January 25/2026: Breakfast with the 5th Wheel Travelers. This place was absolutely jammed for a…read moreSunday morning, of course. I had a very tasty breakfast. Service was a bit slow due to volume of people. Croissants were delicious. I'd recommend this spot but go off hours.

Beautiful outside dining, great coffee, delicious! It has such a great atmosphere. French toast,…read morequiche, and croissant sandwiches stood out as highlights for me. They do have mimosas after 10am. Service is good, but this is not a quick bite place. Getting the check always seemed to be a surprisingly long portion of our visit.

I wanted some Mexican hot chocolate, and this fit the bill. It is not the best sipping chocolate I…read morehave had, but it gives you the experience! Plus, the location is good for other shopping. And you can pick up some local chocolate while you are there!

In A Nutshell: -Ah…read moreCacao is a really cool spot to check out if you are into chocolate, especially pure cacao. -They also sell coffee too. -The main thing here is cacao, which if you have any clue, it's used in ancient Mayan ceremonies. -If you ingest 40grams of it, you'll experience some great vibes as it tickles your cardiovascular system. -If you do yoga, sound baths & the other related health & wellness activities, you might've come across a mini-cacao ceremony. -I like that they sell a wide-variety of cacao ranging from 100% pure to various mixed options w/ less cacao. Overall, I highly recommend their hot cacao drink w/ soy milk.

La Dolce Vita! Authentic Italian Gelato made with high quality ingredients! How gorgeous is this…read moregelato rose that was hand shaped petal by petal! We loved the Pistachio & Blueberry Cheesecake gelato topped with a Strawberry Macaron! Locations in Milan, Paris, London, New York, Dubai & Mexico City!

I love Amorino! The gelato is delicious, with some of the best flavors you can find. The service is…read morevery friendly, and the location in Playa del Carmen is perfect with a nice ambience. One thing I really like is that you can sample different flavors before choosing, which makes it fun to try something new. Amorino brings authentic gelato from Italy, and it's a great spot to enjoy ice cream t in Playa.

Love this place and the staff is always very friendly. Gelato is always so rich and fresh. Love the…read morecookies and cream, chocolate, and snickers

What a delightful little gem! When my sweet tooth calls, there is no way to ignore it. Enjoy…read moreeverything from gelato, paletas to crepes and mini churros! The mini churros were made to order so they were warm and fresh. They practically melted in my mouth! There is even esquites - which I returned the second night to eat. What can I say? I suppose I have both a sweet and salty tooth :P

I ordered a surprise birthday cake for our girl's trip. I ordered online and the process was…read moreseamless. I sent photos of what I wanted, provided colors and cake flavor of choice, and via communication online, everything came together perfectly! Customer service was great and the pick-up was also very easy. I even purchased an extra treat to-go on arrival. The cake was nice and moist and the decorations were awesome. The red velvet balanced well with the cream cheese filling. Birthday girl said it was perfect! The bakery shop itself is super cute on the inside. Nice display with a few treats for onsite purchase. There are even vegan options and a small seating area if you prefer to enjoy coffee and a treat onsite. I will definitely use them again for additional desserts on my return to Playa Del Carmen.

I ordered an red velvet cake with cream cheese filling for my Mom's 70th birthday in Tulum Mexico…read more Shoe box bakery was quick to respond to my last minute order. They was very professional from the start to delivery. The cake was exactly what I wanted and totally delicious. I would definitely recommend them and use their services again.

Saw these while driving by and had to stop. The owner bakes these on a rolling pin device that is…read moreturning in a rotisserie type oven. What comes out is amazing. You can coat them with cocoa, cinnamon , nuts , or coconut. You can also get them filled with caramel , Nutella , or marmalade. They unravel for eating and are definitely a unique treat. Very reasonable for the cost and sizes too. See pics.

It's something I've never seen before, thought I should try. Got the Oreo one, taste ok I don't…read morelike that there're sugar coated. I think it would taste better if it's more like sugar glazed with Oreo crumbs. Note: best to eat while it's still warm.

This little cart has one of the better coffees in PDC. I love their lattes and they have soy and…read morealmond milk options as well. If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking it out.

Very high quality street coffee. Outdoor seating area. They have pastries too. Cash only.read more

We went there to buy some bread to go. They have a good variety. We got the croissant dulce, cuerno…read moreand pan frances. The frances bread was more like a cuban bread. Prices are good (from 5 to 14 pesos bread). Services is good enough for a local bakery, ladies are fast but there is room for improvement to greet customer and answering questions. The ambiance is energetic; the sitting outside could be hot in the summer.

This hidden gem is a cute spot for a coffee date and a pastry. They have many options of pan dulce…read moreand everything is fresh. The coffee is good. They serve local coffee. I had a cappuccino with a cookie. I sat outside in the front patio and people watched.

A no frills cafe in the heart of Playa del Carmen focused on all things chocolate!…read more If you are staying in the area and looking for a refreshing treat, look no further than this cozy spot. There is no indoor seating, and while it can get warm, there are plenty of large fans spread out throughout the area to provide a comfortable experience. Too cool off, I got one of the ice cream offerings (hazelnut) while my bf got a cold brew-like chocolate beverage. Everything tasted super fresh and had just the right amount of sweetness. Everything together cost about $7!

Found this spot when looking for coffee along 5th avenue. They actually have a few different…read morelocations. Super easy to order in English, as all of their staff spoke English and Spanish. They were able to accommodate my wanting non fat milk in my latte, which was absolutely delicious! Just a tad sweet. It was a cooling drink to have in the warmer temps, too. They have pastries/food items, as well as coffee and chocolates to purchase. Several people were working and studying. They had lots of seating outside.

Incredible Italian in playa del Carmen - just a block from 5th Avenue. Highly recommend.read more

Amazing service, amazing food, walk in options available, waited about 10 minutes but it was worth…read moreit. The prices are great too, our meal was $50 including tip and we got a few drinks, a salad, and 2 entrees! Definitely recommend for authentic Italian food!