Muss Cafe is a coffee shop located on the first floor of the Casa Antonieta hotel in the city…read morecenter of Oaxaca. This is not as well-known as other popular cafe spots in the area so it's not as busy and there is seating inside. We ordered the shakshuka ($125) and baguette jamon serrano y mozarella ($195). The shakshuka base was more of a soup than a sauce and its flavor was decent. We asked for the sandwich without olives but it still had some in there but it was fine. For drinks the flat white ($65) and americano ($45) were okay. It's more peaceful and not as busy if that's the vibe you're looking for. If you want another place to relax you can head through the door at the back of the cafe to the lobby of the hotel. If you're staying at the hotel this cafe is very convenient to get pastries or coffee.

I didn't realize there's outdoor seating. There's this hidden door ( well hidden to me because I…read morecouldn't see it. It's a tad bit romantic in there with low lit lighting.) it's really beautiful I tried to sit out there but was not allowed. It is for guest to the hotel. I had no idea it was part of a hotel. Gorgeous building. That hidden door makes sense. Mostly tourist, a few pretentious folk making me smile. I feel like if I don't look up I could be back at home in echo park. There is a local getting some work done on his laptop next to me. Small place, you could sit at the bar , there's 5 wooden stools. Now to the coffee. I had a single cappuccino with oatmilk. Strong and delicious coffee. It makes me not want to try other coffee shops but I must compare! You'll find goat milk yogurt here and chia pudding which I need before I venture off to my temazcal. Good coffee and grateful for light breakfast items items that are good for my sensitive gut. I asked and the coffee beans are legit from Oaxaca roasted from a place called San Juan cacahuatepec.

Brilliant! This place is amazing! The staff are too nice and work so hard to provide such…read moreexperience! The environment is very inviting and the food is delicious! Come with friends!

Must admit, I was hesitant while on a vacation in Mexico to go for something Mediterranean but twas…read moreopen, nearby, and had positive coffee reviews, so we took a chance. One of the best decisions of the trip! The M&M special lived up to its name. Perfectly cooked, delicious flavors, my only disappointment was that I wish it came with slightly more bread to soak up the goodness of it all. Company ordered the toasts and while I didn't taste them because I loved my dish, they looked good. The avocado toast comes with their salsa macha, which I enjoyed but could be a bit much if you're not into spice. The turmeric coffee was earthy and glad I tried it but I needed more caffeine so I ordered the iced agave latte which helped and was refreshing too! We ate in the courtyard which was cute but the chairs were hella uncomfortable. Despite that, would highly recommend! Typical to my experience in Oaxaca, there's no rush to turn tables, so we waited a bit for the check but the lesson learned there is to ask for the check when they pick up your plates if you don't plan on lollygagging.

Delicious coffee and near of the center. They have dessert too. The place is quite and niceread more

Cafe Brujula is in central Oaxaca. It's a popular coffee shop with many selections. I ordered a…read morepastry and latte, and both were pretty good! Not the best, but not bad. The decor was pretty and service was prompt.

Stopped here after visiting the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca. Great place to sit back and chill…read more Plenty of people using their laptops and overall laid back vibes which is exactly what I was looking for. My table ordered hot chocolate, vanilla conchas, matcha latte, two cold brews, and a couple other pastries. Everyone liked their drinks and honestly I absolutely loved my vanilla concha. One of the best I've ever had.

Best cup of hot Chocolate I've ever had. Pastries good also. Try the chocolate con agua. Couches…read morea bit uncomfortable but great ambiance.

A very educational and hands-on experience learning about cacao and making chocolate. The owners…read morewere welcoming, generous and passionate about their craft. The organization itself focuses on sustainable and ethical sourcing which is amazing. The chocolate products are delicious. I absolutely recommend visiting and partaking in the experiences offered here. Make your reservations in advance, the owners are quick to respond and helpful to answer any questions you may have.

This is a small cooperative owned chocolate producers and cafe. Their menu is extensive, delicious…read moreand creative. They also sell their own chocolate bars and products. Avoid the big chains, support the local stores like this one!

This is a very good quality restaurant in Oaxaca. Food is always consistent delicious. Their coffee…read moreis much better than the typical coffee shop in town. We have found ourselves returning to this cozy Love Coffee restaurant on many trips.

Note! do not use GPS or other addresses! Use the address posted below in my photos!!!…read more After wandering around a little bit to try to find a place... We had a lovely meal with the nicest people. Highly highly recommended. Very low Key and local.

Blason is a local coffee chain that originated in Oaxaca and is known for growing the coffee beans…read morein Oaxaca itself. It has multiple locations across the Oaxaca area. This location is in the Jalatlaco area about a 15 minute walk from the city center. We ordered the americano frio ($40 MXN) and the frappe caramel ($75) which were both good. What we really liked was the daikris ($65) which tasted like a yuzu or loquat soda/refresher and was really tasty for the hot day. It's a casual coffee shop but they serve some good drinks.

What a great find for morning coffee. Beautiful space with a selection of pastries and a very…read morerelaxing vibe to just sit & relax. The staff are very friendly and helpful with me and my appalling Spanish skills. Blasón is situated on the corner of a very hip neighborhood in Oaxaca called Jalatlaco. Lots of beautiful places to stop in & scout out the cool finds. The coffee is very very good. Glad I happened upon it. Don't miss if you are in this area.

Brio is amazing!! We were looking for a cafe for a quick breakfast and came across it. Food is…read moredelicious, chai tea latte perfect and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommended!!

What a find! I'd walked past this tiny spot a couple of times, but this morning I'm glad my sister,…read morea friend, and I stopped for breakfast. Before I tell you about Brio, a note about the location; be sure that you don't go into the crepes place right next to it. It is easy to get confused, and the crepes people do not always set you straight. Oscar, the young owner, is behind the bar and is quite friendly, and you can tell he has put much into this place. The menu has a surprisingly wide list of choices for the size of the restaurant, and you can choose between coffee/tea drinks, bullet drinks, and breakfast dishes. Beatriz, the waitress, told us about a "package" deal that included coffee, bullet drink, and a breakfast dish for $90 pesos! Of course we agreed. The coffee, which Oscar procures from a relative from Pluma Hidalgo (traditional coffee-producing area), is quite good. I prefer coffee that has a few more layers of citric or herbal notes, but the one that Oscar brews is heads and shoulders above any of the other coffees served up and down Amapolas Street or other cafés downtown. I was curious about the latte and plan to order it next time, as I've yet to find a good latte in Oaxaca. The bullet drinks are either water- or milk-based, and the flavors include some that can be expected with other more esoteric or at least original combinations. The water-based one I chose, recommended by Beatriz, was lime, ginger, and mint. It was absolutely perfect to take the edge off the overly hot May Oaxacan morning. Moreover, the size of the drink wasn't too large, so I had room for the Moroccan eggs (huevos marroquís) that soon came. The Moroccan eggs came in a clay pot, with a small cluster of ground beef, topped by edible flowers and tender carrot greens, all covered with a tomato sauce that was a well-balanced combination of spices. I detected some cumin, cilantro, garlic, and something else, but clearly different from most of the somewhat watery, epazote dominant tomato sauces most restaurants use. The only way to improve the dish would be to leave the eggs a bit less cooked, with a runnier yolk, which I mentioned to Oscar when he asked how we'd liked the dishes. He mentioned that the original recipe for the eggs includes harissa (traditional moroccan spice), but that he had decided to leave it off because customers didn't like it. Too bad; I would've liked to have tasted that version of the recipe. My sister had a potatoes and ???? omelette that came with a lettuce salad, and which she liked very much. She mentioned that the eggs were cooked just right and seasoned different from other potato dishes. The salad was also fresh, with a vinaigrette that brought it all together. Our friend's dish were pieces of bread with chorizo on top and a small dish with diced tomatoes and other condiments. She asked Beatriz to leave the cheese off, which I thought would've brought it all together, but was happy with what she ordered. All three of us agreed that Brío is a restaurant to which we would return. I am definitely coming back for dinner soon.

Came in for afternoon coffee and was told to take a seat and waiter would be with me. Very cute…read morepatio with cozy chairs and a peaceful relaxed feeling. Ordered a French press and it was really good. Staff was all very kind and friendly.