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    Cardinal

    4.5 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    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!

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    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 - Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms

    Lardo

    4.4(500 reviews)
    1.8 kmCondesa
    $$

    One of my favorite meals while in CDMX. We had reservation and asked to be seated in their patio…read morearea because it was such a nice day. The patio was covered with so many greenery and provided a lot of shades. We ordered a few items to share: - Toasted bread, chicken liver, and black truffle: a good appetizer to start off with. The chicken pate was good, a bit different from what I'm used to. - Pappardelle with pork ragu: this was super good. Love the pasta texture on this. Pork ragu sauce was also perfect. - Robalo ceviche, watermelon, Serrano pepper: a refreshing ceviche to balance out the meal. the watermelon added a bit of sweetness. - Pizza capocollo, radicchio, straquinella cheese: a good size pizza to share. I like thin crust. - Arugula, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan salad: fresh arugula that went perfectly with the roasted tomatoes. Every meal needs a good salad. - Ricotta stuffed zucchini blossoms: this was my favorite dish we tried. Such a unique combo of flavors. The ricotta cheese just melted when you bite into the zuchinni blossoms. It also had a light crispy texture. - Hummus and pita bread: another good choice for appetizer. The hummus was solid. The service was excellent. Everyone was attentive and our food didn't take long to come out. Would highly recommend to add this place to your list. This is also a great area to check out, plenty of things to do in La Condesa.

    Maybe Lardo is better for breakfast, but we didn't feel it was fully worth the hype for lunch. We'd…read moremade a reservation in advance for Saturday at 2PM. The interior was brightly lit with a large beautiful bar, and had the vibe of a French cafe. We were brought out some complimentary (pita-like) bread, which was nice, but would have been better with something like olive oil to dip it in. My friend and I ordered 3 items to share - the Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Eggplant Parmesan, and Barbacoa. Portions were on the smaller side, but this was the perfect food quantity for us. The Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms were fine but a little bland. I liked the Eggplant Parmesan and Barbacoa, but neither really blew my mind. For everything I'd heard about Lardo, I felt like our experience was good but not amazing. Would check it out for breakfast to compare!

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    Counter

    Lardo - Guava croissant, 8/10

    Guava croissant, 8/10

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    Ficelle - Vanilla Eclair & Lemon Tart

    Ficelle

    4.5(48 reviews)
    1.6 kmCondesa
    $$

    This cafe is true to itself the real deal. What made the cafe super interesting to me was the…read morefact that they sell great pastries, various forms of cafes, and an equally diverse selection of wine. This block was already teaming with people dining on the sidewalk, and this cafe took it a step further with real awnings and plenty of light. The only things missing were the outdoor heat lamps. Obviously they don't use those in this part of the world, although it was a little nippy when I walked over here. I came on a complete whim, and I ordered a pastry with fruit and a cold Topo Chiko agua in the plastic bottle. I could tell the pastry had not been sitting on the counter all day, because it was still soft. I liked this cafe as well as this trendy little neighborhood.

    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!

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    Cardinal - coffee - Updated June 2026

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