A hidden gem! Usually people don't go to museums for their cafes, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the cafe was open for brunch and served up a pretty good menu. The ambiance was very nice, with classy decorations and a good view. I enjoyed the light display and the tall windows that allowed diners to see the pleasing fountain display.
For a Saturday morning it wasn't too busy and my friend and I were able to secure a table without a reservation. The staff was cordial and helpful. Our waitress made some pretty good suggestions regarding the menu. Everything seemed delicious and there appeared to be good vegetarian selections as well.
We took her suggestion and ordered the Bocadillo di Tortilla for $13 and a short stack of pancakes for $7. The name tortilla is a bit misleading: it's actually a sandwich with two thick slices of bread around arugula, manchego, aioli and an egg, spinach, and potato frittata. The sandwich was decent. The crispiness of the bread paired well with the soft frittata. However, it wasn't too outstanding, I'm not sure if I would order it again. It was nice to try it. I would consider it a good experiment as opposed to what I usually order. Although the short stack seemed small it was still quite filling and soaked well with maple syrup. The pancake was soft and fluffy, very satisfying. The portions were quite generous so we ended up packing up our leftovers.
Overall, I would come back here again. It's reasonably priced for a brunch place and has a nice atmosphere. I definitely want to try their banana pancakes next time!