Bona Ventura

Microcentro · Buenos Aires

El Gato Negro (Don Victoriano)

El Gato Negro

Street foodLocals' pick

A 1927 spice and tea shop on Corrientes that still has its oak counters and shelves; a small café inside (Don Victoriano) serves teas and coffee roasted and ground in front of you, on real Thonet chairs.

Address
Av. Corrientes 1669, C1042 Buenos Aires
Hours
Mon 09:00-21:00; Tue 09:00-22:00; Wed-Thu 09:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 09:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 40 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • The shop sells teas and spices from around the world.
  • Time Out singles out the strawberry tart (tarta de frutilla) at the café.
  • A good stop between Corrientes bookshops and a theatre show.

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