Discover the city through its specialty coffee shops

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.

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.

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.

A meticulous specialty coffee project that bridges science and flavor. They roast their own beans, sourced through sustainable partnerships with women producers in Oaxaca.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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