Places
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Mr. John Coffee
From our origins, what made us different was hospitality. To be able to see the smile of our customers when they take their first sip of coffee, or the surprise when they take their first bite of a croissant, fills my heart and makes me feel alive.
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Culto Coffee Co.
Our proposal is different. Here, coffee takes center stage, without syrups or added flavors. It has been a challenge, but also a conviction. We have not wanted to change that, even if the path is slower.
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Coffee Haus
We are inspired by a love for coffee as a ritual. We come from a Lebanese background where coffee is a language of respect and generosity.Coffee was always the central element at any family or friends gathering. It represents an open-door way of living: offering coffee is saying, “I open my home and my heart to you.”
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Montecoyote
Specialty coffee bars are born from a need to go deeper and to connect. We wanted to help foster an appreciation for specialty coffee, and we were part of the beginning of a boom of interest in higher-quality coffee and more careful preparation.
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BRÜ Creative Coffee House
It's a place where quality coffee meets creativity and productivity. Since its opening, the mission has been to create a space that can be called a "creative hotspot," where you can come to drink coffee, work, find inspiration, and participate in artistic activities and workshops.
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RENOcafe
We are inspired by the local art scene; we believe that stronger and more impactful projects can be built together as a community. Artists like Hecho en Cancún, Alex Lechuga, and Elena Caltz, and places like the Lodoso pottery workshop and the Ki’Neek’ chocolate shop, are doing things particularly well.
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Claroscuro Gallery
Life, art, and photography are fleeting. This project was born from —and continues to grow through— a concept of resilience. We see it as something ever-changing: adapting to the market and the goals we want to achieve, while keeping its core identity. Our challenge is to avoid monotony, and we put our heart and dedication into making the gallery grow and evolve.
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Ikigai Film Lab
The idea of "ikigai" still guides how we work. Enjoying the process, taking pride in the details, and doing things properly even when no one’s watching. It’s a reminder to focus on the craft, what we’re passionate about, and let the results speak for themselves.
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Penumbra
Analog processes still have much to teach us. Part of our inspiration comes from sharing the photographic legacy inherited from photographer José Hernández Claire, Leonardo's father, and architect Salvador de Alba, Sergio's grandfather, both passionate about photography and who had their own darkroom at home.
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Inkultur
I wanted to combine two of my passions: enjoying something delicious, different, and well-made while reading or listening to music. I've always felt a special connection with print media and with "informal" reading —the kind you enjoy without screens and without rushing.
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The grammar monkey
In the book world, it's a common saying that you'll never have the book a customer asks for. Our bookstore is more about being captivated by the opportunity presented by a book that happens to occupy a certain space.
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The last meeting
Bookstores have basic routines: sweeping, taking out the trash, organizing books, etc. One of the most exciting moments happens when books arrive that need to be cataloged, appraised, or even researched. The world of used books is a map without end.
