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( 7832-2578; 4a Calle Oriente 12; sandwiches & breakfast dishes Q30-40; 7am-9:30pm)
Probably An-
tigua's best-known restaurant, this is a place to enjoy the colonial patio ambience over
breakfast or a light meal. The attached bakery sells all kinds of bread and rolls; banana
bread comes hot from the oven around 2pm daily.
Café Condesa $
CAFE
( 7832-0038; Portal del Comercio 4; cakes & pastries Q18-26; 7am-8pm Sun-Thu, 7am-9pm Fri & Sat)
Go
through the bookstore to reach this restaurant, set around the patio of a 16th-century man-
sion. Baked goods are the strong suit - pies, cakes, quiches, scones and housebaked
whole-wheat sandwich bread. The Sunday buffet, from 9am to 1pm, a lavish spread for
Q78, is an Antigua institution.
Sabe Rico $
DELI
( 7832-0648; 6a Av Sur 7; sandwiches & salads Q40; 8am-7pm Mon & Wed, 11am-3pm Tue, 8am-8pm Thu-
Sat, 9am-4pm Sun)
This little deli whips up tasty salads and sandwiches, using ingredients
from its herb garden, as well as offering fresh-baked breads and brownies. It also sells fine
wines and imported foods. Eat in one of the various salons or have a picnic.
Fernando's Kaffe $
CAFE
(cnr 7a Av Norte & Callejón Camposeco; 7am-7pm; )
Long a draw for coffee and chocolate
mavens, this friendly corner cafe also bakes an array of fine pastries including some de-
lightfully gooey cinnamon rolls. Beyond the counter is an inviting patio that's ideal for a
low-key breakfast and linger.
Zoola Antigua $
(
www.zoola-antigua.com
;
Calle de Santa Lucia 15; 8am-10pm; )
The restaurant component of
Zoola hostel (
Click here
)
whips up highly authentic Israeli fare. Nosh on felafel, kebabs or
a
sabich
sandwich, stuffed with hummus, eggplant and salad. Seating is at low coffee
tables surrounded by pillows. Friday evenings Zoola offers a buffet-style spread of salads.
ISRAELI
Luna de Miel $
CREPERIE
