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    4.3 (171 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
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    Very delicious...especially their specials which were really unique. Can get tough to find a seat but beautiful decor. It's on the very expensive end but the salmon on toast had a healthy portion. Has wifi and I see people working from there during the day. It isn't loud.

    Maria G.

    Way cool!!! These guys take coffee to the max. We both ended up with the Congo V60 and enjoyed watching one of the experts prepare it with thought and science. The filters were even warmed to temp prior to adding the grounds. The beaker service is also unique to the LAB but clearly fitting. This area is hipster and you likely will find locals enjoying the ambiance. One improvement... The seating is not made to hang out long. Wooden stools line the bar and encourage faster coffee sipping. There are just a few comfy chairs in the back but they were occupied the entire time we were there.

    cafe con leche with latte art
    Teresa N.

    I think it was my 5th cafe con leche in BA.. found this place on Yelp and so glad it didn't disappoint! This coffee shop just opened several weeks ago! At the heart of the awesome Palermo area.. very trendy and hip decor interior.. with good coffee! The barristers are very knowledgeable about their coffee and by the why they speak very good English! I asked them why it's a training center and they explained because they offer coffee classes too.. seems like they really care about their coffee, 5 stars for that!!

    Great coffee made by coffee specialists. I had the double macchiato with cashew milk. It had great taste and the perfect ratio between the espresso shots and milk. The ladies working were also very kind.

    Pedro B.

    Great variety and quality of coffee. Kind service, very quick and helpful. The atmosphere is quite trendy, as is most of Palermo. Definitely worth trying out. Tremenda variedad y calidad de café. La atención rápida y atenta. Buena ambientación, trendy como es la norma en Palermo. Vale la pena probarlo.

    Marie-jose R.

    Amazing amazing place. Super modern style, blackboards everywhere, high tables, wooden stools, sofas... seems like we are in Central London. Very clean, and trendy music. Very friendly staff and tasty cakes... coffee is good but a wee bit bitter for me but still defo a place to come back though..

    dulce budin y americano
    Cat V.

    After a hike to get here from the center of the city near Congresso I was very relieved to find this coffee roasting house in the heart of Palermo Hollywood. From the outside its gives a modern vibe with giant glass windows while inside is a mix of industrial and homey - high stools, wooden bar counters and a cozy couches and chairs in the back corner. The music that day was mainly grunge and alternative rock (circa 90s) with tracks from the Foo Fighters, Nirvana and The Mars Volta. The baristas were nice and knowledgeable, even asked if I wanted to speak in English so note to foreigners - they are bilingual. I ordered one of their regular drip and a pour over and both were incredible - dark, rich taste. The coffee came on a saucer with my name on it, which was an nice personal touch. I also got a slice of one of their sweet breads which was moist and delicious. They roast their own beans - or at least that's what I was led to believe - and train their baristas about a quality service and education about their coffee on location. They sell their coffee in whole bean and ground as well. The quality is worth the price so no complaints for me. They do have a bathroom for paying customers - not a Starbucks - but its clean. Another feature was hooks under the bar for a purse or bags. Free wi-fi just ask them for the password.

    Max G.

    If you are around, the best place to have breakfast or an afternoon coffee. You can also enjoy tasty sweet treats. It's a must!

    I have never had a coffee shaken, not stirred. (But then I added a bunch of sugar afterwards, so it was actually stirred too.)
    Elisabeth B.

    The atmosphere is wonderful; a taste of my home, the PNW in the U.S. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the coffee. Maybe I am not as coffee-knowledgeable as I wish I was, but the coffee had a sour overtone to it. The staff is impressive, the drink-ideas intriguing, but the taste is a bit lacking to me. I still recommend coming and experiencing this coffee haven, though, and make up your own mind!

    A coffee lover's dream.
    Jimmy B.

    Yes! Amazing coffee in BA! All of the other reviews have it right. This place is great. The attention to aesthetic is only surpassed by the quality coffee and tasty snack. The staff are friendly, can communicate in English but also are happy to entertain someone practicing their Spanish.

    Cappuccino. Bagel con crema and coffee cake.  All great!

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    The best coffee in town can be found at LAB Tostaderos de Cafe, Humbolt 1542, Palermo Hollywood.

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    Café Martínez

    Café Martínez

    3.3(4 reviews)
    2.6 kmAlmagro
    $$

    The Location: In Almagro, at the corner of the intersection between Av. Corrientes and Bulnes…read more The Staff: The staff were very helpful in helping me order my drink and pastry. I did not finish my pastry so they gave me a to-go box--very kind. The Drinks: - Iced Cold Brew: It is good, not as strong as I typically like a cold brew. The Food: - Cake with strawberry: It was really good. The Venue: - I liked the venue. The wi-fi was pretty faster and more reliable than other coffee shops. Of course, this is a chain coffee shop, so one would expect some things better. The drinks and food are good. I would probably just order coffee again next time. They do accept credit cards and it is a great place to get some work done or study if you find a spot available. Note about Wi-Fi in Buenos Aires: The Wi-Fi in Buenos Aires is not as fast (and not as reliable) as the Wi-Fi found in typical coffee shops in the United States and in Europe. Thus, I do not make bad reviews based on slow wi-fi which is very common here. Upshot: A great venue to do some work in. It does close at 9pm so that is worth keeping in mind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ La ubicación: En Almagro, en la esquina de la intersección entre Av. Corrientes y Bulnes. El personel: El personal fue muy servicial al ayudarme a pedir mi bebida y pastelería. Las Bebidas: - Cold Brew: Bien, no tanta cafeína como me gusta. La Comida: - Torta con frutilla: Muy rica. El lugar: - Me gustó el lugar. El wi-fi era bastante más rápido y confiable que otras cafeterías. Por supuesto, esta es una cadena de cafeterías, por lo que uno esperaría algunas cosas mejor. Las bebidas y la comida son buenas. Probablemente pediría café nuevamente la próxima vez. Aceptan tarjetas de crédito y es un gran lugar para hacer algún trabajo o estudiar si encuentra un lugar disponible. Nota sobre Wi-Fi en Buenos Aires: El Wi-Fi en Buenos Aires no es tan rápido (y no tan confiable) como el Wi-Fi que se encuentra en las cafeterías típicas en los Estados Unidos y en Europa. Por lo tanto, no hago malas críticas basadas en wi-fi lento, que es muy común aquí. Resultado: Me gusto. Lo único que cierra muy temprano en mi opinion.

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