Crucoli Caffe

Top choice in Mar del Plata


This dreamy little cafe in Los Troncos is like a portal into the brain of artist, designer and baker Maria Bertone. She has crafted or painted everything on the walls – the mermaids and sailors, the sailboat napkin dispensers and fishy place mats, as well as the mixed-media art.

It all has a marine vibe and, oh, the pies and cupcakes, brownies and coconut-corn muffins are delicious. Same goes for the coffee. It does wok stir-fries and sandwiches, too.


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