5. Odette
Pl. Popocatépetl 35, Hipódromo
The lines can feel eternal at 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. A favorite for their takes on French classics from pain au chocolate to raspberry kouign-amanns, Odette tends to draw an international crowd. However, the buttery-soft blueberry scones are a particular standout—take them back to your Airbnb and serve warm with a swipe of salted butter, or enjoy one with a flat white at the bakery’s streetside tables.
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. Regularly ranked among the top bakeries in Mexico City, Costra has been on the scene for close to a decade now, so you can expect speedy service (no lines!) and consistent quality. Accompany your pan dulce with a coffee and hole up for the afternoon to enjoy the quiet, laptop-friendly space.
7. García Madero
Av. Vicente Suárez 64, Colonia Condesa
Unassuming from the outside (to the point where you’d be forgiven for strolling past it altogether), García Madero in the Condesa neighborhood operates 24/7 churning out sweet and savory Mexican breads and biscuits. 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). Just note that cash is preferred here.
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. However, their staple sourdough hogaza (loaf) is the anchor product here: Grab one to go or get yours topped with avo and egg and eat at the streetside tables.
