Cafe Central - Tangier

The Central Coffee is my favorite coffee spot in the small square of Tangier, located in the city's historic Medina. This iconic coffee shop was frequented in the past by numerous philosophers, artists, writers, and European and American bohemians. In fact, the Beat Generation writer William Burroughs mentioned several times that this was one of his favorite cafes in the city. Today, it may not be as bohemian as it was during Tangier's golden age, but you can still enjoy one of the best mint teas in the city on their terrace. The tea is served by a knowledgeable waiter and costs only 70 cents if you're feeling a little nostalgic. Typically, cafes and bars in the area are frequented mostly by men, although you may occasionally see a group of women or a family enjoying their time at The Central Coffee.

This restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy the traditional tanger weed tea. The seating arrangement allows you to look out onto the street, ensuring that you don't miss any action while enjoying your meal or tea. I only had tea during my visit, so I can't comment on the food.

We went in mid-August. We liked it, especially the service.

Estábamos a mediados de agosto. Nos consiguió y, sobre todo, atención.

El Café Central es mi café favorito del Petit Socco o Zoco Chico de Tánger, en la medina de la ciudad. Se trata de un café mítico por ser frecuentado en el pasado por numerosos filósofos, artistas, escritores y bohemios europeos y americanos. De hecho el escritor de la generación beat William Burroughs afirmó en varias ocasiones que este era uno de sus cafés favoritos de la ciudad. Hoy en día no es tan bohemio como en la época dorada de Tánger, pero en su terraza se puede disfrutar de uno de los mejores tés a la menta de la ciudad, servidos por un camarero experto y por sólo 70 céntimos de euro. Si eres chica a lo mejor te sientes un poco acosada por las miradas. Normalmente en los cafés y bares sólo hay hombres, aunque de vez en cuando se ve a algún grupo de mujeres o alguna familia.