Quick spot for an afternoon bite or servings of delicious gelato. Multilingual wait staff is so important because my Spanish is so rudimentary . You can do takeaway or table service. I got a cone of limone and mandarino which was perfectly refreshing on this hot summer day. Indoor and al fresco tables Also free glasses of water on request. It gets really ridiculous paying for bottles really. Toilet is single and I saw staff frequently spray disinfectant between users. read more

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"Dino" as in dinosaur? Perhaps this refers to the irritable staff who act like they're voracious for tourist blood. Or maybe "Dino" refers to the staff's fear of tourists, as they became so terrified and anxious as soon as the line started forming. Perhaps we'll never know. This cafe is located right in the center of Zaragoza so expect a huge line. The staff get super stressed out whenever a wave of tourists enters. Which is strange, considering this is the part of town ALL the tourists stop in on their way to other cities, so it should be nothing new. But they're snappy and really unfriendly. I'm a firm believer in the phenomenon that if you're nice to people and keep a smile on your face, things are more likely to go your way. Apparently they haven't heard of this before. We only stopped here because we really needed a pick-me-up on the long road trip from Barcelona to Madrid. The cappuccino I had was tasty and hit the spot for the other half of the journey. One of the amazing things about Spain is that they are spot-on with their coffee everywhere you go. Even the fast food joints have top of the line espresso machines! Outdoor seating offers a great view of the Basilica de Pilar and the plaza. Take a moment to chill out, people watch, and enjoy the scenery with a decent cup of coffee. DATE TIP: Don't choose one from the wrong side of the counter. You wouldn't want them to go "Dino" mode on you, would you? read more

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Stopped here for a hot tea this morning to sit and enjoy the square. The waiter was incredibly rude and brusque. Clearly did not want to have to serve anybody. Note that we ordered in Spanish, as well. I'm sure we had an accent, but we definitely made an effort! read more