CHIC caffeine : meet me in MEXICO CITY
Arlene Matthews Arlene Matthews

CHIC caffeine : meet me in MEXICO CITY

Mexico City’s coffee scene alone is reason to go. full stop. And I’m not just talking about beautifully simple roasts and perfect pour-overs (though yes, we were fully moaning over a cold brew). I mean the kind of inventive, wildly flavorful coffee drinks that make you pause mid-sip. that’s what really stayed with me were the drinks that shouldn’t work, but absolutely do. a cold brew with pineapple juice at Panadería Rosetta …bright, sharp, gone within hours (yes get there early if you’d like to try).

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chic caffeine :  BITTERSWEET, pilsen
Arlene Matthews Arlene Matthews

chic caffeine : BITTERSWEET, pilsen

Bittersweet in Pilsen is one of those spots that instantly feels like it’s in motion — not loud or chaotic, but alive in a way that makes these afternoons feel purposeful. From the moment you step in, the sunlight spilling through the windows hits the warm wood tones and the minimal yet thoughtful decor just right.

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