Aquí, Sí - Café y Merienda
For the gap between lunch and a dinner that starts at ten.
Merienda first, which is the Spanish habit visitors miss
Aquí, Sí is a small café in central Santa Cruz with an Italian streak in its decoration and its cakes. Its name means roughly 'yes, here', and the rest of it po…Aquí, Sí is a small café in central Santa Cruz with an Italian streak in its decoration and its cakes. Its name means roughly 'yes, here', and the rest of it points at what the place is for: the late-day snack that sits between the midday meal and an evening one eaten very late.
Features
Type
Cafe
Price
$$ Mid-range
Schedule
3 days/week
Payment
Cards accepted
FAQ
What time is merienda?
Roughly five to seven in the evening, filling the long gap between a late lunch and a dinner that in Spain often does not start until after nine. Cafés are at their busiest then.
Is it Italian or Spanish?
Spanish, with an Italian influence in the decoration and the cakes. That is a common combination in Canarian cafés and it usually shows up in the pastry rather than in the coffee.
Is it suitable for sitting and working?
It is set up as a room to spend time in rather than a counter to pass through, which is the difference between a café like this and a traditional Spanish bar.
Where is it?
In central Santa Cruz, on a corner in the streets behind the main shopping area. The city centre is small enough that nothing there is more than a short walk from anything else.
Does it serve full meals?
No. This is coffee, cakes and light things, aimed at the afternoon rather than at lunch or dinner. That is what merienda means and the name says so plainly.
How do I keep up with what it is doing?
The café maintains its own site and a public account, both kept current. For a small independent that is worth checking before going, since hours and offerings change more often than at a chain.
