Amazing coffee. We tried the dirty horchata latte and loved it. We love coming early morning in a Sunday before starting our day. This is a great choice for you to pick up a cup! read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Grabbed coffee here while visiting TJ. It's a cool little coffee shop with a couple tables outside for outdoor seating. The baristas were nice and welcoming and they spoke English. They were accommodating to make my drink less sweet :). They have regular milk, lactose free, and oat milk. You can see their coffee bean machine to the left of the shop which is so cool! You can buy their coffee beans in the shop as well which are sourced from Mexico. We ordered an iced horchata latte and a vanilla latte. Their horchata latte is the real deal! It actually tastes like authentic horchata (like my mom makes!!). My vanilla latte was perfectly foamy and not too syrupy. Will be returning :). read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Horchata latte and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This is one of those coffee shops that are competing with the whole world. If you are anywhere near it and want to try good coffee, come here. Don't be cheap. Get the anaerobic pour over. read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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i loved the matcha. my coffee friend says this place is one of the best and I believe him. nice aesthetics inside, workers are so friendly

This place is great. Stumbled upon as my cousin and I went for an adventure. The inside is cute and cozy. Baristas are very knowledgeable and courteous. They definitely know about the coffee they have. The tote bags are so cute I had to get one. They have different awards displayed. A must try and stories behind it all. Good coffee and service. One of our top fav coffee shops in this area. read more

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Love this organic coffee shop! Their coffee selection will have you asking for more. The smell of roasted coffee will have you fall in love, as you will see their passion right in front of you. Amazing customer service and staff. read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

They are super sweet! Glad to find a plant based latte close by. I'll be coming back for sure read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Belgium Almond Mylk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Excellent service and they even have Almond Milk! Coffee is super yummy and they even brought me a dipped chocolate strawberry. Thank you!!! read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Latte with Almond Milk, yummy!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Yummy amazing place coffee was good and the waffle beautiful and delicious. Quick and easy to get too read more

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Cute hipster-ish cafe on the main street of Playas--stop in for fantastic espresso and a bite to eat! FOOD: Cappuccino was the best I had on our trip to Tijuana! Came out quickly with beautiful foam art and had all the lovely richness of coffee without any bitter aftertaste. These baristas know what they're doing! Acai bowls were the main draw for us--the bowl was beautifully presented (neat bands of fruit and granola), as you can see in the photos on Yelp. That said, the acai base tasted and looked more like blueberries blended with yogurt. Delicious and healthy, but it will remain in my memory as my "Luwak bowl" rather than "acai bowl." SERVICE: The baristas were super friendly, and even encouraged us to check in on Yelp for 20% off! Only reason I am not giving five stars is for speed of food service. Drinks came out rapidly, but it took ~25 minutes for two acai bowls to come out. Considering there were 3 people in the cafe, this felt a little off. AMBIANCE: Comfortable interior with a few tables inside plus a window bar. Cool coffee roaster you can see next to the order counter! I thoroughly enjoyed sipping my cappuccino while reading a book on a cloudy day. Especially with the WiFi, I can imagine it's a popular place to camp out and work. read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Best variety of speciality coffees and fresh baked desserts as well as excellent service!

Not sure why I haven't written about this place before...perhaps I tend to post most of the reviews I write for places in Tijuana on the Happy Cow app...which you should check out if you're vegan, like I am... ...anyway, I've been going to Luwak on a semi-regular basis for about a year or so now. I've tried a few other places in Playas, and there are others I like, but the coffee is definitely the best among them. I usually order lattes, and greatly appreciate that they have oat milk as an option. (I think they also have soy, coconut, and almond...) The Nitro coffee is also tasty. They have several food options on the menu if you're vegan...a sandwich with veggies and hummus, an açaí bowl (which I think they list as not vegan because of honey...), a breakfast waffle with fruit and chocolate, and they now have pastry items that I understand are being made by the owner's wife, who I was told is vegan. The staff are all friendly, and if you aren't fluent in Spanish, there's usually at least one who speaks English well. read more

It's a good thing they're pretty but they're also delicious. Never mind the clean aesthetic and the good looking baristas; the food and drinks are also delicious. The Belgian Chocolate is always a crowd pleaser. The Mexican Mocha is a close second and you absolutely can't go wrong with the classic latte. It's definitely worth the drive! I only wish that it was closer to me to make it my regular coffee shop. read more

Fantastic little coffee shop with plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside. Really very good quality beans and a nice selection of snacks. Expensive by Tijuana standards but we'll worth it if you appreciate really good coffee. They have chemex, aeropress, v60, espresso, you name it. read more

The staff is really friendly and super nice. I'm in Playas at least once a month and live in SD. I will be coming back. But mainly for the customer service. The coffee was good and they even added my whip cream in a separate cup for me to add how much si wanted. read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Coffee was amazing. The cafe is also a roasters so we purchased 2x bags of beans for home and can't wait to try them. Few food options exist on the menu however, a sister cafe is around the corner called Hel-THē with some good Western style cafe options. Service was also great with staff speaking English and friendly. read more

Luwak Cafe is pretty good I got the waffle with fruit and ice cream and a vanilla latte and my sister got a crape and a frappe, the presentation was amazing!(for the insta)...the baristas know English so it was easy to order. They also have organic and vegan options and free WiFi I also got Chiapas organic coffee so I could brew at home and it's amazingly good!! Would 100% recommend!!!! read more

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This place was a highlight of our weekend trip, coffee is outstanding and the crepes are unique, tasty and huge. Everything is very cheap and the girls encourage the use of the check in discount. We visited 2x and we're very happy with service and drinks. read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - 1st time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

I stop by this coffee shop at least once a week. Great atmosphere and the coffee is delicious. Staff is friendly. Best coffee in Playas hands down! read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Canelatte and oatmeal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

If you're in the mood to try new coffee and a unique cafe ambiance, then go to Luwak! The flavor of their coffee is delicious. Everything is delicious (see pics). The prices are great, and their customer service is excellent. Enjoy! read more

Coffee and really everything here was really really good!! If you're a fan of chai latte, this is probably the best chai latte around! Nitro cold brew is good too the employees are quick to offer samples of everything and are super attentive! Amazing cafe! read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Chocolate frappuccino and a chai latte both really delicious. The chai was 'mazing!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This is just a coffee place now, not really a food place. The only food they do now is a turkey salad toasted sandwich (or the vegan option of this is just the salad - lettuce, tomato and onion - with mustard). No crepes, no waffles, etc. The coffee was nice. read more

Great food and yummy Mexican Mocha coffee.....which is a must! I got the vegetarian waffle and my husband got the acai bowl. We will be coming back. They have Nitro coffee too! read more

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Came here and had some Belgian Hot chocolate and Crepe. I loved it!! This was the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted. Employees were very nice. read more

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Amazing, amazing, amazing! Sweet coffee, delicious food, low prices, friendly and patient staff! Came here everyday of our trip (often multiple times) and will definitely return if I'm ever in the area! read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Tijuana. They have great service and know a lot about coffee. I enjoy coming here very much. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat a Vegan waffle. They use Belgian chocolate on all their waffles and vegan whipped cream!! It's hard to find a third wave coffee shop in Tijuana but this is by far one of the best places to visit. Love all the vegan options and organic coffee variety. Awesome coffee roasters. read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Loved this place! Super friendly staff! The coffee I got was perfect (dark roast) and they have vegan waffles! Perfect place to stop and relax while getting to know Tijuana. I will be back. read more

I HIGHLY recommend this place. The service is wonderful and the coffee is delicious. We tried the chai latte, iced coffee, the acai bowl, the chocolate covered strawberries, and the mocha. Everything is of the highest quality. We'll be back! read more

ILUSTRE Coffee Grab & Go - Chai latte and chocolate covered strawberry. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Walked in and the owners greeted us. I got an iced coffee with milk and an acai bowl. The coffee tasted fresh and the acai bowl was not sweet. Everything was organic. This place is really cheap too. I got all of this for 6 bucks! Please try this out. You won't regret coming to this place! read more

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Es que el mocha belga es Amo todo de aquí, el personal, los cursos, el menú, el lugar, los productos, todo.

Nice little coffee shop with friendly staff (Quetzalli and Alonso), delicious coffee, crepes, and chocolate. We'll be back! read more

Great little place! The mocha with Belgian chocolate was excellent. The Cortado was smooth and strong without being overly strong. Excellent place to stop and get coffee by the beach. Decorated nice inside with their roaster on dishonesty right out in the open. I'll be back! read more

Excellent third wave coffee. Always ask for your coffee to stay. Take a bag home especially when they have bags from Michoacán. Toman su café en serio. El cortado que me sirvieron estaba exquisito y la temperatura de la leche era agradable. Me lleve una bolsa a casa con granos de Michoacán y estuve sorprendida por la complejidad del café. 100% recomendado. Las baristas saben lo que están haciendo y no tienen esa mala actitud que es común entre los "expertos" del café. read more

Great cafe. Very friendly staff and quality coffee. Not a large selection on food but I mainly just come for the coffee.

Best waffles ever. This place is a great study space and has really good lattes and cappuccinos too read more

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Small menu, a true cafe, including self-roasting their own beans. Vegan baked goods created in house. Delicious delicious no nonsense lattes, foam art included. Super nice help, realized we don't speak Spanish but made it super easy for us. Clean, cozy (maybe 15-20 people max). Great WiFi, fellow laptop workers are welcome. Nitro for the foam heads. Love it! read more

Stopped by for a cafe latte which was strong. Clean place. Chairs not that comfortable being wood. Was quick service but we were the only ones there. Would return for the coffee. read more

Probably one of the best crepes and lattes I have ever had in gorgeous playas!!!! A w all the way around!!

Really delicious coffee: if you go here you should try the nitro cold brew. It was my first time having it here and it is a really delicious take on coffee. Also the food is good too. Try the veggie sandwich or the waffles. read more