Nomad Café

How did this place come about and what made it different from the start?
Nomad was born out of a conversation in a coffee shop. What made it different from the beginning was offering the most human and transparent service possible to our customers.

What part of the day, space, or creative process do those who work here enjoy the most?
We really enjoy calibrating the espresso and that moment when we realize that, day by day, our espressos keep getting better.

If someone is coming in for the first time, what should they not miss?
I think they shouldn’t miss our specialty coffee and the desserts from Ciao, Canela — they’re unmissable, especially the tiramisu brownie. And of course, our matcha blends.

What has been an interesting challenge that has made you rethink something about the project?
I think simply staying and pushing through the bad days, and asking ourselves whether we’re doing the right thing.

What influence, idea, or reference continues to shape the way you work today?
We’re strongly influenced by places that break the mold and refuse to fit into what a coffee shop is supposed to be — whether in terms of music, drinks, or concept.

What place, project, or person has inspired you recently and why?
When it comes to coffee, Subversivo motivates us a lot. The best espressos are made there, and they also roast the green coffee we buy from different parts of Mexico.

If your space could invite someone to collaborate for a day, who would it be and what would you do together?
I’d invite Mario Osorio from Café Cultura or Carlos de la Torre from Avellaneda— both major references in Mexican coffee. It’s simple… we’d make coffee.

Is there an object, corner or detail of the place that has a story that few people know?
I think every vase, illustration, and object that makes Nomad feel more welcoming has a story. Or the story of the espresso machine: years ago, I used to go to a café and loved their coffee — it had something special. I’m talking about Genesis Cholula, which no longer exists. Years later, the owner sold me the machine.

If this project were a city, a book, or a record, which would it be and why?
It would be a very diverse playlist. With hip hop, cumbia, pop, and indie.

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