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Café El Chavalete

Mexico City, Mexico

Café El Chavalete offers casual dining with coffee, brunch, and desserts in downtown Ciudad de México. Enjoy outdoor rooftop seating and a cozy atmosphere.

4.5 / 5

Guest rating

2,362

Reviews

Cafe

Cuisine

Mexico City

City

$100–200

Price level

Closes at 8:00 PM

Overview

About Café El Chavalete

Located in the heart of Ciudad de México, Café El Chavalete provides a relaxed space for breakfast, brunch, and coffee breaks. The café is known for its great coffee selections, desserts, and a quiet yet trendy atmosphere that suits solo diners and groups alike.

Guests often spend between 30 minutes to 1.5 hours enjoying small plates, quick bites, and beverages including specialty coffees and teas. Options like outdoor and rooftop seating enhance the experience, appealing to students, tourists, and families in a casual, historic setting.

Coffee Brunch restaurant Quick bites Family-friendly Centro, Ciudad de México Dine-in & takeout Rooftop seating Wheelchair accessible entrance

Quick facts

  • Price range: $100–200 MXN
  • Rated 4.5 from over 2,300 reviews
  • Phone: +52 55 5512 5545
  • Accepts credit, debit, and mobile payments
  • Paid parking available nearby
  • No reservations accepted
  • Women-owned business
  • Typical visit: 30 min to 1.5 hr
Amenities & features

What's available at the restaurant

Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Café El Chavalete.

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Rooftop seating

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • No Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • No Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking
Hours

Opening hours

When Café El Chavalete is open during the week.

Closes at 8:00 PM

  • Monday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location

Location & Nearby Places

Central Mexico City, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.

Reviews

Reviews for Café El Chavalete

What recent guests say after dining at Café El Chavalete.

4.5/ 5

Based on 2,362 guest reviews

Beaker Chilaquiles Street View Molletes Balcony House Blend Coffee Flavor Banderillas Pinole Cheese Muffins

Rating distribution

5 71%
4 18%
3 5%
2 2%
1 4%

Fred E

Jun 08, 2026

"I ordered the cherry frappe to go and they took a while to make it and they one taking ordered skipped me and asked a person next to me that came right at that moment. The cherry frappe didn’t have a strong cherry or strong taste. It was missing some sugar and or the ingredients don’t mix well. Lots of whip cream but it wasn’t mixing in so I would taste whip cream or I would tasted coffee or I would Get a strong taste of cherry that wasn’t mixing well with the other ingredients They tasted like high quality ingredients individually but it didn’t mix together to get you a true frappe taste"

Daniel McQuillan Photography

Jun 05, 2026

"Amazing coffee! Definitely a great place to recharge. The chilaquiles were good but a little too soupy for myself! Try to get a spot in the balcony/terrace for a vibe!"

Kelly

Jun 03, 2026

"Great little cafe with a small balcony and street views. Seems to be popular with locals as well. Both the cheesecake and iced tea were great. Impeccable service. Open on Christmas day"

mediscover style

May 01, 2026

"We just had coffee at this iconic place. There is a second floor but there was not enough spots for our large group."

Bernarda Martin

Mar 21, 2026

"Always a pleasure to come back and drink one or two cups of coffee along with a Philly cheese muffin. I love the location cause I was born and raised in the area."

KM

Mar 10, 2026

"Narrow balcony good for people watching. The coffee is freshly roasted. Divorced eggs very tasty. Bread was fresh. Memorable experience."

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Café El Chavalete help visitors plan their visit and understand available offerings.

Meals include breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with table service available. Popular offerings consist of coffee, small plates, and quick bites.

Yes, there is outdoor seating available, including a rooftop area that provides a pleasant atmosphere for dining or working on a laptop.

The café has a wheelchair accessible entrance and seating but does not provide wheelchair accessible parking.

Options include dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery services to accommodate different preferences.

Reservations are not accepted, so seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Common payment options include credit and debit cards as well as NFC mobile payments like contactless wallets.

Popular choices include the Capuchino Clásico, Frappé de la Casa, Enchiladas Suizas, and dessert items such as cheese muffins and cheesecake.

Paid street and lot parking facilities are available around the area for visitors arriving by car.

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