ODETTE CONDESA

I feel like this bakery is a bit overhyped. We tried the Raspberry Kouign-Amann, Plain Kouign-Amann, Volcán de Chocolate (Chocolate Volcano Cake), Crujiente de Guayaba (Guava Roll), Panqué de Manzana (Apple Pound Cake), and the Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissant. The Kouign-Amanns were pretty good but a bit too buttery (more so than usual). The raspberry jam on top was also somewhat watery and bland. The Crujiente de Guayaba was the biggest letdown; it tasted more like a crispy monkey bread, and I could barely detect any guava flavor. The name is quite misleading. That said, if you can get past it, it’s actually very well made. The Volcán de Chocolate was far too decadent and cloying. Some people might enjoy it, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. The Apple Pound Cake was decent, but not particularly memorable. My favorite item was the Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissant. The flaky layers were excellent, and the dark chocolate–hazelnut filling struck the perfect balance between bitter and sweet.

What a fun stop with the yummiest pastries ever! If I had enough room in my stomach, I would have gone every morning. Get there early because the line forms quickly. I really enjoyed the raspberry kouign amann. Ooooh it was so good!

★★★☆☆ — Odette Condesa At this point, I feel like I’m writing the same review for many places around this part of Mexico City: overpriced, unclear pricing, and difficult communication. We paid about $20 for two coffees and two pastries — which honestly feels insane. I can get a much better deal (and often better quality) in Chicago. The pricing in this area just seems completely irrational for what you actually receive. There’s also no seating — takeout only — which makes the price even harder to justify. I tried the strawberry kouign-amann (just okay) and another creamy pastry with strawberry filling that was actually very, very good. Unfortunately, the coffee was mediocre and not even lukewarm. Overall, decent pastries but questionable value. Unless you’re already nearby and really craving something sweet, it’s probably not worth going out of your way.

Just okay overall. The line here moves pretty slowly — even longer than at Panadería Rosetta — and once inside, it felt a bit rushed to pick something. The pastries looked beautiful and tasted good, but nothing really stood out as exceptional. Everything I tried was balanced and not too sweet, which I appreciated, but I expected a little more wow factor based on the hype. It’s also difficult to tell what each pastry actually is since the labels don’t have clear descriptions — it would really help if they added more detail. The outdoor seating is nice, but being approached by hawkers while trying to eat (one in particular was quite rude) made the experience uncomfortable, especially as a solo traveler. Overall, it’s fine if you’re nearby and curious, but I wouldn’t go out of my way or wait in a long line again.

I see why this bakery is so highly rated. We trends the almond croissant, chocolate croissant and the turkey cheese croissant- they all tasted great. The coffee was good too. The lines are pretty long and seating is pretty limited so be prepared to eat standing up.

The raspberry croissant was delicious. That's it. Guava roll was tasteless, coffee was quite bad as well. They have long line during entire day and you would expect that the pastries will be freshly baked, but that was not the case. Overall very overhyped in my opinion. 4 starts only for raspberry pastry

This is a great bakery, the raspberry franbuesa pastry is one of the best pastries I’ve ever had. Just the right balance of sweet and tart. The pavlova was also excellent. There is always a queue here but it moves quickly. No indoor seating and just a handful of tables outside so most people just get takeaway. Also serves coffee. Area outside the bakery has pretty planting.

Odette Condesa has become one of my essential stops in CDMX. For me, they make the best baguette in the neighborhood crispy outside, soft inside, and always fresh. Their pastries are consistently excellent, especially early in the day when everything comes straight out of the oven. What I appreciate the most is that this place goes beyond being just a trend. You feel the work behind every product, and there’s a level of quality and consistency that not many bakeries maintain over time. The service is warm, the atmosphere feels authentic, and the entire experience is exactly what a neighborhood bakery should be: simple, honest, and genuinely delicious. Highly recommended for anyone who wants real French style baking done right.