Travel Back in Time at Café La Habana

If you’ve been looking for a place to plan your next revolution, Café La Habana might just be it.  This longstanding coffeehouse in downtown Mexico City has become a well-known attraction. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara are rumored to have strategized and planned the Cuban Revolution while sitting at one of the tables in Café La Habana.

Café La Habana, Mexico City

Café La Habana opened its doors in 1952 and the interior of the building still appears as you might imagine it would have back in its early days.  Images of Cuba adorn the walls, the wide open space is decorated in fifties décor and antique coffeemakers and appliances still have their place on the countertops.

The coffeehouse has traditionally attracted politicians, journalists and creative types who would linger for hours over café americanos.  Today it remains a popular gathering spot and attracts a diverse clientele which includes a wide cross section of Mexican society.

In addition to serving excellent coffee, Café La Habana is one of the great breakfast spots in Mexico City.  The large wooden tables are a great place to relax, take in the scenery and plan your day.  If you’re just passing by and can’t make time to stop in to Café La Habana, ground coffee beans are available for sale by the kilo from a booth next to the entrance that opens onto the street.

Café La Habana (map) is located Morelos 62 and the corner of Bucareli two blocks from Paseo de la Reforma in the historic center of Mexico City.  The coffeehouse stays open daily until 1 am.  Café La Habana can be reached on foot from locations throughout the historic center and the closest Metro station is Juárez (map).

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