Discover the 10 best specialty coffee shops in Buenos Aires

Cuervo Café is a must-visit for any specialty coffee enthusiast in Buenos Aires. With its cozy atmosphere, wooden tables, and a modern bar that steals the show, any of Cuervo Café’s locations will complement their select bean coffees with a unique dining experience (Flat white ice cream alfajores?). Plus, lovers of vegan and gluten-free options also have a place in this special corner of specialty coffee.

In Caballito, there’s a very small but fascinating café with a unique history. Sastre was formerly a classic tailor shop that served the neighborhood for over two decades. In the midst of the Covid pandemic, its owners renovated the space to turn it into one of the best specialty coffee shops in Buenos Aires, keeping its essence intact. Today, Sastre is known for its exquisite selection of specialty coffee drinks, including the flat white, espresso, and americano. When you walk in, you’ll know you’re in a tailor shop of a kind that no longer exists.

At Rondó Café, they work with beans specially selected from Guatemala. Their philosophy guides everything they do: healthy and unique options for all tastes. Among their specialties, the famous flat white stands out: two shots of ristretto with frothed milk. Additionally, the Rondó latte, prepared with two shots of espresso in a 250cc cup, is another specialty you won’t want to miss. Immerse yourself in this unique specialty coffee experience and let yourself be surprised by the passion the baristas put into every cup.

Coffee Town is located in the San Telmo Market, home to one of the largest and most important markets in Buenos Aires. What sets them apart is their quest for new flavors and aromas, almost like a specialty coffee laboratory. Coffee Town crafts its coffees using varieties you won’t find at other specialty coffee shops in Buenos Aires.

ÖSS Kafe stands out in the specialty coffee scene for its approach rooted in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Every coffee on their menu is organic, handcrafted, and made using traditional methods. You’ll find their signature specialties: coffee with cinnamon and coffee with olive oil. And if it’s hot out, you’ve got to try their slow-drip shizuku iced coffee.

At All Saints Café, every detail they add helps create an extraordinary cup of coffee. The range of options at this specialty coffee shop is extensive: they have their own roasting process, coffee is at the heart of everything they do, and their shop is always packed. And to top it all off, they train baristas.

Café LO FI is already a must-visit in the Caballito neighborhood. Its coffee comes from Honduras and is of the highest quality; the breads and croissants are a feast for the eyes and the flavors never disappoint; and the Ecuadorian cocoa chocolates from Mojácar are just as appealing as its specialty coffee. A simple and unique spot where the flavors and aromas guide you.

If you go to Tres, you’ll be fully immersed in a unique experience at this spot located in Colegiales, which combines a roastery and lab with a walk-in café. Both concepts come together through a clean, minimalist design that keeps the focus squarely on the coffee.

Bilbo Café is a specialty coffee shop with a 1950s vibe and more than 28 different coffees to choose from, so you can pick your favorite and never get bored by trying different blends.

This is an industrial-style specialty coffee shop and coffee office offering a wide variety of hot and cold coffees. They use beans from Brazil, Guatemala, and Colombia for their brews, and it’s the perfect place to use as an office if you’re working remotely and want to get out of the house.