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Buenos Aires, Argentina is home to juicy steaks, aromatic wines, and yes, the most warming cafe con leche. And when it comes to late morning meals, they may have well been experts of brunch as well. The cafes in the city is where people would chat, read a book in solitude, or work on their papers or reports. But more importantly, it is where they get their daily cup of joe and a huge serving of food.
If you want a taste of Buenos Aires brunch, check out this list of cafes you should go to on your trip. Believe us when we say you will immediately book plane tickets and work on your visas for Argentina as soon as you finished reading this.
Las Violetas
Treat yourself to an elegant brunch experience in a cafe that offers an old-world atmosphere at Las Violetas. Located at Recoleta neighborhood, by Almagro Av. Rivadavia the cafe has existed since 1884. There are not a lot of brunch spots where waiters don starched collars and shirt cuffs like a Victorian gentleman. Enjoy the Argentinian version of the French croissant called medialuna with a hot cup of coffee. You can also try many of their sharing platters like the María cala which has sweet bread, sandwich triple ham and cheese, your choice of drink (tea, coffee, or milk chocolate), and scones, among others.
Oui Oui
Oui Oui is the most popular cafe in Buenos Aires, situated in Nicaragua, Palermo Viejo. It is a French-style cafe so, of course, it will be filled with breads, cakes, and pastries. Order their pan au chocolat, buttery croissants, and freshly baked baguettes. You should also try their scrambled, poached, bacon-doused, or Benedict eggs. If you are not up for a heavy brunch, check out their cake and muffin menu.
Tea Connection
Obviously, Tea Connection’s expertise lie more on the loose leaf direction that ground coffee beans, but do not dismiss this brunch spot just yet. They have an extensive list of teas, categorised under Te Negro (Black Tea), Te Rojo (Red Tea), Te Verde (Green Tea), Infusiones (Infusion). You can also try out their comida natural or natural food menu which includes sandwiches, ensaladas, delis, and aguas de fruta. So if you are up for a healthy brunch, make your way to Gorostiaga, Las Canitas.
Croque Madame
Located in the courtyard garden of the MuseoNacional de Arte Decorativo (Museum of Decorative Arts), by the iron gates of the former ambassadorial residence. Once you are done viewing the exhibitions, you can check out their Croque Madame in butter, gruyere cheese, ham, and egg. Pair it up with Smoked Salmon with cream cheese salad and a hot cup of coffee.
Bartola
Out of all the brunch spots in this list, Bartola probably fits the “aesthetic Instagram” crowd the most with their decoration. Their use of pastel colours and the rustic feel of the whole cafe makes it an attractive cafe to visit. But more than that, they also offer the classic, delicious grub like eggs and pancakes, veggie sandwich with multicereal bread, and yogurt-granola.
See? What did we say? You have probably started imagining yourself sitting at one of these cafes, enjoying a hot cup of java, enjoying a plateful of brunch fare, while looking out to the busy streets of Argentina. Go on and book that trip already and enjoy a satisfying brunch experience you will never forget.
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