Restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Full City Coffee House
Award-winning Buenos Aires coffee roaster with excellent espresso, pour-overs, and pastries. Multiple locations across the city.
Full City Coffee House is one of Buenos Aires' leading specialty coffee roasters and café operators, with its flagship location on Gorriti 4860 in Palermo Soho and additional sites spread across the city. The operation represents the more serious end of the Buenos Aires café scene that developed rapidly from the mid-2010s onward, when third-wave coffee culture arrived and began displacing the city's traditional café con leche and instant-coffee heritage.
The house espresso blend is developed in-house and roasted to showcase bright, fruit-forward notes suited to Buenos Aires' preference for milk-based drinks. Baristas train to specialty standard and are capable of adjusting grind, dose, and extraction based on the day's roast. Single-origin offerings rotate with the season and include microlot coffees from Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, and Central America, served as pour-overs, batch brew, or Aeropress on request. Cold brew is available year-round, a significant draw during Buenos Aires' warm spring and summer months from October through March.
Beyond coffee, Full City's food menu features high-quality pastries made in-house or sourced from partner bakeries — croissants, medialunas, muffins, and seasonal tarts. Savory options typically include toast with various toppings, yogurt bowls, and a rotating selection of egg dishes. The overall menu is lighter and more refined than a traditional Argentine confitería, reflecting the café's cosmopolitan Palermo Soho clientele.
The Gorriti flagship occupies a bright, airy space with blonde wood furniture, a visible roasting area, and large front windows that open onto one of Palermo Soho's most active pedestrian streets. Multiple locations across Buenos Aires — including branches in Recoleta and Las Cañitas — make Full City accessible from most neighborhoods, and quality is consistent across sites. Whole-bean and ground coffee is sold retail at all locations.
Signature dishes
- Cappuccino — $4
- Croissant — $3
- Cold Brew — $5
Hours: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM daily
Reservations: Walk-in
Visit / Book / Contact
- Phone: +54 11 4833-3256
Location
Gorriti 4860, C1414 CABA, Buenos Aires
-34.5881, -58.4308 — View on map
Highlights
- Award-winning Buenos Aires specialty coffee roaster with multiple locations across the city
- Single-origin pour-overs rotating seasonally alongside a precise and consistent house espresso blend
- Baristas trained to specialty standard — one of the most technically proficient coffee programs in Buenos Aires
- Bright, design-forward Gorriti flagship in Palermo Soho with a visible in-house roasting area
- House-made and partner-bakery pastries including croissants, medialunas, and seasonal tarts
Tips
- Order a pour-over with a single-origin Ethiopian or Colombian bean to appreciate the team's sourcing range beyond the espresso blend.
- Visit on weekday mornings for the quietest experience; weekend afternoons in Palermo Soho can be busy.
- Cold brew is an excellent option during Buenos Aires' warm months from October through March.
- Ask staff about the current single-origin rotation — the menu changes monthly and the team is happy to explain the flavour profiles.
- The Recoleta branch is a useful alternative if the Palermo Soho flagship is full at peak times.
FAQ
Does Full City Coffee House roast its own beans?
Yes. Full City is a roaster as well as a café operator. Beans are roasted in-house and sold retail at the café locations. The house espresso blend and seasonal single-origin offerings are both developed by the Full City team.
What are the opening hours at the Palermo Soho flagship?
The Gorriti flagship opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 8:30 PM daily. Hours at other locations may vary slightly.
Does Full City serve food as well as coffee?
Yes. The menu includes pastries (croissants, medialunas, seasonal tarts), yogurt bowls, toast with toppings, and egg dishes. The food offering is lighter and more refined than a traditional Argentine café.
How many locations does Full City Coffee House have in Buenos Aires?
Full City operates multiple locations including the Palermo Soho flagship on Gorriti and branches in Recoleta and Las Cañitas. The brand has expanded over recent years as the specialty coffee scene in Buenos Aires has grown.
Can retail coffee be purchased at Full City?
Yes. Whole-bean and ground coffee is available for retail purchase at the café locations. The house blend and seasonal single-origin bags are sold in 250g and 500g formats.
Accessibility
The Gorriti flagship entrance is at street level and the interior is accessible by wheelchair. The café has tables at standard height throughout, with no steps inside the main dining area. Accessible toilet facilities are available on site. Other Full City locations vary in accessibility; confirm specific branch access by calling ahead.