Almanegra Café

The nicest of all almanegra locations. It is quite chic and original. I was a bit disappointed by the skills the barista displayed making my flat white, which had very little foam. One would expect for such a renowned specialty coffee place to have top notch baristas trained to the highest possible skill.

Great coffee, we didn't see much for food but really good coffee, we did the sampler and they're very friendly

The place invites you in for a coffee, and the beans are of excellent quality, prepared with great brewing equipment. However, due to the high staff turnover, many of the baristas know what they’re doing with coffee but have no idea what service, hospitality, or customer care mean. Prepare to be treated with disdain and indifference by the staff.

Congrats on top 50 cafes in mexico, well deserved. The iced americano we had here was probably the best we've had. The way the shot came out was amazing.

Wonderful coffee and great baristas. Tried a Michoacán natural in espresso cortado, was lovely. Happy to find a specialty coffee shop serving single origin instead of house blend. Beautiful custom La Marzocco GS3.

I ordered an iced Ube Latte, but got purple colored milk instead. There was no espresso in the latte nor Ube flavoring. The drink was just purple. The person who took my order was also less than pleased to be there, didn’t even make eye contact. I usually do not write bad reviews but the missing espresso was just bewildering to me…

Looking for speciality coffee? Well, this is a good place. I really liked the americano, but the espresso was just ok, nothing amazing. I was expecting more. It's one of the few coffee shops where you can buy accessories, kettles, grinders, etc. Real rating: 4.5

The best latte I’ve had in CDMX. Most lattes I’ve had around the city have been far too milky. This one gets it right. The espresso was amazing

Congrats on top 50 cafes in mexico, well deserved. The iced americano we had here was probably the best we've had. The way the shot came out was amazing.

Inviting enough cafe with a heavy focus on espresso & pour overs, cold brew and some fun offerings such as the ube latte. The cafe is mostly for coffee and sitting and sipping with some baked goods at the cash register. Workers though seemed especially annoyed with the digital nomads who frequent the place and even at foreigners, in general. Their coffee know-how comes highly recommended though having some very special, fancy espresso machine. I did make it a point to grab some beans to take home in addition to some coffee. I had a simple iced latte given that it was a warm morning and enjoyed it in the outdoor space in the back. It was standard enough taste-wise and carefully delivered to me at my seat. Fun and quirky seating in the form of colorful wicker-like chairs in the outdoor area. Bathroom was super awesome and had this interesting toilet with a waved seat. No people watching opportunities in the outdoor area but I appreciated the quiet and calm of the cafe.

This is for the location on Zacatecas & Tonala. They have multiple locations sprinkled throughout CDMX. Small cafe with cool modern ambiance with plenty of seating, right across from the famed Lalo! Restaurant. Barista was lovely and bilingual. Sounds like they mainly do medium roast pour over with several options. Although I was hoping for light roast ("tueste ligero") she gave me a small sample of their pour over from their carafe before I committed it. We also chose the cold brew nitro (as it was recommended by Reddit users). The pour over was well balanced, with some chocolate undertones. It was smooth with nicely aromatic. Neither super fruity, bright nor bitter. The delightful barista offered me another small sample when she brewed a second pour over for a different customer using Chemex, which rendered the same coffee lighter and a tinge more acidic, and slightly fruitier. Pretty cool! I will have to try their latte or espresso next time I'm in the neighborhood but with this saturated coffee market in CDMX, time is of essence to check out other places. Highly recommend getting breakfast at Lalo and saunter over to Almanegra for post prandial coffee! And bring a book, letting time pass you by.

We needed coffee and found this place on yelp. It's a small shop but very cute. You go up order your coffee and they start making it. They don't have a lot of flavors so I was a little disappointed. The coffee itself was good and you can tell they use quality beans. The customer service here is pretty good. This is not really a work space more of a grab and go or just have the coffee and go. Overall good experience wish they had more flavors.

one of our favorite coffee stops in CDMX, Almanegra was a cute, one manned operation. Espresso was delicious, minor figures oat milk is used here.

I came on thru here and ordered a latte with lactose free leche, and in addition I got the almond croissant. I needed to chill after a full day of walking around the city. Some would consider this small cafe with ten tables trendy, but I would characterize it as somewhat pretentious. I needed to repeatedly ask three times from the 3 employees seated and on their cellphones, what type of croissant that they had to offer. I felt like I was bothering them, and it was a rather unfriendly and off-putting interaction. It's cool that they have free WiFi, and that you can bring dogs, but I would not think that this is a very good place to work. The uncomfortable hard chairs, and loud music for the employees, does not make it a great option in my opinion. It's a good place to check out one time.

If you're a coffee drinks and cafe lover, head to Roma Norte. It's full of trendy coffee shops brewing quality coffee and delicious pastries. One of the best is a tiny cafe called Almanegra Cafe. After visiting for coffee and a pastry with a friend, here's our experience: 1) Coffee: They have a full coffee menu. My friend enjoyed a cappuccino and my latte came with beautiful latte art and a creamy drink. 2) Food: They sell an array of pastries. My five-year-old daughter enjoyed the texture and taste of the plain croissant. It comes sprinkled with a little sugar. 3) Service: It's very kind and efficient. There's filtered, cold water left out in a jar for all to enjoy. 4) Space: It's small, but well-decorated. There are a few tables and chairs inside and narrow outdoor tables along the sidewalk. There's a small restroom through the black door by the barista.

No shortage of quality coffee shops in Roma Norte but we particularly enjoyed this one and highly recommend checking it out if in the area. We stopped by in the evening and I asked the barista for a hot cup of tea brewed with some milk and she made a recommendation for a Rooibos tea that comes from south Africa that they make the same way as a cappuccino in the espresso machine. I was blown away by how good the drink was. Creamy, smooth and a relaxing cup. Husband enjoyed his cappuccino just as much. The interior is fun and industrial with lots of art and has such a cool vibe. If we had more time, we would have spent a couple hours here.

Almanegra is an excellent hole in the wall coffee shop that has great brand and craftsmanship. You'll find a staff that's knowledgeable about coffee and able to put in the time to do a solid pour over. The beans are good quality and have good depth. Decent amount of seating inside and outside. A worthwhile stop!

Okay the absolutely BEST coffee in all of Roma Norte - even better than Buna or Quentin. They use Minor Figures oat milk (the best barista grade oat milk out there) which really elevates their already excellent coffee. The baristas are super nice and knowledgeable (and speak english!). While I would absolutely recommend getting coffee from here, I would not recommend trying to work from here because they have high-top tables and play loud music. Overall, excellent - I came here every day for a week!

They wouldn't make me an iced soy latte for some reason unless I only agreed to cold brew, and no espresso! Lol. Personally I don't care for cold brew and it's not the same in flavor as espresso plus I don't like being told how to drink my coffee (don't we all like coffee our own way?). With enough persuasion I was offered a compromise, a scale weighted amount of soy milk (no joke) an espresso, and a small glass with 1 ice cube. What if I needed one more 1/2 ounce of soy milk to make my latte perfect?! Lol. Look I understand culinary rules when rules make sense. But when they are seemingly arbitrary and just make the experience annoying, that's where u draw the line. It also doesn't help that the space has zero ambiance, no effort in the decor, and uncomfortable seating. And most importantly, the coffee was just good, but not any better than I can get in so many cafes in Mexico City (coffee is excellent out here!) I see no need to return here.

Super trendy cafe in Roma Norte! I love the ambiance of this little spot, and service was fast and convenient. We got here early so there wasn't much of a line, and ordered an iced coffee and one pour over. Definitely stop here if you're in the neighborhood!

Quiet, low key cafe with friendly staff who spoke English. Bench seats and high stools made of wood, so might not be the most comfortable for long stays. Using Gas Up Master Coffee, serving pour overs and espresso drinks.

Overextracted underwhelming pour over. The barista is too busy sending WhatsApp voice messages to pay attention to the timing. Moreover, she preferred to do a single pour for three cups instead of doing three pours, even though she has three scales. She doesn't pay attention to the timing, nor to the temperature. The result is underwhelming and over extracted. Regrettably. They are famous for refusing to add milk to coffee. And that might be, although rude, ok if the coffee is worth it, but if it's poorly prepared, then the joke tells itself.

Our favorite coffee shop in Mexico City. The neighborhood is beautiful. Also shop with hip music and kind staff. Staff is very knowledgeable and love to share information about the region and coffee options. I love the cold brew here, best in the city!

Adorable lil cafe. It's actually around the corner, not on the street it says it's on. Staff speak English. 3 tall tables, 2 benches, and a 3 seater bar; it's pretty small. Got the affogato for 60 pesos.

Quiet, low ceiling little coffee shop good for taking a tourist break or reading. We just ordered 1 affogato, which was a circular scoop of vanilla ice cream in a shallow cup of espresso. I haven't had many affogatos before, but we thought it was delicious. Mixed together, the affogato created a satisfying coffee ice cream flavor. When we visited at 710pm, there were 2-3 other little groups of people relaxing and having a chat. The coffee bar is adorable, while the seating is a bit wobbly and austere. That said, I recommend this spot if you're looking to wind down and have some solid coffee.

I told the barista to make me a coffee in whatever way he thought was best. 5 minutes later I had one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. Great coffee at a reasonable price. Also English-friendly if you're a foreigner trying your best to learn Spanish.

A very calm spot with gracious service. It is a wonderful place for a quiet chat and an excellent cup of coffee.

Whisky-like cold brew with vanilla notes, a cortado like molasses, and a pour over with bright, fruity acidic notes. Cute place, fantastic coffee.

Excellent third wave coffee place. Serious and nice service. No cutting corners here. If you are a coffee maniac-you have to come. Nice neighborhood to walk around too residential with some shops. NOT touristy. This is in an old building. Lovely.

Great little coffeehouse in the Roma Norte neighborhood. They open early and know how to pull a mean espresso. It's a great place to start out a quiet morning.

basically everything you'd expect from a cafe in williamsburg or clinton hill. all kinds of brewing, great music, plenty of space for laptop workers

Amazing café. I love that a lot of the staff speaks English so I was able to get a wonderful latte. Hopefully I will get a chance to come back and visit.

If you like fancy minimal coffee spots this is like monochrome heaven or something. Coffee was very good, pastry pretty good, Staff pretty unhelpful

Very cool café with with a super-knowledgeable and friendly staff. Rodrigo and Sebastian were extremely nice and patient, great experience.