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    Cardinal

    4.5 (39 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jessica S.

    If you only have time to seek out one coffee shop in the city, Cardinal is an easy, quality choice. With its chill and lazy atmosphere and open-aired seating, it also will serve as an ideal hangout spot or relaxing morning before you embark on your day's wanderings. I had an excellent Cortado here one morning and enjoyed it street-side. Very enjoyably robust and rich. I also bought Gesha coffee beans at an excellent price. I have been obsessed with the incredibly strong floral aroma of these beans and am sad the bag is almost gone. I will not hesitate to pick up more on my next visit!

    Han L.

    Chill vibe. I got an espresso tonic and it was okay. Too much lime and syrup feel. No coffee came through.

    Arpit D.

    Really enjoyed the coffee here - Got the Latte Rex. Definitely worth checking out when visiting CDMX.

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    Shahram M.

    Coffee shop in the middle of roma Norte. On cordona street. It is a cute small place with good coffee. There is another place at the corner that is bigger Crystal but it is more like a restaurant. Nice service.

    Cortado Cardinal

    Popped in for a cortado on a Monday morning. Nice ambiance with chill music that's not too loud. My drink leaned more towards the chocolaty and buttery notes and was nicely balanced.

    Sara C.

    The perfect cup of coffee. We got a latte, and it was brewed to perfection. It's a cute little place with indoor/outdoor seating and a small menu of sandwiches and pastries. We will be back for a snack!

    Latte
    Renee E.

    I LOVE this adorable cafe on Córdoba!! It was the very first place we went after we had arrived in DF after dropping our stuff off at the Airbnb down the same street. I had a cold brew that was magnificent. We stopped by a few more times on our next few days. I had a latte another time and a really lovely cup of chemex. The place is tiny, but really cozy and the decor and atmosphere are fantastic. The baristas are lovely. We had 2 of the possibly most attractive hipsters in Roma make our coffees and not only were they easy on the eyes, but very nice (especially when we fumbled our Spanish a little.) If I lived in Roma, I would without doubt be a very regular regular!

    Tim S.

    Small coffee shop in a nice area of the city! My trip to Mexico City wouldn't have been as good without coming here. I visited twice and got the Chemex both times. Great coffee, friendly baristas, and a good atmosphere. What else is there to say?

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    Review Highlights - Cardinal

    “We ordered at the counter - Rex Latte with the caramelo casero and a cold brew.”

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    Lardo

    4.4(510 reviews)
    1.8 km•Condesa
    •$$

    had the seafood fried rice, ayocote salad and purslane salad. the rice was fine but the salads were…read moreexcellent. fresh ingredients, simple, but creative. i was craving salad by the end of my time in cdmx, and these salads hit the spot! service was efficient and professional. lots of indoor and outdoor seating. the bathroom has a quaint pull flush. on my list of places to return to in cdmx!

    Back in March, my coworkers and I had heard enough good things about Lardo that we wanted to see…read morewhat the hype was about for ourselves. We knew immediately we weren't the only ones with that idea. The place was busy, with a line of people putting their names down for a table. It definitely has that destination-restaurant energy. Once we were seated, we ordered several things to share. We tried a mix of fried bites, including croquetas, shrimp, and stuffed squash blossoms. The croquetas were crisp and rich, and the squash blossoms were one of the more interesting things on the table. We also ordered pizza. The crust had a nice char and chew, and the toppings were generous. I enjoyed it, although a couple of my coworkers were a little less enthusiastic. For me, the smaller plates stood out more. The room was lively, and the mix of vintage plates, copper-toned tables, and simple details gave the space a lot of personality. I also liked how naturally the menu lent itself to passing plates around and trying a little of everything. I'm glad we checked it out, especially because Lardo comes up often when people talk about eating in Mexico City. I'd happily come back and explore more of the smaller plates.

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    Ficelle

    4.5(48 reviews)
    1.6 km•Condesa
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    During our recent trip to Mexico City, we finally explored the Condesa neighborhood and stopped at…read moreFicelle, a bakery I had seen recommended on TikTok. The pastries and service were delicious. While they do not have indoor seating, it was very pleasant to sit outside on the sidewalk and people-watch. We tried three different pastries: a plantain pudding pastry, a fruity meringue pastry, and a very unique peanut butter and chapulines cruffin. All were excellent. My only piece of constructive feedback is regarding the payment process. We had to pay for the pastries separately from the coffee, which made the experience less smooth. It would be much more convenient if everything could be paid for on a single check. Overall, it was a wonderful spot!

    My friends and I visited Ficelle several mornings for breakfast and pastries, and each time was a…read moredelight. The service was attentive and friendly--occasionally a little slow, but that's part of the relaxed rhythm of being in Mexico. The outdoor seating is charming, surrounded by greenery and decorated with natural plants, which creates such a pleasant atmosphere to start the day. I especially enjoyed the Betty juice made with beets--it was fresh, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. The pastry selection feels endless, unlike anything I've experienced elsewhere in Mexico. During our visit, they were offering pan de muerto for Día de los Muertos, with a creative twist: a rich chocolate filling. It was outstanding! Overall, my friends and I had a wonderful experience here--delicious food, a beautiful setting, and a bakery that truly makes you want to come back again and again.

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