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Two smaller coffee stops beyond the usual Palermo circuit

Kajue is a small Palermo Soho option for coffee, cake and brunch. Öss Kaffe’s Roosevelt room offers a more tucked-away northern-city setting for espresso or an affogato. Both have received press attention; these are alternatives to the guide’s main starting points, not undiscovered cafés.

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Under-the-Radar picks

A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

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Kajue Café coffee shop

Kajue Café

Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires

Strong Brunch Under-the-Radar Laptop-Friendly

Small Guatemala cafe for specialty coffee, pistachio latte, brunch, tres leches cake, Wi-Fi, and a friendly Palermo room.

Top 100 • 2026
Öss Kaffe coffee shop

Öss Kaffe

Belgrano / Núñez, Buenos Aires

Atmospheric Under-the-Radar Espresso-led

Former-garage Roosevelt room for espresso, affogato, sweet plates, outdoor seats, and an atmospheric northern Buenos Aires pause.

Shortlisted • 2025

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