Bakeries & Cafés: Mexico City

A minimalist favorite for coffee nerds. They often feature guest beans from international roasters and have a very sleek, modern aesthetic.

A dedicated roasting space where the focus is entirely on the craft of the roast. Great for buying bags to take home. Tostador 1 functions as a specialty coffee roaster first and a café second.

A creative artisan bakery in Colonia Cuauhtémoc known for seasonal and imaginative bread and pastries, from matcha chocolatines and stroopwafels to rustic sourdoughs and seeded loaves. It also shines with special seasonal breads, cookies, and coffee-ready baked goods that locals love to pair with their morning brew.

A tiny, "street-style" coffee stall in Roma Norte run by chef Lucho Martínez. Very cool, very casual, and very high quality.

An espresso bar with a bakery to match. What makes this place special is that during the morning and daytime it works as a café, but once the sun goes down, it transforms into a bar where you can enjoy excellent wines, cocktails, and food to share.

A place specialized in drinks and bakery items, where matcha-based creations truly stand out.

A 100% French bakery offering a wide selection of authentic French breads and pastries. Their baguettes and tarts feel like they were transported directly from France.

One of Mexico City’s most iconic artisan bakeries, known for its exceptional bread and pastry program, including the famous guava-roll pastries, sourdough loaves, and beautifully baked viennoiserie. It blends European technique with Mexican flavor, making it a must-visit for coffee pairings, afternoon sweets, or take-home bread.

A contemporary artisanal bakery in Mexico City known for its sourdough breads, laminated pastries, and elegant viennoiserie. Sleek and minimalist, it focuses on quality fermentation and technique, making it a favorite for beautifully made breads and morning pastries that pair perfectly with coffee.

Amano is a standout bakery that blends traditional European techniques with modern, indulgent flavors. Their philosophy centers on "handmade" (hence the name Amano) craftsmanship, using high-quality butter and long fermentation processes.

A must-visit artisanal bakery and pâtisserie known for its handcrafted pastries, bread, seasonal sweets, and coffee. Founded by chef Odette Olavarri with French training and a passion for precision, Odette blends classic European techniques with local flair—from flaky croissants and baguettes to rich cookies, tarts, and elegant cakes. It’s a neighborhood favorite with a warm, relaxed atmosphere and high-quality pastries that draw lines, especially in the mornings.

buzzy bakery-café in La Condesa dedicated to croissants (“cuernitos”) with a creative twist. It’s known for its flaky, perfectly laminated croissants in both sweet and savory versions, many with playful, handcrafted fillings like chocolate, lotus, lemon-meringue, banana cream and more.

Located in the historic and bohemian neighborhood of Coyoacán, Ruta de la Seda (The Silk Road) was the first "eco-patisserie" in Mexico. It is famous for its commitment to organic ingredients and its exploration of flavors from the ancient trade routes—blending Persian, Asian, and Mediterranean influences with Mexican craftsmanship.

Buna is far more than just a café; it is a certified B-Corp and social enterprise dedicated to "Café Rico" that conserves Mexican ecosystems. This is their flagship roasting house located inside "La Laguna," a repurposed textile factory. It has a hidden, "speakeasy" feel where you must ring a bell to enter. Inside, it’s a massive, industrial-chic space where you can see the roasters, the lab, and even request a tour to learn about their conservation work.

Part restaurant, part bakery. It’s an experimental playground for pastry, known for creative shapes and bold flavors.