The best coffee shops in Mexico City

Plant-filled terrace café. Cozy, hipster-European, great for people-watching

Specialty: Illy coffee, huevos motuleños, croissants with raspberry jam

Pro tip: Grab a sidewalk table. Weekends get busy — arrive early to avoid a wait

Iconic bookstore-café hybrid. Floor-to-ceiling shelves, terrace & literary crowd. 25+ years in CDMX

Specialty: Brunch all day — chilaquiles, enchiladas suizas & molletes. Excellent coffee. Laptop friendly

Pro tip: Open until 11pm weekdays. Browse the bookstore before or after eating — huge selection

Iconic churro institution since 1935. Open 24h. Neon-lit, retro, completely unmissable

Specialty: Churros with hot chocolate — choose from Mexican, French, Spanish or Swiss style

Pro tip: Open 24 hours. The late-night and early-morning crowd is the most authentic experience

Bright, pet-friendly terrace. Calm, green, and hidden inside a plaza

Specialty: Açaí bowls, vegan enchiladas, fresh pita bread, healthy brunch menu

Pro tip: Terrace can feel slow on service — sit inside for faster attention

Casual all-day European café energy. Wood-fired kitchen, bar seating, old-school charm

Specialty: Croque madame, grilled octopus, wood-fired pizza, seasonal Mediterranean menu

Pro tip: Breakfast is the move — come early or reserve. By Elena Reygadas (Rosetta team)

Hidden gem in Narvarte. Cozy, pet-friendly, AC — perfect for working or unwinding

Specialty: Specialty coffee, freshly baked bread, Mexican wine and craft beer

Pro tip: Check their events — coffee tastings, wine pairings and brunch via Fever

Bright all-day bakery-café. Blue and white design, pastry counter you can't ignore

Specialty: Sourdough kouign-amann, berlinesas rellenas, cinnamon roll, chilaquiles

Pro tip: No reservations. Go early on weekends — the best pastries sell out fast

Quiet pedestrian street, old-school charm, specialty Mexican beans. No car noise

Specialty: Single-origin Mexican coffee — Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz. Carrot cake is iconic

Pro tip: Sit outside on Regina street — the calmest spot in all of Centro. Laptop friendly

Calm oasis above an art gallery. Large open windows overlooking Centro's colonial streets

Specialty: Flat whites, matcha, modern brunch dishes — French toast, avocado toast

Pro tip: Perfect first stop before a day of sightseeing. Tranquil, never overwhelming

Cozy specialty coffee nook; neighborhood staple with relaxed energy

Specialty: 3rd-wave espresso, cortado, and matcha. Veracruz beans

Pro tip: Grab the signature cortado and pan dulce. Arrive early — gets busy

Tiny, beloved 3rd-wave gem. Brooklyn-bohemian feel, strong community vibe

Specialty: The Chiquitito (condensed milk espresso) + banana bread. Laptop friendly

Pro tip: Original location — over 10 years in Condesa. Small terrace outside. Go early

Stunning space — tall ceilings, indoor trees, bakery-restaurant-academy

Specialty: Tres leches pancakes, croque madame, pastries by Spanish-trained chefs

Pro tip: Weekends get packed fast. Arrive before 10am or expect a wait

Oaxacan specialty coffee meets art, fashion & design. Creative community hub

Specialty: Pour-over with beans from Finca Las Nieves, Oaxaca. Lavender latte + grilled cheese on sourdough

Pro tip: Order it filtered — it takes time but it's the real deal. Shares building with Pay's design store

French-style boulangerie on a leafy Condesa plaza. Charming, neighbourhood feel

Specialty: Almond croissant, raspberry kouign-amann, crujiente de guayaba

Pro tip: Go on a weekday morning — pastries come straight from the oven and lines are shorter

Artisan bakery with cult following. Tiny, fragrant, always sells out

Specialty: Anushka — CDMX's most iconic kouign-amann. 6 hours to make

Pro tip: Pre-order via Instagram — they sell out every day. Closed Sundays

Iconic Roma bakery, line out the door every morning — worth every minute

Specialty: Guava & ricotta roll, cardamom bun, sourdough — Mexican meets European

Pro tip: Try the Puebla 242 branch for shorter queues. Same pastries, less wait

Neighbourhood institution since 1942. Old-school European bakery, zero pretension

Specialty: Rosca de Reyes, brazo gitano, pan de muerto relleno de nata, conchas, polvorón

Pro tip: Take-away only — grab your pastries and head to Parque España next door

Bright, dog-friendly lonchería with peltre decor. Neighborhood gem, unhurried vibe

Specialty: Chilaquiles negros, fresh-baked pan dulce, good specialty coffee

Pro tip: Go for breakfast or brunch — pancakes and croissants sell out early

French neighbourhood spot. Quiet, terrace, residential Condesa feel

Specialty: Norman galettes with buckwheat flour + 120 natural cider labels

Pro tip: Try the galette complète (comté, egg, ham). Pair it with a French cider

Old newspaper-district haunt since 1954. Reporters, writers, regulars. Frozen in time

Specialty: Café con leche poured tableside from a pitcher — old-school Cuban coffee culture

Pro tip: Order the lechero — hot milk poured into espresso at the table. A real CDMX ritual

Calm eco-patisserie. Minimalist, organic, Asian-Middle Eastern influences

Specialty: Organic pastries & gourmet conchas — hoja santa, chocolate, jamaica

Pro tip: Mexico's first organic bakery. Try the sourdough bread and specialty teas

8th floor of Sears building. Panoramic views of Bellas Artes directly across. Tourist secret

Specialty: Espresso drinks, frappes, pan dulce — nothing fancy, but the view is everything

Pro tip: Arrive early to snag a balcony table — go straight to the front and ask for a view seat

Bright, photogenic specialty café. Central bar, cozy corners, instant-favourite energy

Specialty: Signature latte, pink latte (beetroot), matcha, chai — all house-made

Pro tip: Try the café latte latte — their signature drink and reason enough to come