There are places where gastronomy and literature come together to make their concept unique corners. Many of these spaces surprise us with their shelves full of books and their tranquility, but also with the experience they offer us and how much we can learn there. So if you consider yourself a fan of reading and a foodie at heart, these places to eat among books in Mexico City will fascinate you.
@lamanchamxRanzö Café y LibrosPhoto: Instagram @ranzocafe
Clarice Café y Literatura
On Michoacán Avenue in La Condesa, you will find a place where everything revolves around reading and food. Its name is Clarice and it is a super cute cafe where you can read and have a delicious cup of coffee. Inside, this spot has a shelf full of books that you can buy if any of the titles caught your attention. Otherwise, there are also tables inside and outside where you can sit down to eat either chilaquiles, avocado toast or some dessert.
Address: Av. Michoacán 18 B, Hipódromo
Phone: 55 5564 7044
Website: @clarice_mx
Clarice Café y Literatura is located in the Condesa neighborhood Clarice Café y Literatura. Photo: Instagram @clarice_mx Cafe and bookstore in Mexico City
El Péndulo
Another of the best places to eat among books in Mexico City is El Péndulo. Especially because it is one of the favorite ‘cafebrerías’ of diners. This project has several branches around the capital: Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Zona Rosa, Guadalupe Inn, Perisur and Santa Fe, and it continues to captivate as much as at the beginning. As you enter, the books attract you as if they were whispering your name, while the smell of coffee finishes hypnotizing you. Visit your favorite branch and buy a new book.
Website: pendulo.com
Un Lugar de la Mancha
Un Lugar de la Mancha is also one of the trendiest places that brings together art, literature and gastronomy under one roof. Its concept was born 31 years ago, in Polanco, when they decided to open the first restaurant of this type. Likewise, after these long years, the project was extended to new branches, one in Prado Norte and another in Masaryk. All have a bookstore and tables so you can eat delicious food while you read.
Website: unlugardelamancha.mx
Ranzö Café y Libros
Inside the iconic Casa Ribera is Ranzö, a cafe and bookstore located in Santa María la Ribera that will fascinate you if you are looking to get out of the ordinary. Inside this space you will find volumes by national and foreign authors, as well as a variety of genres. In addition, the space is very nice, cozy and emits tranquility in every corner, around it there are tables and shelves of books. On the other hand, its menu is very complete, you can enjoy a breakfast, or some pasta or hamburger. Right there is also XUVA, a restaurant of Oaxacan food, in case you fancy it.
Address: Salvador Díaz Mirón 128, Santa María la Ribera
Phone: 55 7224 8634
Website: @ranzocafe
Porrúa Chapultepec
Finally, Porrúa Chapultepec is another of the best places where you can eat among books in Mexico City. Its branch allows you to be in contact with books, coffee and also with the lake, since it is located next to Chapultepec Lake. The views are super nice and the spot is cozy. In addition, they also have a children’s area, perfect for bringing children closer to reading. Enjoy a coffee, a dessert or a delicious sandwich.
Address: Av. Grutas S/N, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc
Phone: 55 5212 2242
Website: porrua.mx
Source: foodandpleasure
