About An Espresso Bar

Easter Sunday was a quiet day for us as we were a bit exhausted from the day before. I was sad to learn that Easter eggs aren't much of a tradition in Peru. In fact, I only remember seeing them in one particular supermarket. That morning we both fancied a snack so I suggested that we go to Arabica Espresso Bar in Miraflores. The coffee shop had been recommended by a number of travel bloggers for its cosy atmosphere and superb coffee.

The red doors made Arabica easy to find

A great thing about Arabica is that it's away from Parque Kennedy (Kennedy Park), which attracts a large number of travellers and Limeneans. I don't think you'd come across it unless someone told you about it. But the bright red doors would no doubt grab your attention if you happened to pass through the street. The staff gave us a warm welcome when we entered, and before choosing where to sit, we stopped to stare at the deliciously decadent chocolate goodies on display.

Bright colours made for a happy atmosphere

The shop has a tiny but super cute outdoor area which can seat around five people. We initially made ourselves comfortable on a velvet lounge but then decided to move inside to play a board game. Arabica is not a 'board game cafe' as such but you can entertain yourself with Jenga and test your skills at trivia with a couple of other games. We played Jenga and the room was so quiet that when I knocked the tower over people jumped. If you're in the mood for reading, you can always pull a book or magazine off the shelf. If you weren't playing a game or reading, you were either chatting to a friend over coffee or browsing the Internet.

The shop's outdoor seating area

Minutes before the tower was no more

During the time we were there, several customers ordered a second coffee. The coffee was one of the best I've had in Lima and the latte art was beautiful. If you're not a fan of coffee, you have to go and try one of their banana and chocolate chip muffins. The muffin we shared was fresh, moist and unbelievably delicious! The 'zig zag' of chocolate sauce on the plate only made it more exciting to eat.

Looking at this is making me hungry again!

A great little coffee shop and fantastic service! If you need to put your feet up or are after some peace and quiet, Arabica is the place to be.