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.

We found this gem due to an IG influencer, but can remember who. The actual restaurant we ate at is…read morecalled AMA, but IG picks up the coffee location downstairs. Ama is past the heavy door within Muss cafe. What called me to AMA was moreso the plants lol, but the menu carried through. I ordered the huevos rancheros with a water based Oaxacan chocolate. I was so happy they had the water option (most of Oaxaca does) bc the more north you go they usually just do milk. The water chocolate was delicious. Still smooth even with a little butter taste due to how the chocolate was price (no dairy though). The huevos rancheros were light, but delicious. Did wish for some more black beans though. My friends breakfast dishes were just as delicious. One ordered the Parmesan mushroom toast and the other toast with compote with a side of egg and bacon. Highly recommend this place for breakfast, drinks and a cute view of part of the city.

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.

Loved this spot! I tried the regular cold brew and the cold brew with mezcal, and both were really…read moregood. The regular cold brew was smooth and refreshing, and the mezcal version was such a fun twist without being overpowering. The vibe was relaxed, the service was friendly, and it's a great place to cool off while exploring Oaxaca. Definitely worth stopping by if you're a coffee lover!

Great cafe to relax in Oaxaca. Tried the cafe mocha and the cold brew. You can sit in the courtyard…read morearea. It's such a beautiful spot and away from the noise of the city. There is wifi (password is on the receipt). The cafe mocha (cold) was made with some delicious chocolate. I think it would be amazing hot. Would recommend

Cute cafe close to el zocalo. Prices are a little higher than comparable locations: around $70-80…read morefor drinks instead of $50-60 that I've found elsewhere. I ordered a cold brew which came in a cute bottle and had it in their courtyard. The courtyard is surrounded by a bookstore in case you want to buy something to read with your coffee. Their pastries looked excellent but I didn't try anything as I had just eaten breakfast. There is password protected wifi otherwise service is slightly limited in the courtyard at least on Telcel.

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.

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!

Lunch stop!! After a hot morning walking around the…read morebotanical gardens, we really enjoyed our lunch at this café! The Greek salad was good and the shakshukas were amazing. Everything is served with the terrific sourdough bread from Boulenc! The coffee is excellent too!!

This is a sweet little place with seating for around 20. An americano is one dollar, a to die for…read morelittle pastry about 40 cents US. An iced cappuccino, just shy of $2 US even comes with an eco friendly metal straw. The friendly barista will give you a small straw plate. Use the tongs to select your favorite from the tempting central table. And enjoy

Maybe the best lattes we've had in Oaxaca, with beautiful crockery, which is also for sale. The…read morebaking is incredible, and very inexpensive. The ambience is casual and unassuming.

Last cafe stop for the day... My partner and I came across Café Café's Oaxaca location as we were…read morebrowsing shops downtown. We popped in for a drink as it was near our Airbnb. Spacious and modestly decorated. At the time we visited, we were the only customers for a good two hours. The staff are courteous and polite. The one thing I noticed is that the space, like much of downtown, is rather dusty... But seemed more pronounced than other cafes, maybe due to lack of upkeep. My dish and glass of water had a few flecks floating at the bottom... TISANA GUAYABA: Hmm... Just hardly a wink of guava essence is in this. Barely sweet, mostly water? Not sure if this can even count as tea... We tried the upper level, which had an outlook of the city's worn skyline; a brown and gray quilt of weathered tiles and graffiti. I can't say that it was the most beautiful view, but an interesting one nonetheless. NOTE: The bathroom smell can waft through the first floor for a while, even with the windows and door wide open :') Not very appetizing...

I found this place while looking for a coffee shop or rooftop. I found both in this place, it is 2…read morefloors and so cute in both. The rooftop is quite, offers shade and sun, plenty of seating areas. Good quality coffee, warm and friendly staff. The food takes a while to come out but its pretty decent. They offer wifi

A place to bring your chocoholic friend. If u didn't bring them to Oaxaca then shame on you…read more Rest assured the walls are filled with organic chocolate bars. So bring back home a golden ticket. Have a talk back home with your friend regarding your next adventure in Oaxaca together. In this Oaxacan city where chocolate is acceptable anytime of day. But best served for breakfast , lunch & dinner. Just like coffee! Flavors and the chocolate bars are Walnut (arandanos) Almond (almendora) Rosemary (romero) Pepper (pimieta) Cacao (cacao) Blueberries (Arandanos) Dried Chilaca Chili (chili pasilla) "pah-SEE-yah"

It's tiny and the sound of freshly roasted coffee being ground continually for the line of…read morecustomers can get annoying (not) and the mocha made with Oaxacan chocolate is going to make me fat (who cares) and I'm surrounded by beautifully packaged spicy chocolate which is a little expensive but perfect for gifts (yay). So what am I trying to say? I will be coming here daily for the best coffee while in Oaxaca. Maybe two times a day for the pies and cookies. Love the quiet street it's on too.

Tucked away on one of the many historic districts streets; 401 Calle Reforma to be exact is a very…read morecozy and quiet cafe. You may find, as I did, Café La Antigua to be a gem of a cafe. The coffee is very good and they sell it whole bean or ground by the bag, which is a rare find in Oaxaca Centro. So far I've tried the iced cappuccino the café moka con chocolaté. During my stay in Oaxaca Centro Café La Antigua has become my go to coffee shop. The postres, the Mexican chocolaté brownie is delicious and moist! More importantly it's not overly sweet!I've also had the two meat ( pierna hogado and serrano ham) baguette with salad! Amazingly good. The waitress is, as always friendly and helpful. And she makes the best coffee that I've had in Oaxaca Centro! When I return in a fee months I look forward to coming back here. Still 5 Solid

This review is based mostly on the ambiance since I can only really speak for the coffee itself. I…read morehaven't had anything else from here except an Americano and a bag of coffee to go. The place is really charming ... I can't think of any other way to describe it. Between the sign out front, the old coffee grinder in the courtyard and really pleasant staff, this has to be one of the best coffee shops in downtown Oaxaca. And given the name (la Antigua), perhaps one of the oldest.

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!