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.

This shop is so cute and has an incredible variety of chocolate products. I highly recommend to at…read moreleast window shop, although it's difficult not to walk out with many tasty treats. I got a whole bag and a cocoa to go. My Chocolate con cacao fermentado was delicious. The staff member made it fresh with the traditional beater in pot. It was silky and decadent, rich chocolate. And it had a lovely grain from coarsely ground cacao nibs. I've never welcomed a texture like that but I now yearn for it.

Wonderful chocolate. Drinkand chocolate temale were great service l. Table outside to enjoy.read more

Our Mexico City adventures had us sipping on hot chocolate almost everyday during our stay, and La…read moreRifa was our top spot. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us a good breakdown on the differences between "lavado" and "fermentado" chocolate, had us try different nibs to taste the difference and recommended some beverages. We ended up getting the 50% drinks with milk in both chocolate types. Our fave was the lavado style as it's less bitter. They also have baked goods and ice cream to munch on as you sip your chocolate. There's seating outdoors and some upstairs where you can hang with friends and take a break from the busy city life. I brought some of their chocolate bars back home with me, and they were rich and made with unrefined piloncillo.

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.

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.