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“A traditional bakery that makes some of the best artisanal alfajores and dulce de leche pastries.”
Best Medialunas
in Buenos Aires
Medialunas are Argentina's answer to the croissant—smaller, sweeter, and more buttery. There are two distinct types: **Medialunas de Manteca** (butter-based, soft, and sweet) and **Medialunas de Grasa** (lard-based, thin, and slightly salty). Order a **"Trío de Medialunas"** with your coffee; specify that you want them **"calentitas"** (warmed up). The trap is a "pre-packaged" medialuna from a generic kiosk; a true medialuna must be bought from a "Panadería" (bakery) where they are baked fresh every few hours. They are the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee.
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Medialunas are Argentina's answer to the croissant—smaller, sweeter, and more buttery. There are two distinct types: **Medialunas de Manteca** (butter-based, soft, and sweet) and **Medialunas de Grasa** (lard-based, thin, and slightly salty). Order a **"Trío de Medialunas"** with your coffee; specify that you want them **"calentitas"** (warmed up). The trap is a "pre-packaged" medialuna from a generic kiosk; a true medialuna must be bought from a "Panadería" (bakery) where they are baked fresh every few hours. They are the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee.
Ranked Medialunas stops in Buenos Aires
Lucio
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Verdict: A historic "Confitería" where the medialunas de manteca are huge, glazed, and incredibly soft. — Palermo
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Atalaya
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Verdict: While famous as a roadside stop, their BA cafes serve the most legendary dulce de leche pastries. — Centro
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Confitería La Ideal
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Verdict: A recently restored architectural gem; eating medialunas here is a step back into the Golden Age. — Centro
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Dos Donas
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Verdict: A modern take on the bakery, serving high-quality traditional medialunas alongside gourmet donuts. — Palermo
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L'Epi Boulangerie
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Verdict: Run by two Frenchmen, they apply French technique to the Argentine medialuna with spectacular results. — Recoleta
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Salvapátria
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Verdict: A hip, modern bakery that has perfected the sourdough-based medialuna. — Palermo
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Gontran Cherrier
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Verdict: A French import that serves some of the most buttery, croissant-like medialunas in the city. — Palermo
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La Vicente Lopez
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Verdict: Just outside the city limits, but worth the trek for what many consider the best "Manteca" medialunas. — Vicente Lopez
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Maru Botana
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Verdict: The most famous TV chef in Argentina; her bakeries serve high-quality, home-style medialunas. — Belgrano
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Las Violetas
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Verdict: A "Bares Notables" landmark; eating medialunas here is the definitive BA afternoon ritual. — Almagro
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Pertutti
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Verdict: A massive, bustling classic where the medialunas are consistently fresh and perfectly glazed. — Recoleta
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Le Caravelle
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Verdict: A tiny, historic coffee bar where the medialunas are small, sweet, and perfect for a quick break. — Centro
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Sani
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Verdict: A neighborhood secret for those who want the most traditional, non-touristy panadería taste. — Palermo
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La Pasta Frola
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Verdict: A historic institution on Corrientes; perfect for a pre-theater medialuna and coffee. — Centro
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