Raku Café is at Sinaloa 188 in Roma Norte, Mexico City, west of the Reforma and Chapultepec corridor. The Japanese-inspired café has pale wood, handmade cups, a small counter, a communal table and a sidewalk terrace. It serves coffee, matcha and food.
Raku serves espresso tonic, flat whites, matcha and Vietnamese-style coffee alongside tamago and katsu sandos, curry rice, omurice, French toast, overnight oats and sweets. Seating is limited, but the café can suit a quiet breakfast or a short laptop session.
Coffee style
The drinks menu includes flat whites, cortados, lattes, cold brew, espresso tonic, Vietnamese coffee, matcha and hojicha.
Food
The kitchen serves tamago, katsu and chizu sandos, as well as curry bowls, katsudon, omurice, French toast and overnight oats.
The feel
Raku is a compact, quiet Japanese-style café with wood, ceramics and clean lines. The indoor space can fill quickly, so it may be difficult to find room for a group. Service is generally warm, though experiences vary.
Why Raku Café is shortlisted by Filter Notes
Raku serves espresso, matcha and Japanese-inspired food in a small café on Sinaloa. Seating is limited.