Cafe Michelena
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If you don't expect perfection I think you'll find this place to be quite nice on the inside. If you choose to sit down outside it can get really busy and noisy and the service can leave a lot to be desired. On the inside of the coffee shop you can enjoy a quiet conversation and take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Morelia. Downsides are that service can be somewhat slow and the bathroom was in a very sad state. For some, the shape of a bathroom shows you what shape the kitchen is in so tread carefully. Pricing is high so it will be out of range for most budget travelers but other folks should be just fine. I had the 5 chili hot chocolate which was very nice but nothing out of this world. The book store part is not to be missed on the inside, it really is a very nice space.
Eitan FeldmanEitan Feldman
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This place is amazing! It’s located in the Morelia downtown cathedral area but on the side not facing it. I tried this on my last night in the city and felt disappointed I didn’t visit/found it before. Had a yummy iced Nutella coffee and my dad had a cacao hot chocolate which they brew. Highly recommend this one compared to the surrounding ones. They have lactose-free milk, almond and coconut milk if you would like a diary free option. Also if they read this please add oat milk to your menu! The pastries just as delicious and not over sugary. Also a shoutout to our Aurelio for being so knowledgeable and sweet.
Yesenia GonzalezYesenia Gonzalez
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We chose to eat here because they didn't seem as busy as other restaurants, they had a lot of empty seating. We saw lots of employees working but no one greeted us. We finally asked someone if we could be seated. After we were seated, they brought us menus. The server was nice. I asked for a recommendation between the Caffe Nutella or the Caramel and he said Nutella. I went with his recommendation and it was good. My daughter wanted breakfast but they were no longer serving breakfast. It took several minutes for our drinks to come out, and it took about 20-30 minutes for our food to arrive. The server didn't check in on us at all and didn't bring us napkins until I asked. We ordered a cheeseburger, enchiladas suizas, lasagna, a smoothie, several aguas de Naranja, and a coffee. The enchiladas were super spicy! For someone who does not eat spicy, they were extremely spicy. We were having a wonderful conversation but kept getting interrupted by vendors, which, honestly, ruins the vibe. I understand vendors have to sell but we are trying to eat and talk. The bathrooms are nice and clean. The inside of the place is super cute. My recommendation is eat inside so you can eat in peace and enjoy the cute vibe. Our total was $910.
Areli LopezAreli Lopez
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Went here after reading the good reviews but my experience was not at all good. Ordered hot chocolate, huevos Rancheros and Orange juice. Hot chocolate was delicious but huevos rancheros was not at all good. It was super salty and Tangy in taste. It was so bad that I was not even able to finish the half of the dish. I asked them to pack the other half for take away and guess what they pack in a big transparent plastic container. It was so uncomfortable to even carry that big container. They really need to improve their services. The prices are super high according to the quality of the food. I will not recommend anyone to eat here.
Preeti GuptaPreeti Gupta
10
Beautiful café and bookstore with a refined antique feel, nestled in a fenomenal historical quadrant of downtown Morelia. The pastries are quite tasty and if you 'special order' churros, they will bring them to you from next door. I had a traditional hot chocolate and it was well served as expected: not sweet, with a strong cacao taste and cacao floating bits. The portions are rather small and the beverages temperature not hot enough. Service was very friendly, but beware.. there is usually a wait list. Overall a very nice place to sit and enjoy the colonial feel of this magical city.
Giovanna ChavezGiovanna Chavez
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We sat inside on a Friday for brunch, it was a great experience. Service can be a bit slow, if you have time and are not rushed or hangry, you will love this spot in the middle a very busy downtown. We had the French toast and the Croque Monsieur and enjoyed both. I spent the entire morning working from there and never had an issue with noise, however the internet is not strong enough, I had to use my phone’s data most of the time. Their coffee is really good and strong (a must for us) Perfect for breakfast or for a break during the day!
Aránzazu Mancisidor CruzAránzazu Mancisidor Cruz
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Nearby Attractions Of Cafe Michelena
Morelia Cathedral
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Jardín de las Rosas
Cuidado con El Perro
Patisserie Real Street
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Museo Casa Natal de Morelos
Hotel Misión Catedral Morelia
Plaza del Carmen
Hotel Alameda Morelia, Centro Histórico

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Allende 209, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico
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attractions: Morelia Cathedral, Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías, Jardín de las Rosas, Cuidado con El Perro, Patisserie Real Street, Templo de San Francisco de Asís, Museo Casa Natal de Morelos, Hotel Misión Catedral Morelia, Plaza del Carmen, Hotel Alameda Morelia, Centro Histórico, restaurants: Gaspachos El Guero de la Merced, Café Mechuacan, Café Europa Portal, La Cueva de Chucho, Panoli, La Guarecita Tostadores de Café y Cacao, Vips Morelia Centro, Cactux Gastrocultural restaurante, cantina y espectaculos en vivo en Morelia, Manglar, El Campanario Café

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