Discover the city through its specialty coffee shops

Named after the mystical town in Juan Rulfo’s famous novel Pedro Páramo, Camino a Comala is a specialty coffee project that emphasizes the literary and cozy soul of Mexico. More than just a coffee bar, it is a space designed for slow living, featuring jazz, warm wooden decor, and a rotating selection of high-quality Mexican beans roasted with precision.

Molona Café is an intimate, creative café in the Doctores neighborhood of Mexico City. It feels like a neighborhood favorite — casual yet thoughtfully curated, with a focus on good coffee, approachable food, and a welcoming vibe. It’s the kind of place where you can stay for brunch, coffee, or even a casual drink.

A pioneer of the "third wave" coffee movement in Mexico City, Almanegra is a specialty coffee bar that treats brewing as a dark art (its name translates to "Black Soul"). Founded by coffee enthusiasts, it began as a tiny cult-favorite spot in Narvarte and has since expanded to several minimalist locations across the city, focusing on high-quality single-origin beans and meticulous preparation methods.

Located in the eastern part of the city (Iztapalapa), it is a dedicated project focused on the "discipline" of roasting and manual brewing, aiming to bring high-end specialty coffee culture to areas outside the typical Roma/Condesa bubble.

True to its name, Barra Básica strips away the pretension of the specialty coffee world to focus on the essentials: high-quality Mexican beans, impeccable technique, and a minimalist aesthetic.

A Mexican coffee company focused on specialty coffee roasting, quality bean sourcing, and coffee culture education. The brand showcases a passion for exploring mountainous coffee-growing regions of Mexico to find exceptional coffees, emphasizing tracibility, sustainable practices, and strong relationships with farmers.

Room Café Especial is a specialty coffee shop in Portales Norte, Mexico City, beloved for its artisanal brews and warm, unpretentious vibe. It’s a local favorite for people who care about quality coffee without the fuss.

Café Raccoon is a modern specialty coffee boutique that blends high-quality caffeine with a distinct aesthetic appeal. It focuses on elevating the coffee experience through creative recipes, high-fidelity (HiFi) sound, and a carefully curated environment, making it a "hidden gem" in the Benito Juárez borough.

Obertura Café is a specialty coffee shop in Colonia Industrial (north CDMX) with a humble, welcoming vibe and serious attention to coffee quality. It opened in 2020 with the goal of introducing more people to specialty coffee outside the usual Roma/Condesa clusters.

It is a high-end coffee bar tucked into a traditional neighborhood market, founded on the philosophy of "Salve Apolo, Viva el Barrio" (Hail Apollo, Long Live the Neighborhood). It aims to democratize specialty coffee by bringing world-class beans and preparation to a local, everyday setting.

A "community antojería" and shop, blending specialty coffee with a deep reverence for Mexican corn (maíz) and agroecological products. It is led by chef Diana López del Río (of Mux), focusing on a farm-to-table cycle that connects urban diners with rural producers.

Micelio is a specialty coffee shop in Colonia Del Valle, Mexico City, created as more than just a place to drink coffee. Inspired by the idea of mycelium—the underground network that connects fungi—it was conceived as a community hub and meeting point, where coffee becomes a social and cultural experience.

Brown Caffeine Lab is a specialty coffee roastery and "laboratory" that emphasizes the technical precision and soul of the coffee-making process. Founded with a deep passion for the bean, they work directly with allied coffee farms to select, roast, and prepare high-quality Mexican coffee. It is a destination for those who view coffee not just as a drink, but as a craft and a catalyst for creativity.

Destello prioritizes the technical aspects of coffee—roasting, grinding, and brewing—while maintaining a minimalist and contemplative environment. It’s a favorite among local coffee professionals and enthusiasts.

Kahwen is a specialty coffee bar and café in Coyoacán, CDMX known for carefully prepared espresso drinks, slow brews, and creative seasonal beverages.