I first wandered into this store a few years ago when I visited Buenos Aires and tried the passion…read more(cheesecake and maracuya) cupcake. I decided to go back today and the owner Claudio personally took my order. It remains a great place for amazing cupcakes.

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I came here on an early Wednesday morning with a group of 4 people for breakfast. It was pretty…read moreempty so we could sit wherever we wanted. It's the oldest cafe in Buenos Aires and I liked the old school feel of it. We ordered a cafe con leche (latte), a tostada mixto (ham and cheese toastie sandwich), and a medialuna (smaller sweet croissant pastry). The portions were large so definitely shareable. The latte and the tostada mixto were good. Service was good as well, faster than I expected (I'm from NYC where everything is fast haha). The reviews said service was slow which I did not experience but it could be that I came early in the morning so it wasn't busy.

Why do I need to wait in line for 30 minutes to enter a cafe when it's half empty inside? I have no…read moreidea. But it's a touristy spot so you gotta follow the rules. The place is beautiful, got beautiful decor and artwork all around. The waiters (once you get their attention) are very nice. Service is very very slow but that's typical of Argentine culture. It took them about 20 minutes to bring the bill.