I don't know... this is a hard one to write because I love tea and the location is beautiful…read more However, they are simply not geared to host guests on site. First off, it's on you to figure out whether or not to order your drink at the cocktail stand or the kiosk with the pastries as well as paying through the waitress or at the stands. Secondly, service is terribly, terribly slow and anything besides pastries are a joke - do not get a salad here! The salads are prepacked in clear, plastic containers, and that's how they are served. You literally have to go to the stand to insist hey pick through and offer you one without wilted, dead, dark-green lettuce. Also, tea opens are very limited, which is so confusing and though I asked of the tea comes in a pot or cup and was told it would come in a pot (the only reason I ordered), my tea came in a cup with no explanation. Why would I go to a tea spot for a cup of tea? Some of my friends were frustrated and got coffees to be safe but they all came in to-go cups. I had to remind them 4 times for the little pastry I ordered and had already paid for as well. Go to buy loose-leaf tea, go to take photos, but that's about it.

I enjoyed my visit to tea room, located in the Alvear Palace Hotel. We were seated just outside…read morethe garden sun room because of my elderly guest who lacked mobility and needed more light. We ordered two regular tea menus and also ordered a couple side items. Everyone enjoyed the food. The scones were served warm. The tea sandwiches were cute as tasty (though ham heavy which is typical in Argentina). The final cakes were rich and tasty. I enjoyed the apple tart, which came with raisins. The chocolate cake was tasty and had strong coffee flavors. The tea selection was limited to traditional teas, not so much fruity flavors. I like that. The service was exceptional. That's a rarity in Argentina. I'll likely try going back to restaurants in this hotel because the caliber of service is likely to remain. Ooh and keep in mind that Tuesday reservations will be easier to make and el include the glass of bubbly for the same price as the regular tea.

It had been many years since my initial visit to L'Orangerie. I had great memories of the art deco…read moreroom, with high ceilings and iron work. We arrived for a 2p lunch and the room was lovely. The menu consisted of a cold buffet and menu items of the day. My friends ordered the buffet and 2 of us ordered the 'Loma de Pesca'. Our fish order showed up 20 minutes later as sliced filets of Lomo de Res. The waiter was profusely apologetic and stated his mind confused the meat with the fish. 35 minutes later, still no fish, but complimentary glasses of champagne for the delay. At the 45 minute mark, the fish arrived. More apologies and we noted the sauce on the fish had already congealed, so it had been sitting awhile. Coffee with some complimentary dessert bites. Sadly, the elegance and service I remembered was very much lacking. As a 'bonus', 20 minutes after leaving L'Orangerie, someone charged $1200 USD on plane tickets to Chile on the CC I had just used at the restaurant.

This place has been closed for two years. I Whatsapped the owner and she was very nice to let me…read moreknow. I'm writing this so others don't waste their tine. We did tea at L'orangerie instead.

What a clean, pristine and serene place to have a spot of tea and a fresh fruit bowl…read more This was a nice stop during my hours of walking and exploring the city. They gave me a little timer (sand in an hour glass) to make sure I allowed my tea to steep long enough. The fruit salad was sweet and refreshing and the tea was aromatic and comforting. I do love a spot of tea in the afternoon.

Came here every single day while in Buenos Aires for coffee, breakfast, brunch or a quick snack…read more Waiters are nice and the food is yummy, healthy and satisfying. First time we came it was in a Sunday and we had their brunch special which was a roast beef sandwich, french toast and a small salad. Amazing. Second time we came during the wk for a quick breakfast of muffin and coffee. Went again for lunch yesterday and had a steak sandwich w roasted potatoes. Their natural infused water are good as well. They have a great light menu when like me you have been in Buenos Aires eating tons of meat. Will miss this place when i go back to NYC, come in and enjoy their yummy coffee or a pastry and tea.

el servicio fue pesimo, tuvimos que ir recordarle al mesero que es mesero y que nos debía de traer…read morenuestros pedidos. hicimos reserva y fuimos los primeros en llegar y ordenar la comida y nos llegó todo de último comparado a los demás. Unos malas ondas acá te tratan mal y contestan con una actitud pesima. estaban ricas las tortas, pero el restaurante esta re choto también, pidan para llevar y se ahorran tener que ir ahí y avancarse a esta gente.

Fuimos a almorzar. La comida es preparada "to order" y fue deliciosa. Las súper porciones de las 4…read moretortas que probamos y compartimos fueron increíbles! Mis amigas terminaron con dos tes especiales. Las cuatro comensales estuvimos de acuerdo q fue Un almuerzo perfecto

Lindo lugar para comprar vajilla o decoread more

From the owner: Bagels de salmón ahumado , tartas, pasteleríaread more

Very cute place and I loved the ambience. The waiters are nice and attentive. I had the teriyaki…read morewhich was pretty good. I just wish it had a little more flavor. After my meal, I spent a few hours just sitting there and working on my laptop and no one bothered me. Great place to have a cup of coffee and do some work!

The place looks great, the food is way under seasoned and bland. Service is fair at best,…read moredefinitely skip this joint. I had Guacamole, way too much lemon, no other seasoning was apparent. It was not good. Chicken and cheese roll was terrible, also flavorless. Penne Pasta, guess what, bland as hell. I used salt, pepper and two extra cheese cups and it became passable. Considering the lack of attention with the service and bland unseasoned food, I would avoid this place.