Best Cafés to Work From in Mexico City

Almanegra Café

Narvarte Poniente

Mexican specialty coffee cultists pouring single-origin beans on V60, Chemex, and Delter Press backed by La Marzocco espresso

Casa Cafeína

Copilco Universidad

Hidden specialty coffee spot near UNAM serving uniquely processed single origins and house-made accompaniments in Copilco

Café La Finca Lina

Portales Norte

In-house roastery inside Mercado Portales offering freshly roasted beans with on-site roasting and retail coffee sales

Cafelito

Colonia Condesa

Owner-roasted beans from Chiapas crafted into clean, bright espresso at this micro-roastery with on-site roasting

Tierra Garat

Juárez

Mexican farm-direct coffee from the country's premier growing regions, showcasing balanced cups rooted in origin and terroir

Pasión Café (antes Pasión del Cielo)

Santa Barbara

Global coffee selection with beans from multiple origins displayed and ground to order, prepared by attentive baristas

Almanegra Café

Moderna

Mexican specialty coffee roastery serving their own beans on La Marzocco with V60, Chemex, and Delter Press brewing options

Bezza Coffee

Roma Norte

Roma Norte specialty café committed to ethically sourced coffee and direct farm relationships, featuring signature horchata cold brew alongside pastries and bagels

Tierra Garat Salamanca

Roma Norte

Mexican farm-to-cup coffee sourced from premier growing regions, showcasing balanced single-origin selections with quality espresso

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Juárez

Juárez neighborhood roaster-café prioritizing quality beans and careful extraction, earning praise from specialty coffee drinkers over nearby competitors

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Roma Norte

Minimalist Roma Norte specialty lab with meticulously crafted espresso and milk-based drinks that coffee purists appreciate

The Coffee Roma Sur

Roma Sur

Brazilian specialty chain with Japanese minimalist aesthetics, serving single-origin options from Chiapas producer Pepe Arguello

Café Passmar

Specialty coffee roastery tucked inside a vibrant public market, serving pour overs and espresso alongside regional breakfast plates

ALIXIR Cafe

Niños Heroes de Chapultepec

Intimate specialty café showcasing unique spiced coffee preparations including cardamom-nutmeg notes and seasonal eggnog lattes

Tierra Garat Mérida

Roma Norte

Mexican specialty chain showcasing high-quality beans from Mexico's historic coffee-growing regions with a farm-to-cup philosophy

Kfe Maya Vinic

Álamos

Producer-owned cooperative serving their own Chiapas coffee with fair trade at its core: literally farm to cup in Álamos

BUNA Condesa

Colonia Condesa

Conservation-focused Mexican café sourcing beans from local ecosystems, delivering quality espresso and milk drinks in Condesa

Tierra Garat Durango

Roma Norte

Mexican farm-to-cup coffee showcasing beans from Mexico's historic growing regions with attention to balance and terroir

Cardinal Coffee House

Hipódromo Condesa

Hipódromo Condesa spot serving carefully crafted V60 pour-overs with knowledgeable baristas guiding bean selections

Bola de Oro

Colonia Condesa

Veracruz farm-to-cup coffee served in Condesa, showcasing estate-grown beans with family farming practices and direct sourcing

Padre Café

San Ángel

San Ángel roastery café with meticulous brew techniques and bean-to-cup attention across multiple preparation methods

Paradigma Café

Roma Norte

Tiny Roma Norte spot serving V60 pour overs and creative signature lattes including horchata and dirty chai variations

Rutas Café Ciclista

Colonia Condesa

Specialty coffee bar meets cycling culture hub, serving carefully selected beans with a focus on quality sourcing and preparation

Tierra Garat Amsterdam

Hipódromo

Modern Mexican coffee chain with competent barista preparations and clean minimalist interiors in Hipódromo Condesa

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Chapultepec Morales

Japanese-inspired specialty coffee chain in Polanco with iPad ordering system and creative coffee options like black ginger

Postales de Café

Colonia Condesa

Specialty coffee sourced directly from Chiapas with a cupping club (Club del Catador) for enthusiasts exploring Mexican terroir

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Tabacalera

Tiny Tabacalera gem serving award-winning beans from world-renowned roasters with exceptional milk texturing and expert latte art

Café Finca Santa Mónica

Portales Norte

Curated showcase of Mexican single-origin coffees from Oaxaca, Chiapas, and beyond, offering retail beans and tasting opportunities

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Santa María la Ribera

On-site roasting operation with green beans visible at entrance, offering freshly roasted coffee in Santa María la Ribera

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Hipódromo

Hipódromo café featuring rotating single-origin collaborations with regional producers and thoughtfully prepared espresso drinks

Nice Day Coffee

Cuauhtémoc

Specialty coffee with V60 pour overs and artisanal bakery blending Asian and Mexican influences in Cuauhtémoc

Exploradores Club de Cafe

Lomas de Santa Fe

Mexican mountain explorer sourcing directly from passionate growers, roasting on-site, and serving distinguished espresso in Santa Fe

Drip Specialty Coffee

Roma Norte

Industrial-style micro-roastery in Roma Norte serving meticulous pour overs including Geisha, with beans from Chiapas and multi-level seating

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Narvarte Oriente

Narvarte's neighborhood specialty coffee bar serving carefully crafted espresso and cold brew with stylish minimalist design

Tierra Garat

Roma Norte

Mexican estate coffee from the country's first growing regions, showcasing balance across body, flavor, acidity and aroma

Boicot Café Antara

Granada

Mexican coffee brand offering creative cold brew variations like café de olla brujo and horchata-based drinks

Tierra Garat Independencia

Colonia Centro

Modern specialty coffee spot in Centro Histórico offering espresso-based drinks and brewing options with fresh, contemporary ambiance

Cultumkali café

Narvarte Poniente

Narvarte's neighborhood specialty coffee spot where passionate baristas discuss coffee with Seattle-level quality

Camino a Comala: Café de Especialidad

Roma Sur

Weekly rotating Mexican microlots brewed on Chemex, V60, and Kalita with house espresso from Finca Hamburgo, Tapachula

Alquimia Café

Narvarte Poniente

Neighborhood coffee bar in Narvarte roasting their own beans with espresso-based cocktails and solid classic preparations

Almanegra Café

Roma Norte

Mexican specialty coffee cult in Roma Norte with La Marzocco espresso, V60, Chemex, and Delter press brewing alongside Acaia scales and retail gear

Tierra Garat Reforma

Colonia Renacimiento

Mexican specialty chain sourcing single-origin beans from Mexico's historic coffee regions with farm-direct relationships

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Roma Norte

Japanese specialty coffee brand's Roma Norte outpost serving their signature beans in a green, design-forward space with consistent quality

Almanegra Café

Escandón II Sección

Mexican specialty roaster in Escandón pulling shots on La Marzocco with single-origin Colima beans from Hugo Salazar's farm

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Anzures

Owner-roasted beans served as meticulous pour overs by passionate barista Kento in intimate Anzures neighborhood spot

Cafetal Chilango MAQ

Santa Catarina

Specialty coffee bar and roastery in Coyoacán offering multiple brew methods including pour over, with fresh food and connections for remote workers

The Best Coffee

Narvarte Poniente

Old-school coffee shop offering fresh-roasted house blends and single origins, with French press brewing and personalized service

Tierra Garat, Hidalgo

Del Carmen

Celebrating Mexican coffee terroir with beans from Mexico's pioneering coffee-growing regions, crafted into signature drinks with cacao, orange, and cinnamon

Pólvora Café

Petrolera Taxqueña

Direct-trade focused roaster serving single origins, micro-lots, and blends from their own roasting operation in Coyoacán

Tierra Garat Vicente García

El Rosedal

Mexican farm-to-cup coffee sourced from historic growing regions, with espresso bar and full food menu in Coyoacán

Distrito Fijo Club de Ciclismo

Juárez

Cycling club meets specialty coffee at this open-concept café-meets-bike shop, serving quality flat whites praised by regulars

Boicot Café

Roma Norte

Rustic-industrial Roma Norte spot serving cold brew flights and specialty coffee drinks alongside Mexican breakfast fare

Qūentin Café

Roma Norte

Roma Norte gem serving meticulously crafted flat whites and pour overs from a passionate team committed to quality extraction

Café X

Centro Histórico

Historic center coffee spot roasting Mexican beans from Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas with notable bright, acidic profiles

Blend Station

Hipódromo

Modern Mexican specialty coffee bar championing sustainable, single-origin Mexican beans with distinctive terroir profiles

LOU Brew Bar

Hipódromo Condesa

Underground specialty café in Condesa serving expertly executed pour-overs and inventive drinks like cold brew tonic and mazapán lattes

Blend Station coffee shop

Polanco

Mexican specialty coffee focus with V60 service featuring rotating single origins from Oaxaca and other regions

Tierra Garat

Chapultepec Morales

Mexican specialty coffee roasted from premiere coffee-growing regions, featuring beans from national fincas with balanced acidity and body

Tierra Garat Fresas

Tlacoquemecatl del Valle

Mexican farm-to-cup concept showcasing beans from Mexico's historic coffee-growing regions with careful quality selection

Libertario Coffee Roasters - Roma Norte

Roma Norte

Colombian roaster's Mexico City outpost offering single-origin beans roasted on-site, with pour over and espresso service in Roma Norte

Congreso Café

Roma Sur

Roma Sur café roasting their own beans in-house, offering a quieter alternative to the neighborhood's busier specialty spots

The Coffee Reforma

Lomas-Virreyes

Brazilian beans meet Japanese precision with skilled baristas pulling V60s and offering curated single-origin options

Tierra Garat

Juárez

Showcasing high-quality beans from Mexico's premier coffee-growing regions with direct finca relationships and careful sourcing

Tierra Garat Florencia

Juárez

Mexican single-origin specialist sourcing directly from the country's historic coffee-growing regions with estate relationships

The Jarocho Coffee

Del Carmen

No-frills neighborhood corner shop serving consistently excellent coffee at remarkably accessible prices in Coyoacán

Cardinal Casa de Café

Roma Norte

Specialty-focused Roma Norte café with expertly crafted pour-overs and skilled baristas delivering light, fruity single-origin profiles

Boicot Café Polanco

Polanco

Polanco café specializing in 18-hour cold brew with creative infusions, plus espresso and matcha in a work-friendly setting

Café el Cordobes

Roma Sur

Long-established Mexican roaster offering house blend with custom grind options and take-home whole beans in Roma Sur

Brown Caffeine Lab

Roma Sur

In-house roastery in Roma Sur showcasing Mexican single origins, including Geisha, with knowledgeable owners and full brewing method menu