Awesome drinks and good food! I would recommend it. Nice atmosphere! Friendly people and many books. read more

Overall a very nice bookstore with a really good atmosphere. There is a good size dining area with breakfast menu. The service is very quick. read more

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okayyy so so so cute! absolutely loved the vibes of this place (3 stories tall and rooftop on top). plenty of seating and general vibe is 10/10. they have non sorry milk (soy/coofnut/almond) for an upcharge of 17€. slightly overpriced me thinks (coffee not that good) but would go again for the aesthetic. THEY ALSO TAKE CARD AND HAVE BANOS read more

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Super cool place to explore books, hang out and drink a coffee, or even have a casual full meal and a drink. The food is nothing special but that's kinda not the point of this place. You come here for the vibes, and they deliver! read more

Went here for a late breakfast and to get some laptop work done on a Sunday. Wasn't as convenient of a place to work, because the tables all seem designated for the restaurant and cafe, but the cafe breakfast was delicious! I've been trying all the French toast in the city, and this one was pretty good. Extra points for the whipped cream. My meal looked like something a child would order, but I'm okay with that. Haha. There is an English reading section that's about 2 bookshelves. Not a huge selection, but I'd prefer they leave space for the Spanish books. read more

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Amazing good and service! We went everyday during the time we stayed in Mexico City. It's such a beautiful place to enjoy your brunch. Definitely recommend! read more

Worst bookstore ever. If you give a f**k about books you know they're for perusing and exploring. Every single book is covered in saran wrap plastic. This place is for looks and for people looking for Instagram/tik took posts. read more

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I loved this place. It's so peaceful. I went this morning to study for a bit. I loved how you can see all the books there and ppl enjoying the place. I had some enchiladas, a coffee and a Diet Coke. Everything was so tasty. The service was amazing. I may say that this place is not cheap; however it is worth visiting read more

One of the best breakfast meals I had. I appreciated how the staff accommodated us with english menus and recommendations. The service was fast and everything was well made. Would highly recommend this place to people. read more

Segunda vez que voy al péndulo, mi primera visita quedé muy satisfecha por eso regresé, la segunda vez la comida ya no tiene la calidad que me hizo regresar pedí unas enchiladas Michoacanas carecían de sabor, y predominaba el sabor a mantequilla no pude comer ni la tercera parte y eso que estaba con hambre estaban tibias. La mesera no estaba muy presente el servicio bajó también. read more

We stumbled upon El Pendulo while walking around the Juarez neighborhood after dinner, which was a nice stop. If there's a bookstore, you can bet on me to be there, and this was no exception. El Pendulo is a bookstore, with a cafe and restaurant inside. On a Friday night, the restaurant was pretty busy and when we entered, the employee asked if we were visiting for the bookstore or restaurant because the restaurant was all booked up. Good to know it gets busy here for the food and drinks! But the books were what I was here for. The bookstore had a good, large selection of books. Although most of the books were in Spanish, they did have a section for English. Of the titles I saw, I was impressed with what they had, featuring a lot of my favorite writers, in addition to more best-selling books. There are two stories of books here. Overall, I recommend visiting El Pendulo if you want to browse a bookstore in Mexico City, as the selection was good, and you can stay and hang out, if you want to check out the restaurant or cafe. If I lived in the area, I can see myself being a frequent customer here. read more

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Enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant inside a quaint bookstore. The green juice, fresh fruit, French toast and chilaquilas were delicious! The service was great! Definitely a great spot to check out! read more

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Great atmosphere! As an avid reader this was on my list to visit during my trip here. Would love to just grab a Matcha and read here. We came for breakfast and both had the chilaquiles verdes. The food came out a little cold. The food would have been amazing if the temp was a little hotter then it came out. The only issue we had was our waitress. It felt like she didn't want to be here and was borderline rude. Every time we would ask for sometime it was as if we were bothering her. Made the trip a little unpleasant. read more

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El Pendulo is a cool restaurant to inside a bookstore. There is seating inside and outside so you have a choice. The food was good. I got the chilaquiles divorciados con arrachera which have red and green salsa. The flavor was a good but it did need a little bit of salt. My wife got the huevos leñeros which are two eggs over goat cheese and three different types of salsa. The salsa did taste like the salsa you use for enchiladas but it was good. Both of our plates came as a meal. You have your choice of fruit juice or fruit plate and coffee of tea. The kids shared a Fredo sandwich awith fries. The price is not bad the service is good. They have a really extensive menu which is good if you want choices. read more

El Péndulo - Chilaquiles divorciados con arrachera y huevos leñero - Bookstores Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

Loved El Péndulo!!! Two of my favorite things in one place books and food ;). This "cafebrería" has a great ambiance. The chilaquiles, green juice, coffee and guayaba jelly were delicious. Server Sergio was very nice and attentive. I will def be back for more. read more

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The book store makes the vibe nice but the food is not great. It's unseasoned and cold.

10/10 the food was so delicious and fresh!! Beautiful library scene and great service!!

Amazing record selection! And really good food! Had the Sopa de Pollo de Abuella, muy bueno! read more

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Order the chilaquiles!!! The steak is amazing and it's a huge portion. I've never had this dish before, but I'm sure I'll be craving this in the future after trying it for the first time here. You can pick red or green chile to go with it and they ask how you prefer your steak cooked. Medium is the way to go. The location is right in La Zona Rosa and very conveniently located close to the metro station. The store itself is cute and looks like a typical bookstore from the outside, but they have an upstairs bar and indoor cafe with some outdoor seating too. If you get lucky, you may even get to enjoy some live music with your delicious meal. read more

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Awesome place! (I'm from California) I ran into this place on Saturday late morning, got seated w no wait. Very cool live music, really enjoyed the peaceful breakfast, which was also yummy. Lots of cool books (wrapped individually) & cool old bldg. read more

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Interesting place having breakfast surround lots of books. Should have American menus. Very friendly waitress read more

Another example of snow-ball effect within Yelp reviews... el pendulo has decent reviews, it's known as "a bookstore with a restaurant inside, nice terrace and good food too!" Well, you're not going beyond the bookstore fact. What's not highlighted is the subpar quality of their food nor the service. I ordered the fried goat Cheese to start, fried like a rock and probably reheated, definitely not fresh. It's tossed over a mess of spinach, with some Heinz packed vinaigrette on top. Then I had the burger, I believe it's the only red meat option in their menu. It came undercooked, sealed in cheddar (sold as Gouda), with rock hard peppers, sweet onions and a squirt of mayo. This is "presented" with a slice of tomato falling apart of the spongy bum. Yeah... unbelievable in a city with such an incredible gastronomic heritage. The soup is probably canned, couldn't finish it. Their coffee is sad, the whole place could be saved if it wasn't because of the service... something else to be concerned about (Mexico city is probably one of the best cities on earth service-wise). Just keep walking a block or two and try anything but this trap. xoxo read more

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Excellent service, the atmosphere is nice, it's a different concept, I like the background music

Sure, it's cute inside, but the food is just... bad. The steak tacos were surprisingly on flour tortillas instead of the typical corn, and the meat inside seemed like it had been microwaved from frozen. The fish dishes we got were both kinda tasteless and sad. The chicken skewers were dry and had what felt like store-bought sauce poured on top. Service was slow and not very friendly. The place got kinda dark outside as the sun set. Just come for the bookstore and save your stomach for something more worthwhile. read more

The interior is definitely really cute; however, it is not worth the attention you get, our waitress seemed angry the entire time, we kept looking for her, so we got this promotion 2 *1 and we were extremely disappointed, when I wanted to get my second she insisted that I should finish the first drink, but the ice was already melted, this is the first time a server tells me that I completely need to drink my fist drink, I explained to her that she can take it away because the ice was melted and it didn't tasted the same, she replied that this was the policy which it is the most ridiculous this I have ever heard, so my cousin ended up finis it for me so I can get my second drink whenever we finish she overcharged me, so my cousin asked her that we ordered the same drinks and this was impossible, again with a rude attitude, she said that my flavor was more expensive again I could not believe because in the menu they had the same price, we left pretty aggravated by both her attitude and the drinks. Not worth it ! Aunque el lugar por adentro está muy bien decorado, la verdad no vale la pena con la desagradable atención que recibimos por parte de la mesera. Tomamos una promoción mi primo y yo de 2*1 la cual no fue bien explicada desde el principio cuando ya estaba yo lista para pedir mi segunda bebida me dijo que me debía de terminar mi primer bebida lo cual respondí que el hielo ya estaba derretido y no sabía igual que si quería se la podía llevar pero que no me la iba a tomar, me dijo que si quería mi segunda bebida me debía de terminar primero esa, se me hizo extremadamente ridículo nunca nadie me había dicho esto, mi primo con tal de que todo estuviera bien el termino tomándose mi bebida, cuando pedí la cuenta, mi bebida estaba cobrada con un extra cargo, me dijo que ella me había explicado claramente que mi sabor tendría otro costo, mi primo el cual se encontró ahí todo el tiempo igual que yo repuso que nunca nos dijo nada del cargo extra pero ella insistió que si, en conclusión no vale la pena ir a este lugar con una mesera tan ruda. read more

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Great place! The food was good and it is also the cutest bookstore. We sat outside and it was lovely weather. We got tacos (it came with four and guacamole) and a chicken dish that I'm not sure of the name (see attached pictures!) Both were we're delicious!! Also, the meal comes with bread and a delicious cream sauce! Yum! read more

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Went multiple times for breakfast. Food and coffee were delicious. I would highly recommend.

What an awesome place. We had breakfast here. The food was amazing. Ambience eclectic with the book store. And the service was friendly and excellent. I highly recommend the Lenero Eggs which is like an egg on tortilla with a chili mole sauce. The Chilaquiles were excellent too! They also have a great small outdoor patio that is super cute! read more

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Incredible selection of Books and a Very Pleasant Browsing experience. A wonderful book store and has a restaurant cafe. The environment was very welcoming, the staff very helpful, and a good place for a gift purchase or to keep up to date reading, arts, science, biographies, and history. read more

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Visited during my last visit to Mexico City. A great place to buy a book, and enjoy a meal!

Really cute interior - a lovely bookstore! The restaurant has a super nice outdoor patio as well with relaxing vibes. Very quick, friendly, and attentive service. Good coffee! We ordered the chilaquiles with beef on the side (I'm vegetarian but my boyfriend is not) and the biscuits. Everything was super delicious! There were plenty of other vegetarian options available as well. The service was excellent. There was also live violin music inside while we were there that added to a really nice and calming ambience. Definitely recommend! read more

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This is a cafe located in a two story book store, so it has a really neat vibe. We arrived around 1:30 with chilaquiles in mind. The server told us that they stop serving breakfast at 1, but he asked the kitchen and they made an exception for us (which I really appreciated). The chilaquiles verde (with a fried egg on top) was extremely flavorful. We asked for extra onions, but we still didn't get very many. The onions add a great flavor, so I wish there were more. Otherwise, I loved it. It's a huge portion, so come hungry. This was a great way to start celebrating my birthday. And, as a plus, you can shop afterwards. read more

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My favorite place to hang out and read while staying in Mexico City. Equivalent to the US version of Barnes & Noble, but with a full food and bar menu and an outdoor seating area both upstairs and down. I kept going back here for the one of the best mojitos I've ever had. They have happy hour but they're strict with the times, so be sure to order before the clock runs out! The books are very expensive, including the giant selection of adult books neatly stacked in the middle of the store. Then again, I didn't come here to buy books. Only to eat and drink. ----------------------------- Mi lugar favorito para relajar y leer durante mi estancia en el DF. Este sitio es parecido a la versión americana de Barnes & Noble, pero con un menú de alimentos y cócteles y una área para sentar afuera arriba y abajo. Siempre regresaba aquí para uno de los mejores mojitos que he tomado. Ofrecen precios especiales pero son estrictos con las horas entonces tienes que pedir antes de que terminen. Los libros son muy caros, incluyendo la selección de libros adultos que se encuentra en el centro de la librería. Pero después de todo, nunca vine aquí para comprar libros. Sólo para comer y tomar. read more

Me encanta este lugar. The cafe is adorable. Walls of books, comfortable seating options both indoor and outdoor. The menu is satisfying and the coffee is good. They serve illy here and have soy milk. The service is good although it takes a while for them to get the check to you, which is typical of most places in DF, just not good if you're in a rush. They have live musicians and a wonderful ambience. This will be my go to when I need some downtime. read more

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Very cute place, the terrasse is lovely! The staff is nice and reactive. The concept is really original having the restaurant mixed with a bookstore! read more

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A cross between a wonderful bookstore, a restaurant, a garden and a bar. Great food and lots and lots of books and DVDs. read more

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Oh such a dreamy little place. And excellent service! The music is phenomenal, and the two little old men, playing the music were so adorable and extremely talented also! I had the quesadilla with the squash blossoms, with a nice, frothy cup of cappuccino. Also got a basket of fresh bread with guava jam as well as a mixed berry (say yes to carbs!) Would love to come back again one day, and highly recommend :) read more

Whilst on vacation with my husband this past week, we stumbled upon this place. It looked nice from the outside and we noticed it had books and vinyls so we decided to go in and browse. After a few minutes there, we grabbed a few drinks. Rompope coffee for me and Sangria for my husband. I just uploaded a photo. Will definitely come again! Sweet, relaxing atmosphere here. read more

El Péndulo - Rompope coffee and Sangria - Bookstores Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

The location is great, ambience is lovely (we sat outside), service was amazing and charming and the food.... Just beautiful. innovative, generous, richly flavored and perfectly plated. We had the huevos Pendulo and the salsa verde + huachinango huevos (forgot name) - Delightful. read more

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Short version: Pretty decent place- atmosphere is cool, food is good, but prices are high. You get free bread which is cool af because who doesn't love free carbs! They serve it with awesome guayaba and jicama jam which is very delicious. My favorite dish I've ever gotten here is certainly the huevo macondo- it's suuuuuper yummy and drenched in salsa verde. However, the food has never come out hot for me. It's a lovely breakfast spot if you're willing to pay above average for a typical Mexican standard. I highly recommend the outdoor seating as the ambiance is quite calm! read more

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