London City

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.