Our Picks
CASA DEL FUEGO
Casa del Fuego didn’t start as a café, but as a roastery.
You can feel that from the moment you walk in everything revolves around the coffee.
It’s a small spot, a bit hidden in the city,
where things are done with care.
Nothing feels rushed, and that’s kind
of the point.
What to order
If it’s your first time, start with the coffee.
Not as a side as the main thing.
If you can, go for one of their brewed methods, especially the siphon.
Then order something to eat.
The poached eggs with avocado and goat cheese are always a good idea. And if you’re in the mood for something sweet, the French toast won’t disappoint.
Where time begins to soften
It’s small, and yeah… you’ll probably have to wait.
But once you’re in, it makes sense.
You start noticing things how they prepare each cup, the pace, the attention to detail.
It’s the kind of place where you don’t feel like rushing anymore.
You just sit, have your coffee, and let it happen.
Why it’s worth it
There are a lot of places to get coffee in the city.
But this is one of those you actually remember.
Maybe it’s the way they treat the coffee, or just how the whole experience feels a bit more intentional.
Either way, it’s the kind of spot you end up recommending to someone else later.
Address: Río Nazas 50, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Photo by: @casadelfuego
BUNA TOSTADOR
BUNA isn’t the kind of café you stumble upon. You arrive at an old factory in the Doctores neighborhood, hesitate for a moment… and ring the bell.
That’s where the experience begins.
Inside, what used to be a textile factory is now a creative space filled with greenery, design, and at its center, a café that truly understands coffee.
What to order to begin
If it’s your first time, start with a well-made espresso or cappuccino.
For something different, try the cafechata, cold, with notes of horchata and white chocolate. Unexpected, but memorable.
More than just a café, BUNA goes beyond the cup.
Here, you can see the roasting process, step into their lab, and learn where the coffee comes from.
What feels like a simple stop slowly turns into a deeper experience.
Where time moves differently
It’s the kind of place where time stretches.
Some people work, others talk, some just sit and observe.
The mix of nature, industrial space, and thoughtful coffee creates something you don’t rush.
Something you take with you
BUNA reminds you that coffee is more than taste.
It’s origin, community, and care. And once you see that, you don’t experience it the same way again.
Address: C. Dr. Lucio 181, Doctores, Ciudad de México, 06720
Photo by: @bunamx
CAMINO A COMALA
Camino a Comala doesn’t take you on a journey, it brings one to you.
At the edge of San Rafael and Santa María la Ribera, this café carries the essence of Colima in every cup.
What to order
If it’s your first time, go for a latte, soft, balanced, and carefully made.
Pair it with something warm, like a strudel. If they suggest adding vanilla ice cream, say yes.
Like being welcomed into someone’s home
Warm lights, wooden tables, and a small living room corner in the back invite you to slow down.
It’s the kind of place where you sit, stay, and forget about time for a while.
Something you take with you
Camino a Comala reminds you that not everything memorable needs to be loud. Some places stay with you simply because they felt right.
Address:
Miguel E. Schultz 7 C, San Rafael, Ciudad de México, 06470
Photo by: @caminoacomala
TORMENTA CAFÉ
A small metal stand on a street corner, surrounded by movement, music, and people coming and going.
It feels like part of the city itself, alive, unfiltered, and unexpectedly good.
What to order
If it’s your first time, try the rosita latte.
Made with cacao flower, coffee, and milk, it’s soft, slightly floral, and unlike anything you expect.
If you’re in the mood for something refreshing, ask for their óleo drinks, light, citrusy, and perfect for a warm day.
A pause in the middle of everything
People stand around, sit on small stools, or lean on the bar while music plays in the background.
There’s no structure here, and that’s the point.
You come, you stay a bit, you move on, but something about it lingers.
Something you didn’t plan, but won’t forget
Café Tormenta reminds you that some of the best moments in Mexico City happen on the street.
Unplanned, a little chaotic… and exactly where you’re meant to be.
Address:
Puebla 90, Roma Nte.,Ciudad de México, 06700
Photo by: @cafetormenta
BREWERS CAFETERÍA EXPERIMENTAL
Brewers doesn’t try to fit into the typical coffee scene in Roma, it quietly redefines it.
What started inside a sneaker store has evolved into a space made for focus, creativity, and experimentation.
Tucked into a calmer corner of the neighborhood, it draws people in not just for coffee, but for the way it invites you to stay.
What to order
If it’s your first time, go for a filtered coffee.
They often feature carefully sourced beans, like a Chiapas wash, that open up in aroma and flavor from the very first sip.
If you’re curious, try one of their adaptogen drinks with matcha, chai, or taro, subtle, earthy, and designed to support focus.
For something refreshing, the Ginger Brew is a standout.
A place to settle into your day
This is where people come to work, think, and lose track of time.
The music sits in the background, the energy is calm but present, and everything feels designed to help you concentrate without trying too hard.
It’s not loud, not rushed, just steady.
Where your pace begins to shift
Brewers reminds you that coffee can be more than routine.
It can be a space to explore, to focus, to shift your pace.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need to reconnect, with your work, your thoughts, or simply your day.
Address:
Tuxpan 74, Roma Sur, Ciudad de México, 06760
Photo by: @brewers.mx