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Mexico City cafes for under-the-radar

Reviewed cafes in Mexico City where under-the-radar is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

Roma Norte, Mexico City

Minimal Roma Norte espresso bar for light-roast international coffees, long extractions, and a tight design-studio room.

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Mapped reviewed cafes in Mexico City where under-the-radar is a real reason to go.

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