The Best Cafes In Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala arguably offers the most flavoursome and varied cuisine in all of Central America, and Antigua is the best place to sample it. Whether you’re after a healthy salad, some traditional treats or just a cup of freshly roasted local coffee, Antigua has it all.

1. Samsara

Restaurant, Vegetarian, Vegan, Healthy

Samsara is a charming, slightly hippie cafe (think pan-pipe music and celestial posters) that is excellent for healthy lunches and light meals. The brunches here are also good, in particularly the kale scrambled eggs with turmeric, garlic and onion, hummus and pita bread, and the local breakfast of scrambled eggs, avocado slices and stewed plantains. The vegetarian tacos on black corn tortillas are especially mouthwatering.

2. Ganache

Cafe, French

Known mostly for its heavenly desserts, Ganache is a sweet French-style cafe with simple decor and various food products available to buy. There’s a good selection of salads, soups and sandwiches, so it makes a good lunch spot, but it would be a shame to come here and not try any of the cakes. Choose from tiramisu, pecan pie, lemon meringue, chocolate mousse, cheesecake, truffles and more, and accompany it with one of their delicious speciality coffees.

3. Café Condesa

Cafe, Restaurant, Gluten-free, Healthy

Situated in an attractive colonial building in the centre of town, Café Condesa is one of Antigua’s most popular eateries. It has a farm-to-table ethos and uses only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You can enjoy a range of delicious sandwiches, pies, cakes, salads and soups here, as well as wonderful organic coffee, but the quiches are particularly good.

4. Café Boheme

Cafe, Vegetarian

Not to be confused with Bohemia Cafe, Café Boheme is larger than it appears, with cool decor and a cosy space to relax on the second floor. The fresh croissants with goat cheese and vegetables are divine, and the cakes and sweet treats are just as good. There are also plenty of gluten-free options available. The vibe is chilled, so if you need to work it’s a good place to come.

5. El Viejo

Coffee Shop, Cafe, Coffee

El Viejo is a restaurant, cafe and bakery in the heart of the old town where you can easily spend all day. There’s fine coffee and breakfasts in the morning, and an extensive lunch menu with a variety of of traditional and international dishes. In the evening, you can choose from pasta, steak, salads, burgers and soups, but you can also head here just for some fabulous cocktails in a great environment.