5. Odette
Pl. Popocatépetl 35, Hipódromo
It can feel like the lines are endless. Odette—the current darling of Mexico City’s bakery scene—but the baked-daily breads are worth the wait at this tiny spot in the heart of Hipódromo. Odette is known for its take on French classics like raspberry kouign amanns and pain au chocolat. It attracts an international crowd. However, the buttery-soft blueberry scones are a particular standout—take them back to your Airbnb Serve warm with salted butter or with a flat-white at the streetside tables of the bakery.
6. Costra
Av. Universidad 371-B, Narvarte Poniente
Costra’s breads are baked a couple of streets away from their Narvarte café, where you can snap up sourdough and seeded loaves, buttery croissants, and cinnamon rolls. Costra is a top-rated bakery in Mexico City and has been around for almost ten years. Quality is consistent. Enjoy your pan dulce and coffee in the laptop-friendly, quiet space.
7. García Madero
Av. Vicente Suárez 64, Colonia Condesa
From the outside, it’s so unassuming that you could be forgiven for walking right past it. García Madero Condesa is a 24-hour bakery that produces sweet and savory Mexican biscuits and breads. Arrive early in the day for the pick of the bunch, whether you want an airy almond concha or a soft-on-the-inside, crispy-crunchy-on-the-outside bolillo (bread roll). Please note that cash only is accepted.
8. Dave’s Home Bread
Astrónomos 33 C, Escandón I Secc
A hole-in-the-wall in Escandón, Dave’s Home Bread is great for soft, fluffy conchas—the cookie crackling on top is dense and deeply chocolatey—and savory baguettes that you can buy as-they-are or stuffed with ham and cheese. The sourdough loaf is their main product. You can take it to go, or have it topped with an egg and avocado and eaten at streetside tables.
