I find it interesting to create a routine and a ritual within Simón. I think that being on two such busy avenues allows you to choose to own the street, become a part of other people's daily lives, and also create a community among the neighboring stalls.

We always return to the idea that gave us our start: light as a form of expression. It is our creative beacon and what reminds us that each roll of film and each image is a different way of seeing and sharing the world.

On the surface, Grana as a project strives to be relaxed, and we invite our guests to have a good time. However, every step we take is intentional. We love to experience through play, and we can't deny that nostalgia inspires us.

Liminal was born from the goal of becoming a transitional space between a coffee bar, kitchen, and bookstore. Throughout the project, other cultural forms have been added, such as exhibitions of works by local artists and film and book clubs.

We're disruptive, eager to explore new methods and flavors. Our ritual is a sensorial journey—from the cup of coffee to cocktails, including art and workshops. We seek to surprise with every topic and every sip: not knowing what to expect is part of our mischievous game.

The moment I walked in, I knew exactly where everything would go. Most chefs I know, when asked this same question, always answer, "They didn't choose the place, the place chose them." Honestly, I never believed in that until it happened to me.

We're always looking to collaborate. It's one of our goals: to be the café with the most collaborations, because that's what the name means: compay is friend, compay is family, it's community.

We love to be deeply committed to seasonal menus. We do countless tests and share our opinions so we can improve recipes. Although our creativity isn't just focused on the menu, it's also focused on special events and their organization.

We're designers by profession, and we design basically everything for Trama, from the mugs to the bookcases, so some things fell by the wayside over time. But they're already in progress; we like the idea of ​​Trama as a place of constant change.

The lamb in the logo is the spirit animal of chefs Poppy and Federico. The logo was illustrated by Angelo Vasta, a friend and acquaintance of the chefs, and was intended to reflect a youthful side, with country colors that would convey Poppy's energy.

Trust the barista, the suggestions, and let yourself go. Let go, relax, and open up to the people in the room. Sometimes, the best coffee isn't in the complex, but in the simple… in that quiet moment that allows you to simply enjoy.

We'd love to invite someone from the world of design or gastronomy who shares our way of thinking, perhaps a Mexican designer or a young chef experimenting with local ingredients. The idea would be to do a short-term collaboration: a special menu or a temporary installation that unites coffee, art, and craftsmanship.