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Cafe Buenos Aires

4.4 (51 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Sarah T.

Still a solid place to get a quick but tasty lunch. Staff was friendly and quick to help. This time I ordered a ham and cheese and a peach empanada along with a Reishi Mocha. It was nice outside so I sat at the two tables in front to enjoy the food.

Now called Dos Corazones Cafe
Angela L.

This establishment now goes by Does Corazones Cafe. I'm a huge empanada fan and came here this morning for some coffee and empanadas early this morning so it was empty except for one person having coffee, so the service was quick. I had a cafe con leche and 2 chorizo empanadas. The cafe was great, but the empanadas were lacking in flavor and just plain. I would likely stop by for cafe again but not the empanadas.

Isaiah G.

We were in the area and decided to give this place a try. There's a lot of street parking. It's a small spot more of a grab and go. You walk in and order on the kiosk. I did like that there was a lot of options and pictures they way you know what you're ordering. They bake the empanadas here and I really like that instead of fried ones. I ordered nopales and cheese empanada and my husband ordered beef. I like that there was a vegetarian option because don't always want meat. My empanada was delicious and it was the perfect size. Definitely would recommend trying this spot. Food is delicious!

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Max K.

Authentic Argentinian empanadas with good variety of flavors. They're usually freshly baked. Limited indoor seating available but plenty outdoors given close by small park! Service is OK. Free street parking available. This corner shop is clean with decent bathroom. Mushroom one is my favorite!

Chicken Empanada
Hayley A.

The mocha drink was really good, just the right amount of chocolate to coffee ratio. The empanadas were great, crispy but light dough with a hearty amount of filling. I liked the soyrizo one the more, super flavorful with a good amount of veggies in it. The store was super clean. The barista was very kind and whipped everything up fast.

Tom I.

The sign says the best empanadas in the Bay Area!! They don't lie!!!! We've been back again and again and have tried the Fugazetta, Ham and Cheese, Chorizo, Chicken, Beef and Mushroom. The coffee, Chai and refreshers are also amazing!!! Wow wow wow everything is so good Chimichurri sauce is amazing. I've heard that some folks even buy extra so they can mix it with mayonnaise and make a secret sauce for their frites. They are even planning a spinoff called Burritto Queen. Can't wait to try those too. And they have a charming spot with outside tables, just fantastic.

They are very generous with the beef!
Jane M.

BEST Empanadas I've had in Northern California!!! They are stuffed and delicious! I'm coming back for sure!

Jeanne T.

ive never had mushroom-based coffee and cafe buenos aires made my first experience that much more special bc of so! the shop itself is so intimate and staff were really sweet and attentive to my visit! my favorite empanada would be the mushroom one! during my visit i ordered/tried the chorizo empanada, beef empanada, mushroom empanada, along with mini beignet chocolate trio (White, Dark, Hazelnut) and for my coffee i got the chagaccino! which at first i was hesitant to try bc i heard mushroom based coffee?? but the taste was actually did not have any mushroom flavors and the mixture of the drink itself made the drink itself taste delicious so 10/10 would recommend for yall to try it out! for the beignet they were good but i think i would prefer other fillings -however if youre a fan of chocolate then yall would really appreciate this trio loved how relax and intimate the whole visit felt. theres a small indoor seating along with various outdoor seating spots nearby! tips: street parking available lots of food and menu options available

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Love this place! Good coffee (and I'm particular), good service, and I appreciate that the fruit empanadas aren't all super sweet and gooey.

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Delicious food and lattes. Wonderful service. Convenient to Stanford Emeryville Cancer Center.

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Highly recommend. Empanadas are filling and yummy. Great customer service as well. First time here and will be back

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Empanadas were great. My favorite are the breakfast ones. Service was great. I would go again.

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Noel is great and super friendly. Empanadas are delicious as well as the matcha latte.

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Great selections and spectacular service! Lovely atmosphere ! Must try the chrorizo empanada!

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Hi Tom. Thank you for the question. I had previously answered thinking you were referring to our Berkeley location. We used to be open until 4:30, but we were getting very little traffic after 4 so we decided to close at 4 Mon-Sat and 3 on… 

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