San Cristobal is the perfect destination to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by. After trial and testing many cafes in the city, I managed to wittle my favourites down to a list of the 6 best cafes in San Cristobal de Las Casas.
Right on Real de Guadalupe, you’ll find Cafeologiá, which serves hands down the best coffee in San Cristobal. It’s a little bit on the fancy side but hella worth paying that little bit extra for the environment and AC. It has a beautiful courtyard and delish baked goods.
If you grab the little table on Real de Guadelupe, it’s the perfect spot to people watch.
Price: $$
A cup of coffee costs: MXN60
Wifi: Strong | but the downside is that you can only stay up to a 1hr with your laptop.
Opening times: Everyday 8am-10pm.
La Frontera is the perfect place to chill out and soak up some sun. The coffee is good, but people come here for the beautiful courtyard and chill vibes. Here, you’ll also find La Espirituosa, a great craft ale and pox bar here.
Price: $$
A cup of coffee costs: MXN60
Wifi: Good
Opening times: Everyday 8am-10pm
Sarajevo Café Jardin also made it to my San Cristobal cheap-eats foodie guide with its menu of the day deal. But I’ve also got to put it here, too. It’s a beautiful oasis of a cafe with plenty of space and big tables to work or read a book. It’s more on the expensive side for a coffee but the calm and cosy environment makes up for it!
Price: $$
A cup of coffee costs: MXN60
Wifi: Strong
Opening times: Every day 10.30am – 11 pm.
Right next to Frontera, you’ll find Sweetbeat, a lush, green courtyard cafe (San Cristobal is full of stunning courtyards if you haven’t already gathered!). It’s the perfect spot to get work done, do some journalling, read a book. Oh, and their breakfasts are out of this world.
Price: $$
A cup of coffee costs: MXN55
Wifi: Good and a lovely spot to work
Opening times: Wednesday – Monday 9am to 5pm. Closed Tuesdays.
Libré Cafe is a great spot to have a coffee. The terrace is chill, full with a mix of people and the coffee is pretty good too.
It’s also located o my favourite foodie street in San Cristobal. You’ve got the delicious bakery, Panaderia Artisanal Roots, homemade cheese and ice cream shop, Lácteos Maya and chocolateria, Jangala just a few seconds away.
Price: $
A cup of coffee costs: MXN 35
Wifi: Central hidden spot to sit and relax, and even work.
Opening times: Monday – Saturday 9am to 9am. Sunday – 1pm- 8pm.
The coffee is alright, but I’m simply putting it here for their delish pastries. Located right at the beginning of Guadalupe Street, its the perfect spot to people watch as you tuck into that almold, cinammon roll.
Price: $$
A cup of coffee costs: MXN50
Wifi: Okay | its not really a spot to work though
Opening times: Everyday 10.30-10.30pm.
So go on, off you go; I know you’ll love these spots as much as I did. They’re after all, the best cafes in San Cristobal de Las Casas.
