What a great bookstore/café! We were a little early for a dinner reservation at a restaurant nearby and wandered in to kill some time! I love to read, and I love bookstores. Cafebrería El Péndulo really blew me away. It's a great size, really well stocked/organized, and had good sized coffee shop inside as well! I had to get a book as a souvenir from our trip - they had a great sized books in English section! Definitely a place I would shop at a lot if I lived nearby! Lovely! (Note: I just realized that I posted this review to the wrong location of Cafebrería El Péndulo. I visited in January 2023 and am reposting here so the review is for the correct business.) read more

Wonderful bookstore/ cafe. They have a nice selection of English books. Also a cute café, serving food, coffee, and drinks. Great place to spend some time! read more

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Spent the morning at this beautiful bookstore. There have a wide variety of books with a section of books in English. They also have tons of puzzles, journals, games, and even a whole section with tarot and oracle decks which is something I really enjoy. I sat with an oracle deck and enjoyed some breakfast. read more

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This was such a beautiful hidden gem I ran up on . It's a bookstore/cafe and there was live music during my visit. I could've been there for hours but wanted to see more of the city. I enjoyed breakfast, did a bit of shopping (bought a puzzle), but mostly just chilled and listened to the music. It was a great mid morning stop on Condessa. read more

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Super cute cafe in the middle of a bookstore. Enchiladas suizas were super delicious (the waitress suggested half and half which was perfect). The biscuit was more like a roll but still buttery and delicious. I would've bought a jug of the guava marmalade if I could. read more

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I have finally found the best place to work in the city, that has an awesome cafe with a full course food menu. Comfortable does not even do this restaurant justice, as there are a multitude of nice sofas, as well as regular table searing options. Speaking about the ambiance, this cafe also has so many different things to offer, including an awesome selection of reading materials. Nobody would ever become bored in this place. I sat on the second level and a Server came up to me to take my order right away. The menu is pretty extensive, and I finally decided on an order of tacos de arrachera which included queso, guacamole, onions, and napoles. Thee tacos were delicious and I really enjoyed my time here. read more

El Péndulo - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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The location is very nice being surrounded by books. They have an inside as well as an outside seating area. The food was unfortunately only average. They had fresh juice which was a big plus. read more

If you have a short lunch break, avoid this place as if your life depended on it. I went and specifically said I had to be in and out for take out because I was on break. The lady said my half sandwich and soup would take ten minutes which was fine. 20 minutes later the waiter comes and asks what kind of bread I want - wtf? Shouldn't they have asked that first. My food took 30 minutes. On top of that, I had to absolutely fly out because they took so long and the lemonade I ordered that looked wrapped turned out to not be wrapped well so it spilled all over the damn sandwich so now here I am eating a soggy lemonadey sandwich that took 30 minutes to get with only 5 minutes before my next work meeting. Never again. read more

Eng. "El Péndulo" in Mexico City is a true gem in the heart of the La Condesa neighborhood. The restaurant boasts one of the best brunch menus in the area, with an impressive selection of dishes to satisfy all tastes and appetites. From classic breakfast fare like pancakes and eggs to more adventurous options like chilaquiles and avocado toast, the quality and presentation of each dish is truly outstanding. But the brunch menu is just one of the many reasons to visit Café "El Péndulo". The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with warm lighting and comfortable seating that make you feel right at home. The space is adorned with an impressive collection of books, which are available for guests to read while they enjoy their meal or sip on a specialty coffee. Overall, "El Péndulo" is a must-visit for anyone in the area looking for a delicious brunch experience. With its welcoming atmosphere, impressive menu, and excellent service, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Esp. "El Péndulo" en la Ciudad de México tiene uno de los mejores brunches en la colonia "La Condesa". Atento servicio y música clásica en vivo los fines de semana. read more

A nice cafe in a bookstore! I came on a weekday morning. It's very quiet. Food is great! read more

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Such a worthwhile stop! We would have breezed right past the innocuous looking entrance had we not been with a friend who remembered this wonderful bookstore/cafe. The lighting and atmosphere within the shop allows customers to browse, chat, order coffee and generally enjoy themselves. The oversized sand sifting pendulum either explains the name or was a convenient addition to an otherwise already awesome spot. read more

El Péndulo - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I had the best chilaquiles of my life at this spot! I don't even know where to begin... From the delicious food, great service, to being surrounded by amazing books and quirky gifts, El Pendulo is probably one of my favorite spots in Mexico City. We came on a Friday morning for breakfast but ended up spending about 2 hours roaming the bookstore and looking at all it had to offer. The food was also delicious and wonderful service! read more

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Cute bookstore/cafe if you're in the area and want to chill for a bit. The food I had in the cafe is nothing special, but did the job in a pinch. Seating areas are cozy and cute. The goat cheese salad app was good-the cheese was the star, everything else was meh. The Patatas bravas were covered in a good spicy sauce and would have been good, had they not been undercooked. The bites were hard to eat. read more

El Péndulo - Cafeteria Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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I like this place! This is a cute bookstore that has a cafe in it and a live band playing at different times (they have a timetable). The food is better than average and the place is adorable! I am not giving it 5 stars because I've had better food in CDMX but think this place is for a nice few hours to spend. I've tried their juices (the caribe is reallyyyy good) and chilaquiles (average). read more

Cool concept but the experience was just okay. It's a book store and restaurant so you get to eat lunch amongst books or if you're upstairs, amongst DVDs. The service was super meh but the menu had good variety - mostly sandwiches and breakfasty stuff involving eggs. The orange/mango juice was fantastic - highly recommend. read more

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I used to love this place, but today the food was terrible, as was the service. I ordered the tablita mexicana - the quesadillas were drenched in oil and not actually fried, the tlacoyos weren't actually cooked, the plate spelled like vomit, the lettuce was wilted. Everything came out cold. Awful experience. Even the kids' food was terrible. What a disappointment. Just came back after taking a break from this place. I ordered huevos en cazuela and they literally gave me a scrambled egg with cheese. What a fraud. I also saw them take jams off tables, put them in the little refrigerator and serve them again. Gross. So done with this place. read more

I have been here three different times. Twice to study and once to meet someone for an interview. The atmosphere is nice for studying or holding a calm conversation. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating space as well as outlets for laptop or phone chargers. The last time I went, I tried their food for the first time. I was disappointed. I tried their vegan tacos and they were very average and did not have the best flavor. I would go back but just stick to the tea or coffee. read more

Great place to read a good book, enjoy a nice cappuccino and meet friends. The café is inside a bookstore, so you can basically pick up a book and start reading right there - exactly what I did! I paid $42 pesos for a cappuccino. The music on the background was very pleasant and the service was really good. I will difinitely go back to try the food! read more

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Very nice structure. The food felt unauthentic. I had the green chilaquiles. The salsa taste was that of a true poring of a processed can. In addition, it took about 10 minutes for some to come over initially. I don't think I got my coffee till 20 mins latter. I was completely enjoying the view from upstairs but began to feel the passing of time and lack of customer service. Someone finally came over as I had decided to leave. I can say the coffee is great. read more

Really really cool spot. The atmosphere is really cool & they have a great selection of books both in spanish & in english. Also, they have menus in english for those whose spanish is lacking. Our food took a long while to come out, when it did come out it was cold. The smoothies, the juice, & the tea were all delicious. The food was mediocre. read more

I just got back from my tripe to Mex. City. I had a turkey salad it was good ... but the next day it was the salad from hell... don't eat there , I have been ill for 5 straight days. Thank God I'm home , able to get to 2 days of IV flutes n meds. Worse ever read more

There are four Pendulo restaurant/bookstores in Mexico City and all are good, but this one is the best. I'm not sure what it is, just a style and atmosphere thing. They have a great selection of books, including a few shelves of English titles, and the choices are really fun. I love a good bookstore. Good coffee, pastries too, what's not to love? Food here is not to bad though a little expensive. My favorite is the tortilla soup. They make it with a bean base, which is unusual, but very good. On the side you have cheese and various side items to dump in your soup. Amazingly outstanding for like $3.50 US. This is just the coolest place. Recommended. read more

A big building full of books and tasty food? Yes, please! Aside from a pretty decent selection of books and a moderate selection of dvds, this place has an interesting menu! I went with a friend for lunch and had the huitlacoche stuffed ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce. Don't be scared off by this fungus, it's delicious! Also they have free wifi. Win! read more

Bookstore and coffee shop with great ambiance. Good place to meet with friends and chat, or simply to sit by yourself. The food and service are good, and they have a fair amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Free wifi. I think that smoking is allowed on the terrace. I would not recommend it for big groups, but certainly for a 2-3 people party. read more

Informal, charming restaurant, especially if you love books and food. We had breakfast with friends. The fruit plate was very nice and fresh. Chilaquiles were great. For those of you who miss Borders in the States, El Pendulo is a nice replacement, and the food is much better. read more

What a quirky, cute cafe bookstore! I visited this Condesa location after hitting up the Roma Pendulo for breakfast a few weeks ago. I liked the layout of this location, and the service was consistently excellent. I just stopped in for some early afternoon espresso. Pendulo is a little pricey, but whatever, I was in Condesa. I only ordered the espresso, and the server still served me some complimentary baguette with butter and marmalade. How sweet and unexpected! I'll definitely return for more when I'm back in DF. read more