My Favorite Cafes To Work From In Mexico City

Mexico City is rising as a popular digital nomad destination and for good reason! The city has a rumored 150 museums for art lovers to explore, festivals practically every weekend, an unmatched food scene, and locals are incredibly welcoming. It’s also fairly easy to navigate without being fluent in Spanish (although I recommend learning common phrases).

District Federal, commonly referred to as DF, has a great climate and on most days the high is mid-70s with a low in the low 60s or high 50s F. I came to the city during the rainy season, but that hardly took away from my enjoyment. In my experience, it rarely rains for an entire day, but usually in one to two hour intervals and most often during the evening hours or late at night. Given the high elevation, it’s recommended to wear sunscreen even on cloudy days and to dress in layers as the sun loves to play hide and seek with the clouds.

I spent several living in Roma Norte so most of my recommendations are based around this neighborhood. However, in my experience, most dining establishments and cafes in Mexico City are happy to share their wifi information if you ask. In fact, a few of the places on this list wouldn’t normally be characterized as places to work from, but I didn’t have any problems using the wifi, nor did anyone get upset with me for spending a few hours working from my laptop. What’s more difficult to find are places with fast wifi as well as outlets to keep your electronics charged.

In no particular order, below are my favorite cafes and restaurants to work from in Mexico City. I’ve included information about location, food and drink quality, the general vibe, wifi speed, outlets, and anything else that felt useful. Enjoy!

Note: Many businesses are closed on Sundays and Mondays. I recommend Starbucks (there are locations on practically every corner, similar to the states) in the event that a coffee shop is closed.

Vocablo {cafe y poesia}

Address: Jalapa 176, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Website: vocablocafeypoesia.com.mx

Food and drink: Hands down my favorite Americano in Mexico City and I went here just about every day that I didn’t make coffee at home. I’m also a fan of their pan de elote (similar to cornbread, but more of a dessert) and oatmeal cookies. They also have sandwiches, coffee cocktails, and wine.

Vibe: Small and quaint with about eight tables inside and one table outside. Usually not very crowded, I typically went in the mornings before Spanish class when it was fairly empty, but even during the afternoons I never saw more than a few people inside. All of the drinks and foods are named after authors and with each purchase you’re given a post card with a quote from a famous author. They also have a mailbox outside so you can mail your card to someone if you desire. 

Wifi/outlets: Solid wifi and outlets at just about every table.

Eno 

Multiple locations (I frequented the one at Chihuahua 139 in Roma Norte)

Website: https://www.eno.com.mx/

Food and drink: Eno has a really comprehensive and well-priced menu, making it perfect for a working meal. This was the first place I tried tinga de pollo (shredded chicken stewed in a tomato sauce) and I was not disappointed — plus it came with fresh tortillas that they were happy to refill. Eno promotes local, seasonal food and includes all of the places they source from on their menu. I’ve never tried their coffee, but their aguas del dias and teas were great. 

Vibe: Laidback, open kitchen concept, but gets somewhat busy around breakfast and lunch. 

Wifi/outlets: They have outlets at every table and the wifi was pretty good, but I’d occasionally get knocked off the network and have to sign back in. 

Madre Cafe 

Address: Orizaba 131 Street, Colonia Roma, Mexico City

Website: http://madre-cafe.com/

Food and drink: Not a traditional working cafe, Madre Cafe is a beautiful restaurant housed in an old Roma Norte mansion that has great indoor and outdoor (mostly covered) seating. It’s a great option for business meetings or if you want to treat yourself to a fancy (yet reasonably priced) meal. I loved everything I ordered from here, from cocktails to steak frites to sheep mollettes and a chicken panini. 

Vibe: Chic with a vintage flair, you’ll see all types of people in Madre Cafe, from families to couples on dates to solo diners. It’s a fairly large space and I’ve never seen it crowded. 

Wifi/outlets: I’ve only worked outside where there weren’t any outlets, but there might be some inside. The wifi is pretty good. 

Cosecha Natural

Address: Multiple locations (I went to the new location at 181 San Luis Potosi in Roma Norte)

Website: https://cosecha-natural.com.mx/

Food and drink: As the name might indicate, Cosecha promotes an organic and sustainable menu, with a few Mexican staples like chilaquiles, but mostly wraps, salads, protein bowls, and the like. They make freshly blended juices and have an array of coffee drinks, as well as beer and wine.

Vibe: Cozy with lots of hanging plants inside and outside. There’s also a small, attached grocery store where you can buy different essential oils, tea blends, and other specialty food items.

Wifi/outlets: Outlets at every table and strong wifi.

Cardinal Casa de Cafe

Address: Córdoba 132, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Website: http://casacardinal.mx/

Food and drink: Small menu with a few sandwich options, but they have a full coffee bar and make a delicious Americano.

Vibe: Very small, only about five or six two-person tables and a take out window, but it wasn’t full when I went. 

Wifi/outlets: Great wifi and plenty of outlets 

Buna – Cafe Rico  

Address: Orizaba 42 Roma Norte 06700, C. U. Benito Juárez, 06500 Ciudad de México

Website: https://buna.mx/

Food and drink: Delicious food, plus great coffees and teas. This was the first place in Mexico City where I saw smoked salmon on the menu and it remains my favorite place for smoked salmon in the city. 

Vibe: Popular cafe near Plaza Rio De Janeiro that can get a little loud during brunch hours, but hardly ever crowded and the window seats offer a great view of pedestrian traffic. 

Wifi/outlets: Fair amount of outlets and strong wifi.

1900 Cafe 

Address: Medellín 33, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Website: N/A 

Food and drink: They have a full coffee bar menu, breakfast foods, and sandwiches. The horchata latte is delicious! 

Vibe: With gorgeous antique furniture and a mounted flatscreen TV playing novelas in the corner, 1900 Cafe has the type of ironic charm that I gravitate to. It’s fairly small and seemed like more of a local spot when I went. There was only one other person working and a couple of older men came in for a coffee date. 

Wifi/outlets: Fair amount of outlets and good wifi

El Pendulo Cafebreria 

Address: I went to the Roma Norte and Juarez locations 

Website: https://pendulo.com/

Food and drink: Comprehensive menus for every meal with an emphasis on Mexican cuisine. 

Vibe: Multi-story bookstore / restaurant with a bar terrace that opens in the afternoons. It can get a little busy and loud, but I enjoyed working out of the Roma location as long as I got there before the lunch rush. 

Wifi/outlets: Plenty of outlets and strong wifi 

Baveno 

Address: Monterrey 194, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Website: baveno.mx

Food and drink: Known for their fresh coffee and breads, Baveno also has a great breakfast and lunch menu. In my experience, most places in Mexico City don’t cook bacon to the desired crispiness that I prefer, but Baveno was a pleasant exception and I really liked their BLT sandwich. 

Vibe: Open concept and two-floor restaurant with plenty of seating. My only complaint is that I once tried to go there during their listed hours of operation and they were closed without explanation. However, that’s how I ended up finding Cosecha, so I can’t be too upset about it. 

Wifi/outlets: Outlets at just about every table and good wifi

Delirio

Address: I went to and enjoyed both locations in Roma Norte

Website: https://delirio.mx/

Food and drink: Delirio is a unique cafe / bread and cheese shop that became one of my favorite places to go for an affordable working lunch — especially if I wasn’t in the mood for Mexican food. Their burrata toast is delicious and the falafel wrap was another favorite of mine. 

Vibe: Medium-sized restaurant that can get a little busy around lunchtime. The Jardin Pushkin location frequently has Mexican bands play outside the door and then come inside to ask for tips. Sometimes it’s charming, sometimes it’s annoying depending on your mood. 

Wifi/outlets: They don’t have outlets at every table so I’d usually look around and pick a seat that was near an outlet. Great wifi. 

Boicot Cafe 

Address: Multiple locations, I went to the Roma Norte location 

Website: boicotcafe.mx 

Food and drink: Boicot Cafe has a super comprehensive coffee menu and diverse food options with breakfast all day, desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth, and Argentinian-style empanadas! I thought I’d be disappointed with my juice since they specialize in coffee, but I definitely recommend the Vitamina if you’re avoiding caffeine. 

Vibe: Fun and quirky with interesting poster art, a piano, and foosball table in the back of the restaurant. They also offer a few beer options and coffee cocktails, making it equally suitable for hanging out with friends or getting some work done.

Wifi/outlets: Plenty of outlets and strong wifi 

Freims 

Address: Amsterdam 62B, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Website: freims.mx

Food and drink: A popular brunch spot in Condesa, Freims has great options for coffee, blended juices, as well as breakfast and lunch staples. I was impressed with my meal, which included a golden milk latte and meatball sandwich.

Vibe: Spacious with a great outdoor patio and plenty of seating. I went on a weekday when there were more people working or having business meetings, but I’ve heard it can get busy on the weekends during brunch hours. 

Wifi/outlets: Most of the outlets are inside, but the wifi is strong throughout.

Bucardon 

Address: Donato Guerra 1, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX

Website: http://www.bucardon.com/

Food and drink: Bucardon is a multipurpose space that turns into a bar and event venue in the evenings. This review is based on their coffee shop. I found the sandwich I ordered to be so-so, but I really liked my horchata coffee. 

Vibe: The vibe (and the horchata coffee) is what would make me return to Bucardon. It doubles as a well-curated library with lots of contemporary texts. It seemed to be a popular place for lunchtime meetings, but never got crowded. 

Wifi/outlets: Fair amount of outlets and strong wifi 

Biblioteca Vasconcelos

Address: Eje 1 Nte. S/N, Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc, 06350 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Website: bibliotecavasconcelos.gob.mx

Food and drink: There are vending machines on the first floor in the group study rooms, but otherwise it’s not permitted

Vibe: Vast, multi-story public library with gardens. Great place to study, read, or get some work done. 

Wifi/outlets: Plenty throughout and I was also impressed with the wifi given how enormous the space is. 

Tomas Casa Editora de Te 

Address: Multiple locations, I went to the location in Condesa 

Website: tomas.mx

Food and drink: Strictly teas and pastries, but there are plenty of food options nearby. I’m not really much of a tea person, but I really loved the tropical green tea I tried and was appreciative of how knowledgable the tea-ristas were. They have huge vases with fresh tea blends that you can smell to help you figure out which one you’re craving and you get your own ceramic kettle to dole out your tea as you wish. 

Vibe: Quaint with a fair amount of people working on laptops, but it never got very loud. I like that it’s street facing with a nice view of Condesa’s tree-lined avenues. 

Wifi/outlets: Fair amount of outlets and open network with fast internet. 

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