Panaderia Aldama in Mexico City is the Coyoacan French-Mexican bakery on Aldama, a small counter that puts out sourdough, croissants and stuffed conchas that draw a weekend queue across Plaza Hidalgo.
Address: Aldama 91, Del Carmen, Coyoacan, 04100 Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City
Tout Chocolat in Mexico City is the Condesa chocolate counter on Amsterdam Street, the Luis Robledo chocolaterie that sources Mexican single-origin cacao from Tabasco and Chiapas for bonbons and chocolate de mesa.
Worth the queue: Chocolate de mesa
Rustik Bakery in Mexico City is the Roma Norte artisanal sourdough counter on Tabasco, a small French-style bake shop with naturally leavened breads, croissants and an espresso bar.
Worth the queue: Sourdough miche
Panaderia Da Silva in Mexico City is the Condesa Portuguese-influenced bake shop on Michoacan, the pastel de nata counter that runs flaky custard tarts and Mexican pan dulce across multiple branches.
Worth the queue: Pastel de nata
Delirio in Mexico City is chef Monica Patino's Roma Norte cafe and bakery on Monterrey, a daytime French-leaning room with butter croissants and seasonal Mexican market produce.
Worth the queue: Croissant mantequilla
Dulceria de Celaya in Mexico City is the 1874 Centro Historico candy shop on 5 de Mayo, the colonial confectionery that still sells camote, dulce de leche cajeta and candied fruit from the same wooden counters.
Worth the queue: Camote candy
Ozimo Tahona in Mexico City is the Roma Norte stone-mill sourdough bakery on Cordoba, a weekends-only operation that grinds heirloom Mexican grains on-site for naturally leavened country loaves.
Worth the queue: Pan de Oaxaca with sesame
