Creative, interesting and tasty - this sweet spot has something for everyone. The tasting chocolate was very tasty! The Mayan chocolate was so unique- the flavor was one of a kind. We had some cake but the chocolate was the winner. read more

Probably the best mocha frappe I have had. Maybe it was the great air conditioned escape from the afternoon heat combined with the tasty and not so sweet mocha frappe. Definitely try on your after walk through 5th avenue. read more

We stopped here for something sweet after dinner and walking. The kid had hot chocolate and loved it. The wife had latte and a corn cake and loved it. I had a brownie and it was ok but nothing special. The cafe is small but clean and functional. Service was friendly and helpful. Overall, a good experience. read more

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This place is right across the street from the top of Avenida 5, so it's a great place to watch both locals and tourists. Sat down to try some of the sipping chocolate. Sis ordered the Mayan chocolate which has a smidge of spice and a hint of orange and it was delicious. I got the regular one with vanilla. Unfortunately because of the language barrier, the server handed us regular hot chocolates instead of the sipping ones so that was a bummer, but we have an excuse to try it next time. They have a lot of cool seating and booths in the back, but the front patio is a vibe. Will definitely be back to enjoy the scene. read more

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We were wandering the walking street when we found this adorable coffee shop and went on in and I got a chocolate croissant and my friend got a ham and cheese croissant with lattes. I then shopped around and they have a bunch of wonderful chocolate and cacao products on the walls and refrigerators. We sat in the back and a comfy spot for a good hour and just enjoyed ourselves. What a lovely spot. read more

Ah Cacao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Spent the day in Playa Del Carmen recently. We had to catch an early shuttle from the resort where we stayed, so we had no time for our morning latte at the resort. Upon arriving in PDC, our first mission was to find coffee. Ah Cacao was a welcome sight. Crowded with mostly tourist, it was a loud and lively place. We ordered our lattes, received them quickly, and they were delicious. If you need a coffee fix in PDC, find an Ah Cacao location, there are several in town! read more

Every time I visit the playa, I always stop by, this place has a reassuring feel to it - something familiar in the sea of unfamiliar. Why you ask? I actually don't know! I think it's because my first experience here a few years ago was good, and every subsequent one has been as well. This is place is priced like a US cafe, so don't expect cheap souvenirs. I always get the Mexican hot choc bar, which tastes delicious melted in warm milk back home. I like their choc body products too, make for great gifts to take back home. I'm likely going to continue to come back every time we visit the area :) read more

Came here almost every other day. While our resort had coffee, I wanted something that tasted a bit better. I definitely also did not want to get Starbucks since we have this everywhere in the states... lol. Decided to try this place because it was just across the street from our hotel. I ordered the iced mocha and iced coffee late, and they were both terrific! They use actual cocoa and not the syrup. I haven't yet been able to find something like it in the states since my return. The prices were very affordable, $3.50 USD. NO TAXES!! The staff was very friendly, they spoke English (in case you were wondering)! Don't sleep on this place, you definitely need to try this place atleast once!! read more

Latte was delicious! Get a pastry or cheesecake to go along with your coffee, you won't regret it!

I am a regular customer of this exceptional cafeteria; Ah Cacao. I have been acquiring desserts, such as cookies, mousse and chocolate from this place since 2017. The quality of the chocolate of this cafeteria is great and authentic. I personally like the creamy but a little bit hard texture of the mousse of Ah Cacao. This place is ideal for people who want a relaxing and a healing moment to disconnect from stressful situations from the work, family, friendships, and more. Most of the drinks available in this cafeteria is coffee, and the variations of the type of coffee, the way it is prepared and the toppings is abundant. You can choose the way that it is prepared, such as expresso, american, cappuccino, cafe latte, and more. Also, you can choose the type of milk between animal (cow) milk, or vegetable milk. Additionally, you can choose the size of the cup from three different types of sizes. Finally, you can choose, if you want, to mix up some bitter chocolate chips, and to squeeze out some whip cream on the top of your cream. There are also some juices or hot chocolate, so kids that don't drink coffee can enjoy de cafe too. read more

CHOCOLATE! This was our "go to" place every nighT for a chocolate fix before bed. I highly recommend the chocolate ice cream or a chocolate frappe (with or without coffee). PROS: Outdoor seating Chocolate desserts Reasonable prices read more

Ah Cacao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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What an awesome little cafe. I don't do coffee but I do like chocolate cake and they have the best. We normally stop every night on the way back to our hotel to grab a piece. They keep it refrigerated so it's cold and firm. The perfect chocolate cake. Is is located right in the heart of town and there is a few more spread out around. This time I also tried the carrot cake, chocolate covered coffee beans and a couple fruit smoothies. All were delicious. The people working there are always so polite and helpful. I am sure their coffee must be good because the place is always busy. I took the chocolate covered coffee beans back to the room and ate them with a banana. Amazing. Give them a try. read more

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Mexico is famous for chocolate, which I did not know a few years ago. It makes sense. Lots of delicious chocolate products here. It's really popular. You gotta wait in a line..... Taste: Delicious. I brought back some chocolates to US not to miss. Price: Pricier compare with local products. Customer service: Ok. Not super friendly. read more

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The absolute best. The cuernito was perfect for breakfast. The mocha was amazing. Can't wait to go get some more!! Love this place!

Delicious! The chocolate flavours are rich and authentic here. Their ice cream is a must try and also their iced chocolate maya. Be sure to grab a piece of their brownie to take with you. One of the best I've ever tasted. read more

Ok, so this place is technically a chain, but their products are SO good, and their locations are specifically in Playa del Carmen! I came here multiple times during my vacation, and was able to sample a variety of items from the menu. Iced Mocha w/ Almond Milk: Simple and satisfying. I was surprised they offered a variety of milk substitutes, which made me branch out from my typical black coffee to try something different. But, I also tried their black coffee one morning, which was also delicious! Mayan Chocolate Ice Cream: Yum! You definitely need to love chocolate to enjoy this, but I was really pleased with the mild spicy undertone to the chocolate ice cream. Sipping Chocolate: A crowd-pleaser for my family this vacation. It's super tiny (about the size of a shot), and tastes like pure, rich chocolate. read more

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This little coffee shop far exceeded our expectations! I had the traditional chocolate, which was super rich and absolutely delicious. My partner had the maya chocolate coffee, which definitely had some spice to it which just enhanced the chocolate flavor. Would definitely recommend stopping here! read more

It's a coffee shop with the best cocoa ever! I got chocolate Maya (cocoa with cayenne pepper) with a shot of espresso. Delicious! read more

Ah Cacao - Chocolate Maya w/espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I know this is a chain but I don't care. We've visited every day but one of our stay here in Playa, and each visit was amazing. Coffees, hot chocolate, chocolate candies, pastries, ice cream and even the soap are all great. This will be a must visit for every future trip. It's even worth dodging the drug dealers and prostitutes that line 5th ave lol. read more

Ah Cacao - Chocolate Maya, bear and lion. Amazing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Adorable corner shop right near a cute street that's closed off for free walking and shopping. I enjoyed a delicious soy latte with an extra shoot of espresso and a sprinkle of chocolate on top. The espresso was full of flavor and smooth, and the latte topped with a quintessential foam heart. The honey offered to top off the drink is delightful and worth a try! My friends tried the spinach tamale, croissants, and croissant sandwich- all of which received high reviews for full flavor (tamale), great light flakiness (croissants), and delicious ham and cheese (sandwich). This will likely become a most welcomed staple in our trip. Of particularly note are the energy bars that they have at the front- they are delicious and not full of sugar but rather full of flavor and quite nutritious! The texture at first reminded me of an old school power bar but the quality far surpasses. read more

This was our favourite coffee spot in Playa. The lattes were decent, staff was friendly, and there was free wifi. (The ice cream looked delicious- Im sorry we never got to try it.) There are lots of tables and the waiters will take your order from your seat. The receipt has the wifi password. The outdoor seats are great for people watching. read more

Ah Cacao - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

This place is awesome! I came here post diving and it was just great. They were very nice and helped recommend me and let me try the different types of chocolates. I went for their most famous drink the Mayan hot chocolate made with water (not milk). It was very rich a little spicy and very good. They also recommended the cheesecake which was delicious and complimented the hot chocolate very well. It was nice and thick and had a sour type glaze thing on top which helped balance everything out. If I stayed here longer I would come back again definitely! read more

Ah Cacao - Cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Chocolate croissant was divine! Soft, doughy and decadent chocolate filling. I could eat these all day. The hot chocolate with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon was fantastic. Great stop. read more

I've been here 3 times in 2 days, for a soy mocha and 2x chocolate maya espeso (sipping dark chocolate). Rich, delicious, and great people-watching! read more

Greatest coffee and an amazing, simple chocolate. All other food and stuff were great as well but these two were the greatest and should be noted for being so. read more

Cute place for coffee, chocolate desserts, and ice cream. Cheaper than other well branded coffee chains. Got the spiced Mayan chocolate ice cream which was not spicy at all. Cafe mocha with almond was delicious!!! $4 USD for both! :) Update - came back a second time to try their corn cake - delicious! Light with mousse like consistency and not overly sweet! read more

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This is one of the best little coffee chocolate cafes anywhere ! Coffee and cocoa were delicious cakes were amazing and the ice cream was fantastic a real quaint little place. The staff are friendly and courteous and very professional. I highly recommend Ah Cacao . It is a great place to purchase gifts to take back home. read more

We stopped here after seeing that our preferred ice cream spot next door wasn't open, and it hit the spot! Ah Cacao had some quick ice cream options that are prepacked in a small freezer, and we were more than happy to try them! We chose Hazelnut and Brownie, and between the two, we liked the Hazelnut one the best! read more

Ah Cacao - Hazelnut & Brownie flavors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I'll be coming here every month for my chocolate fix!! The chocolate layered cake is divine and the brownie is RICH but tasty. My husband also really enjoys the iced coffee, especially compared to other places in the area. read more

This place literally saved me. reasonably priced. 6$ USD for a hot cocoa and a chai latte. Everything tasted amazing and the staff were very friendly. This place is tucked in and in the heart of downtown playa del Carmen right across the street from cacao hotel. It was raining flooding 11am Sunday morning so me and my BF ran over here to dry off and drink some delicious hot drinks to warm up. read more

Ah Cacao - Hot cocoa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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I ordered the Mayan hot chocolate. It was very good but it felt a bit pricey for what you are getting. read more

Ah Cacao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Large ice cubes in my milkshake, they wouldn't make me another one. Nor return my money. They would and did throw it in the blender to "blend it again" gross. Nothing like my spit all inside the blender! I refused it, told them to keep it and they can keep their crap. read more

I had their chocolate covered almonds & raisins and a frapuccino. Both were delicious! read more

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Honestly, I expected an experience similar to Starbucks. Boy was I wrong! My girl had a mocha latte and I had a cappuccino. Both were stellar! Relaxed on the patio and used their WiFi which was super fast. Coffee enthusiasts do not pass up! Already tried several places and this has to be the best. read more

Ah Cacao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Great coffee shake :) Pleasant atmosphere :) Fantastic service :) In a cute little section of town with lots of shopping around. A+ read more

Ah Cacao is a chain of coffee and chocolate cafes. Here you'll find Mayan style cocoa - deep, intense cacao flavored with chile - along with espresso, coffee and bakery items. The location, along Quinta Avenida at Constituyentes, is perfect for people watching from the outdoor tables. Nearby you can rent motor scootors or bikes, catch a $30 hour massage or walk two blocks to the best beaches in Playa del Carmen (go north from the Constituyentes pier to Mamitas and Coco beaches). At a Glance: FoodDrinks: 4 - You have to try the cacao! Service: 3 - Good, consistent. Setting: 4 - It's clean, has a cool theme. Value: 4 - The cacao, man. Date worthy: 3 - Great for a post-dinner stop, and for people watching! read more

As we walked up to the counter we were greeted with a warm smile and were asked what we would like. (Business talk as usual no small talk. Like how is your day going etc.) but very kind. I ordered a strawberry frappe and my wife got a cold Yerba buena tea, (mint tea). The frappe was really good with real strawberry and the tea was refreshing as well. Nothing too extra ordinary about this place. If you want to cool off from the heat, they have an indoor seating area with the AC blasted to the MAX.... I could sit here all day. read more

Ah Cacao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

With name like this expect really good caffe mocha and chocolate croissant. Both were okay though caffe mocha was below average in chocolate area. Place is nice as good wifi and nice tables. read more

Ah Cacao - Caffe mocha abd Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Good and quick service. If you don't drink regular milk, there is an extra charge for a kind if milk you'd like. read more

Ah Cacao - Small Hot Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Their iced "espresso" was so yummy! Also, I practically ate a whole bar of milk chocolate... sooooo good. Also, for those of you with no phone service -- FREE WIFI! read more