Baloo Café: The Corner of Casco Antiguo That Looks Like It Came Straight Out of a Drawing
What if, during your walk through Casco Antiguo, you could literally step into a drawing? Located on Calle 6ta Oeste, inside the historic Antigua Casa Arias, Baloo Café catches your attention from the very first moment with its black-and-white décor inspired by 2D art. In fact, the café promotes itself as Panama’s first 2D café.
The space combines the character of an old Casco Antiguo house with a much more playful and contemporary concept. Inside, illustrations, lines, and graphic details create a distinctive atmosphere, while those who prefer to be outdoors can head up to the rooftop, surrounded by plants and offering views of the bay.
From the Drawing to the Rooftop: An Experience Worth Staying For
The experience also extends to the menu. Baloo offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, desserts, and drinks, with options such as French toast, waffles, homemade cakes, chai latte, and its well-known Mixed Nachos. It also offers vegetarian and vegan alternatives and is pet-friendly.
Its atmosphere is particularly appealing to those looking for an unusual place to chat, have breakfast, or simply take a break during their walk. Visitors often highlight the original décor, terrace, and staff service, although some recent experiences suggest that service can vary depending on the time of day.
For tourists, Baloo offers something difficult to find elsewhere in Casco: an experience that begins like a drawing and ends on a rooftop with Panama’s landscape right in front of you.
