The place is called Sombreritos y tragos, and it’s located right in the city center, on the terrace of the Santiago de Cuba model. I found it by chance while looking for something cold to drink, since the heat was at its peak. I had a lemonade.
But yesterday, since I was more relaxed, I stopped by and sat down just to enjoy some coffee. I was short on money for a cappuccino, which is what I almost always order, so I tried an espresso instead. Later I realized the cappuccino wasn’t that expensive, but by then it was too late.
The coffee wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but it wasn’t unpleasant either. In other words, it’s a place worth returning to, if only for the simple pleasure of drinking with friends or strangers, as we’ve done before.
Since it’s a terrace, you can imagine (and I’m actually sharing a photo) the intoxicating view you can enjoy from there with a cup of coffee. On Fridays, according to the staff, there’s a live music gathering featuring the city’s main troubadours. It adds a mystical touch to this new spot, which promises to be a different kind of project in the city—something we really need.
The only downside is that after 11 a.m., the sun and its heat won’t let you stay there for long. But if you go early, you’ll be guaranteed a moment of relaxation enhanced by good music and the aroma of each shot of coffee being prepared.
English isn't my native language. Text translated with DeepL