every bit as historic, it is worth the trip out to Almagro on its own. The interior is the attraction as much as the service, a preserved corner of grand old Buenos Aires still doing its thing daily.
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The afternoon tea service with the full tray of petit fours, sandwiches, and scones. Medialunas for simpler visits. The hot chocolate is exceptional.
Afternoon for the full tea service experience. Morning for quieter coffee and pastries. The Belle Époque interior rewards unhurried appreciation.
Since 1884 - BA's most beautiful historic café. The stained glass and carved wood are original. Less touristy than Tortoni, equally historic. The afternoon tea is legendary. Worth the trip to Almagro.