Latin American wine bar and cafe opens in Old Town

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Published May 13, 2025 at 1:45PM

via LaPluma Coffee & Wine/Facebook

There’s a new option in Old Town for coffee and wine.

After years under construction, LaPluma Coffee & Wine opened today at 1000 Cameron Street. The two-story Latin American wine bar and café is owned by Iliana and Dany Lopez, who did a full renovation of the 140-year-old building that was previously home to Energesco Solutions LLC.

“The wait is over,” LaPluma Coffee & Wine posted on Facebook. “The vision, the hustle, the heart…it’s all led to this.”

The first floor of the building is the coffee shop and the wine bar is on the second floor. There’s also room for 28 indoor and 28 outdoor seats, with the outdoor dining area in a former parking lot.

“Come for the coffee, stay for the vibes, fall in love with the food and wine,” the company posted on Facebook. “This isn’t just another spot, it’s a story. And it’s just beginning.”

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