Are you craving something, but don’t know what? Surely this list of desserts in the CDMX will be your best ally, because it will take you to places with lots of delicious options. Yes, for those days when you want to pamper your palate with something delicious and appealing. Take note.
1. Marquesita La Peninsula MX
This dessert will make you travel all the way to Mérida, without leaving the CDMX. The preparation preserves the flavor of the Yucatecan marquesitas; the base is a wafer with Dutch cheese to which you can add cajeta, marzipan or ate. There are also savory options such as Hawaiian, pizza, or pastor.
In addition, you can order the iconic Bevi chocolate drink and even Cristal soft drink, both very popular in Yucatán.
📍Clavijero 142, Tránsito, Cuauhtémoc
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
2. La Poffería
Mini hot cakes to which you can add your favorite toppings? At La Poffería! If you like monchosity, don’t miss this place that will conquer you with its sweetest recipes. The best thing is that you can accompany them with milkshakes, coffee and other hot or cold drinks.
The best of all is that there are not only small hot cakes, but also french f ries, broodjes (homemade croquette sandwich with milk bread) and even bagels. And if it’s your birthday, show your ID and get a free order of poffertjes. Or, take advantage of promotions like the 2×1 in carajillos ( Fridays from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.) or 2×1 in poffertjes on Tuesdays.
📍Campeche 163, Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc
🕛Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Postrería MX
This place was born in Guadalajara, but its great success brought it to the capital of Mexico. Postrería MX is a place that will conquer you with cupcakes, creamy, mouse, chocolate, macarons, cakes and a lot of other desserts.
We love that here there are seasonal preparations and recipes that combine flavors, textures and aromas unthinkable; yes, here you will enjoy desserts to the plate with beautiful presentations. The menu also includes cafeteria and breakfast options.
📍Alejandro Dumas 359, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
🕛Every day from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
4. Liter Desserts
If you’re really craving dessert, this option will be a winner. Postres de litro offers giant preparations. It is a combo with fruits and cream to which you can add your favorite toppings. You will find sprinkles, chocolate, seeds and even a chocolate cake.
If you prefer, you can choose to just eat the cake. You will also find nachos with meat and flavored waters. Ideal for sharing with your favorite people.
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🕛Monday to Sunday from 14:00 to 23:30
5. Chou Shu Repostería
Among the most succulent desserts in CDMX is Chou Shu, is a pastry store specializing in French preparations. In particular, in the choux à la crème, a kind of pump made with dough that is filled with different creams.
Vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio, lemon with meringue and passion fruit are the fixed flavors on the menu, although each month you can find a special flavor. The menu also includes cakes and even pavlova!
📍Berlín 222, Del Carmen, Coyoacán
Tuesdays from 14:00 to 20:00, Wednesdays to Saturdays from 11:30 to 20:00 and Sundays from 11:30 to 18:00.
6. The strawberries of the red 7
Strawberries and cream lovers will surely go to Coapa to visit Las fresas del 7 rojo. Here they combine this delicious dessert with toppings such as cookies, chocolate, fruits and more. The best part? there are one liter versions!
📍Armada de Mexico 1384, Coapa, Cafetales, Coyoacán.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00
7. Petit Gateau Café
If you are looking for beautiful desserts in CDMX, your next stop is Petit Gateau. Here there are themed desserts that respond to the season of the year, so you will be surprised by a new menu in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
We love that your table will be filled with color with dynamic presentations; you’ll see chocolate dripping, some smoke or candy crystals breaking. Get your camera out because this show is worthy of a good photo for your social media.
📍Armada de Mexico 1384, Coapa, Cafetales, Coyoacán
🕛Monday 12:30 to 20:30, Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 20:30 and Sunday 9:00 to 19:30
8. La Florida
If we are talking about strawberries with cream, La Florida cannot go unmentioned. This place has established itself as one of the most reliable places where you can find delicious desserts in CDMX. It opened its doors in 1958!
Although the stars of the menu are the strawberries, you can also enjoy other fruits with cream that you will find in sizes up to one liter. Also, there are flans, pies, jellies, milkshakes and much more. Are you going to Santa María la Ribera?
📍Santa María La Ribera 92 B, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc
🕛Monday to Sunday 11:00 to 23:00