Bona Ventura

Chacarita · Buenos Aires

Café Ocho Esquinas

8 Esquinas

CaféLocal favourite

A 1939 café under an art deco building where Forest, Álvarez Thomas and Elcano meet, the 'triple border' of Chacarita, Colegiales and Villa Ortúzar. Troilo, Manzi and Pugliese drank here; locals now come for jamón crudo, German dishes and draught beer.

Address
Av. Forest 1186, Chacarita
Hours
Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-24:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • Order a sandwich 'Esquinazo' of crudo and butter, or Kassler with sauerkraut.
  • Friday and Saturday are 'Noches de Picadas'; closed Sunday (Google hours).

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