On the second floor of Fundación Proa in La Boca, Café Proa pairs fresh food with views of the Riachuelo and the neighborhood. Take a terrace seat for the river and city outlook, or settle inside after looking around the art galleries. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, pasta made fresh, and desserts, along with coffee and wine. For a longer stop, try the buckwheat pizza or the cheese-filled fugazzetín with cured ham and arugula; portions are generous, and the bread is a highlight.
A café inside Fundación Proa
Café Proa is on the second floor of Fundación Proa, a contemporary art center in La Boca. It gives you a place to pause for a drink or a meal while visiting the galleries. The café has a modern interior, large sofas and seating both indoors and outside.
The menu ranges from espresso and fresh-squeezed juice to sandwiches, salads, grilled dishes, pasta and desserts. Pasta is made fresh, and the portions are generous. Coffee and wine are among the drinks available.
What to order
For a quick stop, choose a cappuccino or juice with a sandwich. If you have time for a meal, the menu includes fresh pasta and salads, as well as buckwheat pizza. The cheese-filled fugazzetín comes with cured ham and arugula. There are also vegetarian picadas and a cured ham and cheese platter; the cheese servings are generous.
The bread is a good reason to linger over a meal, and the café is known for its hard bagel. If you prefer a lighter stop, order a drink and take in the view from the seating areas.
Terrace views over La Boca
The terrace looks out toward the Riachuelo and La Boca, with views that include the river and its iron bridges. The outlook is a draw throughout the day, and the terrace is especially suited to watching the sunset. Inside seating also has views.
For a terrace table around midday, arrive before the area becomes shaded. The café can get busy, so booking ahead can help you avoid waiting. If you do not speak Spanish, gestures can help when communicating your preferences.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Café Proa?
It is on the second floor of Fundación Proa at Avenida Don Pedro de Mendoza 1929 in La Boca, Buenos Aires.
What can you eat at Café Proa?
The menu includes sandwiches, salads, grilled dishes, fresh pasta, desserts, buckwheat pizza and a cheese-filled fugazzetín with cured ham and arugula.
Does Café Proa have a terrace?
Yes. The terrace overlooks the Riachuelo and La Boca, and is a popular place to watch the sunset.
When is Café Proa open?
It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
