Margot Coffee
"On this traditional corner, in the 1940s, the turkey sandwich was invented." Its fame transcended generations and conquered the palates of many, and it is said that one of them was former president Juan Domingo Perón, who on one occasion, prior to an official event, had his entourage diverted to savor it.
The historic building that currently houses "El Margot," at 857 Boedo Avenue, dates back to 1904 and was designed by the Italian builder and architect Lorenzo Berisso, when the passageway was still called Camio (it became San Ignacio the following year). The facade and structure remain from that era: high ceilings with wooden beams, exposed brick walls, and the beautiful original checkerboard floors, among other relics of yesteryear. Since its beginnings, that corner has been home to various gastronomic ventures. In the 1920s, the renowned "Roses" chocolate shop operated there, with both its store and factory open to the public. Two decades later, the legendary Trianón confectionery opened its doors (which is now located half a block away at 845 Boedo Avenue). It is said that it was during that time that its previous Spanish owners, Gabino Torres and his wife María, had the brilliant idea of offering a novel pickled turkey sandwich .
