Caravasar, Guatemala City

Located in the historic center of Zone 1, Caravasar is part of a new wave of restaurants and cafes moving into the area in Guatemala City.

After its heyday in the 1960s, Zone 1 fell into disrepute and disrepair as the well-heeled denizens abandoned the area for the suburbs. Tea shop Caravasar opened in December 2015, and is one of a number of independent businesses betting Zone 1 is due something of a Renaissance.

Ostensibly the focus of the café is on tea, with a different brew served every day at a discount. The idea is to introduce regular customers to a variety of teas from around the world, but of course you can order one of the hundreds of teas on offer from the normal menu.

Alongside the teas is a small but well-considered food menu, offering plentiful vegetarian options including a delicious hummus. Perhaps the best deal on the menu are the lunchtime combos, which offer a chicken, beef or vegetarian sandwich with sweet potato fries and a tea for just $6. If you just want a quick snack, opt for the half portion for $4.

All of the sauces and garnishes are homemade, and the quality of ingredients is high. For those who don’t like tea, artisanal coffee from a variety of Guatemalan growers is also on offer.

The whole menu is lovingly prepared by friendly staff, and Caravasar is situated in the jewelry hub of Guatemala, known as Pasaje Rubio. It’s an atmospheric spot which offers great food at accessible prices, and highly recommended.

Caravasar

6ta Avenida 8-31 Zone 1

Pasaje Rubio, Local 8

Guatemala City, Guatemala

502 2230 2325