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A tiny, historic coffee bar where the medialunas are small, sweet, and perfect for a quick break. — Centro

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A massive, bustling classic where the medialunas are consistently fresh and perfectly glazed. — Recoleta

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A historic "Confitería" where the medialunas de manteca are huge, glazed, and incredibly soft. — Palermo

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A French import that serves some of the most buttery, croissant-like medialunas in the city. — Palermo

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A traditional bakery that makes some of the best artisanal alfajores and dulce de leche pastries. — Recoleta

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Run by two Frenchmen, they apply French technique to the Argentine medialuna with spectacular results. — Recoleta

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Just outside the city limits, but worth the trek for what many consider the best "Manteca" medialunas. — Vicente Lopez

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A modern take on the bakery, serving high-quality traditional medialunas alongside gourmet donuts. — Palermo

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A "Bares Notables" landmark; eating medialunas here is the definitive BA afternoon ritual. — Almagro

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While famous as a roadside stop, their BA cafes serve the most legendary dulce de leche pastries. — Centro

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The most famous TV chef in Argentina; her bakeries serve high-quality, home-style medialunas. — Belgrano

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A recently restored architectural gem; eating medialunas here is a step back into the Golden Age. — Centro

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A hip, modern bakery that has perfected the sourdough-based medialuna. — Palermo

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A neighborhood secret for those who want the most traditional, non-touristy panadería taste. — Palermo

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A historic institution on Corrientes; perfect for a pre-theater medialuna and coffee. — Centro

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