Stopped by for a drink after spending most of the day on a hop-on hop-off bus and found tables on the street for our party. As seems to be the case in BA, most wines are only available by the bottle, not by the glass. They have a few beers to choose from and a good assortment of cocktails. The drinks came with some appetizers of olives, potato chips, and peanuts a long with two small finger sandwiches. Those were not expected but well appreciated. We've been warned about the potential for snatch and grab robberies so we kept an eye on passers by. Several came by multiple times for no reason so be careful if you sit outside. read more

Not a bad, historic spot. While service was good, it took a while to get our order in, out and it tab. Being in this place takes you back to what the art deco era in NYC would feel like. You get that feeling of yesteryear. Ordered two coffees, a brownie and a bag of whole coffee beans to take back to the flat. Didn't have any real food so can't comment on it read more

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Came here for breakfast and there was no wait. I got 2 medialunas with ham and cheese and a Spanish hot chocolate. My bf got the American breakfast. I loved the medialunas. They were lightly sweetened and so savory with the cheese and ham. The hot chocolate was quite thick and so chocolatey. My only complaint was I had to pick out a small hair from my food. I tried the cake that came with my bf's breakfast. It was chocolate and very light. Would have preferred a richer chocolate taste. read more

London City - Cafeteria Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Wait : none with walk in or rsvp Service : nice and efficient Food : I love their coffee ( coffee with milk) and croissant. Steaks is also available but not a lot of people are ordering and it's not a place to try best steak. Otherwise, their salad is great and some pasta. Price : reasonable Tips: they have menu with English language. You don't have to tip in Argentina but if you do, they prefer cash. They accept most credit card (I use visa), dollars or peso. It's pretty crowded place and not romantic read more

London City - Love the coffee - Cafeteria Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Nice cafe with beautiful decor - probably the best and most elaborately decorated along this stretch of Ave Mayo. Very casual despite the fancy appearance - you seat yourself and there are no separate sections for those just having coffee or those having a meal - all mixed up together - except they'll give you a white table covering if having a meal. We had beef tenderloin with fries and salad with salmon - both are ok although the fries are indeed not very crispy (the upside is they are also not too greasy), and the green salad has quite a few leaves with brown edges so not very fresh. Portions are good and prices reasonable (2800-3300 pesos). This place also has an enormous cake counter with probably the most expansive cake selection I've seen as well as other takeout foods such as salads, sandwiches and quiches. Outdoor seating available also but then you'll miss the much more atmospheric interior. English menu available (but without prices so you have to read it together with the Spanish version). read more

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Based on it's location you think it's going to be super touristy, but it's an excellent place to stop for coffee, lunch, cake, or just about anything. The waitstaff is fast and friendly. The menu is varied enough to find something for everyone. I had a mushroom omelette that was so large I couldn't finish it all. My husband had the torta espanola which was even larger. Our meal cost less than $15 and we left very happy. read more

Love this jewel off Plaza Mayor. Menu/prices are Good! Nice selection from sit down, stand at coffee bar or take away from bakery! Staff pleasant and read the history of the place. read more

A classic café in the heart of BA. It could be in Vienna or Paris. Good coffee, good media lunas. Helpful and unobstrucive service. Julio Cortázar used to hag out here. read more

To be honest, we only came across London city because we were walking by and they were one of a few places open during the national holiday Cultural Integration day. Overall, I was pleasantly with my meal. I ordered a coffee and the Chicken Sandwich. The chicken sandwich was an actually large piece of tender chicken. There was also Caesar dressing that added an interesting delightful taste. If you are looking for other items, they also have an assorted variety of pastries, and great coffee. The service wasn't great, which I minus a star for. If I visit Buenos Aires again, I would drop by again. read more

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Seriously the best pastry I've ever had. Coffee is delicious as well. They have WiFi along with nice bathrooms downstairs. Snap a pic of the chic on-brand napkins and mugs while you enjoy your warm croissant soaked in honey and butter. read more

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Passed this place while walking late in the evening. So beautiful at night. In an ancient building as so many are. Very London for sure. Came back for brunch. Quick service. Servers in bowtie. Just had the "light" breakfast, includes cafe con leche basket of mini toast, butter, jam & oj Afterwards I took a number & picked up a variety of pastries & freshly made cured meats sandwich for later. Recommend. Especially if you don't care to dine where the younger louder folks are found. Mostly older crowd & business people. Upscale. But very casual dining. & yes service is a tad slow but this is the kind of place you stop by & enjoy the coffee the people watching & you're not in any rush. Loved the the age of the place. Chandeliers & wood work. Stop by! Enjoy! read more

London City - Cafeteria Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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We were excited to be here on Christmas. The lemonade and bread were a great start. I ordered the gnocchi bolognase and it was gross. The sauce was chefboyardee and the gnocchi were gritty. I said I didn't like it and the manager was a jerk. He said "what, I'll keep bringing you something and you don't like it and keep returning?" "What's wrong with it?" It tasted disgusting. You should replace it without making someone feel guilty. Would not return here. **Please know that the restaurant tried to get this review deleted from Tripadvisor, which suggests a lot about their shadiness. read more

Amazing food, although the service can be a bit slow. Both times that I've come here I ordered the Buenos Aires steak ("Bife de Chorizo Buenos Aires"), and both times it was amazingly good. There are a small handful of places where the meat itself is a little bit more perfect, but London City presents it well with all the works: Egg, bacon, papas fritas, vegetables... everything that was originally created for the purpose of being consumed in the company of cow flesh, and excellently prepared. As a caution, in my experience this is not a place to come if your in a hurry. I know that statement is a bit laughable since no restaurant in Buenos Aires has any sense of rush, but this place actually surprised me: On my first visit it took me exceptionally long to get my check, and the second time I waited quite a while to be attended after I was seated. This probably wouldn't be such a problem if I didn't come alone, so I'm not letting it detract much from my impression of the restaurant. London City is one of many restaurants that also calls itself a "historic" local. Not having done background research on this myself, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and present my impression of the place's personality: Fancy but a bit generic, classy but not really cool, old-school but without the historically rich characteristics of some other downtown restaurants. Altogether, a solid four stars for being another great Buenos Aires restaurant with fantastic food and a nice atmosphere. read more

London City - This - Cafeteria Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Very nice little restaurant and bakery! Friendly staff, informative menus and counter information, and of course an amazing selection of baked goods for a very low price. I definitely had some of the best dulce de leche pastries I've ever tasted here. If you are touring the downtown area this is a great place to stop off at; highly recommend it! read more

London City - Amazing Pasteries - Cafeteria Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

We stopped here before exploring Buenos Aires for the day. It's just a typical diner. Nothing to special. It's a little bit of London in the middle of BA. The service was quick, but not exceptional. Good place for a quick breakfast in a busy area. read more

I wanted to come to this cafe for the same reason as many other people, Cortázar based one of his novels here. I read about the slow service and the reviews were right, the service was similar to other restaurants in BA. We ordered the media lunas and cafe. The experience was good. I can't complain much, I knew the place would be full of tourists, and it was. But is a place that I really wanted to visit. Therefore, if you want to visita historic place, and touristy place at the same time, then visit This cafe. read more

I am not typically a bar kind of guy. The London City bar is both a local favorite and tourist destination. Located just blocks from the "Pink House" which houses the Argentina President and Government Offices also a must see attraction. Don't be surprised if you see the various elected politicians stopping in. The London City Bar/Cafe is a 1954 step back in time. Read the various posters on the wall of the local history. The food and beverages are also woth the stop. read more

London City Confiteria Restaurante and Bar is a nice place to stop in Buenos Aires if you need a mid-afternoon break and a delicious pick-me-up. The European-style and traditional Argentinean pastries are beautiful. The restaurant is clean and quiet. The staff is efficient and friendly. A great spot to recharge and get away from the hustle and bustle of the streets outside. Located on the corner of Peru and Avenida de Mayo, you can eat inside, outside, or they have take-away. read more

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We went with my daughters and asked for a snack option. Very good presentation They let you choose between different cake options. Reasonable prices. Strategic location if you pass through the Center of Buenos Aires. Now they have another branch on the Plaza de Mayo. The only weak point is that there are many waiters but nobody is looking at the diners. We will be back. read more

London City - Cafeteria Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

You can't beat the price for the quality. Excellent pastry, made to order sandwiches, and quick service!

After reading he reviews and everyone commenting on the slow service I came to the restaurant with the right expectations. I wasn't greeted and had to sit myself (I was assured later that this was ok). We sat at a small table for two next to a Julio Cortázar photo because I wanted a photograph. Our waiter kindly suggested a bigger table so we moved. It took him a while to return to get our drink order. We made eye contact a couple of times but then he was stopped to take a photo of the table next to us. We had a bife de chorizo ($200) with a side of ensalada mixta ($70). My partner had a prosciutto and arugula sandwich. The sandwich came with a substantial amount of prosciutto which was surprising. I wasn't asked how I wanted my bife and it came as medium-well (I like medium-rare but it was ok because it was delicious). read more

I highly recommend a visit to this historic cafe. Famous author Cortazar used to frequent this place. This cafe has been restored back to its past glamour. The menu revamped to include all the favorites coffes, sandwiches and pastries as well as main entrees such as pasta dishes and meat. Located just meters from the cabildo and plaza de mayo. read more

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I stopped in for an alfajor and chocolate and it was delicious! Very friendly staff and it is very nice inside. Definitely a great option for lunch! read more

The food is average. The service is terrible and slow. They overcharged me which I think was on purpose. Avoid.

We absolutely loved this place. Ton of vegetarian options, great service, friendly staff and they even accommodated a nut allergy. Food was actually better than the reviews described it and service was definitely faster for lunch today than it was for breakfast yesterday. read more