Café Memorias de un Barista — Restaurant in Mexico City

A cafe with an interesting name, but their service, while friendly, was very slow. Upon arriving, I approached the counter, where I was greeted and ordered a chai latte. I asked about their alternative milk options but was disappointed to learn they only had an almond-oat blend available and not much else. I opted for lactose-free milk instead. Just as I thought the barista would start preparing my drink, they became preoccupied chatting with another barista for quite a while as I continued waiting at the counter. It took at least 10 minutes before I finally received my chai, despite having already paid at the counter and being told to take a seat. When my chai did arrive, it was just okay—nothing special about it (6.5/10). I did ask about their almond-oat option, and they mentioned it was made locally (in the neighborhood) and touted its great taste. Despite the friendly conversation about the milk, the rest of my experience was just average. I didn’t appreciate waiting so long for my chai, though the space was pleasant enough to...

Cute little coffee shop with many coffee options (including drip coffee). They also serve tea, sandwiches, and "pan dulce." The banana bread with chocolate is delicious. Since I don't drink coffee I ordered a blueberry ice tea that was nice. The second time I came and had the matcha that was good because it didn’t have sugar. The Sandwich with three types of cheese and jam was delicious. I really liked the atmosphere. It's a good place to come by yourself or maybe with someone else but not a big group because there are not big tables. I also...

One of the best coffee shops I’ve tried in CDMX. They offer five different Mexican beans for filter coffee—on my last visits I had the Bourbon from Michoacán and the Geisha from Veracruz. Both were excellent: smooth, flavorful, and well-executed. The Geisha had nice floral and fruity notes. Pastries are also really good and well-priced. Chill vibe, friendly service, and a quiet spot on the east side of Roma Norte. Highly recommend for...