The Best Brunch Spots In Palermo Buenos Aires

Palermo is at the heart of Buenos Aires’ youthful and hip scene, from fashion and art to food. Though porteños are traditionally content to start the morning with a simple pastry, the expat influx here has made the neighborhood a desayuno destination. Read on for the best places to have breakfast here.

Birkin Coffee Bar

Restaurant, Argentina, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Coffee, Tea , Beer, Fast Food

This chic café is located in Palermo Botanico, and is a sophisticated spot for a coffee and meal without breaking the bank. From frittatas and salads to granola or pastries, there’s something for everyone, and don’t forget the coffee or a glass of fresh OJ.

UCO

Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, European

For a lavish brunch experience, come to UCO at the Fierro Hotel, which offers a set menu consisting of a glass of bubbly, yogurt with cinnamon granola, scones and breads and meats and cheeses, a main dish of either eggs Royale or an Irish fry-up, and finally a dessert and espresso. It may not be cheap, but it sure is delicious.

Mooi

Bar, Restaurant, Argentina, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Beer, Wine

This charming and colorfully decorated Dutch-inspired restaurant offers delectable breakfast dishes ranging from the saintly to the indulgent. Go for the CoCo LoCo, yogurt with toasted coconut, banana, and toasted almond, or opt for waffles with ice cream and dulce de leche. Either way, it’s sure to be tasty.

Oui Oui

Restaurant, French

Take a seat at one of the wooden tables at Oui Oui, a delightful and cheerful café in Palermo Viejo, for a tasty Francophone brunch. Buttery croissants, ginger lemonade, eggs Benedict atop slices of brioche, a deliciously cheesy Croque Monsieur; you name it, Oui Oui renders it beautifully.

About the author

Madeleine Bazil

Maddy is in her second year reading English at the University of St Andrews. Born and bred in Washington, DC, she retains an affinity for political intrigue, urban green space, and Ethiopian cuisine despite newly appreciating the British traditions of queueing, apologising, and Wimbledon. Maddy's freelance writing has been published in media such as Matador Network and Thistle Magazine as well as in St Andrews-based publications. She'll travel anywhere, just give her a moment to lace up her Adidas.