No ice cream here, just movie memorabilia. This is the HQ of the Cuban Film Institute and a nexus for coffee-quaffing students and art-house movie addicts. It's not fancy, but on the right night (Friday and Saturday) you can debate the merits of Pedro Almodóvar over Martin Scorsese on the pleasant patio before heading next door for a film preview.
Café Fresa y Chocolate
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