If you're looking for specialty coffee in Chacarita, you already know the neighborhood has become one of the city's coffee capitals: several of Buenos Aires' most important roasters set up here, and today it's hard to walk a block without passing a bar with a roaster in plain sight. Relaxed, local vibe — perfect for sitting down to work or read away from the downtown rush.
We write this guide from the inside: SĀNTAL has its Chacarita location at Loyola 1599, four blocks from the Movistar Arena, and we share the neighborhood every day with the best in the area. Let's go one by one, with addresses, so you can build your own route.
In Chacarita there's a specialty café on every block. Choosing well is about knowing what you want that morning.
The best cafés in Chacarita, one by one
A good neighborhood guide gives its neighbors their due. These are the places that define Chacarita's coffee scene, with what each does best.
SĀNTAL · Loyola 1599
Loyola 1599 · Every day 7:30–20:30 · 4 blocks from the Movistar Arena
One of the first specialty coffee shops in Buenos Aires, today a classic with three locations. In Chacarita we add something almost no one else in the area has: brunch every day until 20:30 and, from the afternoon, a tapas bar with happy hour and a wine cellar. Ideal for the warm-up or the after of a show at the Movistar Arena. Single-origin coffee, in-house pastry (dulce de leche alfajor, cinnamon roll, banana bread) and private events for up to 30 people.
Panadería de Anchoíta
Aguirre 1562 · Wed–Sun 9–19
The bakery arm of the acclaimed Anchoíta restaurant (included in the Michelin Guide Argentina). Sourdough, European-level laminated pastries, specialty coffee, house-made pistachio ice cream and bean-to-bar chocolate. Small and much sought-after: best to go early.
Rojas
Loyola 1667 · half a block from SĀNTAL
Our direct neighbor on Loyola, one of the specialty coffee stops on the block. Neighborhood atmosphere and a good bar for a quiet flat white before moving on. If you're near the Movistar Arena, it's right on the way.
Cuervo
Guevara 393 (Chacarita) · also in Palermo and Belgrano
Roaster and café with several branches. In Chacarita it keeps its laid-back stamp; well-pulled coffee, filter brews and solid pastry. One of the recognized names of the local scene.
La Kitchen
Guevara 91 (Chacarita) · also in Palermo
Relaxed style with a rock edge and that cool touch. Strong on cold brew and filter coffee, with pastry that wins you over: carrot cake with plenty of frosting, cinnamon roll and the classic fosforito. A good pick for long afternoon sits.
Hobby Café
Chacarita · also in Palermo
Modern look and a warm atmosphere, made both for a quiet breakfast and for working on your laptop. Well-executed espressos, filter brews and artisanal pastry. A meeting point to get things done with good coffee at hand.
Quick comparison: the cafés of Chacarita at a glance
To choose fast, depending on what you're after that day:
| Place | What sets it apart | Groups / events |
|---|---|---|
| SĀNTAL | Brunch until 20:30 · tapas bar · 4 blocks from the Movistar Arena | Yes · events up to 30 people |
| Panadería de Anchoíta | Top-level sourdough & pastry · the Anchoíta universe (Michelin) | No · small space |
| Rojas | Neighborhood specialty coffee · on the same street | No |
| Cuervo | In-house roaster · filter & classic espresso | No |
| La Kitchen | Rock vibe · cold brew & generous pastry | No |
| Hobby Café | Great for working · modern & warm | No |
Hours and addresses may change; it's worth confirming before you go. We're open every day from 7:30 to 20:30.
Quick summary
If you're short on time: SĀNTAL, Loyola 1599, Chacarita. Specialty coffee and brunch every day from 7:30 to 20:30, a tapas bar in the afternoon and four blocks from the Movistar Arena. For groups or events of up to 30 people, request a quote. And to explore the neighborhood, Anchoíta, Rojas, Cuervo, La Kitchen and Hobby round out a top-tier coffee route.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best specialty coffee in Chacarita?
Chacarita is home to several of the best: SĀNTAL at Loyola 1599 (brunch every day until 20:30 and a tapas bar, four blocks from the Movistar Arena), Panadería de Anchoíta for its laminated pastries and sourdough, Rojas on the same Loyola street, Cuervo, La Kitchen and Hobby Café. Each has its own character; the neighborhood is best enjoyed by trying them.
Where can I have brunch in Chacarita?
SĀNTAL serves brunch every day from 7:30 to 20:30 at Loyola 1599, even into the evening — uncommon in the area. Panadería de Anchoíta and La Kitchen are also strong options for breakfast or an afternoon snack, though with more limited hours.
Where can I grab a coffee before or after a show at the Movistar Arena?
SĀNTAL Chacarita is four blocks from the Movistar Arena and open until 20:30, with a tapas bar and happy hour in the afternoon: the natural choice for the warm-up or after of a concert. Rojas, on the same Loyola street, is another stop on the way.
Where can I hold a birthday or event in Chacarita?
SĀNTAL offers private events for up to 30 people at its Chacarita location, with a tapas menu, cocktails and specialty coffee. Most of the neighborhood's specialty cafés are small spaces that don't take group events, so booking with a quote is the way to go.
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