Época exterior portrait

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Época

Miragaia


This sunlit cafe rocks the Scandinavian look with light timber furniture and fresh white walls. As well as doling out the rich juices of coffee beans, Época also caters to the vegan and vegetarian market with its rotating menu of veggie-friendly dishes. Check the blackboard behind the counter for specials, and know the couple in charge make everything with love.

Gather around the central share table or settle along the window seat for a spot of people-watching.


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