This review is for both the cafe and chocolate shop. The…read moreshop is using high end chocolate such as Valrhona and Republica de Cacao and the prices reflect it. The bonbons are outstanding. The outer shells are whisper thin, reflecting true skill on the part of those casting the chocolate. The fruit fillings are bright and sharp and in the multi-flavored fillings the individual flavors meld harmoniously but are each distinctly recognizable. Highly recommended. The cafe is small with both indoor and outdoor seating. Situated on a quiet, leafy corner of Avenida Amsterdam it's a wonderful place to start the with coffee or an indulgent mocha and pastry. I wish they offered their cakes by the slice as I've never been a big fan of laminated pastry but stuff anything with gianduja and it's bound to rock. N.B. The danish is actually a cruffin made from croissant dough but it's buttery and well laminated and unless you're a weird chocolate hater you'll be happy.

Came here as it was recommended by Quintonil and also seen on other reviews and it was a nice spot…read morefor a breakfast coffee / pastry / chocolate! It was nice that there were multiple options for chocolate as well and it wasn't super busy and in a nice neighborhood to sit down for a quick drink / bite.

Fermenting cacao increases the bioavailability of its nutrients and antioxidants. I got to try it…read moretwice in CDMX. This is my lesser favorite but it's honestly still so good. I can't go back to American hot chocolate and my wallet is cooked. The staff were quiet but kind and brought the drink to my table. I wasn't sure if I'm supposed to leave my cup so I brought it back down from the loft. The variety of chocolate available is impressive for a small shop. The prices are a bit high but beat what I can get at home for sure. I'm not enough a connoisseur to compare different chocolate qualities but I expect a pleasant graininess from small shards of cacao nibs but my brew was smooth as can be. However, the taste was pleasant and might be a plus for those who want a smoothly textured chocolate.

I was craving a chocolate caliente in the area, and was excited to try La Rifa which was located in…read morea cute corner full of other restaurants and other shops. This place is poppin', there's buskers, live music, and lots of people enjoying a meal on their work break, or just between friends catching up. I even peeped some cuties on a first date. The vibes are great for people watching and just enjoying some time alone. I went with their cacao fermantado con leche. Beware fermentado first timers, that your GI may be feeling mobile and explosive. I loved that they had different percentages of cacao so you can really customize. I was bummed that my drink tasted like the dish soap that was used to clean the cup. Chocolate caliente is literally my fave thing to try en Mexico so that was a disappointment. Regardless, nobody does chocolate caliente like Mexicanos! I also treated myself to a galleta con chispas shaped in a cute little dinosaur, but I would skip that. It wasn't really tasty and was a bit stale. I had my eye on their brownie and that decadent cake, I should've gone with that instead. In all, cute spot, low-key vibes, and lots of single origin, trace-able and local chocolate which is ALWAYS the energy we are bringing as globally-conscious travellers/turistas. Would def come again.

Gorgeous, handpainted chocolates that are incredibly well-priced. And beyond looking great--the…read morechocolate is fantastic. The staff person who helped me was really wonderful and very patient with me, as well. I love this place and would absolutely return on my next trip to Mexico City.