Obscuro Café — Restaurant in Mexico City

My friend, a complete coffee snob, recommended this place and it didn’t disappoint. My cappuccino was creamy and delicious, complete with an adorable decoration. The guy who owns this place knows his stuff. My friend (the coffee snob :) asked about the many varieties, and the barista explained beautifully, allowing us to smell the beans sourced from around Mexico.

The vibe is a little bit punk but super friendly and fun. There are pastries and sandwiches available, all which looked delicious, but this is the type of place you seek out for the coffee and expert barista experience.

Fun extra 1: my tea was served the way tea should be - the first quick steep thrown out so you get the best flavor. The barista will refill the teapot for a 3rd steep (for free) if you’d like.

Fun extra 2: the “obscura” theme extends to some of the pastries. My friend and I shared a delicious jet black croissant (that didn’t stain our mouths!)

There are 3-4 tables, but lots of people seemed to know the place well and just stopped by for their...

I’ve been gatekeeping this spot for almost a year, but it’s too good to keep quiet any longer.

Easily the best coffee in the city. The baristas work with care and precision, but without the “I’ll start your drink when I feel like it” vibe you get at other places. Service is fast, methodical, and friendly, with a down-to-earth staff that clearly loves what they do.

They also make a killer carajillo, and have lunch options and sweet treats if...

It’s tough to find a place that lives up to its 5* review on google, but this is it.

It was a treat watching the drinks get made. The grinds are measured out to the exact weight and the shots pulled and timed. Perfectly steamed milk and with such great customer service. Pastries are also good. I was only in Mexico City for 2 days, but lucky I found this spot on day 1 so got to go back a couple of...