Cafe Tortoni

For the coffee enthusiast, Cafe Tortoni is a must-visit when in Buenos Aires for a caffeine fix. Cafe Tortoni in east Buenos Aires has been the intellectual centre for Argentina's aristocrats since the 1850s, with its fine paintings and stylish décor. It's really popular these days, but don't let that stop you from going.

Many famous people have visited the café over the years, including politicians Lisandro de la Torre and Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear, popular idols Carlos Gardel and Juan Manuel Fangio, and international figures such as Albert Einstein, Federico Garca Lorca, Hillary Clinton, Robert Duvall, and Juan Carlos de Borbón.

Currently, the basement serves as a performance space for jazz and tango musicians, as well as a venue for book and poetry contests. The café has kept its original design and features a library, as well as rear facilities where you can play billiards, dominoes, and dice. Come to Cafe Tortoni to hear some music in the basement or simply drink your coffee in calm satisfaction while soaking up the profound pondering that goes on.

• Google Rating: 4.5/5
• Opening Hours: Daily - 8:00 to 22:00
  
• Website: https://tortonicaffe.com/
• Address: Av. de Mayo 825, C1084 Buenos Aires, Argentina