A very cute shop selling book, little gifts, and unique chocolates. We stopped by again…read morespecifically for the chocolates and asked for a recommendation on somewhere local to eat, which did not disappoint. If you're in the area you should definitely stop by and pick something up, at least the chocolate bar!

This place LOOKS cool, and they do have some interesting stuff. But they are absolute rip-off…read moreartists. I got charged EIGHT DOLLARS for a single postcard (which was probably free to them, because it's an ad). I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world, and even here, postcards are less than $1, maybe up to $2 if it's something special. I didn't even notice until I got home and checked my receipt. Seriously, avoid this place unless you want to get fleeced. They're basically thieves.

If you're looking for used books in English, go to Under The Volcano Books. It's on the second…read morefloor of the American Legion building. When we walked up on a Monday, a sign told us to yell "books." Within a minute, someone unlocked the gate and led us to a cramped room that feels like your grandma's attic. Books are organized by topic and piled high on shelves. Writing for travel sections at newspapers, I enjoyed their more local guides to Mexico City.

Currently under construction but it is not stopping them from supplying books and being kind. There…read moreis a nice eclectic selection and the guys are super helpful in trying to find you something you will enjoy.

The staff is very nice. This place is very small, but very cozy. For some reason it reminded me one…read moreof those tiny coffee shops in Paris where you can sit down on a gloomy day with a magazine or a newspaper, and just enjoy the view and the smell and taste of a fresh grounded coffee

I went on a date once while in mexico city . My date brought me a cup of coffee, cafe Tinto it's…read moretheir take on cafe de la olla . A cinammon spiced coffee it's really good xnd already sweetened if I'm in the city during the summer I ask for it over ice.