Located on Calle Benito Juarez, on the northern side of the Plazoleta Miguel Hidalgo, the Jazz Cafe…read moredidn't really distinguish itself much in a city absolutely infested with cafes. Although it wasn't a bad option, I only went once even though it was the closest cafe to my hotel--probably about 75 feet or so from the entrance--instead I usually traveled the extra 25 feet (or so) to go to a different one.
It isn't as nice, or as comfortable, as other cafes and the drinks are actually subpar, being thinner and weaker than most, but the food was actually pretty good. The service, while not terrible, was not very good--kind of friendly but way too laid back and inattentive, and the sandwich I had ordered came with the meat I had asked them to hold. That said, my sandwich (which I actually decided to eat with the meat because it was actually really good) was delicious, and it was served with a side of a tasty, Italian-vinaigrette-type dressing that went perfectly with the cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers in the sandwich.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a really good sandwich made with fresh ingredients on great bread, but I would also say that you could walk to the other side of the plaza for the best sandwiches I've had in this city (though admittedly I have more to explore). If it wasn't for the food I wouldn't recommend this place at all, given that you could find a nicer, more comfortable place with great service and great drinks just 25 feet away.
