In a city bursting with color, culture, and culinary creativity, it’s no surprise that Mexico City also brews up some of the best coffee experiences in Latin America. From hip third-wave cafés tucked into leafy neighborhoods to traditional spots steeped in history, CDMX’s coffee scene is as vibrant and diverse as the city itself. Whether you’re a digital nomad searching for the perfect workspace or just a caffeine lover on the hunt for your next favorite cup, this guide will take you through the must-visit coffee shops that define the capital’s rich coffee culture.
Quentin Cafe
Nestled in the vibrant and bustling Roma neighborhood, Quentin Café was founded about two years ago by Menachem and a partner, inspired by a coffee-focused trip through Chiapas, Colombia, and Peru. It’s named after Quentin Tarantino—modern and cinematic vibes meet serious coffee culture. A young specialty-coffee shop, Quentin quickly earned a reputation for craft brewing and educating patrons on single-origin beans. Its compact size and serious focus appeal to true coffee aficionados.
Creative drinks: carajillo (espresso + Licor 43), cascara (two styles: original and “funky” with ginger), and an espressonic (espresso + tonic)
Panaderia Rosetta
Founded in 2012 by acclaimed chef Elena Reygadas in Roma Norte, part of her Rosetta restaurant group. A second bakery location sits nearby on Puebla. Born from demand for Reygadas’s bread, Rosetta became famous for its guava roll, cardamom buns, and Mexican-style breads. It’s also noted for seasonal pan de muerto and experimenting with corn-ash, amaranth, and quelites—a celebration of Mexican tradition.
Located at Calle Colima 209 in Roma Norte, Constela features minimalist design with creative lighting and concrete panels—evoking Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks at night. A recent, chic café popular with remote workers thanks to fast Wi‑Fi, calm atmosphere, and beautifully minimal aesthetics.
Menu Highlights:
High-quality coffee
Chocolate babka (highly recommended) paired with simple snacks and pastries
Cafe Nin
Located in Juárez, Café Nin is a neighborhood gem. Founded by Elena Reygadas, it opened in 2017 as part of the Rosetta group—named after her daughter Nin. Chic and intimate, with indoor and outdoor patio spaces. It combines a tranquil café environment with artisanal baked goods.
Menu Highlights:
Fresh juices: carrot‑ginger‑jicama
Savory plates: fideo seco with burrata, classic lasagna
Pastries and pan dulce: chocolate, vanilla, pinole conchas; rosemary buns; almond, guava, cardamom rolls; scones; muffins; cookies
El Minutito
Walking distance from Café Nin, at Londres 28 in Colonia Juárez, El Minutito opened as a café-bar inspired by fast-paced European espresso bars and old-school Mexican cantinas. Designed by Lucas Cantú of Tezontle studio, it blends Italian bar vibes with cozy Mexican cantina charm—brass, wood, a custom clock, mirrors, great acoustics and high-fidelity music.
Menu Highlights:
Morning: espresso, hot choco, tea, pastries, fresh fruit, pressed sandwiches
Afternoon/Evening: beers, vermouth, wine, small tapas‑style plates
Signature: espresso martini, carajillos, croissants, cookies, panes de dulce
Saint
Nestled on the corner of Gral. Benjamín Hill 146‑1 in the charming Hipódromo-Condesa neighborhood, Saint Panadería is perfectly positioned within the lively art-deco streetscape of one of CDMX’s most beloved bohemian zones. The bakery boasts large display windows that give passersby a peek into the baking process, where you can watch the bakers knead and shape fresh sourdough loaves and pastries before they land on the polished wooden counters.
Menu Highlights:
Sandwiches: notably a BLT on baguette and hoagie-style ham & gouda—with mayo and Dijon—garner high praise
Coffee & beverages: a well‑curated selection including espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, and tisanas to pair beautifully with their baked goods .
Founded in 2019 by pastry chef Odette Olavarri (Le Cordon Bleu graduate) in Lomas de Chapultepec, later expanding to Condesa near Glorieta Popocatépetl. Started from a home kitchen, growing into a social hub known for flawless French-style viennoiserie and seasonal treats. Her precision background is evident in consistent quality.
