Amapola Café — Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende

With the surfeit of excellent breakfast spots in town, I don't go out of my way unless there's inspiring interior design to match. Amapola's chic modern decor housed in a traditional hacienda and enchanting courtyard elevates this spot into its own echelon.

The avocado toast, salmon benny, colorful salads and filling sandwiches are all to die for and the coffee is strong and artisanal, but it's the small accents that complete the vision: tasteful plating, an eclectic library, chess boards (and games) galore, lovely tiling and light fixtures, and whimsical relics and curiosities strewn throughout.

It's also a penultimate spot for people watching, finding creative inspiration, or just soaking up the sunshine and watching the world go by.

They often host local fairs, yoga classes, art exhibitions and dance parties.

I love this place so much, I wrote a...

Don't want to wait in the inexplicably long line at Lavanda Cafe? Stroll down the block to this place to experience another of San Miguel's many lovely courtyard restaurants – but one that's decidedly more chill, with food & drinks that are at least as good.

I had the cazuela one day, the avocado toast with poached eggs another – both super delicious! The espresso beverages and the matcha latte are also lovely. The desserts in the case look magnificent, and I've heard that the smoothies they make with that Vitamix are also excellent.

Service and music are both lovely. Brandon is a real sweetheart. I happily spend hours here any day. They have Wifi and will supply all the water you please at no...

Just had brunch at this delightful cafe for the second time this week. It’s located on a corner lot with 2 entrances - inside seating, plus a spacious courtyard. We ordered eggs Benedict (one with bacon - one with Salmon), a enchilada with chicken and a Baguette with meatballs and tomato sauce - all 4 meals were delicious. The coffee was also really great. We were very well taken care of by the Manager Brandon and Hugo. There are a ton a good breakfast/brunch options in SMA Centro, but this is one of the better ones and definitely...