Looking for a regular coffee hangout in San Miguel de Allende, Jamie W and I didn't need to look…read moreany further. Conveniently located on the cobblestoned artery between our hotel and Zona Centro's social hub, Jardin Allende, this three-floor cafe was compact but surprisingly relaxing given the constrained layout of the seating. The cafe's name translates appropriately to "good aromas" since the roasted beans wafted throughout the space. On our first visit, we arrived in the middle of the afternoon and treated ourselves to the MX$85 Affogato, a nice combo of vanilla gelato and an espresso shot (Photo 10). We came back the following morning when the place was literally percolating with customers. This time we shared a table on the rooftop. What I appreciated was how the owner had no compunction about telling laptoppers not to monopolize tables clearly set up for multiple people. This time we had true beverages with their own twists. I had the MX$60 Cococcino, a cappuccino with a touch of coconut oil, and Jamie went for the MX$70 Iced Buzz Latte with honey and a double espresso shot (Photo 9). Both perfectly satisfied because beyond the quality of the beans, we saw the exacting process they followed in their execution. It was a smooth brew in a chill space that was obviously attracting a lot of expats. I wish we had more time for a third visit. COFFEE - 5 stars...high quality, locally sourced, disciplined execution AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...casual and relaxing in a rustic space SERVICE - 5 stars...very thoughtful approach here TOTAL - 5 stars...a go-to coffee house, for sure RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kJbsIcL7O0

Went this morning for breakfast. My fiancé had the morning bagel, which was sourdough, with eggs,…read moreLettuce, bacon, cream cheese and a chipotle mayo on the side. I had El Rancho, which was a quinoa bowl with roasted veggies, sauce and eggs. Everything was absolutely delicious, coffee and tea were great. I got a crème brûlée latte to go that was one of the best I've ever had. The servers were attentive and helpful. The place is small, but great energy. We sat on the rooftop patio which had a nice relaxing vibe.

I had the pleasure of staying in a home around the corner from Albedo for about a week during a…read morefamily trip to Mexico. I've been a coffee nerd for a few decades and a home roaster for about 2 years. TL/DR: I love this place. More detailed write-up: Staff: Super friendly and did their best to accommodate my poor Spanish skills. Coffee: All of their beans come from 3 regions in Mexico and you can get your drinks made from single-origin medium roasts or a blend. There's also a darker "robusto" roast if you're into that. Over the course of my week in town, I had drinks made with everything except the decaf. All of the roasting is done in-house on a beautiful, locally-made roaster. From a flavor standpoint, I found something to appreciate in each drink I had, and the quality level was up there with some of my favorite spots in my hometown of Portland, Oregon. The one area where I saw room for improvement was in the realm of latte art. Some of the guys had better skills than others, but in the grand scheme of things, I'm there to drink my coffee, not look at it. Processes: This part's pretty cool, and you don't see it very often. Once you select your bean, you can choose from a range of processes, including aeropress, pour over, espresso machine, and a few others. It's a nice way to explore the different aspects of a particular bean or roast. Crowd pleasers: If you've got someone in the group that's not a coffee purist, their mocha made my wife happier than I'd care to admit ; ) Get over there. Drink coffee.

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Best coffee in San Miguel. We stop when ever we are in the area, and for sure grab a Kilo to take…read morehome. It is shuch a cute place, good bakery products also.

Let me preface this by saying that I have enjoyed this place very much everyday that I have been…read morehere in San Miguel de Allende. I have gotten my coffee and pastries and hung-out hassle free for at least an hour the last few days. I have been staying at my friend's hacienda literally across the street so this place was incredibly convenient. Today at around 935, I came in to get my coffee and banana bread, and was also hoping to sit down and read the news. I only had a few more hours left before heading to the airport to fly back home to Chicago and was determined to enjoy every last minute I can squeeze in before flying back to reality. So imagine my disbelief when I placed my order and I was told I can only get it to go and that I was not allowed to stay because they are closed for maintenance. I told the server/cashier well how come everyone is still here enjoying their drink/food/gossip, and I was being told to leave? I even pointed out that he had just set two beautiful lattes down at the table of these two ladies who were just settling in to their table (the same one I had actually wanted to sit at.) The server insisted everyone was done. And that I have to leave. I checked their hours on help and it said they're open until 6pm. I didn't want to make a scene so I left but I told my host about it. He's friends with the owner and he was shocked at the way I was treated. For the record, I was the only non-white person inside the cafe. So, never again. And to future customers, go at your own risk. Unless you're white. Then you can move in.

Rooftop seating is not for the faint of heart and although the breeze is nice, there is no real…read moreview. The green mimosa was very refreshing, could barely taste or feel the champs in it. The yogurt bowl was great! The enfrijoladas were yummy as well. The service was just fine. Being in SMA I think I get spoiled by the excellent service and when people are on their phones instead of coming back to close out or seem to get annoyed that your indecisive about your drink order it's not typical of the SMA experience. Too many way better places with excellent food & service, nothing that really stands out.

What a surprise this place was. I started with the peanut butter latte which was probably one of…read morethe best I've ever had...anywhere. Service was great, our server spoke some English as my Spanish is not that great. I had a salad, my friend had a tandoori chicken grilled cheese on a bagel, which sounds odd but was fantastic. We were seated on the rooftop terrace which was very cozy and sheltered from the sun.

This is the cutest spot to have coffee and breakfast. It looks so tiny from the outside but as we…read morewere being seated we just kept walking up, and up and up until we reached the rooftop level. It was a small terrace with around 6ish tables, some cute decor and tons of plants. It was packed when we arrived but it only took about 15 minutes for our group of 4 to be seated. We each ordered a different beverage and they were all so cute. I have to say the chai latte that my sister ordered was the best I've ever had. My mocha was super delicious but I was feeling a little jealous of her drink order lol. They were out of verde sauce for my chilaquiles but the rojo was amazing. The server was very sweet and we had a beautiful breakfast. This was certainly one of my top breakfast places I've been.

Food was absolutely delicious! Sit on the roof if you can. There will be a wait for a table, it's…read morejust a really popular place.

What a quaint little coffee/gelato find here in San Miguel. They also go lunch items, sandwiches…read moreetc but I was just here for the gelato today. It's tiny and they only accept cash in the form of pesos. It's on a hidden street near Juárez Park and near the opulent Rosewood Hotel. We happened upon this little gem after meandering through the beautiful Juárez Park. It was the perfect timing. The seating area is tiny, with 3-4 tables surrounded by plants in pots which double as the walls. Outside is a parking lot I think. Anyway if you meander by drop in and enjoy.

I am giving this little jewel 5 stars due to its atmosphere and service. I have only tried a…read morecappuccino (excellent) and gelato (excellent). My friend Steve swears by the chocolate chip cookies. I have walked by a number of times and have wanted to try. My favorite children's book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is a charming, peaceful little place. Love the living walls. I will have lunch and review again when I have time.

We had to stop by the local Starbucks in San Miguel de Allende--last time I was here (over 10 years…read moreago), there were no corporate businesses around, but I guess Starbucks was the exception. That said, they really did a great job with the interior. It blends beautifully with the town's charm and local decor--very tastefully done.

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood / drinks. A Price. B Found on hill of San Miguel across from parque and famous church. Huge corner space and outdoor seating with only 2 toilets for employees and customers. Need a code for bano. Bano was clean ...YEA! Lots of tables and seating available. The Starbucks reps were very pleasant , but conversed mainly in español. I'm glad I had google translate. Very good in accommodating my tea and the. A free coffee refill. The refill is. Not the same benefit as in USA. According to a sign you had to order a coffee for the day. And you would get that same coffee as a refill. Hmm. Anyway, they didn't refill the tea but gave a me a free ice coffee refill. They didn't have to accommodate overall good service and a great place to get air conditioning and out of the June CALIENTE weather! I'm a FaN!

We ate breakfast here is January so the AM weather is quite chilly until the sun warms the day. We…read moreate on the 1st floor with 2 sets of wide open doors. I ate with my jacket on and was still shivering. Not a good way to eat. There were unlit space heaters aplenty but not used since doors were wide open, I suppose. The food was meh, with tepid weak coffee.The best thing was the bread. I wouldn't walk here again to eat, not worth it. You can get tepid weak coffee anywhere. The rest of the meal isn't worth writing about.

We were looking for a spot to grab some breakfast late in the day (we had a long night the night…read morebefore!) and Oso Azul Cafe provided! We were the only patrons when we arrived but there was an amazing guitarist/singer performing so we got our own little private show! She was really so amazing. For food, he got the chilaquiles divorciados (half red sauce, half green sauce) and I got the huevos albanil (eggs on a tortilla with a tomato salsa on top). Both dishes, while simple, were so delicious! I loved the beans, too! They offer a combo, which we both took advantage of, so I got fresh fruit on the side and he got a house-made juice. The combo also comes with 2 cups of coffee and trust me, you want the coffee! It was some of the best I've had in a long time! Our service was great and the courtyard seating area was nice. We also enjoyed checking out the attached art gallery after we finished eating.

They have such a wide variety of options in such a small, quaint space! We had such a hard time…read morechoosing between traditional pan dulce flavors or something new and unique! Going with the pineapple pastry, we thought the flavors were very good: perfect amount of sweetness and a fresh tasty pineapple filling. However, the dough seemed a little undercooked and there wasn't enough filling for the amount of dough. Otherwise, the experience of picking your dessert is so fun and this spot is a great example of a panaderia with homemade baked goods! The service is helpful and quick so I would recommend stopping by to see what catches your eye!

La Colmena has an incredible selection of pastries and bread--I didn't even know where to start…read morebecause everything looked so delicious! After much debate, I decided to go with the pan dulce to share with my sister as a dessert after our meal, and I'm so glad I did. Not only was the pan dulce absolutely delicious, but the kindness of the owners made the experience even more special. It was only 13 pesos, but we only had a 500-peso bill, so they generously gave it to us for free. We felt bad, so we gave them $1 USD as a small thank-you, but their generosity truly stood out. Pan Dulce itself - It was perfect--the custard filling wasn't overly sweet and had a slightly gelatinous texture that I really enjoyed. The outside was super crispy, and the sugar coating added just the right amount of sweetness. It was the perfect treat to end our lunch! Between the amazing pastries and the wonderful hospitality, I would absolutely come back and recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and delicious pan dulce.