Café with more than 95 years of history…
It was 1927 when a Spanish adventurer named Victoriano López Robredo decided to open his first spice business. The following year he decided to move it to a larger and more distinguished premises which he called “EL GATO NEGRO”.
Famous in Buenos Aires for its spices, coffees and teas, this house maintains the incomparable style of an elegant warehouse intact with its remarkable display and variety of spices, aromatic seeds, condiments, herbs, coffees, teas and packaged products of the best quality.
The coffee is roasted by hand in the same premises and with the same roaster from then.
You can let your imagination fly and dream that you are in Amsterdam or London, although it seems that none of these cities have a business with these characteristics and with this variety of assortment. Its reputation and clientele are international.
The place was declared a Site of Cultural Interest by the Legislature of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and a Notable Bar by the Commission for the Protection and Protection of Notable Cafes, Bars and Confectioneries of the City.
BREAKFAST OR THE AFTERNOON TEA INCLUDES:
Sourdough bread Bruschettas:
*Vegetarian Bruschetta: Caramelised onions on top of parmesan grilled cheese alongside courgette, aubergines, arugula, and house-made spiced mayonnaise
or
Bruschetta Caprese: Grilled Mozzarella with basil, topped with grilled tomatoes, high-quality olive oil, and a touch of pesto sauce.
Pastry:
One piece of fresh hand-baked pastry per person.
(You will be able to pick your favourite directly from our display cabinets).
(Feel free to ask the waiter for the available fresh options of the day!)
Hot Brew:
Tea or Coffee Latte - Among the available tea options:
Black tea blends: Spiced tea (House'sspecialty blend of lemon and orange, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and Jamaican pepper) - Chocolate and Orange - Roses - Chai - Chocolate and dulce de leche - Vanilla and Cinnamon - Rosehip and hibiscus flowers - Blueberries and Apple pieces - Berries mix
Green tea blends: Green tea with jasmine, orange, and tangerine pieces - Green tea with mint – Green tea with orange and ginger.
Red tea blends: Red tea with lemon and orange
Blue tea blends: Blue tea mixed with hibiscus flowers and orange – Blue tea mixed with ginger and lemon.
Cold Brew:
Fresh orange juice or ginger lemonade (One per person)