Cafe Condesa opened its doors on Palm Sunday 1993. It was farm to table before “Farm to Table was even a concept. Since the beginning, all the menu items are made in-house. Back then, not much was available in Antigua. We visited local farms to ensure the produce was being grown with potable water. We drove to Guatemala City weekly with big coolers to buy whole turkeys and aged tenderloins. Heck, we even had to buy cases of napkins and toilet paper because there were no deliveries to small restaurants in Antigua at that time. Thankfully, now most businesses deliver and/or affordable express shipping exists.
Back to the food. At Cafe Condesa, everything is prepared with the freshest ingredients available. We use whole milk that is delivered daily from a local dairy. We use only the best butter and cream, also local. The eggs in all the breakfast dishes are from free-range, organically-fed hens (breakfast is served all day long). The icings on the cakes are either buttercream or fresh whipped cream. No fillers or additives are needed. The oils we use are olive or sunflower. Simply said, we don’t skimp on the quality, and you can tell that with your first bite. To complement the menu and to take advantage of the wide array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, we have daily specials: soup, pancakes, omelet and sometimes a special dessert item.
NEW for 2024 at Cafe Condesa
Looking for a delicious breakfast any time of day? How about a homemade chai with a scone? A hearty sandwich of beef tenderloin or roasted turkey? Vegan? We’ve got you covered. Dessert?? Oh my! We have an incredible section of cakes and pies. Everything made in-house, from the finest ingredients available, since 1993. “Farm to table” before it was a concept! Check out our daily specials on the blackboard and try a seasonal treat.
Enjoy our three colonial patios in La Casa del Conde or find a spot in the dining room. (The house was originally inhabited in the 1600’s by the Count of Gomera and there is a great story about the butler and the Condesa!) We’ve created a “home away from home” for locals and travelers alike.
In a hurry? The CC EXPRESS next door provides quick access to our famous coffee drinks, amazing hot chocolate and an assortment of sandwiches, empanadas, cakes, pies and more. Grab a snack and go sit in the park! Or grab something on your way out of town.
Cafe Condesa Locations:
Restaurant:
- 5a Ave Norte #4, Central Park
Hours: Sun-Thur 7am – 8pm ; Fri & Sat 7am – 9 pm
Express:
- Next door to the restaurant
Hours: Sun – Thur 6 am – 8:30 ; Fri & Sat 6am – 9:30 pm
- 4a Calle Oriente, #51
Hours: 6am – 6pm daily
