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From quaint family-owned cafés in hidden courtyards to gourmet restaurants in high-end hotels, here are the best spots in town to enjoy breakfast and lunch.

Amapola Café

A great spot to get some work done or hang out with friends, set in a lovely courtyard and offering healthy delicious food.

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Art Garden Café

A hidden gem in Colonia San Antonio! Locals love this cozy spot in a beautiful courtyard garden serving up fresh, delicious meals.

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Café Aldama 57

As part of the exclusive Hotel Matilda group, this café brings simple elegance to all of its dishes.

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Café de la Parroquia

A longtime San Miguel favorite, serving up traditional Mexican breakfast and lunch for decades.

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Café de Santos

Located a block off the Jardín, you can find freshly made international fare and locally made wines.

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Café Media Naranja

A popular local café featuring reasonably priced meals made with the freshest ingredients.

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Café MuRo

Tucked away in the Obraje neighborhood, this café is definitely worth the trip out of Centro to enjoy a delicious breakfast or comida.

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Café Oso Azul

Located right on Zacateros, this reasonably priced café has an extensive menu sure to please everyone.

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Café Rama

A popular locals hangout with fun, eclectic decor featuring live music most days.

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Café Umarán

Just off the Jardín offering a selection of gourmet coffees, burgers, salads, milkshakes and pastries.

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Cumpanio

Located right downtown and with their own bakery on site; the smell of fresh baked goods entices you from blocks away.

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DeliQ

Have a bite to eat there, or take some pre-prepared food from their freezer home to heat up later!

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El Buen Café

Another locals favorite for decades, always serving up something fresh and delicious. Now located in Colonia San Antonio.

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El Café Tal

Run by a husband and wife team in their courtyard, this spot is a reasonably priced hidden gem.

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El Correo

A favorite for both tourists and locals alike, known as San Miguel’s traditional breakfast spot!

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El Petit Four

San Miguel’s bellwether bakery & confectionery is renowned for freshness and quality.

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Enrique (Hotel Numu)

Opens early for breakfast in a beautiful tree-filled courtyard. Free parking on premises as well.

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Hortus

People watching right on the Jardín doesn’t get better than this! A lovely café with gourmet offerings.

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Hotel Casamada

Don’t overlook this charming café in the Guadiana neighborhood serving up delicious breakfast and lunch.

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Kali Cafe

A cute little spot just blocks from the Jardín in the courtyard of a boutique hotel.

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Lukrezia

Tucked in the tree-filled garden of Hotel Sautto, this relatively new breakfast and lunch café is definitely worth a visit!

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Luna de Queso

Always busy, and with plenty of parking, locals love this restaurant for their delicious breakfasts, salads, and sandwiches.

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Mestiza

Don’t overlook this quaint café hidden behind other shops on Aldama serving up creative and reasonably priced breakfast and lunch.

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Panio

A high-end French bakery popular with both tourists and locals, with several locations around town.

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Patio del Árbol (Live Aqua Hotel)

Serving a breakfast buffet during the week and elevated brunch on Sundays in the courtyard of the Live Aqua hotel.

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Raíces

With new and clever takes on traditional dishes, this is one of the most popular breakfast spots on “Restaurant Row,” especially on weekends.

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Rústica

Great service, delicious healthy food, and a wonderful ambience are what you’ll find at this popular spot with both indoor and outdoor seating.

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