Beneath its green awning on the corner of Quintana and Junín, La Biela is a spot for a sidewalk coffee in Recoleta. Writers and motor racing fans made it a regular meeting place.
Borges, Bioy Casares and Silvina Ocampo all frequented the café. Its name nods to its motor racing tradition. From this corner, you can walk to the Iglesia del Pilar and Recoleta Cemetery.
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On the corner of Callao and Lavalle, a landmark bar serves Buenos Aires classics, coffee and aperitifs. A good lunch stop between bookshops and theatres.
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Pause for coffee between Plaza de Mayo and Congress. Leave time to look around the historic room.
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A historic confectionery for afternoon tea near Corrientes. Take a moment to admire the restored dining room and its details.
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