Top 10 cafes in Buenos Aires
Looking for advice on where to enjoy a caffeine-filled afternoon in Argentina's capital? Well, Oliver Balch, an Argentina-based journalist and author of the book "Viva South America," lists the top cafes in Buenos Aires for Britain's Guardian newspaper. He writes:
The city's cafes are more than just venues for intravenous pick-me-ups. They're where friends meet for a gossip, where neighbours pop in to read the freebie paper, and where office workers wile away their afternoons when the boss is away.
Before heading out into the haze of percolator steam, some quick tips on etiquette. First off, feel at leisure to linger. There's none of that scowling waiter nonsense here. Second, forget the skinny, tall, Starbucks rigmarole. Argentines keep their coffee simple: most drink it short, black and with plenty of sugar. Last, leave Marlboro Lights for later. A recent city ban means Buenos Aires' cafes are now smoke-free zones.
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