La Revisteria Comics & Coffee
Rating
Family of 4
USD 15–35
Duration
1–2 hours
Best Ages
8–17
About
La Revisteria Comics & Coffee is a Buenos Aires institution for fans of sequential art — a hybrid comic book shop and café where the love of graphic storytelling meets the ritual of a good coffee in one welcoming space. For families with kids who love comics, manga, or graphic novels, this is an unmissable Buenos Aires stop.
The shop specializes in Spanish-language comics and magazines, giving visitors access to Argentine and Latin American graphic storytelling traditions that many international visitors have never encountered. Argentina has a rich comic culture — the country produced legendary artists like Alberto Breccia and Quino, and the local comic tradition runs deep. La Revisteria is one of the best places in the city to explore that tradition.
For teenagers especially, browsing La Revisteria feels like a treasure hunt — the stacks are dense and varied, mixing Argentine originals with translated international titles, vintage magazines, and graphic novels across every genre. The café component means parents can settle in with a coffee while their kids explore at their own pace, making this an unusually relaxed shared experience.
The shop doubles as a community gathering point for Buenos Aires' creative and pop culture crowd — a place where artists, writers, and readers congregate. The atmosphere is warm, unhurried, and genuinely passionate about the medium.
For comic-loving kids visiting Buenos Aires, La Revisteria is exactly the kind of unexpected, locally specific discovery that turns a good trip into a great one.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Kid Meals
true
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Afternoons on weekends
Wait Times
Minimal
Nearby Food
Coffee and light snacks are served on-site; surrounding Buenos Aires neighborhood has additional dining options.
Why Kids Love It
La Revisteria combines a comic book shop with a café — older kids and teens who love graphic novels will feel completely at home spending hours here.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Great rainy-day destination for comic-loving kids
- Spanish-language comics and magazines are their specialty — a unique souvenir opportunity
- The café side means parents can relax with a coffee while kids browse
What to Bring
- Cash or card for coffee and comic purchases
- Patience for browsing — kids may want to stay a while
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 15–35
Tips to Save
- Browse freely without obligation to buy — coffee purchases support the space.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM